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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1909
Page
10
An advising text extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle remedy for Liver trouble and constipation. It warns against harsh cathartics and claims the product cleanses the bowels, stimulates the liver, and aids digestion. Testimonials from Hinchman, Block, Brown, and others praise its laxative and digestive benefits. It notes pricing and availability from Pepsin Syrup Co.
After six plus years as superintendent of the Keokuk and Fort Dodge division of the Rock Island, Mr. Given is named superintendent of the Minneapolis division and will take office at Cedar Rapids. He is the son of the late Judge Josiah Given and began railroading 35 years ago as a freight brakeman on the Des Moines and Fort Dodge line.
Real estate transfer notices list multiple conveyances including John Hoksbergen and families, Hodebrands to Bennink and Vogelaar, Drain Tile & Brick Co, and various properties in Lake Prairie and Sec 3 areas. Heirs of decedents Gauss and Artic Gauss redistribute parcels, with parcels described as lots and blocks, and undivided interests in Lake Prairie.
Local notices urge readers to subscribe for 52 weeks with a bargain day offer and advertise a June vote on city lights and municipal ownership of water works. Mentions Geo Gesman visiting Des Moines and Prof Flush handling Knoxville interests, plus Bankers Association event in Waterloo.
A misprint omitted a subject in the graduating class’s oration list from Tidantweak’s paper. Edgard Kysink delivered a fine talk titled Temperness by Value and Progress, its thoughts reflecting well on the subject and the speaker.
Rau for Louie advocates a substantial ar and the Postmaster General approved another increase to the local post master salary for the coming year. If all mail sent on the train here were filed in the office it would improve the tally and bolster the office's standing.
Mr Aiken of South Carolina urges pay reform for rural free delivery in Congress. He cites Pestana ter General data on over 3y general routes, one million miles of roads, and 18 million served. Fiscal year projections show 200,000,000 miles traveled and two million pieces delivered, with expenses near 34.3 million and rising toward 35 million.
A state law mandates city and town councils publish in two newspapers a statement of acts or proceedings from each regular or special meeting. The notice must include all claims allowed and the amounts and funding sources. If only one newspaper is available, publication occurs there.
Wounds and return home described as efforts to organize an excursion to Marshalltown to prove Oska loosa was alive. Two hundred tickets were needed to secure the train, but fewer than fifty were sold, leaving the city unable to mount the trip and its religious campaign.
Mrs G Verploeg died suddenly on Wednesday May 26 1909 at 3 p m after a prior apoplexy two years earlier. She was 69, married over 45 years with 10 children, six married, three sons at home, and survived by three sisters and one brother. She was a long time member of the Reformed church and expressed faith in Jesus Christ. The family thanks neighbors for support in Leighton May 31 1909.
A quip filled column explores thrift as prosperity, noting how wealth and social habits shape opinion. It jests about preachers, czars, light hiding, and the plight of advice givers. It ends with a bargain day pitch offering Chronicle home delivery for one dollar.
The Pella Drain Tile Company states it has ample stock of items including 3 inch drains, building brick and blocks. It touts building blocks as superior to cement blocks, noting bricks are durable and burn resistant.
In Oskaloosa the ministers voted to invite Billy Sunday for a campaign but he declined after sending a message that distant enthusiasm and lack of city support blocked his visit. A delegation of ministers traveled to Marshalltown to extend an offer, but were rebuffed as the preacher preferred cities that showed stronger backing.
The Cudahy Company paid 52000 to the government for alleged violations of internal revenue laws. It was charged with using a one fourth cent revenue stamp on oleomargarine that required a ten cent stamp. The payment aids finances at federal headquarters.
A printer's error mixed obsequy and fire notice in a pecuniary citizen's obituary, describing the deceased as an eyesore fully insured. The text mocks gloom and urges readers to cheer up and join a marching chorus instead.
All are invited to attend a Sunday school class meeting and preaching service. The Junior League Epworth League and Mission Study Class are scheduled with meetings on Wednesday evening and Monday at 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM respectively. Pastor Man is leading the events.
We invite attendance at all devotional services including Sunday School, preaching, Young People’s Meeting, and Wednesday Prayer Service. Bring your Bible. LeGranp, Pastor.
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