Business Builders Ad Chronicle on City Hall Meeting
The Commercial Men's Ass'n met at city hall at 8 PM to discuss a proposed railway and Harris of Des Moines urged lawmakers. A six member committee was formed to canvas the situation with Mr Harris and report next week. Water works petitions were prepared for the city council. Dean Severn reported on the glee club and Alaska Yukon Exposition program starting June 1.
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City Hall
E Harris
Des Moines
Capitol
Harris
Dean H. H. Severn
Glee Club
B. F. Keables
P. G. Gaass
A. N
Pipe Organ Recital at Sec ond Reformed Church Charms Audience
The Pipe Organ recital at the Sec ond Reformed church Wednesday evening drew a large, well attended crowd. Prof. McIntyre pleased the audience with a splendid program and the silver offering collected at the close amounted to 75 dollars.
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Second Reformed
McIntyre
Hull asks Drake University to examine naval academy candidates
Congressman J A T Hull requests President Hill M Bell of Drake University to oversee a civil examination for cadetship at Annapolis. Two appointments will be made. The test occurs at the Savery hotel on Saturday at 9 AM. Applicants should contact Hull in Washington for details. Newspaper editors in the Seventh district are urged to publish.
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J. A. T. Hull
Hill M. Bell
Drake University
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Hull
Savery Hotel
President Bell
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Seventh Congressional District
Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society Reincorporated
The Lake Prairie District Agricultural Society met at City Hall last Friday afternoon and reincorporated under Iowa law with a capital stock of 10000 dollars, 5060 dollars paid up, represented by 1612 shares of stock of the old organization to be redeemed by an equal amount of stock in the new. Officers of the old organization continue in the new. remaining stock to be sold when directed by the board.
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Lake Prairie
Murder trial gag order bars newspaper quotes in Amite
Judge Ellis blocks reporters from sending out verbatim or substantial testimony from witnesses in a murder trial under way in Amite Louisiana. Violators face jail. Nine trials remain potentially affected and juror selection would be hindered by publishing testimony.
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Ellis
Amite
Municipal Ownership Town Is Prosperous in Webster City
Webster City proclaims itself the best financially in the state as a municipal ownership town. The city closes its fiscal year with no outstanding warrants and a total debt of 45000 dollars, while treasury funds total 16000 dollars. Property valued at 150000 dollars backs the debt, including a top electric light and steam heating plant. The town is dry with no mulct tax to ease other property taxation.
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Webster City
Daily News
Cop Arrests in Pleasentville Town Scandal
A Pleasantville city marshal was arrested days ago on a grave charge brought by a 17 year old girl. He faced a preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury with a $300 bond. Further details are not disclosed.
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Pleasantville
Y M C A Organizes Local Boys Club
The Y M C A boys met Monday night to form a permanent organization adopting the national constitution with 135 members. A five member nominating committee was formed to choose a permanent board of directors, with elections next Monday at the Y M C A rooms. Members aim to aid and bless the local young men and seek broad support from Christian residents.
Keep at It Everlasting Effort Must Endure Like Signs
The piece argues that public messages, like railroad crossing signs, lose impact when left unchanged. It notes people quickly adapt, yet warns against removing warnings as neglect leads to accidents and lawsuits. Ads require persistent repetition to remain effective.
Big Time With the Chief Seeks Red Men Messages May 12
Chief Mahaska keeps busy sending out messages to the Red Men across the state as big time approaches. The Glee Club plans to sing at the Seattle Exposition next summer, with a performance at the Auditorium scheduled for Thursday next.
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Mahaska
Seattle Exposition
Iowa
Central
Leona Reivers Wins Prize from Philathea Class
Mrs. R. R. Beard hosted a Philathea Sunday school party at her home last Friday evening. Contestants filled in missing women’s names in copied Bible verses. Leona Reuvers won with the most correct names and received a handsomely bound Teachers Bible. Refreshments followed as the class praised the hostess.
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R. R. Beard
Philathea
Leona Reuvers
Mrs. Beard
Wedding Bells at Franklin Home
Justice Van Vliet joined A. A. De Bruyn and Minerva Pugh in marriage last Thursday at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was at the Franklin home with a few intimate friends present. De Bruyn is a hustling young teamster and Mrs. De Bruyn has cared about public school work, having taught several terms in the county. Their friends wish them joy.
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Justice van Vliet
A. A. de Bruyn
Minerva Pugh
Franklin
DeBruyn
Adulterated Extracts Penalty Levied in Local Trade
A pure food inspector visited recently and purchased goods from local businesses. A dealer appeared before Justice Van Vliet and paid a light penalty for selling adulterated extracts, considered an error rather than wilful intent.
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Justice van Vliet
Crowd swarms Ottumwa saloons over drinking spree
A crowd of men rushed two Ottumwa saloons and emptied stock including rinse water. The piece notes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup, praised by children for its taste, said to soothe irritation, stop coughs, and gently move bowels without opiates, with drugstore availability.
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Ottumwa
Kennedy
Rock Island Baggageman Lose Both Legs in Wreck
David L Patten of Rock Island fell beneath freight cars at Sibley Thursday morning and underwent a surgical operation at Estherville that afternoon, resulting in amputation of both legs above the ankles. He is in fair condition and the Pioneer Lodge A F and A M will cover all medical expenses.
