Ben Hur opens Illinois Theatre season in Chicago
Klaw and Erlanger present Ben Hur at the Illinois Theatre Chicago opening Monday September 2 with William Young’s dramatization of Lew Wallace novel. Original cast scenery and equipment, massive cast, and a thrilling chariot race set pieces promise a record production as the play marks the third season of Ben Hur.
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Illinois
Chicago
Klaw & Erlanger
Ben Hyir
William Young
Lew Wallace
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Printing Plant Promises Finest Local Work and Depot Plans
The Chronicle boasts a modern printing plant with new presses and equipment, claiming superior all around capability and quick turnaround. The piece also discusses plans for a large brick depot to improve rail service, shelter for winter travel, and a central location near business districts, hoping for timely completion and public benefit.
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Iowa Central
Pella
Sor Moines
Oskalon
Old Settlers Picnic Renamed Union Picnic of Lake Prairie
A sagely community gathering at Hamilton was rebranded as the Union Picnic of Lake Prairie and adjoining townships due to broad attendance. Speakers included M. Amos of Knoxville, John Moody of Leighton, Rev. Tysce of Worthington, and others. music by Guwig of Leighton.
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Hamilton
Organiz
Probtoo
Union Picof Lake Prairie
Mnships
Ember
M. Amos
Knoxville
John Moody
Leighton
Tysce Oighton
Martin Sell
John Steinwyck
Marion Porter
Mary Todd
Deacon Kean
Guwig
Leighton and
Death of J Meinardi Ends Long Pella Life
J Meinardi longtime Pella resident died at his daughter Mrs Jno Stursma home six miles east of the city after Brights disease of the kidneys He was 60 and left a family of four He had boot and shoe trade experience and later worked in his trade Funeral services were held Tuesday at Second Christian Reformed Church Rev Keizer officiating and interment followed in the city cemetery The community extends sympathy to the bereaved. Improve the Water Supply Voters should fund water works to provide safe culinary water and generate revenue The current unusable supply risks debt and only fire protection is served Immediate action is urged to secure a revenue producing system
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J. Meinardi
Pella
Jno. Stursma
Bright
Second Christian Reformed Church
Keizer
United States
Pella Canning and Local Farm Topics Highlight Fair Plans
A long summary notes the Pella Canning and Pickling Co. facing a hard season due to drought, urging canning of Boston baked beans and fruits. It praises Pella products, hints at a new pickle factory, and urges farm effort to display in a tough year. Also covered are fair preparations, street grade progress, horse entries, and community events, plus notes on local people and tax notices.
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Pella Canning and Pickling Co
Pella
Boston
the Canning Co
Our New Pickle Factory in Pella
Our city adds a pickle factory to its seven factories in Pella. The plant will produce chow chow pickles and other condiments, employing fewer workers initially but expected to grow. Pella provides year round jobs for about 300 and 600 seasonally, reflecting progress from local enterprise.
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Pella
Fim
City Council Rejects License Increase for Saloons
In the August first Tuesday session the council held a second reading on the ad valorem license for multi saloons. The proposed raise from 800 to 1200 per year was defeated, while the 1000 license will take effect at the next meeting. Local dealers foresee price increases on case goods and home deliveries.
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Avdihance Recense
Silver Wins Out T. J. Phillips for Governor
The Iowa Democratic convention in Des Moines produced a proximate silver victory with 661 3-5 to 558 2-5, nominating T. J. Phillips for governor after a two-ballot struggle. John M. Redmond chaired the convention, and G. E. Furgeson, John Shortley, A. C. Brice, and W. D. Johnson were named for state offices as the Kansas City platform shape influenced the proceedings.
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Des Moines
John M. ‘Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Kansas City
Phillips
Stiger
Weaver
Redmond
Ball
G. E. Furgeson
John Shortley
A. C. Brice
W. D. Johnson
Opportunities for industrious men in Minnesota firms
Sale and distribution notice inviting competent men with capital to engage in various business ventures in Minnesota. Highlights creamery men and millers, locations for merchandise hardware harness hotels banks and stockbuyers. Correspondence requested. Maps and Maple Leaflets. W. J. Ryan Industrial Agent 604 Endicott Building St. Paul Minn.
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Pecacasitie
W. J. Ryan
Industrial Agt
Endicott Bld'g
St. Paul
Minn
It Worked Once At Picnic Confidence Scam
A crowd was duped in a carnival style prank at a picnic. At the tent entrance, pretty girls offered kisses for a nickel then switched entries with candy kisses to reveal the ruse. Bystanders watched as the trap unfolded and the crowd reacted with mixed laughter and disbelief.
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Tam
Missouri
Gaass urged to finance rail line from Pella to Harvey
Local booster urges Pella leaders to back a railroad by selling stock with a tax vote and asks Lake Prairie capitalists to support Mr. P G Gaass in securing the road. The article covers political shifts at a state anti saloon league convention, Abrams defeat for state superintendent, Marshall elected, factional tensions, and possible compromise on salaries and league work.
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P. G. Gaass
Pella
Harvey
Lake Prairie Township
Mr. Gaass
H. H. Abrams
Towa
Anti-Saloon League
H. C. Marshall
Sioux City
Mr. Abrams
Republican Party
A. B. Cummins
Prohibition Party
G. Orwig
Thom
Marshall
Abrams
League
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