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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1902
Page
2
Editorial notes the Des Moines telephone strike may continue. Bryan seeks harmony by backing a third party as Republicans split over campaign issues. The piece critiques sensationalist medicine testimonials and ridicules a Kansas editor puffing for a milliner. A local anecdote about a girl’s stockings hints at gold standard support, prompting gossip.
A public spat about criticizing the press prompts reprisals and exposes. The Treasury warns against twenty dollar gold certificates and silver certificates with plate letters and series, naming J W Lyons as register and Ellis H Roberts as treasurer. A Missouri editor boasts truth telling in an issue, plus a mocked wedding notice attacking a local bride and groom.
The Washington Democrat reports the manager will cancel all shows this season unless 500 season tickets are bought at five dollars each for a twenty-lecture course. Town residents split on theatricals with debate over quality between a first class troupe and a poor concert company.
The piece notes Mr and Mrs Jno Ulrich celebrating their twenty fifth birthday anniversary last Thursday. It mentions many congratulations from young friends born about twenty five years ago and includes editorial-flavored observations on translated content and readers.
Saturday in Oska loosa features Jerry Riggs and Arie de Cook calling on townsfolk while Miss Kate van der Waal returns home on a short visit. Pella residents include Peter Burggraaf transacting business and Miss Tice visiting near Pella. A family reunion at the Frey home draws relatives. several locals travel to Des Moines Newton Ottumwa and De Witt for errands and social events. Farmers harvest as town quiets. J P Taylor buys a threshing outfit ahead of harvest. Married, July 27, at the parsonage, August Hasselman wed Alice van Workum. couple to live north of town.
An earthquake struck before 1 o clock, felt across Nebraska, western Iowa, and South Dakota. Shocks lasted 10 to 15 seconds with dishes rattling and bell towers shaking. Battle Creek Nebraska was notably affected for 20 seconds while Yankton South Dakota and Santee Agency reported tremors and rumbling. Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo in California also reported distinct shocks that night.
James McKinney ex convict fires on saloon patrons at Porterville then robs a livery stable. He wounds five men including George Barrows and Deputy Willis, escapes in a stolen rig, and heads toward Fresno County as officers issue a statewide lookout. William Lynn dies from buckshot wounds.
Iowa invites all to Des Moines for August 22 to 36 as the 48th annual Iowa State Fair opens. premiums approach 20000 dollars in 12 departments plus 8000 in speed purses, with top livestock displays including 650 cattle and many notable breeds. The piece touts abundant crops, premier cattle shows, and the state’s resources showcased across the fair’s program.
International Sunday School Lesson outlines Exodus 40 steps to set up the tabernacle and consecrate its parts and priests. The reading includes the anointing, holy garments for Aaron, and the call to enter gates with thanksgiving, framed as a catechism entry and daily readings.
The article extols outdoor summer play and warns guardians to prevent accidents. It touts DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve as a quick pain reliever and healer for cuts, scalds, and wounds, with a testimonial praising it as the best remedy and warning against counterfeits.
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