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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1903
Page
2
The piece notes the anti-railroad tax supporters won the Tuesday election while few tax proponents attended. It argues people object to outside control and speculation, endorses a local citizen driven effort with a 3 percent tax, and urges continuing agitation to secure the railroad using Lake Prairie residents.
Monroe crowds enjoy a sunrise salute, a parade, and a burlesque circus. The band wins praise despite reduced numbers led by Dr. Cochrane. Rev. Richmond H. Smith gives an address on unsettled contest, linking revolutions to centralized power. A baseball loss and fine fireworks cap the day amid orderly crowds and civic praise.
Reports across state papers show July Fourth deaths and injuries match expectations with one dead one fatally injured and another losing an eye in the Harlan celebration. Also noted is a call for teachers for fall schools from American Teachers' Assn seeking applicants and guaranteeing placement.
Mr and Mrs Herman Rietveld and others attended the Knoxville wedding of Miss Belle Collins and Mr Robert H Jacob at the bride’s home Tuesday evening. Jacob works for Uncle Sam at Knoxville. Also notes social life in Pella and Harvey, including new bakery plans by John Kuyk, and local auction notices for July 18, 1903.
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