24 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
1
Sergeant W A Young at Camp Meade writes of demobilizing units, a Negro regiment, and the Seventeenth. He discusses Roosevelt’s era, Bolshevism, and Wilson’s League of Nations. He notes guard duty, a Washington visit, and the Smithsonian, plus views on land taxation and Irish politics.
An old classified style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Hase antiseptic powder to shake into shoes for tired feet and relief from corns and bunions, claiming comfort for all-day wear when walking.
Bangalore correspondent BOSUN GILBERT writes from India praising Ford autos used in France Italy Egypt and Mesopotamia as reliable war work vehicles. He lists Ford roles from tanks and ambulances to light plants and water pumps. Also notes a Ford in Kut upon recapture and reports Henry Den Adel’s hospital return home improved.
Local residents reported visiting friends in Pella and nearby towns on Friday and Tuesday. Rev. Ossewaarde attended a Sunday-school convention in Oskaloosa. Families discussed include Neals Sedre and J. Aalbers in Otley, Cors Ver Staegh visiting relatives in Pella, and Miss Nettle DeKock and Gertrude Rempe noted for rheumatism recovery. Nonpartisan League agents promote memberships in Muscatine County, touting a 50-50 commission on a 16 membership fee amid sharp criticism from opponents.
May Term 1919. C E Shawver and C A Shawver sue numerous defendants including Glenns Cartwrights and Manners to quiet title to described real estate in Marion County Iowa. Plaintiffs claim open adverse possession over ten years and seek judgment barring any junior claims. Knoxville Mayo May Term commences May 6 1919. default may be entered if not defended. vy. V. Hart attorney for plaintiffs.
An advertisement fragment notes savings on a new suit with all wool fabrics priced around 21.50 and mentions the vendor M. Vander Linden offering the deal.
Advertises straw mattings now in short supply with the best lines in the city at 40 to 65 cents per yard.
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