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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
1
A Nebraska creamery links poor butter to kaffir corn fed cows. Summary discusses drought, fire blight in apples, windmill oil timing, wheat prices in England, Pacific lumber freight rates, oats on cornstalk land yields, beet sugar factory impact, and beets price payments.
The article argues matrimony on a farm hinges on a healthy partner from a healthy family and defines two roles. A worker wife versus a companion wife. It favors a well trained, cultured, domestically adept woman from a nearby home, not rushing into marriage, and stresses mutual liking as key to finding the right bride without traveling far.
A fragment discussing sphagnum moss as an oasis in bogs used by florists and nurserymen for wrapping and upholstery filling. It humorously contrasts American ingenuity with an English police court case, notes a spring land sale and fruit crop ideas, and muses on farm attire and gardening payoffs. It mentions hardy Tran ascendent crab trees common in the northwest and their drought and blight resistance, hinting at a fruitful year there.
A 19th century note discusses corn prices amid a partial crop failure. It recalls 1894 when prices reached 59 cents and slid to 40 cents by January. The author doubts 60 cents will recur before the 1902 crop and warns against speculative profit.
A writer in a leading agricultural journal argues that sheep trampling around orchard trees conserves soil moisture. The author’s view is countered by experience showing compaction harms trees. Prairie soils see rapid damage to native groves when grazed around roots.
The piece argues that farming wives are not uniquely burdened and that town workers wives face similar hardships. It notes many rural wives wash, toil for others, and endure social judgment, while some urban wives cope without property or resources.
A impoverished woman cannot properly clothe her children for public school or church as her husband rails against the current order at a dry goods store down town, illustrating strain within a struggling household amid social tensions.
The article notes that corn silks stay receptive longer after hot July winds damaged tassels, allowing later rains to fertilize imperfect ears. Some kernels ripen hard while others remain soft, suggesting a potentially larger final corn crop if a favorable ripening period occurs.
A young, unmarried farmer seeks guidance on selecting a suitable wife. The discussion covers practical traits and personal qualities valuable in a marriage within rural life, offering concise, pragmatic advice aligned with a farmer's daily needs and long term partnership.
A compact reflection on traditional farm practices versus new techniques. The author notes Grandfather's cautious conservatism suited pioneer conditions but implies modern times demand experimentation and updated methods to meet current agricultural challenges.
The passage argues that individuals cannot afford to fund or perform many household and craft tasks. It promotes modern machinery and cooperative effort to reduce costs, suggesting laborers should focus on farming, improving crops and livestock while others handle household production.
The potato, once common for all classes, becomes a high priced delicacy as prices soar to 1.50 a bushel. Nationwide consumers seek substitutes with the South turning to sweet potatoes while the North eyes turnips, meal, beans, and cornmeal as alternatives. The article notes the economic strain on breadwinners and the mass impact of rising potato costs.
A rustic editor and Uncle Bill discuss potential war between France and Turkey. Uncle Bill jokes about the Sultan’s training and his many wives as a metaphor for political trouble, mentions a magnetic healer and a price of 109, then ponders domestic and international tensions before heading to the market for gingham.
From Baraboo Wisconsin comes a wedding of two Chicago youths Elsie Lippitt a Market Street saleswoman and Reginald R Reynolds a traveling salesman. The couple wed by a justice of the peace and signed written contracts. The groom vows to soothe his wife and strive to build a home and life insurance with her as beneficiary. If mismated they pledge not to oppose divorce where possible and to refrain from bringing children into unhappiness. The bride pledges to live within the husband income and to raise their future children as honorable citizens.
An editor and narrator discuss the Sultan paying France’s indemnity, noting the long delay would have avoided trouble. They reflect on national costs and milinery bills, comparing Turkish expense to ice cream sodas and household budgets, with a jab at the Sultan’s generosity to his people and the humor of Turkish rulers.
Enele Bill jokes about a game or casino with his wives, while the editor and Uncle Bill discuss a slicker con and a treatment for an enlarged pocketbook. He describes a leg problem that goes numb at night, prompting questions about its cause.
Mrs. August Simmons of Hedgemes county sues for divorce claiming her husband Kingsley disdains affection and repeatedly refused to kiss or pet her while kissing others. She alleges a slap for attempting a kiss and notes his odd plan to bring physician testimony on kissing health.
Berlin reports that German schoolgirls must sew and that employers who keep children from school face fines of no less than 150 marks. Parents must supply cradlework materials. the school board may compel provision. A district physician oversees hygiene, visits schools seasonally, inspects buildings, and inquires about pupil health and the schoolmaster.
A fragmented verse traces visitors from Europe and distant realms to Pan America. It celebrates unity across East, North, South and West as guests arrive in a city of wonders. The piece references Asta, Witte, and the Indies in a broad tribute to America’s gathering.
On a moonlit steamer trip, Harry Warren and Helen Burke spar over chivalry as a small indoor dispute gives way to danger when a cigar smolders and sparks a boat fire. Harry bravely leads passengers to safety, recovers Helen's hat, and earns her admiration, while Helen praises his courage as knightly.
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