Pella News Reflects On Governance and Fair Attitudes
The Chronicle notes Carl F. Kuehnle of Denison visiting for a life sketch and contemplates gubernatorial aims, praising Cosson on moral questions. It urges Iowa Republicans to nominate a strong governor and praises Pella’s fair hospitality over visitor exploitation, urging fair pricing and welcoming treatment during the event.
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Carl F. Kuehnle
Denison
Chronicle
Kuehnle
Cosson
Government warns immigrants to back the war effort
The United States flags a crackdown on foreign born workers in American factories seen as aiding enemy interests. The government urges immediate alignment with national needs, stating immigrant privileges depend on support for the country. The Chron-
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United States
Dumba
Free
Ex-president Taft and temperate conduct questioned
The piece argues against violence and calls for lawful deportation actions toward immigrants, urging restraint yet firm policy. It defends ex president Taft, praising his temperate remarks and decorum, and questions any claim he would adopt vulgar or violent tactics despite political opposition.
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Taft
Judge Raft
Mr. Taft
United States
Vague Remark About Supporters and Elections
Fragmentary line notes that supporters say they elected him to the high office he holds, reflecting political backing without clear details about the office, date, or context.
President Wilson's diplomacy and reelection concerns
The article argues that American diplomacy over German torpedoing acts should not be judged by President Wilson's political ambitions. It praises his handling of the dispute with Germany without war, asserts his strength and statesmanship, and expresses hope he continues in office for stable leadership rather than self-serving motives.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Democratic Party
Rock Island and Wabash train schedules and catarrh cure
Train service details list Eastbound and Westbound passenger numbers for Rock Island and Wabash routes with signals at Howell Station near Pella. An ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy, claims to cure catarrh, and offers testimonials and a money back promise.
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Rock Island Train Service
Wabash
Howell
Pella
Bus Lines Consolidated in City Purchase by Wm De Cook
Wm De Cook announces purchase of the buses and line formerly owned by Robert McIntire. He will operate a general livery and bus business serving the city and nearby points with prompt courteous service. Phone 140.
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BUS Lines Consolidated
Robert McIntire
Wm. de Cook
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured in Grinnell Ad
A vintage advertisement urges readers to treat kidney ailments early with Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. M. B. Wadsworth of Grinnell Iowa reporting relief from backache urinary issues and headaches after using the remedy. The copy promotes a 50 cent price and notes Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as proprietors.
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Bright
Doan
Dean
M. B. Wadsworth
Main St
Grinnell
Iowa
All Wool Suits At Fifteen Dollars From Vanderlinden
M Vanderlinden advertises men’s suits at fifteen dollars each, offering 5600 kinds in blues browns and grays. The price saves ten dollars versus typical costs, inviting customers to choose and have a suit made to measure.
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M. Vanderlinden
College Notes Recap of Campus Activities and Growth
The note sheet reports larger early registration than last year across music and general college activities. It highlights football squad strength with two complete teams practicing nightly, an October 1 home game vs Highland Park 1st team, and a voice recital by Prof. Glover on September 23 with Prof. Sadler on piano. The annual Y M and Y W reception, Brambach grand usage, and various faculty contributions are noted, plus Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised in an aside.
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Glover
Second Reformed Church
Highland Park
Carl Beyer
Winfield
Sadler
Brambach
Y. M
Y. W
Dodson
Lloyd Roach
Wm. Ter Louw
Hazel White
Grand Junction
Colo
Dangerous Nitroglycerin And Its Handling
Nitroglycerin is a fearfully dangerous explosive that decomposes at temperatures only slightly above the human body. Tons are produced daily for guncotton, with mixing vats cooled by cold water pipes. Cleaner nitroglycerin is less dangerous, and repeated washings reduce risk during manufacture. The piece notes older manufacturing practices.
Hazardous waste caused factory blast after soakage
A waste material seeped through open drains into streams. A lightning strike near a factory saturated with the compound triggered a violent explosion. A twenty foot deep cavity opened in the ground and the factory, 200 yards away, was left nearly demolished.
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London Answers
The Word Bible Origin and Meaning
The word Bible derives from Biblia treated as singular but from the Greek neuter plural meaning little books. The term comes from byblus meaning papyrus the material for ancient books. The title Bible appeared in the second Christian century in Clementine literature.
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Byblus
Clement
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Pasenger
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Ohio
F. Cheney & Co
Cole
Chamberlain
W. V. Harner
Montpelier
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Gilbert Murray
Atlantic
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