Local notes from Pella and nearby towns
Information items and visits across Des Moines Orange City and Pella include trips by M Van der Linden H J Boland R Van der Ploeg and son William Mrs Ike Wormhoudt A J Kuyper and family and G Vanderwilt. Band practice notes Pella events and a Dan Patch appearance color the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Boland
Des Moines
R. van der Ploeg
William
Oskaloosa
Ike Wormhoudt
Orange City
A. J. Kuyper
No Licence Needed For Iowa Hunters in Iowa
A garbled synopsis of Iowa game laws spread through daily papers, incorrectly claiming hunters require a license. The error arose after Burlington carried a piece about Illinois licenses, which was misedited to read Town instead of Illinois, misleading residents that licenses exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Ilinois
Illinois
Town
Labor Day in Oskaloosa parade with speakers and shows
The Central Oskaloosa labor committee plans a big Labor Day event in the public square with a forenoon parade by local unions bands and floats. Des Moines Democrat J B Sullivan and UMWA District 13 head John P White will speak, plus baseball games opera house shows and two Barnum Bailey performances. About 20000 visitors expected with excursion rates offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Congress
Oskaloosa Trades and Labor Assembly
J. B. Sullivan
Des Moines
John P. White
Iowa
Keokuk
Opera House
Barnum & Bailey
Mighty Good for Corn in the Heatwave
A verse from Nonpareil extols heat’s perils while praising resilience. The speaker describes a scorching morning routine, blistering office heat, and a humid evening, noting the heat feels hellish yet somehow “mighty good for corn.” It blends humorous futility with a survival spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hades
Printer's Ink Pay If Advertising Affects Town
The note argues that readers see and read newspaper ads and are influenced by them. It asserts that a live paper keeps people aware there is ongoing activity through advertisements. It emphasizes advertising impact rather than the specific ad content.
Notice in Iowa District Court for Wiggert Rietveld case
In Marion County October 1904 term Wiggert A Rietveld sues Simpson Mathews and others over the SW quarter of the SW quarter section 28 township 77 range 19 west. The petition seeks removal of clouds on title and a deed conveying all rights to the plaintiff unless defendants appear by October 4 1904. attorney Geo J Thomassen represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Mathews
District Court of
State of Iowa
Marion County
Mathews
Range 19
St. P. M
Iowa
Wiggert A. Rietveld
State of
Warren Mathews
United States
Osee Reynolds
Knoxville
Geo. J. Thomassen
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promised To Prevent Fatal Burns
An old ad claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve can prevent death from minor injuries like scratches and boils. It touts protection against Burns Sores Ulcers and Piles and prices the 25 cent ointment at Henry M. Langerak Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Henry M. Langerak
Dr. King
Also Mentioned on This Page
Information and Warning
M. van der Linden
Fansen
Gerritse
Fannie
G. Vanderwilt
Mahaska County
Alva M. Fleming
Peoria
Ella Slykoard
Pella
Gracie Coakley
Cora Kling
Newton
Pella Monroe Mirror
G. A. Vandermeulen
E. Hi. A. van Sittert
John van Dalen
H. M. Langerak
Will Rhynsburger
Will
Dan Patch
E. H. A. van Sittert
the Ciy
van Sittert
Pell
Here
Harvey
Dorcas
Otley
Lynnville
Lem
New York
Register
St. Peter
Henry Rhynsburger
Henry
Nellie Rhynsburger
de Young
Simon Douwstra
Devil
Lakes Region
Gister
P. van Driel
Willie
Katie
D. van der Wilt
Charles Porter
Porter
Charley
Kansas
St. Louis
Moberly
Mamma
American JR
Poco
Buck-Eye
American Camera
MFG. CO
St. Paul St
Rochester, Ni Y
Vander ZylBros
Wiggert Rietveld
Ayer
John van Hemert
Ozaric Ginseng CO
Dep't W
Joplin
Empire
Klein & Co
D.W. Wilkes
C. E. Martin
Wormhoudt
A. Haselbarth
Wormhoudt's
Minnesota
Aves Coles Seed Store
Fifth Avenue
N. B
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