Dysart firm plans third, largest export cattle shipment
Dysart cattle exporters near Traer prepare 300 head for direct shipment to Liverpool England, their third and largest venture. Two previous lots of 250 head sailed from Portland, Missouri, with the final load routed via New York. Cattle from the Chester S Guernsey estate are purchased locally and via Chicago and Omaha markets, fed on corn and hay, insured, and scheduled for slaughter within ten days after arrival in Liverpool.
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Dysart
Traer
Liverpool
Eng
Portland
New York
Chester S
Guernsey
Chicago
Omaha
Oskaloosa Herald
Sad Accident Warns Against Pouring Kerosene On Fire
Mrs H J Shutts learns from sister Mrs Geo Richardson of Sayers Okla that her daughter, son’s wife, and baby were buried by an explosion from kerosene poured onto a low fire. The baby died six hours later, the mother eight hours later, and the sister the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Shutts
Geo, Richardson
Sayers
Okla
Never Buy Spices in Bulk Says Tone Brothers
A vintage ad warns against bulk purchases noting spices lose strength when exposed to air and ground freshness matters. It promotes Tone Brothers Cannon Brand Spices in airtight packaging guaranteed pure under the Food and Drugs Act. Des Moines, Iowa based company offers a free booklet One’s Spicy Talks with recipes from top cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tone Brothers Cannon
Tone Brothers
Des Moines
Iowa
School Convention for Pella District Directors Treasurer
Qualified voters of the Pella School District are invited to City Hall Friday evening March 6, 1908 at 7 30 to select two Directors to succeed H Rietveld and J S Rhynsburger and a Treasurer to succeed C N Cole. Many Citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
H.rietveld
J. S. Rhynsburger
C.N. Cole
Couple Joins in Wedding at Rev Beard Home
Nuptials of Calvin C. Jones and Helen L. Hamilton take place at Rev J E Beard home on Sunday afternoon. The couple, noted as Lower Groves' best young people, will settle on the large family stock farm of Alonzo Jones. Best wishes surround the newlyweds as they begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin C. Jones
Helen L. Hamilton
J. E. Beard
Lower Groves
Alonzo Jones
Calvin
Old Peoples Home Enlarged Expansion Planned for East Wing
The Executive board of the Old Peoples Home met Tuesday evening and decided to build a 30 by 60 foot addition on the east side of the present building. The new annex will connect with the other large building and provide space for 12 residents.
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Old Peoples Home
Surprise Evening for Frahm and Edmand at Eysink Home
Rev Geo E Monkman hosted a surprise gathering Thursday for Mrs Frahm and Mr Edmand and others from their Sunday school classes at the L A Eysink residence. The event featured singing, readings, games, social conversation, and a gift of silver tea spoons from the classes. Refreshments were served as the evening concluded with fond memories and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
E. Monkman
FW. Frahm
T. J. Edmand
L. A
Frahm
Edmond
Geo. E. Monkman
Proof of Will To Whom it may Concern
Notice is on file in Marion County Iowa clerk's office that the last will of Cornelis De Geest, deceased, will be heard in the February term 1908 on March 16 1908. All interested may appear. B Kersbergen, Clerk, Knoxville Feb 19 1908.
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Distret Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Cornelis de Geest
B. Kersbergen
Knoxville
Wanted 18 More Operators at Pella Over All Factory
A short notice says the Pella factory seeks 18 more workers as 10 to 15 new machines are to be installed to expand production. The item reflects labor needs and equipment upgrades at the plant.
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Pella
Real Estate Wanted From Owner in Prosperous Localities
Wanted: medium size farm or small business for sale from owner only. Provide price description and reason for selling. Indicate possession date. No agents. Reply to Lock Drawer 84 Rochester.
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Rochester
Hubbell Buys Big Block in Interurban Railway
F M Hubbell Sons buys a large stock block in the Creston Winterset and Des Moines interurban railway and extends liberal terms to the Des Moines Union Railway for freight business. Promoters optimistic the line will connect with Des Moines routes, eliminate right of way costs, and boost the city’s prospects. James Wallace cites Hubbell’s strong investment support and values the project as a top feeder for Des Moines.
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F. M. Hubbell Sons Company
Creston, Winterset & Des Moines Interurban Railway
Des Moines Union Railway Company
Des Moines
Creston
Winterset
James Wallace
F. M. Hubbell
Central Notes Week List Details Local Issues and Sports
A weekly Central Notes roundup covers Dr Garrison illness and return to Eddyville farm, Parsons College basketball win over Central 29 to 17, Miss Henrietta Verheul back to college, and local civic calls urging residents to consider future city office service. The piece notes a college concert folder release, church class for Life of Christ, and Van Zante Bros hardware front upgrade while urging public participation in upcoming city elections.
