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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
2
Mrs F M Dunkin of LeRoy Illinois reports long standing constipation relieved by Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills after trying many remedies and doctors.
The ad touts natural laxatives as gentle and effective without griping, claiming long use reduces dosage, promotes gradual restoration of natural conditions, and offers a money back guarantee if the first package fails. Sold by druggists nationwide. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Indiana.
Indiana growers sweep top honors at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha. Fred C. Palin of Newton wins best ear of corn and Kellogg trophy worth 1000 dollars. J R Overstreet of Franklin takes grand champion sweepstakes and a 1000 dollar silver trophy. C L Kerlin of Franklin earns first prize for best bushel of seventy years, prizes totaling 500 dollars. Judges praise Palin’s ear as world’s finest, far surpassing the Pascal ear. The exposition runs December 6 to December 18.
The notice touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful feet including corns bunions sweating and callous with a claim to make new shoes feel easy. It urges purchase from druggists or shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents and provides a partial address for orders.
Sigourney Dec 6 A true bill charging Charles S Hix of threatening to extort has been reported into court by the Keokuk county grand jury. Hix former Hedrick businessman accused of writing several black hand letters to himself and to Terrence Reynolds formerly clerk in the Hix store. Trial likely not until next term of court.
Leona Hunt thanks The Pella Chronicle for the beautiful guitar awarded as a special prize last week. This is the second prize she has won since starting work for the Chronicle, and she says it encourages her to continue making the paper a success.
A Sea man’s Hospital Greenwich operation by Prof Iannescu shows stovane can be combined with strychnine to remove tuberculosis neck glands while the patient stays conscious. No chloroform used. The patient walked to the next room unaided after bandaging.
Abraham Synhorst publicly bans all hunting on his farm, declaring any person found with dogs or a gun will face legal action under law 4789. The notice serves as a strict property protection and deterrent against intrusions.
Sabbath School at 10:00 followed by preaching at 11:90 am. Epworth League at 7:00 pm. Evening preaching at 8:00 pm and a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30 pm. All invited. Local residents and visitors noted with multiple Larew family mentions. Meetings ongoing all week with Rev. Baumgarden aiding Rev. Smith.
The Pleasantville column reports Mrs. James Teter of Knoxville, mother of State Representative Teter, died in Waterloo on Thanksgiving Day. Miss Fay Worthington of Simpson visits, accompanied by her nephew Clay Clark. Mrs. J Keefer and Olive visited Knoxville relatives, returning Monday. Ed Freel and others hunted near Oro Dell, bringing home five coons and two possums. Emory Markett and Miss Juanita Carpenter wed last Thursday evening with Rev. C. W. Proctor officiating. The Brown Hotel founder E. S. Brown of Redfield died Tuesday, November 30.
A local ad invites customers to bring Rhynsburger eggs to Vanderpols store where they will be paid in trade at 2 cents per dozen above the market price. The offer emphasizes a simple transaction and market-based premium for returned eggs.
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