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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
A poetic dedication from W J Clark to Mrs A Kempkes, envisioning relief for the hungering soul in the afterlife. It speaks of sorrow ending, flowers in spring, stars cresting hats of immortality, and a final welcome to heaven in Pella Iowa dated January 1908.
An old authority promotes a home made mix using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kargon, and Syrup Sarsaparilla as a kidney regulator and rheumatism remedy. It claims relief for back ache and kidney issues, urging consumption after meals and at bedtime. Local druggists offer to supply ingredients or compound the mix, alongside DeWitt's Little Early Risers sold by Langerak's.
Local week in Pella mentions Mrs Sam Liter ill with pneumonia at home, Mrs H Wormhoudt to host the 1st Reformed Aid Society, Miss Ida Baker from Washington visits, and Miss Flora Kester wedding near Knoxville. Mention of Donley organist praise, Donley’s Iowa University music critique, and ministers meeting with Rev Pietenpol. Also items about Frank Kester’s sister’s wedding and local business moves.
A feature on colored stereopticon views shows nationwide scenes from the Gulf of Mexico to Texas panhandle plus Stars and Stripes. W H Fowler departs for Chicago to attend the International Independent Telephone Association and review upcoming lighting tech, including a tungsten lamp. He will visit Fort Wayne Sandusky Hawthorne and Indianapolis for equipment for a new electric plant. Pella Canning and Pickling Co seeks farmers owed money and 1908 crop contracts. Biographical notes cover Col Bousquet family wartime service and local clerical positions, interwoven with regional civic history and business dealings.
The speaker notes last year's tomato work was unprofitable and urges setting a fair acreage and reasonable price to avoid the need to rent land. The statement comes from the Pella Canning and Pickling Co. seeking a paying basis for production.
Fire swept through a local shop in March 1900, destroying the merchandise and halting the business. The blaze wiped out stock and disrupted trade, leaving owners to assess losses and plan reconstruction.
Col Henry L Bousquet was appointed clerk of the supreme court by the tribunal Tuesday and assumed duties at once. He named Thomas Grubb deputy clerk and Chris St. Jones file clerk. The court opened at eight and entered the appointment. Bousquet seeks the Republican nomination for a two year unexpired term. Grubb will not run. Jones had previously run for nomination.
A church benefit in Boyertown Pennsylvania sparked devastating fire when a calcium fight device spilled coal oil and blew flames into the crowded theater. An explosion and rush to escape left hundreds fleeing, with many women and children trampled or burned. By the fifteenth instant 170 bodies recovered as rescue continued.
A 215 acre farm is for sale at a low price featuring a 13 acre bearing orchard. The property includes good improvements, favorable market access, and strong overall outlook. Listing notes Washi and Majlisga in the area with unspecified details.
A scanned compilation of numerous real estate deeds and quitclaims from various Iowa townships and cities. Items include heirs transferring parcels in Knoxville Pella and Harvey, quit claims in Grace land and Flagler Cemetery deeds, and multiple tracts in Perry Clay and Lake Prairie townships with dates and grantor, grantee names.
Cash rent sought for a farm located 14 percent mile southeast of Galesburg comprising 167 acres. Inquiries directed to Adam Kling in Monroe, LA. Contact for terms and availability.
A state parole order bars cigarette smoking among paroled convicts as a crime deterrent and the piece notes widespread job ads declaring cigarette smokers and boozers not wanted. It argues reliable employers seek reliability, viewing drinking and smoking as barriers to advancement and urges young men to heed the warning.
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