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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
3
Otley Happenings In Week of Social Visits
Local notes from Otley recount visits and social events. Residents and relatives from Pella Prairie City and Des Moines are depicted in gatherings, store openings, family visits, and cemetery or funeral attendances across Otley and nearby towns.
Des Moines River Flood Draws Local Attention
Residents watch the Des Moines river overflow. Durham visitor Mr Case Woliver and his son Pete stay locally. Mrs Mamie C Smith opens the school season. The old teacher Mrs Harry Moomaw returns with sons Kenneth and Donald visiting. Harman Sedrel and family visit Pete Van Der Berg. Joe Templeton ships hogs to St Louis. Harlie Carpenter family moves near Peru Iowa. G W Carpenter, John Van Vliet and Russell travel to the Capital City. Edd Croizer of near Knoxville calls on G W Carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Woliver
Durham
Pete
Mamie C. Smith
Pella
Harry Moomaw
Kenneth
Donald
G. W. Carpenter
John van Vliet and Son
Russell
Capital City
Edd Croizer
Knoxville
Oskaloosa Callers Weekend List of Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Jno Van Maanen and Mr. Chas Voss visited Oskaloosa on Monday and Tuesday. Albert Van Leighton assisted, Geo Ryan hung paper for Mrs Coryell, and J W Binns visited Thursday. Jno Van Maanen broke a colt bought from Dr Wilcox, with more callers including Mrs Moody and Mrs Rea Ryan visiting from Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ryan
Tom Johnson
Jno. de Pringer
Neal Heemetra
Rea Ryan
Chas. Coryell
Tom Silver
Parental Silvers
Tracy
Jno. van Maanen
Oskaloosa
de Young
Leighton
Albert
van George
J. W. Binns
Mr. Jno. van Maanen
Dr. Wilcox
Jno. Moody
Dick van Gorpe
John van Maanen
Wesley
Shirley Binne
Leighton Happenings in Community News
Several residents entertain illness rumors as some in Leighton contract German measles. Mr and Mrs G Van Zee visit Ira P De Cook’s home. Ladies Aid to meet at A De Heer. M M De Reus shops in Des Moines. Irene Van Zee visits Hasselman home near Evans and G Van Zee parents. Carrie De Haan from Grinnell visits D De Prenger. Gesiena Van Pilsum returns from Prairie City. Jennie De Heer stays with Wm Van Duren and visits home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. van Zee
Ira P. de Cook
Ladies Aid Society
A. de Heer
M. M. de Reus
Des Moines
Irene van Zee
A. P. Hasselman
Evans
Jennie de Heer
Wm. van Duren
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Pella Citizens
Scores of local residents in Pella Iowa praise Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for a stubborn backache. N Van Maren blacksmith testifies May 21 1910 and again January 25 1912 he endorses the pills after finding relief. Sold by Cole's Drug Store 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Dean
N. van Maren
Iowa
Saya
Doan
Cole’s
van Marten
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Losing the Social Instinct in Suburban Life
In a witty salon exchange, Mrs. Allison accuses Celeste of losing social instinct as Celeste reveals dropping false hair, quitting the bridge club, and embracing quiet evenings with books and chocolates. A vacation clash with Aunt Elvira behind Florida plans underscored social anxieties and class expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Elvira
Florida
Fred
Overland Boss Brings 5000 To Opening Game Parade
Willys-Overland president John N. Willys buys 5000 seats for plant workers to attend the April 10 Toledo Mud Hens versus Milwaukee Brewers game. Plants to close afternoon to allow attendance. Parade led by Overland band and pennants, with film coverage planned for nationwide syndication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys-Overland Company
Toledo
Ohio
John N. Willys
Toledo ‘‘Mud Hens
Milwaukee ‘‘Brewers
American Association
Willys
Overland
Kinsey and
Warner
Mammoth Overland Band
Swayne Field
Moving Picture Concern
New York
Why Stare Twinkle In the Sky
The twinkling of stars comes from atmospheric light distortion as air currents of differing densities move. It’s more visible in cold weather and near the horizon. A hot radiator or candle viewed through heated air also shows a wavering flame.
Logical Progress Show Drafts Backer Delays Confidence
A report notes the new show progressing with a breezy tone while sources mention the backer required numerous drafts before moving forward. The emphasis is on production hurdles and the backer’s demand for edits slowing the project.
Want Long Hair Ayer Hair Vigor Ad
An advertising puff promotes Ayer s Hair Vigor as a natural aid to hair growth. It assures no color change and notes ingredients listed on each label for doctor consultation. The product is made by J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
H'M
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
Mass
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Job
Eley
J. F. Burns
D. D. Meagher
J. F. Burns & Co
M. Porter
Main St
Motors
Basy
Dr. Miles
Lou M. Cuurchill
High St
Penacook
N. H
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
G. H. Wormoudf & CO
H. C. Payne
Citizens National Bank
Corner Square
Electric Palace
van der Linden’s
NEW Barbers
Vander Geent and
Boertle
Otley
T. H. Kaldenberg
Emma Josephine
P. Dunnik
H. van Ginkle
Ed van Ginkle
Prairie City
Poortinga
Frank Jaarsma
Fred Faasen
P. Vander Kolk
J. B
W. Vriezelaar
D. Vander Kolk
C. Silli
Frazer
Albert Fennema
Monroe
Trnetta van Speren
Simon Stineman
Denlas van Zante
Tunis van Zante
Awtry
Fifield
Des Moines River
Mr. Chas. Voss
Leighton Happinings
Carrie de Haan of
Grinnel
D. de Prenger
Gesiena van Pilsum
Tia
Besse van Pilsum
Mrs. Allison
Celeste
Mrs. Alligon
Mrs. al- Meson
Hlvira
HAI Eaream
Ee Ees
Ieee Ose
Cay Renes
Epw
J. Woolls
N.Y
Lyman Brown
Murray St
P. A. Edmond
Wormhoudt's Clothing
S. G. Vander Zyl
Draler
Fonthyusus
Drs. Fellows & Fellows
Rollins Bik
4Th & Welnut Ste
Ath ST
Des Moines, Lowa
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
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