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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1902
Page
4
Local notes from Leighton recount visits, sleigh rides, and social events. Headlines include Valentine preparations, box suppers, and community updates on neighbors and families. Revival meetings set at the German Reformed church starting February 16.
The February American Boy from Sprague Publishing Co. Detroit showcases wit in its front cover with boys coasting and a rich mix of stories and helpful articles. Features include The Great Kennebec Hill race The Thrale Boys Legacy Toby A Story for Little Boys Fun and Profit in Trapping A Case of Mistaken Identity Trooper Stork and Working My Way Around the World. Also included are Boys Get Strong Some Boys I Have Seen Familiar Talks With Boys For Boys to Think About George Washington the Boy and more, plus departments like A Talk With Buffalo Bill The Boy Photographer The Boy Candy Maker Home-made Moving Pictures and a page of puzzles. Sixty eight illustrations. 1.00 per year.
A historical notice presents Andrew Carnegie’s guidance for youths. It urges restraint, focus, and integrity, advising against bars, tobacco, and speculation, and stressing diligence, pushing beyond tasks, acknowledging employer interests, and never endorsing others.
Notice is hereby given that the partnership formerly known as Fisk Bros consisting of J. M. Fisk, C. A. Fisk, and H. M. Fisk all of Pella Marion County Iowa was dissolved on the 26th day of December, 1961. H. M. Fisk as sole party remaining notices change of firm status.
Auctioneer notices a public sale at a farm 12 miles north of Pella, Iowa, and one mile east of Galesburg on Tuuxas Bay Fr. 20, starting at 10 a.m. The catalog lists 22 horses of various ages and weights, 37 cattle including cows and calves, 30 hogs, and farming implements plus carts and harness. No property leaves until settled for, free lunch on grounds. Wm. C. de Bruyn Marquis Marion Porter, Auct. Clerks Porter Cuns.
An old advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a health tonic for thin people and poor appetite. It claims the product strengthens the body by improving blood and tissue, promotes growth, and promises a free sample from Scott and Bowne at Pearl Street New York.
A verdict for 3000 dollars was awarded to Mary Christiansen against the estate of Frank Crum for breach of promise. The jury found Crum postponed their marriage date before his death last summer, making him liable for failing to marry as promised. The plaintiff initially sought 7000 dollars, with the award leaving her net of 4000 dollars after deductions. The case remained friendly throughout the proceedings.
Bennie Croll suffered a serious fall during a girls drill when a seizure caused him to slip under a balcony railing. He was found injured and taken home on a stretcher. doctors say the bruises are bad and he will remain at home for some time.
An advertisement proclaims Maple City Self Washing Soap as offering a high quality cleaning solution. It asserts clear results at any price, contrasting with the notion that a superior article requires higher cost. The copy emphasizes value and reliability for household use.
Describes that trains of the Baltimore and Ohio, Lake Shore and Michigan Southern, Nickel Plate, and Chicago Great Western railways do not require transfers at Grand Central Station in Chicago. Paths from Chicago Great Western to go east via these roads avoid transfer.
A Mansfield Ohio father praises One Minute Cough Cure for a child with croup. The ad claims immediate relief for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles and notes the product is safe and pleasant to take by children.
Train numbers 1 through 4 run daily while Nos 5 and 6 run daily except Sundays. Services include the St Paul Mail and Express, Mason City Mail, Local Freight, Centerville Pass and Freight, with arrival and departure times such as 6 30 p m and 4 05 p m.
Attention farmers. The Pella Canning Co will sign contracts for the coming season with those who contracted last year on February 11 and 12. After those dates contracts will be opened to others until enough acreage is secured. Office at J H Stubenrauch's office.
The Best Housekeepers rely on Maple City Self Washing Soap for superior cleaning results. It delivers thorough lather and effective stain removal, keeping fabrics bright and household chores efficient.
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