Pella City Clerk Reports 1915 16 Finances and Improvements
The annual report from April 1 1915 to April 1 1916 covers fines licenses and immigration receipts totaling 634.12 with 31 arrests and several infrastructure updates. Bond issues and water mains extensions funded 10 000 dollars with 9934.94 spent. Sewer repairs cost 747 dollars, a new 75 HP motor installed for 776.73, light plant upgrades and new poles bought. Water system shows 260 users, 553.82 balance, and 4 852.52 receipts. Bonded debt totals 116 084.33 across multiple issues. Johnson urges curb work, street cleaning, and potential power flusher purchase to expedite paving.
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Board of Health
Proof of Will Notice for Cornelia VanGenderen Deceased
Legal notice from Marion County Iowa seeks interested parties to appear May 9 1916 in the district court Knoxville Iowa for hearing on the alleged last will and testament of Cornelia VanGenderen Deceased. Clerk H Clements signed by Deputy Walter Kester April 14 1916.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Cornelia VanGenderen
H. Clements
Walter Kester
Knoxville
Pella City Council Adopts Ordinance on Main Street Grade
Ordinance No 186 establishes a permanent grade for Main Street in Pella Iowa supplementing Ordinance No 26 The measure ordains a fixed street grade at a specified section of Main Street as approved by the city council
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Pella
Iowa
Keeping Close to God in a Dark Night
A fragmentary tale describes Mabel waking alone while her parents are away and seeking comfort near Grandma. The eerie scene hints at a whispered spiritual assurance, with biblical imagery suggesting divine presence and protection as Mabel faces the darkness.
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Mabel
Mother
Grandma’s
Grandma
Jacob's Night Away Reminds of Faith and Calf Lesson
The narrator recalls their mother speaking of Heavenly Father guiding Jacob the night he left home. She comforted them as if light and her presence were near and questioned how descendants strayed from God by worshiping a golden calf. She warned against turning from God and choosing wrong.
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Mother
Heavenly Father
Jacob
God
Easter dates and missionary notes across eras
The piece notes Easter Sunday can fall late in April, comparing dates from 1818 to 1943, and explains the lunar rule for Easter. It also discusses Chinese English teaching in government schools, implying missionary opportunities, and mentions Manila Bay's 1898 Dewey action. It closes with details on Union Bible Seminary graduates and multilingual preaching work across dialects.
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China
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Union Bible Seminary
Presbyterians
United Brethren
Baptists
Disciples of Christ
Methodists
Chamberlain's cough remedy expands nationwide reach
From a small start the cough remedy's sale and use have grown to cover all parts of the United States and many locales, reflecting rapid early adoption and broad distribution across regions.
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Chamberlain
United States
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promoted for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for coughs colds and croup. It claims growing popularity and notes availability at Stubenrauch’s Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
Stubenrauch
Vander Linden’s Bazar Paints Ad Promotional Line
A compact house cleaning themed advertisement from Vander Linden’s Bazar invites readers to try their paints varnishes brushes chamois skins and related supplies. The notice markets a one stop shop for household upkeep with emphasis on easy work and practical supplies.
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Vander Linden
Tailoring offer from Scotch Woolen Mills ad
For $5.50 we create a pair of pants from any of 500 patterns by Scotch Woolen Mills. We measure you. M. Vander Linden presents the service.
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M. Vander Linden
Scotch Woolen Mills
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U. S. Immigration Service
H. F. Johnson
A. Cg, Kuyper
Dulilulus
B. Pella
Willys-Knight
Star Auto CO
Pella Plumbing & Heating CO
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