Local News From Pella and Surroundings
Local notes report on college recitals and a strong winter taste with snowfall. Mentions of Fred Emerson Brooks grad in elocution, Ulrich transporting stock to Chicago, Miss Lucy Farmer teaching the 8th grade, and Buxton Gazette humor about wedding cards. Community updates include lodges elections, bowling results, and upcoming home talent entertainment likely after January 1.
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Iti
Fred Emerson Brooks
St. Louis
California
New York
Fred. Ulrich
Bussey
Chicago
Lucy Farmer
South Pella
A.W. van Rinsum
Stewart
Keota
Rocky Mountain
Allen & Stubenrauch
Sarah Barnhardt
Des Moines
Paris
Iowa
Chas
le Witt
Fisher
Eddyville
Pella
Buxton Gazette
Buxton
Sie Monttis
Hiad
J. S. Gladstone
John van Vliet
G. van Vliet
Omaha
Nebraska
Kate Koopman
Allen & Stuben- Fauch
Prairie City
E. E. Dinsmore
C. H. Riddle
Bert Owens
Andrew Waddel
John Moorehouse
Will Conley
Warning to Country Girls About St Louis Dangers
A note urges country newspapers to warn young women about risks in St Louis, especially at the depot and midway areas with enticing ads and first job offers. The piece stresses caution for both girls and young men, citing moral and safety concerns, and asks relief through widespread editorial vigilance. It also reports on an Oskaloosa PEO session with Mrs Barringer hosting a music-filled meeting featuring Henry Cox and several performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Country Press
Union Depot
Midway
Innocent
Oskaloosa
Mary Phelps
Barringer
Luna Baugh
C. H. Haer
A. P. Spencer
B. W. Preston
L. A. Rodgers
Mary Turner
Eva Spencer
Fern Roberts
St. Cecelian Club
Fines Sey Promoted to Ottumwa Office of Company
His Pella friends and Knoxville residents extend congratulations as J C Finessey, longtime C R L P agent at Evans, moves to the Ottumwa office. In Harvey, Dr Miller, Ottumwa fire chief J M Stark and Oskaloosa fire chief W J Gochee secured Fashier Bros team of black geldings for $400 for the Ottumwa fire department, praised for their size and before trial.
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Knoxville Express
J. C. Finessey
Evans
Ottumwa
Knoxville
Lollie Johnston
Dr. Miller
J. M. Stark
W. J. Gochee
Oskaloosa
Harvey
Fashier Bros
Mr. Stark
Harvey News
Self Righteousness the Curse of Mankind
The Oskaloosa Herald cites a Chronicle item about a Salvation Army lassie in the city seeking funds to place workers in the field, with the inference that the Pella proposition was too tough. A New Sharon Star note reports about twenty drunks returning from Oskaloosa on Saturday night, profane and boisterous, causing fear among ladies and shame among the exhibitors and neighbors.
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Oskaloosa
Chronicle
Salvation Army
Pella
Herald
New
Sharon: Star
Death of cattle linked to cornstalks and a controversial remedy
An exchange promotes treating cattle suffering from dry cornstalk consumption with a salt turpentine drench. The recipe calls for one pint of salt with three tablespoons turpentine, dissolved in three pints warm water, plus rubbing turpentine along the neck and shoulder regions to relax the nervous system. The method claims to relieve the animal within thirty minutes and cure it, though the guidance reflects older veterinary practices.
Casey Tells of Truth in Christmas Knoxville Express
Plate Matter Editor Casey promises a sixteen page Christmas edition filled with stories. The regular eight page edition is criticized as dull, and the note hints at a double release to delight readers.
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The
Knoxville Express
Plate Matter
Casey
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L. G. Ballenged
Leighton Camp
Leighton
C.C
J. C. Redman
A. L
G. D. Johnson
L. S. Walker
T. M. Kranenburg
J. W. Kleinsendorst
Peter DeCook
F.C. Adair
W. T. Tandy, Jr
S. S
W. H. Hunter
J. S
J. A. Henry
J. E. Chew
Marion County
Mr. LeWitt
Frank J. Quinner
New Virginia
Thomassen
R- Eysink
Elk Creek
Edmand & Son
David Scholte
Pella National Bank
Albia
Ray
Alice
Vander Linden’s Bazaar
E. H. Schubring
Ries
Brams B
Berceus Mr. Cox
Hawley
Allitsen
Helen Lofland
Mr. Cox
Franz Abt
Carl Bohm
Cox
Belle C. Ray
Pattie Lindner
Pigeon “Boyer
Helen ‘Lofland
Asape
Silverman
Northwest
SIZ
Commode
Rogkers
Silverman Store
Yand
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