Pella Eyes Progressive Future With Caucus Plans
The article urges residents to prepare for city caucuses to nominate a mayor and aldermen in March. It notes a Rock Island railroad plan to invest forty thousand dollars in a Des Moines river bridge at Harvey, signaling a real estate boom. It also reports a postal ruling banning letters left in rural route mail boxes addressed to the box holder’s party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Des Moines River
Harvey
Harvey Real Estate
Postal Department
Rock Island Bridge Announcement Sparks Knoxville Rumor
In Oskaloosa an official sounding notice claims the Rock Island will build a Des Moines river bridge at Harvey. The item triggers talk of ten hot air furnaces activating in Knoxville newspaper offices.
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Oskaloosa
Rock Island
Des Moines
Harvey
Knoxville
Iowa Winter Tires Blamed On Defective Flues
A regional note asserts many tires in Iowa this winter were severe and that about nine of ten failures were caused by defective flues. The remark ends with a pointed moral about re-reading the paragraph.
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Iowa
Roosevelt re elected president by small counting party
A small group of four or five men gathered recently and counted electoral votes to declare Franklin D. Roosevelt reelected. The remark hints that Roosevelt might eventually reach that conclusion himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
United States
Pella Revered for Aged Residents Sparks Coffee Reform Debate
Pella now holds the greatest reputation in the state for aging residents, a claim echoed by recent publication. The Dutch town is noted for its seniors who drink strong coffee five times daily, a point used by coffee reformers in arguments.
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Pella
Knoxville and Pella telegraph idea gains local talk
The Express commented on linking Knoxville to Pella by wireless telegraph after installing a city clock and fire bell tower, suggesting a better canless growler line. The final decision now rests with Knoxville residents.
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Knoxville
Pella
The
Express
Michigan man Post seeks ouster of Senator Platt
A Michigan man named Post pushes to unseat U S Senator Platt over opposition to the Parcels Post bill. The dispute suggests a Post mortem outcome before the matter concludes.
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Michigan
Post
U. S
Platt
Senate
Fire destroys two brick buildings in Stuart fireweek
A pair of two story brick structures in Stuart were burned last week, valued at 86 000. Investigators say a dog chasing a cat toppled a lamp into a waste paper basket, igniting the blaze. The incident may shape insurance discussions and prompt a brief local editorial.
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Stuart
Casey
Hog thefts puzzle Winterset stock yards
Sleight-of-hand men reportedly stole three fine hogs from Winterset stock yards, with circumstantial evidence suggesting they were killed and placed back in the yards. Advertising in town has been weak, but no editor is named and no arrests have been made yet.
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Winterset
Poat System Incident Near Battle Creek
A report from Battle Creek Michigan notes W Poat fled with a note and petition as Frye of the court presides. the event centers on a proposed Koels post system and shows apparent interest by Poat in the matter.
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QO. W.poat
Creek, Mich
Frye
Mpalnion
Pella Voters Face Crowded Field for Local Offices
In Pella many offices up for grabs this year including mayor treasurer solicitor and an alderman from each ward. Nominees will appear on multiple tickets and the large slate provides abundant material making the choice difficult.
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Pella
Parcels Post Bill Would Cut Rates and Raise Space Needs
The article argues that if the Parcels Post bill passes, postage on parcels up to eleven pounds would fall to half current rates and parcel handling would expand postal space, raising questions about practical access to large items like hay, cotton batting, or rib roast at the post office.
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Sam
Simple rule to reckon day and night lengths
The Eddyville Tribune cites a quick method for measuring daylight. Subtract night hours from twenty four to get day length, and subtract day hours from twenty four to get night length. The brief note ends with encouraging readers to try the next idea.
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Eddyville Tribune
The Blending of Mutual Interests in Advertising
A local newspaper editor holds influence in anti mail order campaigns. Merchants must use home advertising to compete with catalogue houses. Quote catalogue prices openly and price-match to educate customers to trade locally and protect business.
Local merchants urged to back home trade campaign
In a message from the Iowa Trade Journal readers are urged to support the home trade campaign by patronizing editors who assist. Editors may falter and merchants should seek dialogue, show appreciation, and invite editors to discuss advertising. The piece stresses merchants must act to improve local conditions.
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Trade Journal
Iowa ‘Trade Journal
Trall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy
In this region catarrh is declared a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. Trall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. They offer $100 for any failing case and urge readers to send for circulars and testimonials. Sold by druggists and Hall's Family Pills for constipation mentioned.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Chaney & Co
Hall
Bounty Board Bans Courthouse Yard Shortcuts
The Mills county supervisors order pedestrians away from courthouse yard in Glenwood. The Red Oak Sun notes a ban while the Knoxville Express jokes a man could still carry beef across the square at will.
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Red Oak Sun
Mills Bounty Board of Supervisors
Court House Yard
Glenwood
Sun
Knoxville Express
Counterfeit Dr King’s New Discovery Warns Public
Fraud exposed as counterfeiters imitate Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. Bucklen & Co warns customers to look for their name on the wrapper to ensure genuine remedies, noting over 35 years of proven effectiveness.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
Bucklen & CO
Chicago, Jr
Windsor
Canada
Seed corn special claims by Rock Island trains
The Knoxville Express reports the Rock Island claims it has outpaced rivals in running corn related service as a man named Sam was struck on the head by a corn ear while boarding an outbound train at Sam's. The incident references a playful nickname Pella hoodum and a minor altercation on the platform.
