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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1918
Page
8
Mrs. L. A. Drinkard of Jefferson City Maryland reports relief from stomach trouble and fatigue after using Chamberlains Tablets. She says the tablets helped from the first week and led to overall improvement. Sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
Walter Halbert writes from Newport R I in November 1918 about life at the naval station. He describes compulsory church services, parades, guard duties, and daily drills from early morning to night. Meals are dependable yet limited, sleep is scarce due to guard shifts, and liberty is pursued whenever possible. He notes Providence Brown University naval unit visits and plans a Boston weekend, remarking on stone fences and Newport’s city atmosphere.
Government restrictions ease and tailors announce they can again make garments in any style. A $9.00 to $7.50 reduction applies to ten styles of overcoatings offered by M. Vander Linden.
Ted Newton discovers a Christmas box and John Willis learns Nellie longs for their country life. Moved by a letter from Nellie’s parents, Willis plans a country visit and a holiday ride, returning to their old home to rekindle youth and joy. He kisses Nellie beneath the mistletoe.
Westbound service and local freight numbers listed with passenger counts 474 476 472 471 81 82. Freight shipments included on local freight routes. Schedule shows times 9 16 a m and 8 12 p m for Howell Iowa.
The piece notes lingering effects after a grip epidemic and warns plans and work may be disrupted. It fears people will use the outbreak as an excuse for unfinished tasks at colleges and individuals, delaying recovery of the usual fall and winter pace.
Claiming unique buckhorn bark and glycerine mix, Adler-Ika promises instant relief for whole bowel action, sour stomach and gas, with stated prevention of appendicitis. Advertises at Van der Linden's Drug Store amid bold, sensational language.
A Brooklyn man saved pigeons during a storm and found beneath each bird’s wing a tiny sparrow sheltered by the larger bird. The sparrows hid from the cold and were warmed back to life by the pigeons’ care.
The Humane Advocate recounts a once celebrated figure who moved from luxury to labor, enduring ridicule and hardship across global travels, coal mines, farms, and military service, before rising again to public favor.
A local advertorial extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from F. D. Stubenrauch, urging proper use per bottle directions. It claims the remedy is proven effective for coughs and colds and widely used by families over the years.
A compact advertisement for American Toys at Vander Linden's Bazaar promotes toys that amuse and instruct for Christmas. It highlights merit, appeal to boys and girls, and urges shoppers to visit the store for holiday selections.
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