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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1912

Page

6

Democratic Ticket Page Names for 1930s Elections

A fragment lists Democratic ticket components including President and Vice President Thomas Marshall, U S Senator W Hamilton, Members of Congress Clint Price Dun Glenn Kenderding, B Munro, J A Sinclair, and others. Names of attorney general, superintendent of instruction, railroad commissioner Samuel Mercer, and justices Maurice O Connor and Joan E Crate appear in the same slate.

Epwanp G. Dunn Glenn A. Kenderding Cus B. Munracn J. A. Sinclair Caswent B. Walters Ron'r E. Rienow Samuel W. Mercer Justice Supreme Court Maurice O'Connor Joan E. Crate

Roosevelt Proposal Sparks Trust Regulation Debate

Roosevelt calls for a commission like the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb trusts while Democrats urge destroying private monopoly. The article contrasts Republican trust history with current prices for corn and hay, noting farmers profits lag behind past hard times, and touches on temperance and political infighting surrounding La Follette’s dispatch.

Roosevelt Interstate Commerce Commission Democratic Party Republican Party

Socialist Target Tarns Jane Addams Letter Truth

The socialists pursue the bull moose movement over a circulated letter signed by Jane Addams claiming the progressive party supports woman suffrage. Addams denies authorship and says the letter was altered at progressive headquarters to include the false claim, Onward, Christian.

Bull Moosers Jane Addine Progressive Party Miss Addams Progressive Christian

Soldiers and the blame game in wartime rhetoric

A fragment argues that soldiers justify deception and shifting blame to a lone woman for the sake of the cause. The text criticizes moral compromises and questions the ethics of wartime propaganda and accountability.

Trusts Regulated Like Grand Larceny Senator Says

Senator Kenyon voices opposition to regulating trusts in Pella. He argues regulation is as futile as taming grand larceny and mockingly critiques Roosevelt and Wilson era politics while noting past presidents’ terms and party stances on term limits.

Kenyon Pella Wilson

Roosevelt as McKinley’s Substitute Sparks Debate

Supporters claim Roosevelt acted as McKinley’s stand in from 1901 to 1905, executing McKinley era policies. Critics warn this would deny Roosevelt the credit for the Panama trip and 1902 coal strike, while accusing him of insulting General Miles in 1901 and tarnishing McKinley’s memory with dishonest power ambitions.

Theodore Roosevelt McKinley Roosevelt Panama Miles White House

Dr Wilson Faces Stitch of Courtesy and Stump Tactics

Fragmentary remarks compare Dr Wilson's courtesy to overemphasis on polemics and stump presence. A Princeton background fuels talk of his public persona as rivals urge sharper rhetoric and poker table phrases. The dialogue hints at a dynamic contest amid campaign chatter and skeptical opinion.

Carlo

Wilson Denies Knights of Columbus Rumor

Princeton N J October 21 1912 Woodrow Wilson denies reports he joined the Knights of Columbus or seeks Catholic political alignment. He states he is not Catholic and has not been asked to join the order, calling the circulation a campaign ploy to influence voters. He emphasizes neutrality and respect for all creeds.

Wilson Princeton N. J Knights of Columbus Woodrow Wilson

Voter stance on county home and farm sale in Knoxville

The Knoxville Express urges readers to oppose the proposal to build a county asylum in Knoxville and to support selling 160 acres of the county farm to fund the new home on 120 acres. The editors argue the present location is better and the county should not be helped to grow at county expense.

The Knoxville Express Board of Supervisors Knoxville

Likes His Newspaper Hour

Mr. Crotchety treasures his daily newspaper time as a personal feast of news. He dislikes interruptions, insisting on solitude while reading, though he occasionally slips into peevish replies when pressed. He values the paper as a main source of enjoyment and aims to finish before any interruption.

Mr. Crotchety

Primitive shaving origins and ancient tools

The Port Elizabeth Advertiser notes that people have long worn and used items without knowing their history. A show window picture of Julius Caesar prompts two men to wonder about Roman shaving. Authorities confirm razors were used early in history. Egyptians used razors, Levitical law forbids shaving the beard, and primitive blades were likely flints. Some remote Pacific peoples still use paired flints or shells and sharks teeth for shaving.

Port Elizabeth Julius Caesar Pacific

Preserver Under Coat Makes Debut In New Style

Nathan Martino of 4 Ninth Avenue tested a new life preserver design in the Hudson River off One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Street. The rubber belt carries two inflatable sacs that can be worn deflated under clothing and inflated in a second via shoulder tubes. Demonstrating in 20 foot water, Martino floated with ease, asserting the device supports up to 300 pounds and costs ten dollars with duplicates at five dollars. Two hundred bathers observed.

Hudson River Nathan Martino Ninth Avenue Martino Hudson

Few humming birds left threaten hats and hillsides

The article notes about four hundred humming bird species, eighteen reaching north of Mexico, and corrects the belief that they feed mainly on honey. Most food is small insects. Harvesting for commercial use often harms them. nets and quick poisoning follow capture, risking extermination.

Mexico Ave Maria

Pompeian Venus Unearthed at Pompeii Fresco

A newly uncovered Pompeian Venus fresco at Pompeii, directed by Professor Spinazzola, is praised as the finest found yet. The piece, preserved on the facade of a house on the main street, shows Venus erect with a diadem amid flying Cupids, on a four elephant drawn chariot. The colors remain fresh, contributing immense archaeological value.

Porpeii Spinazzola

No Maltese Cats in Malta Says American Consul

James Oliver Laing the American consul at Malta reports that many Americans have asked for names of Maltese breeders. He states there are only a few so called Maltese terriers in Malta and they are not pure blood. Maltese cats do not exist there in the color seen in the United States.

Malta James Oliver Laing State Department United States

Modern Morals Voice Cites A Duluth Millionaire

Jerome S. Mc Wade, a Duluth millionaire, condemns the “new morality” as lax and tolerating wickedness. He recalls a Sunday school anecdote in which a boy named Tommy answers that sins must be committed before forgiveness.

Jerome S. Mc Wade Duluth Tommy

Low Wages for Rescuers on Neva and Canals

Reported surge in personal crisis cases in St Petersburg has turned rescuers into a low paid occupation. Everyday watchers gather along the Neva and canals hoping to save lives while the prefecture pays each rescue 2.50 rubles. One week a rescuer earned 7.50 rubles.

St. Petersburg Neva

Free medicine offer to cure kidney and rheumatic diseases

A physician promises ten thousand dollars worth of medicine at no cost to sufferers of kidney and bladder trouble and rheumatism. Readers are urged to mail symptoms and address to Dr J Franke Lynott in Chicago to receive a free box and a comprehensive medical book.

Dr. J. Franke Lynott Deagan Bldg Chicago Tan

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Isvary SADLER BROS. @ co Iowa Marion County Democratic Thomas R. Marshall Congressional W. Hamiton Clint L. Price Fortige Non Senator la Follette Perkins, McCormick Gifford Pinchott John T. Clarkson George W. Crozier J. D. Schlotterback Coe We A.C. Bussey S. B. Cronkhite J. E. Long N.D. Shinn Mae Goldizen B.D. McLaughlin Charles E. Smith W. H. Allen Diez George Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe Jackson Grant Jenter New Hudson Cole Coste van Zante Bros Brodie T. Frank Lynott J. Blommers & Co Pella, Iowa
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