Pella mail troubles and beer tax critique in 1914 era notice
Local editorial notes mail soaked in rain at Pella Iowa and protests against postal handling. Critiques government beer tax revenue and urges protection of mail pouches. Also presents a long district court notice regarding real estate claims and chain of title in Knoxville Marion County Iowa with multiple heirs, conveys, and property descriptions and deadlines for response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
C. L. Hardman
J. ©. Collins
Levi Tucker
Wiliam McPheter
Mary McPheter
Ed. C. Ayres
Ada Ayres
Helen Miles
Carrol C. Miles
Augusta Hill
J. D. Hill
Orlando B. Ayres
Helen C. Ayers
George Ayres
Georgia Ayres
Ransom Ayres
Rhoda Ayres
Arthur Ayres
Louise B. Ayres
Sheldon A
Thomas Hartman
Hartman
M. E. Fisher
Sara C. Fisher
W. F. Crouch
Crouch
Flora B. McDonald
East Knoxville
Knoxville
District Court
United States
Luther C. Conrey
James Brown
L. C. Conrey
Helen
Henry P. Diehl
Browns Addition
Henry Diehl
John Henderson
C. H. Robinson
S. C. Johnston
S. C.johnston
M. A
Stella Hertzog
George F. Hertzog
East
David Hamaker
Sara C
M. B. Fisher
S.c.johnston
Johnston
Flora
Charles F. McDonald
Brown
A. D
L. B
Leonard
Prophecy Clerics Mark End Times Amid War
The piece critiques a wave of lecturers and writers claiming the European war signals the world’s end. It notes their prophecies resemble delusions, compares to past false alarms like the Bull Moose campaign, and views the trend as a psychological curiosity with little likely harm. It warns against fixed timing while acknowledging persistent speculation.
Taxing the Booze and the Deficit Tax Idea
The proposal to tax alcoholic liquors to cover revenue shortfalls from tariff breakdown during the war is criticized as a misread. The piece argues alcohol taxes aim to curb traffic rather than primarily raise funds, noting wheat flour could raise similar revenue with broader impact.
Day of Prayer for Peace Proclaimed by President Wilson
The president's proclamation calling a day of prayer for peace in Europe is urged as a timely reminder to seek guidance from a power beyond man. The piece argues Christians should humbly seek God's will, noting believers and skeptics alike discuss prayer in war, and stresses discernment and faith.
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Wilson
Europe
God
NIGHTS OF UNREST AT NEWTON IOWA ADVERT
Describes kidney pain and backache from morning to night, urging readers with urinary disorders to treat the kidneys. Cites Mrs. A. Jackson of Newton Iowa praising Deans Kidney Pills for kidney distress and backache relief.
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Dean
A. Jackson
North West Fourth Street
Newton
Iowa
Doan's Kidney Pills Leave Jackson Pain Free
A reader reports suffering aches across the loins and shoulders with poor rest but finds relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad notes a 50 cent price and urges residents to ask for Doan's by name, from Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
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Doan
Antwerp Supplants Amsterdam as Europe's Diamond Leader
Amsterdam once led Europe in diamonds but Antwerp has now taken first place. Amsterdam remains noted for cutting small stones with superior precision, while Antwerp concentrates on large stones and small stones depending on demand. Antwerp handles large Transvaal stones from the London syndicate and monopolizes the small southwest African trade.
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Europe
Amsterdam
Antwerp
Antiwwerp
Transvaal
Lurid Misuse Debated by New York World Comment
The New York World argues that many misuse lurid as glaring or dramatic. It notes the term means ghastly and wan, not the common bright or sensational sense.
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New York World
Postage stamps in Britain 1833 to 1840 origins
The note traces early postal history from stamped paper in 1818 to adhesive stamps in use by 1839 or 1840. It cites British examples as the start of postage stamps, with the New York American attribution.
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Great Britain
New York American
Hall's Catarrh Cure advert with reward offer
An old newspaper advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It credits F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo and Walding Kinnan Maid as endorsers and explains the internally taken remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It notes price at 75 cents per bottle and urges testimonials, plus a separate pill product for constipation.
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Hall
Lyman Brown
Murray St
New York City
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Mr. Roosevelt
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Payne
Nevada
Will
Castoria and Children
James T. Gregory
W. O. Robinson
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo, O
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
Shackamaxon
B. H. Sack
Vander Lindens Bazar
M. Vander Linden
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