H D Wormhoudt Sells Carpets and Bugs
Local news of the week notes visits and travel. Chas Farnsworth and daughter Marion of Boston were guests at the H Rhynsburger home and returned home Saturday. Ernie Shutts of near Galesburg called on friends in Pella last Friday and left Friday evening for California to visit his son Bert.
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Chas, Farnsworth
Marion
Boston
H. Rhynsburger
Ernie Shutts
Galesburg
Pella
California
Bert
Lectures and incidents across Pella and surrounding towns
J H Reuvers lectures on photograph printing in Sioux City for photographers association. Henry Van Spanckeren damages a garage door and window. Sheriff Wilson distributes invites for next week’s court house party in Knoxville. Jake Jansma recounts Ames wreck with forehead gash. Alton Democrat notes Arie Van Houweling in Pella promoting South Plains Texas products. Ernest Shaw covers trade while Jenney is away. Park concert draws crowd. “The Sweet Memories” praised. Drug ads include DeWitt’s Liver Pills and Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve and Kodol ads.
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J. H. Reuvers
Sioux City
Iowa and
South Dakota Photographers Association
J. H
Henry van Spanckeren
Sheriff Wilson
Knoxville
Pella
Jake Jansma
Ames
Alton Democrat
Kuyper
DeWitt
Carriage for Sale by A. T. Brom
A good second hand carriage recently painted and in excellent condition is for sale at a cheap price. A. T. Brom invites quick offers to secure a rare bargain.
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A. T. Brom
Farm For Sale Near Eddyville Iowa 280 Acres
280 acre well improved farm near Eddyville Iowa offered at a low price to close an estate. For particulars address J R Colley Ottumwa Iowa 32 34.
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Eddyville
Iowa
J. R CoIley
Ottumwa
Farm Bargain 120 Acres in Holland Colony
A 120 acre farm in the heart of the Holland Colony four miles from two Holland churches and an adjacent Holland town. If taken within 30 days, price is 70 dollars per acre. This is a snap. See N. J Gesman.
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Holland Colony
N. J Gesman
Grandma Clark Falls and Fractures Hip
Grandma Clark slipped last Tuesday and fractured her right hip surgical neck while spraining her left wrist. Dr Carpenter with Dr Sybenga reduced the fracture yesterday morning and reports her condition as very hopeful.
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Grandma Clark
Dr. Carpenter
Sybenga
Attention girls offer at Pella Overall Co for new beginners
The Pella Overall Company invites new beginner workers to apply for special inducements on overalls making. Visit or write to learn details and join the program offered at their location.
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Pella Overall Co
Fall dress goods catalog and direct mill sales offer
A newspaper ad from Standard Dress Goods Co. promotes a fall line of wool dress goods silks and waistings with up to date New York City patterns. It claims low prices due to direct mill dealings and promises profits of 1000 to 30 weekly, with samples shipped prepaid and exclusive territory available. No money required and application urged from Binghamton New York.
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New York City
Standard Dress Goods Co
Dept. F . Binghamton
N. Y
Real Estate Bargains in Thriving Town and Nearby Farms
Drug Store thriving in town. 60 acres near Otley improved. 120 acres four and a half miles from Monroe well improved. 1 4 acres six miles south of Pella with good buildings and improvements. 172 acres south of Monroe well improved. Farms will sell from 80 to 100 dollars per acre.
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Monroe
Pella
Ordinance Prohibits Liquor Sales to Black List Residents
City of Pella Iowa enacts an ordinance banning purchases or sales of intoxicating liquors or narcotics to anyone on the Black List or deemed unable to buy. Violators face a misdemeanor conviction with a fine between five and one hundred dollars, plus costs, and possible jail time until paid.
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Pella
Marion County
Iowa
City of Gesman Ordinance Passed August 3 1909
A local ordinance passed August 3 1909 by Mayor Jan N. Gesman and City Clerk A C Kuyper. It repeals conflicting ordinances and becomes effective after passage and publication as required.
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N. J. Gesman
A. C. Kuyper
Dead shot on killing ground squirrels
A Montana man proposes using gasoline-soaked cotton placed at a ground hole and stamped shut with a heel to suffocate squirrels. Fumes kill the animal inside the burrow, preventing escape. Ex change.
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Montana
Notice to settle debts before business discontinuation
Indebted persons are urged to call and settle by September 1 as the business will discontinue at that time. All unpaid bills by September 1 will be left with Justice G. Van Vitet for collection. Vanderpol
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G. van Vitet
Vanderpol
Reunion of Civil War Veterans in Washington Iowa 1909
The Sth 16th 16th and 21st and 2nd Iowa Town Infantry Regiments announce a reunion in Washington Iowa on September 29 and 30 1909. Veterans are urged to attend the first morning of the meeting and arrange travel. The notice requests addresses and reminiscences, invites Confederates, and asks for fifes and drums to relive memories.
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Washington
Iowa
Prairie Grove
Ark
Shiloh
Tenn
Vicksburg
Miss
Atlanta
Georgia
Morganzie
Louisiana
Spanish Fort
Alabama
John W. Morton
C” Roth
Inft
Washington, Iowa
What Uncle Sam's reporters say about the crops
Clear warm days and light rainfall marked the week with only light showers in western districts. Haying and harvesting near completion, threshing underway, and winter wheat and oats yielding well. Corn progress good but needs rain especially east. pastures and garden crops show effects of dryness.
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West Central
Northwest
Crop conditions improve in Iowa as fall plowing starts
Reports from Iowa Weather and Crop Service show August 1 1909 crop conditions near or above average for corn spring wheat oats barley flax hay pastures and potatoes. Apples are falling and grapes rotting in many areas while cereal crops gain from favorable rains and anticipated winter wheat acreage may rise.
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Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Farmer Discovers Cancer Cure From Honey Harvest
A farmer, after two years with blood poisoning and given up by doctors, discovers that honey may act as a cure for cancer and blood diseases during an unusually heavy honey harvest. The tale frames honey as a safe and certain remedy, though outcome uncertain.
Cure-all honey claim sparks cancer testimonial
A Russell Union notice touts honey as a universal remedy, claiming it cured several cancers and blood diseases after gradual dosing. It advises straining the honey and taking a spoonful three times daily, increasing to a gill per meal, and asserts the remedy is cheap, safe, and effective.
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Russel Union
Chronicle seeks reader news items for publication
Copyright 100. by W N. a) Send in your news items to the Chronicle. We are always hungry for news.
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W.N. A
The
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H. D. Wormhoudt
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Keables
Stubenrauch
Blue Demin
Vander Linden
Bazar
Arie van Houweling
South Plains
of Texas
Studenranch and Gaass
Lone Star State
Ernest Shaw
Spencer and Co
Ozkaloosa
Mr. Jenney
Mr. Shaw
Otley
Pella Realty Company
John R. Dielman
Cole's Feed Store
Harth
Langerak’s
Langerak’s Drug Store
Uncle Sam
van Gorp
Kilyn
Hou Ial
Fred
TSP
Fc CO
J. Blommers & Co
South Dakota
Potter and Sully Counties
State
the Pella Realty Co
John R. Dieleman
Farmer
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