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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
7
The region endured persistent rain last Wednesday and Thursday. Excavation for the new bank basement proceeds slowly, estimated to require at least a month more with depth to five feet and area 24 by 05 feet. Local notes mention hunting, baseball tours by Green's Nebraska Indians, a lecture by Rev Duboc, and various small town happenings.
The late rain improved oat and barley prospects with no frost damage. Farmers are plowing ahead and corn ground will be ready for planting when warm weather returns. Mr Yates, a barber now in Louilla area, sold his Harvey shop chair and fixtures to relocate. Sherwood Brothers received a car load of cotton seed meal. Easter Sunday school program was well attended at the church. Garden planting began Monday and households were busy. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets endorsed for regularity.
The Ballengee Concert Band is in good condition and prospering. In the last two weeks they have been asked for prices to perform at three demonstrations, signaling encouraging future prospects. Farmers were seen hauling corn planters last Saturday, indicating an expected record corn crop for the state.
A coal black Registered Standard Bred trotting stallion named Sir Consul stands 16 hands high and 1300 pounds. He can trot a mile in three minutes and should sire high class road and coach horses. Breeding season 1905 at L Maasdam barn near Garden Square, Pella. Terms 12 dollars to insure foal. mare may be returned if colt dies within 24 hours. pasture 1.50 per month. rider caution and care promised.
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