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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
4
The Western Vaudeville Association, largest dealer in America for high grade amusements, will furnish free amusements this year. Stock departments to be filled in all branches. Races expected to be fast and exciting. See program for details.
Bes Miss Stavanna VanRoekel recovers well from appendectomy. New baby girl born to Mr and Mrs William Vandehaar on August 19. Many young folks plan Sunday school rally in Oskaloosa. Gilbert Van Maanen trips to Altoona to help J C Redman. Conrad Grandin and family become Sully Leighton residents. Mrs M M DeReus and sister visit parental Wm Tusseling home. Revs F G Aylmore visit Ladora. Aylmore formerly pastor there. Mrs F Miller and daughter Hattie visit Old Settlers and Ruth Sparks. Par nell Holdsworth travels Newton. Dan DeJong and wife visit Gus DeJong. Mrs Oscar Holdsworth returns from Newton and Pella. J P Brunner and grandma Haines visit Des Moines for Old Settlers. John Ruleson buys 80 acres from Neppling Bros at $300/acre on Sully line. Mrs E C Renaud dies of heart trouble. Miss Percella Wise visits Grace Holdsworth. Gus DeJong and wife in Newton. Bertha Talbot in Pella visiting Winnie Talbot. Harry Forsythe family in Colfax visiting relatives. Mrs John Holdsworth to Oskaloosa to visit daughter Ethel. Edd Haines and Curt Burnham attend Kellogg sale. George Schner sells livery barn. stock sells well. Artie Shultz visits grandparents VanWerkom. Mr VanWerkom poorly. Dick Sparks of Rockwell City visiting relatives. Mrs Will Holdsworth learns of George Davis's death. Edna and Mrs Holdsworth attend Hamilton funeral.
A vintage advertisement urges women to protect a fair complexion with a cooling cream before sun and wind exposure. The product promises sunburn protection, tanning prevention, and healing after exposure, making outdoor activities safer and more enjoyable. Price 25 cents.
Weather summary by John H VerSteeg co operative observer of the Weather Bureau U S Department of Agriculture reports temperatures for the week ending August 25 1914. Data covers daily highs and lows with notes on precipitation and notable climate patterns observed locally.
A Popular Mechanics correspondent explains hardening hacksaw blades for very hard steel. Binding the blade flat with an old file prevents warping, keeps heat localized, and allows a mercury bath for extreme tempering. Use careful heating, avoid fumes, run slowly, and avoid excessive pressure to prevent surface softening.
The text advises applying a layer of potash or a medium to a loss, then heating slightly and rubbing with soap to aid healing. It presents a procedural tip for wound treatment using common substances and mild heat.
The rise of the fan season shows wiring contractors busy nationwide as compact silent fans replace older noisy models. Modern units plug into standard sockets and offer double or triple service, aiding health and vitality in homes. Hollow porch columns can be air-vented by drilling small holes at the base to prevent rot, Popular Mechanics notes.
Columns painted with white lead to prevent cracking at stave joints. A rag swab can apply it halfway through. A bicycle pump inverted serves as a suction pump to drain engine crankcases. Brass binding posts from old dry cells fix loose couch rivets. U S sulphur production in 1913 reached a record 311.5 long tons valued at $5,479,849. A Manchester Guardian reader notes a doctor’s remark on medical fiction magazines causing imaginary ailments and future demand for real diagnoses.
Quotations from a dramatic snippet describe Bertha as a heartbreaker and a satirical figure, noting a red nose and candid moral judgment. The fragment hints at social reputations and comedic dialogue in a historic inn setting.
A soda fountain offers cooling chocolate sodas praised for exceptional care in dispensing. The description emphasizes refreshing taste and quality, claiming no other sodas can match the treat today.
The ad promotes PURE HEALTHFUL COOLINE sodas at F. D. Stubenrauch. It invites customers to enjoy beverages that are described as pure cold clean and delicious and to drop in to cool off and follow the crowd to the soda fountain.
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