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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1917

Page

7

Investment offer markets Pella and Leffler stocks

A prospectus invites readers to invest in Pella R. R. Stock and Leffler System Stock with a $100 pledge, claiming $200 worth of shares and promising large earnings from the Leffler Electric System. It highlights the Pella Road project and the potential of Leffler patents, noting millions of capital awaiting demonstration at Pella.

Pella R. R Leffler System Pella Leffler Leffler Company

Local Notes and Social News From Pella Area

Albert Vander Ploeg visited relatives in Monroe on Monday. Miss Derbie Highland visited her sister in Otley on Wednesday. Clarence Van Maren was on the sick list this week. Vander Waal Bros advertise work shoes in stock. Peoria visitors John Van Andel and Andrew Kool called in Pella. Mrs. Guy Van Skike and baby left for Hidorado Kansas. Cornelia Den Hartog returned home from Eddyville. Deacon Dubb a three act comedy by Women’s Federated Club on March 2. John Vander Werf family from Armour South Dakota visiting. Sunnyside First Reformed choir hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sadler. Jim Verhey hunted for supper ending atop electric meter. First Reformed choir described as a jolly bunch. See Bousquet Nieburg for Insurance. Mrs. G. Vander Kieft of Otley visited Pella. College debate Friday at 3:45 pm, college auditorium. A. N. Vander Linden visited Prairie City. Mrs. T. J. Riley operated on at Abbott in Oskaloosa, recovering well. Cash shoes advertised by Vander Waal Bros. Kryn Wielard moved to town. May De Haas surprise party on Franklin street. De Haas family to move near Ottumwa. Early hatching urged for winter egg production. Peter Ver Steeg and family in Pella for mother’s death. Ver Steeg death referenced, clothiers convention noted. J. S. Rhynsburger visited Leighton on bank holiday. A. B. Van Houweling family returned from Portland. John T. Klein and wife in Pella for niece Margaret Klein’s death. Mrs. C. H. Powers visited Kellogg. Prof. F. M. Phillips hosts.

John Vander Werf Armour, S. Dak Dakota Killbourne Iowa Sunnyside Sadler Jim Verhey First Reformed

Memories of Pella Remembers Blade Office Life

C M Moore recalls the Blade office days in Pella with stories of the staff Betzer brothers Winfield Alexander and John Vandermast. He details the move of the printing room across buildings, the old sink, and the sponge of mischief with the “type lice” trap. He recalls friends, a dipper incident, and a dog lore from Olympia and West Market Square.

Blade Office Winfield Alexander Mary Vermeulen Olympia Wash Billy

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad

Feverishness headache and teething disorders relieved. Regulates bowels and destroys worms. Breaks up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 29 years. All druggists 25c. Sample free. Address Mother Gray Co Le Roy NY.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co le Roy

Breaking in New Shoes with Allen's Foot-Ease

When shoes pinch use Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to shake into shoes and sprinkle in foot-bath. It relieves tired swollen aching feet and adds zest and comfort. Sold everywhere 25c.

Allen

Vander Linden's Bazar Wall Papers Offer

The shop advertises a wide range of wall papers from the cheapest to the finest. It invites customers to visit for a pleasing display and to let them supply the desired patterns.

Vander Linden

Carpet sale at ten percent above cost

Dill M Vander Linden advertises rugs and carpets offered at ten percent above cost, claiming savings of five to fifteen dollars on carpet purchases.

M. Vander Linden

Victor line ladies tailoring advertised in store

A local shop promotes the Victor line of ladies suiting offering up to date fashions. They invite customers to visit and have measurements taken to ensure proper fit.

M. Vander Linden

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carrie H. J. van den Berg E. J. Faassen Y. T. van Niewaal Albert Vander Ploeg Monroe Derbie Highland Otley Clarence van Maren Vander Waal Bros Henry Langstraat John van Andel Andrew Kool Peoria Guy van Skike Baby Hidorado, Kan Cornelia den Hartog Eddyville Deacon Dubb Women’s Federated Club Glenere Grundman Bousquet,Nieburg & Co College A. N. Vander Linden Prairie City Hedrick Journal T. J. Riley Abbott Hospital Oskaloosa J. F. le Cocq Des Moines Irene Julian Renaud Dick Gosselink New Sharon Des’ Moines H. A. Billings Newton C. L. Allen Pella Produce Co. Adv Kryn Wielard South Street Albert de Joode F. R. Gambell Hedrick Ottumwa May de Haas Franklin Street de Haas Bousquet, Nieburg & Co U. S. Department of Agriculture Peter Ver Steeg Taintor Gertrude Ver Steeg Clothiers A. B. van Houweling Portland Ore John T. Klein Orange City Misgy Margaret Klein C. H. Powers Kellogg Prof F. M. Phillips The Blade Alex Betzer Grandma Betzer Tom Betzer Seattle Jim” Betzer Viersen New York Neyenisch W. W. Cook Markle Fisher Jasper Olney Rhynsburger Neal Rongers C. M. Moore U. 8 Gov't Too Drug & Country Wells Jersey City Central United States Buena Vista College Company UBA Wolf Marion County Hulda of Holland Mary Pickford America ELITE
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