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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
7
Workmen began this week on a new modern amphitheater on the fair grounds with Croll holding the contract. The structure will be 24 by 40 feet, seating about 1500, located west of the old building, and an additional poultry building may be added to relieve crowded quarters. The race track is nearly finished.
The fair association bought land west of its grounds to extend the race track and sowed oats for crop sale yielding about half the new investment interest. Street curb work progresses toward a four to sixteen foot walk decision on a busy business street. Also reports census plans to gather twenty year divorce and marriage statistics begin, with 200 investigators, expected to inform on marriage outcomes. Additionally, Harry Maddy of Knoxville, a weigh master at Rogers coal mine near Fort Dodge, was struck by lightning and partially paralyzed while standing near the mine mouth. he was treated at home and later confined, with paralysis in his lower limbs.
Local coal dealer Dieleman Coal Mine invites buyers to purchase coal at the 112 mile west of Pella location and offers its product to the surrounding area.
Warm weather calls for a hammock and August brings more warm days. We offer a range of hammocks priced from 6 cents up to 4.50 dollars. The 4.50 hammock is sturdy and long lasting for many seasons. Every hammock in stock is a bargain and will give full satisfaction for every cent.
Advice notes that rounded shoulders weaken lungs and that straightening the posture opens the chest for better breathing. It promotes easy wear back-support garments for men, women, boys and girls, claiming firm but comfortable shoulder support and inviting readers to view them.
The pioneer event for the First Christian Reformed Sunday School is planned for next Wednesday at Ver Meer's grave, located two miles east of town. The notice emphasizes the time and place for attendees and observers.
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