Pella News Roundup Of Local Visits And Moves
Local residents travel to Omaha Otley Des Moines and Oskaloosa for visits business and care of relatives. Multiple families from Pella host and visit kin in Monroe Fairfield New Sharon and Des Moines. Hides buyers seek top prices while community news notes births birthdays and travel adventures.
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Elizabeth Vander
Syde
Des Moines
Jake
Pella
Jess Barber
Oskaloosa
Cruel Historical Punishments Across English Law
London Tit-Bits recounts the brutal history of high treason penalties and other harsh punishments from the 16th to 18th centuries. It notes drawing, hurling, burning, mutilation, pillory, and public executions, with vivid examples like Roose, Davy, Bellie, and Burnworth.
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John Roose
Roose
Rochester
Margaret Davy
Smithfield
Thomas Bellie
Charles II
Edward Burnworth
George III
London
Man in Neighborhood Seeks Quiet Life in High Society
A dialogue style note from the Chicago Tribune reveals a man lamenting loneliness as the sole resident not moving in high society. He questions why someone would want to sell and insists he won’t be given away, highlighting social pressures in the neighborhood.
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Chicago Tribune
Sample of Married Life Quips in Cleveland Leader
A humorous fragment from the Cleveland Leader features a betrothed girl, her mother, and her father reacting to George breaking an engagement with witty remarks about married life. The dialogue showcases social expectations and domestic banter in a brief newspaper snippet.
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George
Cleveland
Biting Sentiment Sparks Ad Copy Caution
A Boston Globe note recalls Bill Mixer, once an ad writer for a tobacco house, who angered a butter firm by claiming copy that read Guaranteed not to bite the tongue. The remark illustrates how cautious advertisers must be with compliments and product claims.
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Bill Mixer
Boston Globe
A Real Autocrat Maitre D Hotel Photograph
A Birmingham Age Herald caption notes a famous maitre d hotel with a stern look. The remark suggests he would not soften for tips under a hundred dollars, illustrating social snobbery around dining elites.
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Birmingham Age Herald
Car on the Brain Do you know how to handle an emergency
A Baltimore American line questions readiness for emergencies and references new makes of cars. It hints at public concern over driving safety and vehicle options, implying a discussion of preparedness and modern automobiles in the era.
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Henry Roorda
Harvey
Henry
Chicago
Baltimore American
Feeble howl with wolves and beasts echoed strong
A fragment quotes Roland describing a scene where howls blend with brays and sheep bleat in a rugged pasture. The tone hints at a rural, pastoral setting with animal sounds forming a chorus.
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Roland
Mothers Grays Sweet Powders for Feverish Children
A dated ad touts Mothers Gray's Sweet Powders as a pleasant remedy for feverishness teething disorders and regulating the bowels. Claimed effective for worms and used by mothers for 28 years. Available at all druggists 25 cents with free sample. Address Mother Gray Co Leroy N Y.
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Mother Gray, Co
Leroy. N
The Fighting Man Reference in Old Verse Notes
A fragmented excerpt mentions a hotel in Columbus and a scene with Corbett, as a furore erupts with a drummer asking about the little man. The passage notes the first steel pens sold for about 40 cents each, citing William A. Brady’s work.
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Columbus
Corbett
Near
William A. Brady
Wanted: unfurnished rooms and rental inquiries in Chronicle ads
Advertisement column shows 6 cents per line with minimum 10 cents. WANTED four unfurnished rooms for living apartments inquire at Chronicle office. House for sale across from college suitable for roomers furnace heat Mrs Carrie Halbert. House wanted rent a five room house by March 1 phone Chronicle office. For sale high room house city water bath toilet new furnace electric lights good barn 100 by 192 west of First Reformed church. Will be for rent if not sold by February 15 terms with F C Voorhees Pella
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College
Carrie Halbert
First Reformed Church
F. C. Voorhees
Pella
Engagement Plans Stir Couple to Speak to Family
A humorous exchange sketches a couple debating how to announce their engagement to their parents. The dialogue hints at parental disapproval while underscoring the value of discretion over eloquence in personal news.
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Sam Wilson
Swan
S. I. Dickey
Mr. Wilson
Allen’s Foot Ease Ad Promises Easy Shoes
An old line ad highlights Allen’s Foot Ease with a promise of comfortable shoes for tender feet. It urges readers to ask for Allen’s and not accept substitutes, mentioning 26c price and references to new footwear comfort.
Allen's Foot-Hase Antiseptic Powder Advertisement
A historic footwear remedy promotes Allen's Foot-Hase powder to ease tired swollen feet and help break in new shoes. The antiseptic powder is sprinkled into shoes or foot baths and sold everywhere for 25 cents.
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Allen
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Ed Wheeler
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W.H. Pyle
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Henry Ver Meer, Jr
Neal Verheul
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W. Vander Kamp
Prairie City
W. B. LaForce
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James de Wit
Waterloo
Mrs. N. de Wit
W.C. van Vark
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Peter. Keunig
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John Vander Kamp
M. L. Meyers
Otto van Haaften
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A. C. Valkenburg
Meyer Langerak
Fairbury
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Evelyn Fricke
Mrs. B. Richardson
Gertrude
Anna Ver Steeg
New Sharon
H. J. Vanden Berg
Mabel Warren
Hornick
Eeith
Tracey
Tim Dykstra
Holdyville
Pete Dingeman
F. W. Brinkhoff
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Overland Red
T.'D. Tice
Jella Jelsma
John Pos
B. H. Langerak
R. R. Beard
Gari Byers
Newton
John D. van Vark
Monroe
Will and
Dan Brand
Taintor
John Heerema
J. W. den Hartog
Kate Verheul
Altoona
Edna Verheul
Cora van Gorp
van Hart
Knoxville
M. G. Kamerick
Fairmount
John van Arkel
Lacey
Gerrit Brand
Prof
F. M. Phillips
Paul van Maren
A. Goehring
Fremont
Jay Kempkes
W. W. van Vark
Dave Welle
Ralph Hendershot
Jim van Vark
Minneapolis
John
Herman Rietveld
Helen Avery
Stella Brand
J. Brand
M. T. Paardekooper
Valley Junction
Ross’ Schakel
Walter
Porter
Canada
Hol F. Gaass
Arthur Gaass
Cedar
D. W. Gaass
Jake Klein
Sheldon
Overland Bed
the Chronicle
Herman Fennema
Mr. Fennéma
Ota Grunaman
England
Gray
the Chronicle’s
Chronicle Office
A. H. Weber
Cross
Vander Linden
J. M. Coon
A. M
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
Baptist Young People’s Union
Prince Albert
HoSgermanesats
Prince Fin
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
Winston-Saleisi, N.4
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