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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
2
Leighton residents host visitors from Pella and What Cheer while preparations for spring goods and a horse sale unfold. A bank reopening and family deaths mark the period, with illnesses reported in Leighton and nearby Grandville. Notable social notes include trains to Pella for a birthday surprise and farm visits across the area.
Pella visitor P. van Gorp calls on friends. Andrew Plender rents Van Wyhe farm near Alton. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. G. Ellerbroek. Dick Versteeg returns from South Dakota trip. Ed Breuklander back from Pella visit. C. den Beste of Corsica, S D visits relatives. Rev. J. P. Winter goes to Des Moines on church business. Evelyn van de Steeg returns from Sheldon visit. Hospers couple celebrate thirtieth wedding anniversary. Van Oosterhout family return from visiting relatives. Revs. J. van der Mey of Hospers move to Manhattan Mont. B D Dykstra of Platte S D wed Nellie Schippers of Pella January 8 at First Reformed Sioux Center. Groom serves as Platte pastor. Yale and Hope College alumnus.
J H Thomassen filled his ice house with 8 and 9 inch ice last week. Rile Smith of Newton visited Peoria with friends. Five Peoria youths went rabbit hunting and brought back 170 rabbits. A wedding occurred January 14 1909 in Peoria between Neels and Swank with Rev Brink officiating. Mrs Baron visited town and moved furniture to Leighton to reside there.
A classic 20th century health ad extols Papes Diapepsin as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress. The text claims it digests meals when the stomach cannot and prevents fermentation, gas, belching, and other symptoms. It urges readers to buy a 50 cent case from a druggist and start taking it today for a healthier stomach and the ability to eat freely tomorrow.
Notice to the public that beginning Monday January 25 the Post Office will close at 7 30 p m except Saturdays when open until 8 45 p m Evening mail to the east and west will be made up at the usual time 36 minutes before train due The iron letter box on the street in front of the office is for use only when the office door is locked
An old authority touts a handmade tonic for rheumatism and kidney issues as weather turns harsh. The note urges warm dress and dry feet, then details a home formula with dandelion, kidneys, and sarsaparilla, plus druggists can supply or compound it. Local real estate transfers in Pella Otley and surrounding areas are listed with various lot exchanges and prices.
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