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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
4
Crop Bulletin notes rapid corn growth with a week of favorable weather in Des Moines Iowa. Normal temperatures and adequate moisture, drainage and cultivation yielding normal tassels and good early harvests though seed defects lower stand. Haying underway with high quality but possibly reduced yields. Oats barley and rye harvest progressing favorably in spring.
Wheat filling well and nearing binders with minimal rust and blight damage. Early potato crop heavy and late potatoes promising. Apples doing nicely.
In April 1903 Miss Nelson, a frail girl, saves her mother and young siblings from a prowling alligator that entered their home. She hurls a lamp, throws hot coals at its eyes, and uses an ax to kill the creature, though she sustains bruises in the struggle. The incident, recounted by August Woman's Home Companion, highlights her bravery and the chaos left in the aftermath.
Dr Daniel Gurk pastor of First Methodist Cedar Falls drew wide comment by appearing in a white shirtwaist last night in the pulpit. He urged men to remove coats and delivered a powerful sermon on Fleron Sacred Story.
Master Donald Elliot of Ottumwa is visiting the Wormhoudt home this week. He arrived last evening.
The College undergoes major summer repairs across several buildings. The boarding hall receives a refurnished kitchen and repaired furnace, a new roof on the barn, and the boys’ gym bathroom is re arranged for convenience. The garret music room will gain heated pipes, the library moves to the auditorium, and the east side of the main building will be refurnished with papered rooms while the west first floor houses the science department.
In conversation with Conductor W P Dinsmore last evening he announced August twentieth marks twenty one years with the Rock Island company. He has served in every train branch and now holds a top passenger conductor role with a strong chance of becoming trainmaster. He advised youths to enter the engine department for safety and has placed his son as an apprentice in the shops. Dinsmore once lived in Pella and many locals recall him.
Director J R Sage reports Iowa corn is 13 percent better than a year ago and could yield a larger harvest in 1904. Iowa's 1903 corn crop totaled 230,511,310 bushels valued at over 82 million dollars, with a projected gain of about 29.97 million bushels and 10.79 million dollars in value if trends continue. The report argues that “croakers” forecast failures are overblown as corn often comes through despite late spring delays.
Miss Hazel Thomassen and brother visit with grandmother Mrs E Graham in South Pella this week. Lip Viersen, an Oskaloosa visitor yesterday, notes the street carnival as a modern, up to date attraction. Mr Graves, owner of southern town residence property, has sold out and plans to return to Eldora. his daughter Nellie will stay in Pella to attend college.
Only one license to marry has been issued since the last issue: Elmer W. Maxson 21 and Clara B. Schroeder 19.
Travel offer from Chicago Great Western railway sets one fare plus 60 cents for a round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis. Tickets on sale August 6 to 11 with return validity until August 25. Information available from any Great Western Agent or JP Elmer, GP.
Miss Myrtle Sharp returned from a visit with her brother Ira and wife in Illinois. Mrs. James McMillan of Hynes Iowa visited, with Mr McMillan visiting from Illinois on Sunday. Dr. M Roberts went to Knoxville for a troublesome tooth extraction. Mr. Robinson of Burlington visited to pursue a damage claim against Burlington road for an icy depot platform fall. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Whaley left for home in Kester Town after extended visits. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox and two boys returned from Indiana and Ohio, with stops in Indianapolis and Cincinnati, noting a pleasant trip. Charles McMillan remains with his parents as his leave extends a week before returning to Cedar Rapids.
A boy asks his mother if he is her own child and questions his lineage. He notes others in the family have curly hair and are Democrats, while he has straight hair and identifies as a Republican, prompting a discussion on identity.
The editor joined Cutts Bousquet for a ride to Oskaloosa by gasoline car leaving Pella at 5 52 p m and arriving thirty minutes later. The trip aimed to visit a carnival and the writer notes that may have been seen.
Mr Dooleys thousands of readers will welcome his return with illustrated and witty letters on current events. His new feature will start in The Sunday Record Herald with a July 10 debut and continue weekly. The ladies aid society of the Methodist church meets this evening with Mrs Huber for a special program. Dump Wormhoudt is on leave to Chicago to buy goods. Miss Striker from Washington visits her parents, Mr and Mrs Shaw.
Knoxville has no brass band, but Pella proposes organizing a second band, suggesting a surplus of brass and wind in the town and reflecting local musical ambitions.
A vintage remedy advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea to cure constipation headache backache and fatigue and restore health. It claims money back if it fails and offers tea or tablet forms priced at 35 cents.
F A Golledge of Verbena Alabama recalls a long battle with piles that produced 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica salve cured him and proved effective for burns and various aches and pains. Available at H M Langerak’s drug store.
A severe rainstorm drenched the vicinity last night, starting around seven. In twelve hours rainfall totaled 5.72 inches with 2.11 inches in the first hour. Water volume on a four rod by eight rod lot reached 129.6 tons and an acre held 648.8 tons, threatening crop damage.
The Newton Daily News notes a period of intense weather with powerful lightning and thunder. Residents described the storm as tremendous and dramatic, prompting brief alerts and precautionary steps. The report emphasizes the storm's impact on the area and public attention.
Men women and children partake of bread made with Seal of Minnesota flour advertised at Cole's Seed Store, highlighting local availability and community interest in the product.
Advertisement from Ozark Ginseng Co in Joplin Missouri promotes growing ginseng golden seal and senega as hardy marketable medicinals. Claims easy cultivation, fall planting, and high potential value with roots and seed sold. requests readers to request a booklet for four cents.
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