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Sam
Sherman
Rock Island
Cure for Sick Headache with Stomach and Liver Tablets
An advertisement describes sick headache as a distressing stomach disorder and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a simple cure. Taking a dose at the first symptom may ward off or lessen the attack. Sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Bussey Press Criticized for Local Patronage Decline
Uncle Bent Bro. Johnson complains that Bussey business men with apparent reason do not support the Press. Last week it had only five inches of display from Bussey and prior issues had none. The editor laments patronage as if the Press could be published in the Sahara desert.
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Bro. Johnson
Bussey
Sahara Desert
Knoxville Express
Afraid of Strong Medicine Pain Balm Offers Quick Relief
Rheumatism sufferers may find relief without internal medicine by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. For sale by I. D. Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
I. D. Stubenrauch
Have a Quilting Party at Knoxville Express
A brief Knoxville Express note invites participation in a quilting party and asks if anyone plans to raise more money to speak up. The clerk urges hearing from interested people and emphasizes community fundraising.
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Knoxville Express
The Best Physic Labeled Stomach and Liver Tablets
Advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets described as mild and gentle. Product marketed as fitting to act and easy to take. mentioned for sale by F D Stubenrauch.
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Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Matrimonial Licenses Reported by Clerk
The clerk has granted marriages for Elmer Moffatt aged 28 and Ethel Chamber aged 18, John Gazel aged 22 and Katie Zylstra aged 18, E I Barge aged 41 and Byrde Eveland aged 22, Clarence Ridlen aged 24 and Nelle Hall aged 24, C E Sterling aged 21 and Anna Rinehart aged 17, Frank Allen aged 22 and Lenora Mark aged 21, Henry van Roekel aged 22 and Dena van Gorp.
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Elmer Moffatt
Ethel Chamber
John Gazel
Katie Zylstra
E. I. Barge
Byrde L. Eveland
Clarence L. Ridlen
Nelle Hall
C. E. Sterling
Anna Rinehart
Frank,. Allen
Lenora Mark
Henry van Roekel
Dena van Gorp
For Rent Houses on South Main Street in Pella Iowa
For Rent I have a seven room house on South Main street next to the Methodist church for rent and another good four room house also for rent. For further particulars write or call on me at my place of business TT Van Maren Pella Iowa 48 52.
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South Main Street
van Maren
Pella
Iowa
Real Estate Transfers in Rural Townships
Multiple quit claim transfers disclosed with 80 acre Red Rock 212 acre Clay 80 acre Knoxville 48 acre Knoxville 40 acre Red Rock tract Lake Prairie and 110 acre Noxville township parcels. Transactions list buyers sellers spouses and sale prices ranging from 160 to 5775 dollars.
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Francis E. Brown
Martha J. Brown
Red Rock
Mary Bell Current
L. Converse
Clay Township
Wm. Moose
O. P. Wright
Knoxville
Joseph W. Fisher
R. Griffith
M. Brown
Mary Touseman
Red Rock Township
Johannes Braam
Willem H. Gabberden
Lake
Prairie Township
Chas
Addison Copeland
John Brady
Noxville
Property transfers and quit claims listed in probate notes
Heirs of Isaac R Blilott transfer interest in Knoxville lot 3 block 18 by quit claim to W V Bilott, 40.00. Walter van der Horst trustee transfers 3 parcels in Pella to John R Kuiper for 890.00. Kendig couple sell 135 by 65 feet in Knoxville Jones add for 1200. James B Swash sells two Marysville lots to J M Watts for 8500. P Bandstra and wife to H Eltje R Kuiper half lot in Pella for 1005. Lyman and wife and Route to Thomas Joseph Fitzsimmons undivided half of two lots in Tracy for 3000.00.
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Isaac
R. Blilott
W.?v. “Bilott
Knoxville
Walter van
der ‘Horst
John R. Kuiper
Pella
O. J. Kendig
J. BE. Elsner
Jones
J. B. Lyman
Thomas Joseph Fitzsimmons
Tracy
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Claim for Various Ailments
Advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for headache constipation and kidney or liver troubles. Claims improvement without mention of medical backing or side effects. Doctoring names and dates are absent, focusing on broad health benefits.
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Hollister
F. D. Stubenrauch
Bread Tastes From SHAL OF MINNESOTA Flour At Cole's
Men women and children enjoy the bread made with SHAL OF MINNESOTA flour sold at Cole's Seed store.
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Minnesota
Cole’s Seed Store
Proof of Will Notice for Van Zee Hearing May 2 1905
The Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa announces a will purported to be that of S. Van Zee deceased is on file. A hearing will be held on May 2 1905 at the Marion County District Court in Knoxville for all interested parties to be heard. Geo W Long Clerk. February 1 1905.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
van Zee
Geo. W. Long
Clerk District
Knoxville
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