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Parsons College
Central
Parsons
Athan W. Pietenpol Baitsell
G H. Pietenpol Mills
Dean Severn
Prof
Shure
Miss Wilson
Harry de Reus
Rev. LeGrand
the Baptist Church
Life of Christ
Dr. Garrison
Grim Reapers Harvest Eliza Van Der Werf Born 1902
Elizabeth Johanna Van Der Werf, daughter of Rev and Mrs S Van Der Werf, born January 13 1902 in Gibbsville Wisconsin. The girl moved to Holland Michigan then to Pella. She died February 22 1908 after surgery at Mercy Hospital Des Moines. Funeral at First Reformed church Pella February 24. Card of thanks from the family expresses appreciation for support.
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Elizabeth Johanna van der Werf
S. van der Werf
Gibbsville
Wisconsin
Sheboygan County
Elizabeth
Holland
Mich
Pella
Webster Building
Des Moines
Mercy
Jesus
First Reformed
Pietenpol and
van Kersen
Oakwood
Vanderpol matriarch marks eighty sixth birthday today
Mrs A Vanderpol mother of Mrs Dena Vanderpol, residents, is celebrating her 86th birthday today. Mrs P D Wagaman of Prairie City, daughter of Mrs D Vanderpol, is helping celebrate this auspicious event.
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A. Vanderpol
Dena Vanderpol
P. D. Wagaman
Prairie City
D. Vanderpol
Farm for Sale Gilbert Shaw land near Monroe Iowa
Sealed bids are invited for the Gilbert Shaw farm in Jasper County Iowa comprising 100 acres described as the west half of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter and south half of the northeast quarter of section 28 township 78 range 19 three and a half miles east of Monroe. Bids open March 14 1908 at J Kipp & Son and may be left at that office prior to 1 pm. Administrator Joe E W Henay reserves right to reject all bids and details are available from the administrator.
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J. Kipp & Son
Monroe
Iowa
Jasper County
Gilbert Shaw
Joe E. W. Henay
Thomassen elected secretary of Waterloo Pella and Southwestern
Geo J Thomassen was elected last Saturday to fill the vacancy caused by the death of P H Bousquet as secretary of the Waterloo Pella and Southwestern Railroad. The company felt the loss keenly but Thomassen will fit the role well and make a good secretary.
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New Railroad
Geo. J. Thomassen
P. H. Bousquet
Waterloo, Pella and Southwestern Railroad
Bousquet
Thomassen
Ver Steeg Bros New Location Event and local notices
Invitation to customers and friends announces free Tone Bros coffee lunch and cookies on the store’s second floor Saturday Feb 29 1908. Local social notes cover LeCocq Brothers selling two harness sets to New Virginia buyers, Mrs Garber heading to Spokane, and Calamus trip for Dr Frahm and wife. Also updates on Des Moines knee consult, arc lighting wish for more lights, high hides price by B Mentzer, and a Newton Iowa farm sale.
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Tone Bros
Garber
Cedar Rapids
Calamus
Foot wear styles and local notices in Monroe paper
Mrs J C O Connor of Monroe visits aunt Mrs Chas Sipe while Stegeman Gosselink sells latest Foot wear and New Home sewing machines. Guests include Mrs Will Jordan of Los Angeles. Reports on Mrs E J Fassen and pneumonia at age 85. Pitman buys Northwood Index and moves there to run the paper. Cement Block men Van der Heiden and Abe Den Adel attend Iowa Cement Users Assoc convention in Des Moines. state inspector urged for uniform cement work.
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J. C. O'Connor
Monroe
Chas. Sipe
Stegeman & Gosselink
Will Jordan
Los Angels
Cal
O. H. Seifert
E. J. Fassen
LaGrippe
Y. T. van Niewaal
R. L. Sadler
Huntington
West Va
E. K. Pitman
The
Chronicle
Pitman Stock Opera Company
Leon Reporter
Northwood Index
Northwood
Pitman
M. van der Heiden
Abe den Adel
Des Moines
Iowa Cement Users Association
U. S
den Adel and
van der Heiden
Bank Statement From Citizens National Bank Ledger Words
Citizens National Bank reports loans and discounts with U S Bonds securing circulation and premiums on bonds. It lists real estate, due from reserves, cash items, notes of other national banks, fractional notes, and redemption funds. Individual deposits, demand certificates, and cashier's checks outstanding are itemized with totals and a cashier's attest.
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U. S
U.S
National Hanks
Spevis
Ing
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England
Hubbell
Academy
van Zante Bros
Grim Reapers Harvest
van der Werf
Mrs. van der Werf
Jonas Liter
Valley Junction
Liter
Denny Hynes
S. F. Garlick
Jonnie Willigan
Steeg Bros
J. N. Club
John Versteeg
Versteeg
Electric Light Company
Main St
B. Mentzer
Blommers and Co
Newton
Jasper Co
Guy V. Raymond
Fay Lankelma
Harry Chrisinger
Oskaloosa
Citizens National Bank
Lowa
van Spanekerest, Jr
Kuyper
Rhynsburger
Wormhoudt
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