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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
1
In this editorial fragment the rival Cockites and Pearyites heat talk of the polar dream while urging practical acts for the town. It laments on wealth chasing, urges local advertising, and notes a shift toward a working citizenry in a future led by industrious, disciplined commoners.
The article contrasts different opinions on school management reforms and a tuition periodical led by noted educators. It notes the influence of local conditions and individual preferences, acknowledging that while many states rate high, improvements are possible and widely seen as needed.
Opinion notes Harriman’s business skills contrasted with dangerous centralization of wealth and power. It cites Winnipeg’s sun heat claims for solar potential and warns of shifting manufacturing away from eastern cities, urging vigilance for income tax amendments as financial interests stay alert in multiple states.
The piece notes discreet opposition in twelve state senates where a majority vote against the income tax amendment would kill it, while thirty four state legislatures’ unanimous support could still secure passage. Local issues loom in elections, risking the amendment’s overlook and popular indifference.
The article reflects on persistent effort to “keep the blaze burning on the hill top” and cautions against judging labor by political wins. It praises reformers like George Fred Williams for protecting the people from imposition and forcing reforms from majority parties across ages.
A New York firm learns a traveling representative died in a western town. The firm seeks to return samples by freight and search the body for orders. The blunt reply likens to Aldrich Republicans’ indifference to western and southern people. Also mentions wagon beds, a 10 cent show, and Kodol digestive ads.
The article argues back pain proves kidney and bladder derangement and promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills from Chicago. It claims pills cure by addressing the cause, list symptoms like fatigue insomnia and urinary issues, and offers a free trial box by mail to interested readers.
The Patrick Sheehy estate lands totaling six by one acre parcels in Lake Prairie Township Marion County Iowa eight miles northeast of Pella are to be sold to the highest bidder Bids must reach Searsboro Poweshiek Co Iowa by October 1 1909 Administrator Jeremiah Sheehy reserves the right to reject any bids A satisfactory bid will be accepted at Pella with cash terms due February 15 1910
A three year old girl in Pittsburgh calmly reached into a lion cage as Corja the savage lion played and licked her hand for several seconds. Onlookers screamed and guards intervened, lifting the child over the bars to safety as the lion eyed his new friend.
Writing to the Boston Journal George Fred Williams denounces Democratic congress members who pledge reform for others but protect their own interests. He says progress toward reform looks bleak as he awaits a genuine progressive movement and laments the lack of a unifying light ahead.
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