22 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
1
The item frames Shylock as a now familiar figure of need and hunger, from convalescents to the pale young woman, all seeking flesh via a promotional line for Scott's Emulsion. It touts the product as strengthening nerves, digestion, and the entire frame, with a free sample offer and price details.
The Chronicle lists postoffice subscription rates in advance for one year six months and three months with pricing. Advertisements must be in by Wednesday morning prior to publication and rate details are available on application.
The ticket lists candidates for county offices including Governor J B Sullivan from Union and Lieutenant Governor J B Butler from Iowa. It names John R Caldwell for Supreme Court, A R McCook for Public Instruction, W S Porter for Railroad Commissioner, and local county roles Judge G W Crozier Treasurer T L Everett Sheriff James Hanley Superintendent R S Mulky Supervisor F F Spalti Coroner Dr C E James and Surveyor C M Wasson.
President Roosevelt warned Delaware Republican leaders Senators Allee and Ball that he would act if factional disputes over a U S attorney appointment cannot be resolved. The dispute centers on selecting Byrne's successor as U S attorney, with Democratic operatives promoting a pamphlet featuring The Letters of Herman to influence state politics. Meanwhile Washington grand juries pursue Justice Department officials, including W Scott Towers, for alleged commissions on private typewriter booklets. The U S eyes Abyssinia trade, sending consul general Skinner to Menelik for a potential commercial pact, while Europe cautions about a U S footprint in Africa and the Germans challenge American and British rivals in South America.
The piece notes Republicans fear political fallout from Post Office scandals and urge a congressional investigation to shield the Democrats. A similar tactic is used on Indian Scandals, with a joint House Senate committee expected to report on Territory affairs. The text mentions Roosevelt and a key diplomat’s influence on Anglo-Venezuelan tensions and the Alaska Boundary Commission.
A dated warning of Russia consolidating forces in Port Arthur and off Korea. The author argues Japan must resist now to prevent Russian global domination, noting China’s appeal to Japan and a new U S China treaty deemed futile while Russia holds Manchurian influence.
His many friends in Washington and elsewhere deeply regret the death of Sir Michael Herbert the British ambassador to the United States. He died last Wednesday in Switzerland where he had gone hoping to be cured of tuberculosis which was the cause of his death. He was ambassador to this country only a few months but well known in Washington where he formerly served as charge d affaires and a secretary of the legation.
The article details President Roosevelts stance on Miller of the Government Printing Office and the open shop in government work. It notes labor leaders' cautious response, union and nonunion discrimination fears, and plans to press the issue at the Federation of Labor convention in Boston. It also quotes public praise for good deeds and Chamberlains Cough Remedy advert.
On December 3 1900 the Pella Iowa Lot 3 Block 86 in Marion County was sold for delinquent taxes to J H Stubenranch. A certificate of sale was issued by C C Cunningham. Redemption expires in ninety days after service unless paid. Name J H Srusenrauen noted.
Mrs W W Saylor of Hillard Pa reports relief from severe dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims rapid cure of appetite loss nervousness headaches constipation sour risings indigestion and other stomach troubles by a formula combining natural digestive juices with tonic reconstructor properties sold by all druggists.
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