Storm forecast for September and a bustling Pella town
A lengthy weather note predicts a general storm period in early September with perigee moon phases and magnetic activity around September 11, followed by heavy rains, high tides in the Gulf, and a possible warm spell. The article also covers local color, with arrivals, departures, society events, and notes on the state fair, new hotel plans, weddings, and community updates in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf
Orange City
Knoxville
Yesterds
Thomassen
Northwest
Ohn
W. Roovaart
Desines
J. d. Roovaart
Mina Elliott
Bloomfield
Culver & Bousquet Noxville
Bousquet
Electric road idea discussed for Pella area
An editorial urges capitalists to form an electric line to connect Pella with the Wabash and Des Moines Newton, arguing such a passenger and freight service would cost less to build and operate. It notes Newton's Business Men's association forming an electric line and urges the Pella group to assess costs and feasibility for a local depot and link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Newton
Des Moines
Business Men's Association of
Amusements season to open at era house in Fair week
Amusements to open with a nine entertainment program including Shake and play, magician, and three fires. Season tickets cost 3.00 for all shows, 75 cents for single events, with a 50 cent rate for remaining entertainments. Tickets available at Mien Stubenrauch and Harvey Rhynsburger drug store. First show on Wednesday October 30, 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Era House
Chant of Venus
Patriccio
Harvey Rhynsburger
Chronicle gains praise amid jabs from rival papers
A reader notes Pellagon's CHRONICLE is handsome and well printed but weak in advertising, while warning the paper’s owners to monitor its sister publication the Blade and the Advertiser. The column also mentions local deaths and recoveries, farm scenes, and upcoming poultry market notes with cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pellagon
Chronicle
Ifw
Blade
Advertiser
Pella
Sally Ledger
Bro, Jones
No New Railroad Demand Stirs Pella Opposition
Community editors describe the failed Pella railroad effort, noting strong local sentiment against being held up by capitalists. The piece cites proposed taxes on Lake Prairie township, stock subscriptions, and a cash raise to connect with the Wabash, plus local real estate transfers and plans for Central University and fire department modernization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Southwestern Railroad
Lake Prairie Township
Pella
Iowa
Wabash
Weather and political notes from the region and nation
The report details weekly temperatures above normal and irregular rainfall across Iowa with varied drought impacts. It notes decently improved corn progress, regional moisture benefiting crops outside the northeast, and calls for soaking rains to aid pastures and fall seeding. It closes with a sales pitch urging readers to visit for assurances of quality goods.
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West Central
North Central
Estherville
Forest City
Iowa Falls
Charles City
Marshalltown
Ogden
Maqu
Fowler Phone Directory Promises Low Daily Cost
The Fowler Phone aims to be a sweet messenger for business and social use. The city lists progressive residents, noting some not yet included, and promises installation before winter at a cost under a nickel per day.
Advertising Pays: Ca Carets Sees Big Sales Growth
A letter from Ca Carets notes five year sales rising to six million as evidence that advertising in this paper drives results. The firm urges readers to try the remedy to aid liver and bowels naturally in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ca Carets
Boxe
Cascarets
L'Art de la Mode catalogs summer dress designs
The publication promotes numerous summer dress designs and mentions proper goods for making them. Lisa promises fall wear information and asks readers to send name and a stamp to receive a sample copy. Fev. single numbers cost 3 cents each and are available at all newsdealers. Monse-Broudton Co. 38, 16th Street, New York.
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L'Art de la Mode
Lisa
Fev
Monse-Broudton Co
16Th Street
New York
Iowa Central Railway Timetable At Oskaloosa 1901
The Iowa Central Railway shows a December 10 1901 timetable from Oskaloosa with multiple trains including St Paul Mail St Paul Express Mason City Mail Centerville Pass and Peoria Express listed. It notes daily operation for Nos 1 2 3 and gare with all other trains daily except Sundays and is signed GEO S BATTY G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mason City
Maitown
Grinnell
Oskaloosa
Albia
Moravia
St. Louis
Kansas City
Peoria
Centerville Pass
St. Louis & K. C
Peoria Express
Peoria Mail
Centerville
Gare
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As. Houck
Loweral
Oskar
Weinia
Pellaer Co
Dakota
Ness
M. Kramer
Jairie City
G. A. Vaneulen
N. Lounsberry
South Pella
C. Winks
Anice Wray
Williams
Indiana
Lillie Viersen
Mesdames Tutt
Chas. Fisk
John van Maren
Quinjuana St Louis
Sophia
Marie Hoogen
Blommers
Maines
W. W. Cook
C. E. Eastman
Thos. Cox
Mning
John Nollen
Stephen van] Zee
Bart
Synhorst
B. van der Steeg
Stephen de Kock
G. de Kock
Antonia Grandia
Goer. Grandia
Bart Synhorst
Schoors
Kate
May Keables
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
L. van Rees
Sully
Y Chas
Porter
Farmington
Henry Cox
Germany
J. M. Cox
Chicago
Thomas Houck
W. A. Young
Hattie Harrison
Oskaloosa Baptist Association
A.S. Grant
City
Vanderarden
Old Settlers Association of
Monroe
Ladies Aid Society of the Bapchurch
Henry Klein
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Rev. Veldman
Points
Michigan
Neil VerHuel
Fred Quire
Fred
Keokuk
H. R. Young
The
Cole
Mr. Young
Liston McMinn
Liston
E. K. Woods
Creston
A. B. Chaffee
Ed Hines
Great Western Railroad
Sioux County
D. van Pelt
F. Popma
Klaas Ver Steeg
H. de Hoef
K. Rowenhorst
Win
Ublade
Gerrard Nollen
East
Washington
Europe
Gerrard
Naga
T. van Niewaal
Southwestern Railroad
Central University
Bness
Committee On Fire Department
Ment
Prohibition Platform
News
Crop Bulletin
Iowa Central Railway
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