Philo play and commencement dates noted at college
Philo students prepare to perform His Father's Son on May 9 with Prof Heemstra coaching. Commencement is set for June 18. Dorothy Gambel begins music study with Mr Sadler this week. Tennis interest grows despite poor weather. Mrs White visited Des Moines. Sarah Van Buren and Ada Van Zante performed a Mozkowski Spanish Dance at chapel. Ruth Pietenpol hosted an Easter party with a delicious supper.
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Philo
Heemstra
Dorothy Gambel
Sadler
Mozkowski
Ruth Pietenpol
Bilious Troubles Remedy Offered by Chamberlains Tablets
Promote liver health and correct bilious disorders. Chamberlains Tablets relieve dullness and restore appetite quickly. For sale by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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F. D. Stubenrauch
Shaeffer Sharp Point Pencils for Pen Users
A note promotes Shaeffer Sharp Point Pencils to complement Shaeffer pens. It suggests buying both to ensure the best pencil work and overall quality for writing and drawing tasks. The piece emphasizes pairing a Shaeffer pen with a Sharp Point Pencil for optimal results.
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The
Shaeffer Pen Company
Extra War Taxes Hit Purchases After May First
The revenue act imposes a one percent tax on every 25 cents of proprietary medicines and similar items after May 1. Ice cream and soft drinks also incur a small levy, part of broader luxury taxes likely to be debated in a future session. While repeals are hoped, middle class and poor Americans will feel the impact as Uncle Sam collects the extra penny on each dime spent.
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Uncle Sam
Congress
Austria
Germany
Vienna
Lauterbach
America
Switzerland
France
Mr. Lauterbach
Many Children Are Sickly Mother Gray Powders
An old time domestic remedy claims to cure colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headache stomach trouble teething and worms. It touts safety for children, 30 years of use by mothers, and urges visits to druggists or sample free from the Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
N. Y
Otley Soldier Given Reception on Homecoming
Private Harry Vriezelaar reached Camp Dodge on Monday April 21 and after discharge at 6 pm Tuesday, a royal welcome greeted him at the depot. His mother and Miss Cora Van Rootselaar accompanied by friends traveled to Des Moines for the visit, while the White Way Band surprised them with celebratory music.
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Harry Vriezelaar
Camp Dodge
Cora van Rootselaar
Des Moines
Henry
White Way
Home Sweet Home
Otley
Ownership Statement for Pella Chronicle 1919 April 1
Notarized ownership statement for the Pella Chronicle of April 1 1919. Publishes R R Sadler and H H Sadler as publishers editors and business manager. Owners listed as R R Sadler and H H Sadler with no bondholders holding 1 percent or more. Sworn before G G Gaass on April 24 1919.
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Pella
Iowa
State OF
Marion
H. H. Sadler
Pella Chronicle
R. R. Sadler
G. G. Gaass
School Notes and Junior Seniors Prank at High School
The junior class staged a prank night at the high school gym with blindfolds and a playful chase through northeast Pella, ending in a food raid on the seniors' refreshments. A Literary Society program featured debates and speeches, plus recollections from Mrs. Lauterbach on wartime Europe. The piece also notes new arrivals, student illnesses, and a patriotic talk by Mrs. Mayer, with ongoing class writing projects and weekly music.
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Pella
Comic Exchange Cited In Judge Prisoner Quip
A courtroom joke captures a tense moment as the judge notes police statements about a verbal dispute with the prisoner and his wife. The prisoner replies with a quip about not having a chance to use his words.
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Puck
Favorite Prescription Promoted For War Helpers
A period advertisement extols women's war service and urges use of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for common female ailments. It touts tablet form, a ten cent trial, and notes fifty years of Pleasant Pellets aiding liver and bowel health with testimonial from Mrs. Mary Morgan of 186 16th Avenue.
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Doctor
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Lowe Brothers Vernicol
Puritan Drug CO
College
Shaeffer
Stubenrauch
Vander Linden
Ford
B. Pella
Star Auto CO
Ford. Service
Literary Society
Ver Heul
Prof
Alberts
Ruby Hart
Ruby
Miss Guthrie
George Ulrich
Delwin de Haan
Raymond de Haan
Iowa City
N. van Maren
Main Street
B. Tf
G. G. Thomassen
South Pella
KRESO
Florence
the Fuel Administration
J. van Dusseldorp
Oskaloosa Street
Pella, Iowa
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