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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
12
An advertorial-style blurb asserts back pain stems from kidney disease and promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as remedies. It argues removing the kidney cause cures pain and lists symptoms like fatigue irritability sleep loss and urinary issues while claiming the pills restore kidneys liver and bladder to health.
Farmers, responding to a State Board inquiry, conducted a germination test on stored seed corn from Oct freeze damage. From 100 kernels, only 66 germinated, confirming widespread injury. The test, corroborated by Professor Holden, accompanied by ears and samples sent to Pella National Bank for viewing, followed at a Knoxville farmers institute.
An old advertisement urges parents to treat child colds with Kennedy Laxative Cough Syrup which moves the bowels promptly and freely while soothing irritation and stopping the cough. It is marketed as especially good for children and sold by all druggists.
A historical notice details first to sixth prizes for Pella contestants and for out of town entrants. Prizes include a Lombard piano, diamonds, a decorated china set, trimmed hats, shoes, floor flour, and more, with providers named such as Lombard Piano, Vanderzee, Popma, DeReus, Stegeman & Gosselink, Cole, and others.
The notice outlines a double district piano contest in Pella with two Lombard pianos as top prizes for city and outside city winners. It details prize scales, voting credits for subscriptions, rules on eligibility, ballot handling, and a three member awarding committee, with a 90 day duration and sealed ballot procedures.
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