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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

5

They Like It Who Eat It Ice Cream Ad Teaser

An ice cream promotion entices readers by praising the product. It invites unfamiliar customers to discover its appeal and enjoy the tasting experience.

Pain’s spectacular fireworks at Iowa State Fair

For years Pain’s spectacular fireworks have delighted millions. The United States leads in pyrotechnic development under Pain company. This year the battle in the clouds will stun spectators and transport them to a mid century airship era. Pain’s newest show will illuminate the Iowa State Fair nights.

Pain United States Pain Company Iowa State Fair

Bryan Lectures Draw Large Crowds at Epworth Park

The Newton Daily reports Hon. W. J. Bryan attracted a record audience at Epworth Park for a lecture titled The Prince of Peace. Between three and four hundred traveled by morning and afternoon trains from Bryan city, with over five hundred from Newton and nearby areas. The crowd called it a red letter day, praising his engaging style despite his political defeats. A Chautauqua tale notes Bryan agreed to speak for half the gate receipts after negotiating $250, then earned over $500 as the speaker drew immense attendance.

W. J. Bryan Epworth Park Prince of Peace Newton Mr. Bryan America Bryan William Jennings Bryan The Newton Daily

Iowa Farmers Lucky

The Albia Republican extols farmers as the luckiest people, noting that rain or shine their crops and livestock profit. It claims farmers consistently grow wealth while markets reward forage and corn, asserting farmers’ steady prosperity across Iowa.

Lady WANTED to sell wool dress goods and silks

Advertises a large Fail line of wool dress goods and silks with up to date New York City patterns. Claims direct mill sourcing with low prices and weekly profits. Offers samples in prepaid case, no money required, exclusive territory, apply early. Standard Dress Goods Co. Dept. F Binghamton NY.

New York City Standard Dress Goods Co Dept. F . Binghamton N. Y

First Case Under Cosson Law Heard in Marengo Trial of Mayor Henderson

The Cosson removal law test begins as Mayor A. M. Henderson stands trial for drunkenness in Marengo with Judge Byron W. Preston of Oskaloosa presiding. Prosecution by Byers and Kirby faces defense from Wade Dutcher Davis, Henderson Henderson, and Cronin. The case could reach the state supreme court for a speedy ruling.

Preston Henderson Marengo General Assembly A. M. Henderson State Supreme Court Byers W. J Kirby Williamsburg Wade, Dutcher & Davis Iowa City Henderson & Henderson Indianola Dower & Murphy John F. Cronin Byron W. Preston Oskaloosa Kirby Cosson Supreme Court

Notice of Will Filing in Marion County Court

The District Court of Iowa Marion County holds a last will and testament for Dingeman de Haan Sr. A hearing is set for September 28 1909 at Knoxvilles court to hear all interested parties per clerk B Kersbergen.

District Court of Iowa Marion County Dingeman de Haan Sr

Prosperity Ahead for 1910 Outlook and Stock Market Surge

The Wall Street Journal notes railroads topped January 1906 averages, the industrial group near prior highs, with a small margin before another rise. The Register and Leader links the rally to 1907 panic recovery, crop prospects, and anticipated peak activity. The report predicts a vigorous opening to 1910 with rail capacity strained and broad industrial expansion.

Wall Street Journal Register and Leader

Iowa State Fair Owned by People and State

A corrected view states the fair is not run by an association or for a single community. It belongs to the State of Iowa, is managed by the Department of Agriculture, and serves all residents. This year it runs August 27 to September 3 with steadily rising attendance including visitors from nearly every township.

State of Iowa Department of Agriculture

Indiana preacher to inherit sixty acres of land

An exchange reports a short sermon preacher in Indiana has been willed sixty acres of land by his chief parishioner who has just died. The will confirms the property transfer and highlights the pastor’s connection to the donor.

Indiana

Indian bureau bans peyote bean use among tribes

The Indian bureau has shut down the use of peyote bean or mescal among Indian tribes due to its demoralizing influence. Reports mention Tama Tama Tama tribes in Iowa and a Sac and Fox reservation case in Tama where a user had a hellish vision with hot stones and live coals, leading to remorse and total abstinence.

Washington, D. C Indian Bureau Iowa Indian Office Sac and Fox Tama Hell

Tuberculosis Campaign Gains Momentum in Iowa

Des Moines reports intensified statewide effort against tuberculosis despite heat. Knowledge over ignorance drives victory as towns show intrenched enemy weakening. Chau tauquas educate vast audiences, newspapers publish monthly department letters, editors editorialize the health fight, deeming it Iowa’s most useful public health campaign.

Des Moines Iowa

Greene County's Gravel Road Editorial Plea for Better Roads

A Jefferson Bee opinion urges rural readers to value Greene County's nearly three hundred miles of graveled roads. The piece mocks those who scorn local improvements and suggests Polk County, where the state capital sits, as a benchmark for the seriousness of road funding and maintenance.

Jefferson Bee Greene County Polk County

Unkempt Highways Affect Greene County Land Prices

The speaker notes the main roads are neglected and abominable yet influence land values in Greene county. Travelers endure rough travel for several days, but the poor road conditions make the area appear favorable to outsiders and shape perceptions of the country.

Greene County

Farm Bargain on 120 Acres Near Holland Colony

Auction ad offers 120 acre farm near Holland Colony four miles from two Holland churches and near a Holland town. Price set at 70 dollars per acre if purchased within 30 days. Contact N. J. Gesman for details and visit plans for the State Fair.

Holland Colony N. J. Gesman

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