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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
3
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders claiming to cure colds in 24 hours and relieve fever, headache, stomach issues, teething disorders, and worm problems. Promises bowels regulated and child friendly taste. Used by mothers for over 30 years. Sold by druggists. Sample offered by Frederick Gray Co. Le Roy, N. Y.
The city resolves to curb and gutter with cement and pave with vitrified brick on CLA Street from the cement crossing at Oskaloosa to the railroad right of way. Costs assessed against abutting parcels, contractor guarantees five years. Meeting set May 18 1920 to hear objections. notice published April 16 and 22 1920.
The City Council of Pella Iowa resolves to pave Main Street from the North Annex line to the North Corporation line and curb both sides. Construction uses vitrified brick 3 inches thick on a Portland cement concrete foundation with 30 foot width. Costs assessed by district valuation and project guaranteed for five years. Boundary described by Section 3 Township 76 Range 18 and North Annex lot lines.
City officials approve a paving district for North Main Street in Pella. The plan covers specific lots in the North Annex, with detailed area boundaries and a schedule of costs. Estimated paving is 15814.96 dollars and 1279.04 dollars for curbing, funded per Senate File 143 and local benefits. Mayor J Vanden Berg signs, dated April 15 and 22, 1920.
The Council of Pella Iowa adopts a motion to construct sanitary sewers with manholes tanks and accessories along Clark Street North alley East Second Street and adjacent blocks. Costs are to be assessed to abutting properties. A public hearing on objections is set at the city office. Also notice for egg packing staff at Pella Produce Co.
The Central Glee Club, after travels to Sioux County, Illinois and Pella, wowed audiences with a concert led by Prof. Sadler. Beyerg Loyde Hill yer and the Saxophoners impressed, encores followed, and the group boosted school spirit with strong performances and good conduct during the trip. G. Van Viiet visited the capital city Wednesday.
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