Pella civic notes call for coal talks and plant care
The Pella Booster discusses municipal issues including a proposed dissolution of Des Moines Associated Charities due to tightfisted funding and suggests seeking legislative appropriations. It urges proper maintenance of the city electric plant, fixes to a coal contract for Anderson coal, and cautions against neglect of power machinery while praising President Wilson for maintaining peace and neutrality.
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Pella
Europe
Wilson
Washington
Lincoln
Peaceful end to Vera Cruz stay shows prudent policy
The piece argues that US troop withdrawal from Vera Cruz under President Wilson proves the wisdom of peaceful foreign policy. It criticizes war-mongering press and claims the occupation followed Mexican civil strife and that removal restores friendship with a neighboring republic while focusing on domestic priorities.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
Wilson
Europe
Iowa Senators Criticized For Foreign Policy Plank
The Cr eston American denounces Senators Kenyon and Cummins for endorsing a Republican plank endorsing entangling alliances. It cites Roosevelt and Wilson era contrasts, accusing the pair of partisanship and failing to be statesmen. It laments Europe’s wars and calls for wiser leadership to avoid entangling commitments.
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Chronicle
Kenyon
Congress
Cummins
Republian Party of
Iowa
Washington
Roosevelt
Wilson
Europe
Plank
Colonel
United States
Mexico
Judge Ladd Reflects Optimism on Rain and Drought
Iowa Supreme Court Justice Ladd expresses optimism about weather. He notes a hypothetical rain storm last Wednesday would have caused immense agricultural damage if it had occurred during crop growth. He suggests divine timing regulates nature and that July drought did less harm than a severe storm would have caused.
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Ladd
Iowa Supreme Court
Iowa
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
Historical ad copy offering one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin Wholesale Druggists asserting Cheney's honor. Describes internal cure, 75 cents per bottle, testimonials available, sold by druggists, and notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
O. Hall
Scott's Emulsion Aids Lung Strength Against Tuberculosis
The passage claims tuberculosis causes over 350 cases daily in the United States and notes many are unaware of their severe condition until late. It asserts overwork worry and illness weaken the body, and promotes Scott's Emulsion after meals as a tonic that nourishes the lungs and builds blood strength to resist tuberculosis.
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United States
Scott
Notice of Tax Deed Application in Hamilton Iowa
Notice to Jesse Kinder M J Stilwell that on the December 1910 sale of the south eighty feet of lot seven block five in Hamilton Marion County Iowa a tax certificate was issued to John Stilwell. Redemption ends ninety days after service of this notice unless redeemed. Dated September 11 1914. John Stilwell Owner of Certificate.
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Jesse Kinder
M. J. Stilwell
Marion County
Iowa
Hamilton
John Stilwell
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Local User Trust
Help for weak kidneys and backache with Doan's Kidney Pills marketed as a long trusted remedy. Mrs. John P. Barber of Newton Iowa reports relief from backache and strengthened kidneys after using the pills. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
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Doan
John P. Barber
N. Vine St
Newton
Iowa
Not So Sudden I Have Saved Up For Your Wife Proposal
A brief Post item quotes a Pittsburgh exchange on marriage proposals. One party says I have saved up 500 dollars to ask you to be my wife, the other counters that it is sudden. The cited line reflects a humorous, candid view of romance and frugality.
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Pittsburgh Post
Man Poor Man Were Married Morning Kiss Quotables
Mrs Flutter Crabapple says her husband kisses her goodby every morning of his life. Mr Flutter I of ten wondered what gave him that sour expression. Smart Set. Knowledge and timber shouldn't be much used till they are seasoned. Oliver Wendell Holmes.
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Flutter
Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Des Moines Associated Charities
Legislature
Booster
George
Iol Anand
Puritan Drug Co
Y.T. van Niewaal
Pella National Bank
Nat’l
Epee Redemption Fund
U. S
National Bank
Savings Bank
State of
Marion
H. P, Scholte
Scholte
R.R. Beard Henry Nollen Geo
Ganss
J. H. Stubenrauch
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Daily Register and Leader
Shackamaxon
B. H. Sack
ROYAL
M. Vander Linden
Vander Lindens Bazar
Pella City
Lake Prairie
Summit
Polk
Mahaska County
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