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David L Patten
Rock Island
Sibley
Estherville
Pioneer Lodge
Patten
Oskaloosa Herald
Versteeg to Move General Store Stock to Honeywell
Nic Versteeg formerly of Versteeg Bros. returns from the South with a stock of general merchandise purchased in Honeywell Kansas and will move there at once. The community of Pella regrets losing him but wishes him success in the new home.
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Nic Versteeg
Versteeg
De Bruin Purchases East Pella Property in Quick Sale
A deal this week made Herman De Bruin owner of the J. H. Van Vliet property with possession immediate. Van Vliet will reside at the Nick Versteeg home until he can construct a new house on the lot he bought last fall in East Pella.
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Herman de Bruin
J. H. van Vliet
Mr. van Vliet
Nick Versteeg
East
Pella
Bad Egg Crusade Starts in Iowa by State Official
Pure Food and Dairy Commissioner H. R. Wright launches a campaign against bad eggs. Inspectors will scrutinize sellers as a Livermore case reports a farmer arrested for selling rotten eggs to a grocer, though acquitted due to failure to identify the eggs.
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H. R. Wright
Livermore
Ottosen
Wright
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Easy Digestion
A vintage advertisement claims Diapepsin digests meals when the stomach cannot. It asserts fast relief for indigestion, belching, headaches, and gas, promising a healthy stomach by tomorrow with a 50 cent case from the druggist.
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Pape
Colfax to Erect New Three Story Brick Block
H W Robinson editor of the Colfax Clipper has let a $6,000 contract for a three story brick building on his vacant lot west of Fellows block. The first floor will house a printing plant and office while the third story will be used by the Silver Spray Pythian lodge. The second floor will have office rooms and modern conveniences. Ham Robinson founded the Colfax Clipper in 1879.
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H. W. Robinson
The
Colfax Clipper
Silver Spray Pythian Lodge
Ham Robinson
Tribune
Nick Gesman Elected Mayor of Pella
Nick N. J. Gesman of Gesman Bros. in this city was elected mayor of Pella last week. The Globe in Oskaloosa endorses his elevation and predicts a successful mayoralty for Gesman.
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N. J. Gesman
Gesman Bros
Pella
Nick
The
Globe
Oskaloosa
Special Train Service for Odd Fellows Arrangements
Arrangements create a special train from Oskaloosa to Colfax and return via Monroe and Newton on Monday April 26 leaving Pella at 9:00 a.m. Return from Colfax at 10:00 p.m. Round trip fare is 1.70 dollars.
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Oskaloosa
Colfax
Monroe
Newton
Pella
Mills Of Justice For Drunkenness And Fighting Case
City of Pella v Jake and H Van Vark heard by Mayor German on Monday. Each offender fined 25 dollars plus costs totaling 31 70. A Tuesday case charged with procuring liquor for intoxicated men resulted in a 25 dollar fine plus 31 20 costs, with potential maximum 200 dollars for repeat offenders.
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Pella
Jake
H. van Vark
German
Divine Healer Visits Muscatine Claims Record Healing
A long haired healer claiming to be Francis Schlatter travels to Muscatine to graft divine cures on residents. He asserts he cured seven million people and revived seven dead, while locals doubt his power and call him a fanatic. An event at the Auditorium is scheduled for next Thursday evening. Also promoting trees from Oak Grove Nursery with home delivery in the city.
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Francis Schlatter
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Mayor assigns street force to two tramps in Oskaloosa
Mayor Bacon offered two colored tramps in Oskaloosa a three day street cleaning position. They refused until Officer Corcoran presented the choice of sweeping for three days or 30 days in jail with bread and water. they chose to work.
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Bacon
Oskaloosa
Corcoran
Moon Bill Limits Saloons in Major Cities
The Moon Bill, restricting saloons to one per thousand residents in major cities and imposing a five year business ban for liquor law violations, was passed on Friday. The measure aims to curb alcohol outlets and enforce stricter penalties for violations.
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Majoi
For Sale New Century Typewriter in Good Condition
Advertising a New Century underwriting double keyboard typewriter in good condition. Originally $100 new. Asking price $6000 if taken soon. Located at A. S. Hepce, Pella, Iowa.
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A. S
Hepce
Pella
Iowa
Church Activities Schedule For The Week
Among the churches Sunday school and preaching service noted. Junior League Epworth League and a prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7. Mission Study Class Monday evening at 7 30. All are invited to attend. Gxo E Monkwan pastor.
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Epworth League
Gxo
Monkwan
Baptist Church Notices Recitals Highlight Easter Programs
The Baptist church morning theme was Jesus the Way the Truth and the Life and the evening theme There is No Difference. Last Sunday evening the Primary department took over services for its annual graduating exercises with recitations and Easter songs enjoyed by a large audience.
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Jesus
the Baptist Church
Public Sale of Nutter Lot in North Pella April 19 1909
Public auction to be held at J. H. Stubenrauch office on Monday April 19 1909 at 2 o clock p m. Per order of County Board of Supervisors.
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Lota
North
Pella
Nutter
J. H. Stubenrauch
County Board of Supervisors
Notice for Bids on Public Grounds Maintenance 1909
Bids will be received by the committee on public buildings and grounds for keeping the grass short and maintaining the public square and band stand during the summer of 1909. All bids due by Monday April 16 at 6 p.m. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Jacon Plender, chairman.
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Jacon Plender
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Weather Bureau
U. S Department of Agriculture
Ayr
Leona Reivers
Sells House
the Glee Club
Tueday
Odd Fellows
the Mills of Justice
Divine Healer
Oak Grove
Asranam Verploegh
Drys
M. E. Church Notices
Baptist Church
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