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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
4
The Frederick Leader argues mail order houses win via advertising and catalog power, while local merchants must fight back with aggressive ads. It notes that stores that advertise thrive, and those that skip ads risk losing customers to catalogs. Also includes local society notes and holiday gatherings.
Cordova residents report R Core and son with W B Teeter shipped twelve carloads of sheep to St Louis on Monday. A Christmas entertainment drew many to Red Rock Saturday night. Nimrods warned to cheer up or face the game commissioner and a possible court showdown. Roy Shilling visited Jacob Shilling on Christmas Day while Dersa Price and wife had dinner with H S Graham. Frank Baltimore celebrated with a big smile after a boy was born. Raymond Hart and wife visited at the Stubs home near Pleasantville over Christmas. A Fair Oaks school event and box supper last Friday night succeeded, with good box prices and strong Christmas spirit.
About 20 young folks from Red Brush attended the Olivet program given by Burr Oak scholars on December 21. Al reports a good time. Snow and clouds prevail locally. Mr E De Geest and family from Armour South Dakota are visiting relatives. Rock Island program was a success with good attendance. Mrs G Wilson visits her mother Mrs C De Geest. Charles Van Zante spent Saturday with his parents at the Van Zante home in Pella. Mrs P De Hamer called on Mrs Van Zante. Levi De Geest family and Arthur McCombs clan had Christmas dinner at Joe McCombs.
About fifty friends gathered Saturday evening to reminisce with Con De Prenger for his birthday anniversary. A delightful program by the Ebenezer club provided entertainment and well wishes for many more happy birthdays.
Iowa boys stand head and shoulders above peers in Harvard Law School admissions and honors over twelve years. The University of Iowa record shows 27 percent cum laude graduates, with 145 institutions represented this year. Dean Scott says the Iowa achievement will be envied by colleges nationwide.
The Royal Tailoring shop advertises price cuts from 3.00 to 16.00 on suits and overcoats tailored to individual measures. The ad urges customers to visit, be measured, and enjoy the savings on custom garments from the finest tailors.
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