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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
1
The Keosauqua Republican reports Samuel Work is seriously ill with chronic trouble. The Herald notes concern sparked by the name, implying persistent health issues and public worry.
The notice invites candidates from all parties to apply, promising reasonable compensation and an open column. It encourages early action to avoid crowds and to secure a strong start, describing the process as often half the battle.
An empty hole tale in the Lynnville Star recalls a donkey trapped by hunger who refuses to call for help, trusting a distant elephant. The fox later mocks the donkey’s fate, suggesting the warned-to-be merchant who never advertises.
The Knoxville Express praises Albia for hosting an interurban welcome and urges Knoxville to act. It notes Marion county coal wealth, coal industry growth, and argues the Hamilton to Dallas route could materialize with local funding. The piece highlights the $5200 subscription to start the project and urges timely investment.
Southwestern R. R. was first launched and Knoxville may gain. We seek rail links not to big towns but to coal beds and farm products. A connected system promotes factories and labor, helping smaller towns as industry and commerce turn.
The Capital observes that thousands of men are out of work and factories idle, while recovery hints emerge as employment returns. It urges frugal living and self reliance, warns against socialism, and notes workers should save for a rainy day. The New Iowa Pure Seed Law tightens seed purity rules for Clover, Grass seeds, and farm seeds with penalties for noncompliance.
In the District Court of Town Marion County Iowa April term 1908 Adriana Peyer plaintiff by Hy Rhyns burger attorney vs T Van Vuren and others unknown heirs of Albert Peyer Grietje Peyer Zonneveld Maria Peyer Van Vuren defendants notice to appear by noon of second day of next term April 1908 Knoxville to defend or default will be entered seeking to establish and confirm shares in Lot 4 Block 22 and to order sale by referee for not less than appraised value with proceeds disposition per law Plus corporation notice of directors appointment president vice president secretary treasurer bond and limit on indebtedness February 1908 Joan Dykstra president Geo Gaass secretary treasurer
Notice records the incorporation of The Pella Land Coal and Investment Company under Iowa law. It lists principal office in Pella Iowa a 20 year corporate term from December 1907 and a six director board with one vote per share. Named initial directors include John Dykstra S G Vander Zyl P G Gaass J D Gaass and J H Stubenrauch pending completion of subscription and payment.
An Iowa advert promises one month of treatment or a free diagnosis for paralysis catarrh consumption rheumatism cancer fits piles tumors gall stones gravel liver or blood disease. Patients pay what they can when satisfied and are urged to write fully to 1122 sixth Ave Des Moines Iowa for early attention.
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