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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
2
Editorials from Register and Leader and Knoxville Express discuss the Rock Island line adopting a new name and rising as a major U S railroad. Notes on Carrie Nation joining Dochelles and a Newton clergyman refusing a marriage ceremony over laughter are included along with Des Moines flood damage estimates and praise for city police. Conservative views on free silver appear in Marion county papers.
The jumble includes a court note about Cuas Hesser not facing evidence in an assault case, a Mr Dollar losing balance after a cherry-picking mishap, a wagging tale about Lumas Holmes refusing a $12,000 bequest, and editorials warning against vigilante whitecappers and railing over a Union Park rail route through Des Moines.
A Lexington era column contrasts DeWitt Talmage’s wealth with biblical admonitions against earthly treasure and notes on his aggressive business drive. It recounts a New York Times piece about a precociously versatile job seeker whose wide skill set, including bookkeeper and elocution medal, pleases neither employers nor the Times.
Mrs Lois Cragg narrowly survived a severe cough and breathing trouble after doctors failed. She credits Dr King's New Discovery for consumption with a complete cure. The remedy treats coughs colds throat and lung issues and is sold by Keables' Drug Store with a guarantee and trial bottles available.
The treasury department issues a warning about new counterfeits described as Twenty dollar gold certificates and a Five dollar silver certificate. They note crude photo work with bungled coloring on seals numerals and backs, making wide circulation unlikely. J. W. Lyons is the register and Ellis H. Roberts the treasurer with Garfield and Onepapa portraits referenced.
Thomas Crooks, a well known Des Moines sportsman, drowned last Friday evening in the Racoon River while driving with two women to view flooded districts. His buggy upset on a narrow grade at the seventh street bridge, tossing them into twenty feet of water. The women were saved by bystanders, but Crooks and his horse perished.
A Lansing Iowa Journal report notes a child’s summer illness in a writer’s family was cured last week by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy kept on hand at home. The piece stresses it is not an advertisement but a family’s safe household medicine. Sold by Allen Stubenrauch.
In Marion county, bridges and approaches are in poor shape due to long rain and high water. Bottom lands flooded, causing losses to residents and crops. Estimating repair costs and tax implications will come after assessments, as streams remain at high levels.
Lakes Okoboji and Spirit Lake are best reached by the lines of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Two through trains with dining car service daily each way between Des Moines and Spirit Lake. A list of Summer Homes for 1902 may be obtained by addressing F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago enclosing a two cent stamp for postage.
Thirty five telephone girls return to Mutual office this morning and five new workers come back. First class operators at 30 dollars a month, second class 26, third class 24, nine hour days across a 26 day month. Linemen paid 2.50 per nine hour day. Unions recognized by Mutual. the company covers railroad fares for workers from other towns. Ongoing talks with Iowa Telephone Co. and city officials continue as unions press for recognition and better terms.
Crop condition report notes week slightly below normal temperatures with cool wet first half and warm fair second half. Heavy rainfall on the 6th and 8th caused floods in central valleys, Des Moines river high water setting new records. Oats are lodged extensively but harvest may yield near average. spring wheat damaged by rust though generally fair. harvesting advanced in south and begun in north.
A Sunday storm battered What Cheer Iowa with downpours and high winds. Two inches of rain fell, causing extensive damage as buildings including the Palace Livery barn and several others were moved from their foundations or swept away. Nine structures were destroyed or uprooted, and trees were toppled as the torrent rushed through the heart of the city.
A brief notice promotes Dr. Je as a gentle thorough and guaranteed cure for dyspepsia pains nausea dizziness headaches and liver and bowel disorders. It advertises availability at Keables' drug store.
An Epworth League ice cream social held last Thursday at the palatial residence of Hon J L Warren drew broad attendance across denominations and social groups. The event was a splendid success with lively fellowship and notable generosity, reflecting a unified community spirit despite diverse affiliations.
The message describes a river ice shortage causing danger of famine. Ponies decide to aid, but adopt a net to supply regular ice aid, with plans to regulate distribution and prevent shortages.
A washing of track near Outil disrupted transit last Sunday. Two tows were required to clear the line and resume service, with trains diverted and operations returning to normal after the track was inspected and cleared.
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