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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1916
Page
6
The plea notes the narrow loss of woman suffrage and cites factors from religious to political influences. It urges women to engage in politics, urges paving funding for Pella streets, and argues for a definite road improvement plan with clear cost estimates before any vote. Strong local names reflect Des Moines and Iowa communities.
The state highway commission urges voters to study complete plans for road and bridge improvements intended to be financed by bonds. The decision should address issuing bonds for a definite amount to finish a specified, prearranged project rather than an indefinite proposal.
Iowa State College Extension urges housewives to can all greens and vegetables this month to stock winter foods. Cabbage cauliflower lettuce carrots parsnips beets turnips sweet potatoes corn lima beans string beans peas tomato and many other edibles can be preserved. City and country households may trade to obtain reduced price produce. write to Ames for detailed canning bulletins.
A Pella resident describes persistent back ache and irregular kidney secretions, warning that kidney trouble can worsen if ignored. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills purchased at Puritan Drug Co. with relief and renewed strength.
An old advertisement notes a remedy called Deans Kidney Pills identical to the one Mrs. Korver had. Foster Milburn Company of Buffalo New York markets the product, claimed as the same kidney remedy available in the era. The snippet names the product and supplier in a terse, commerce oriented line.
A great number of Central's loyal alumni returned for commencement. Names listed include George A. Jewett of Des Moines, H. J. Shutts Corydon, Vada Shutts Corydon, Luella Cox Pella, Wilson Mills Omaha, Clara Ritter Milford, Joe Rhynsburger Pella, Maude Lee Wood Ellsworth, Edna M. Webster Hines, Geraldine Aschenbrenner Pella, Libby Cox Knoxville, Bana Horn South English, Esther Keables Newton, Warner Van Spanckeren Pella, G H Orr Des Moines, Edith Warren Tracy, and N. G. Thomas Chicago.
H. W. Archer of Caldwell Ohio writes that his family has relied on Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and keeps it on hand even during extended visits. For sale by F D Stubenrauch.
Ward en Sanders, warden of the Iowa State Penitentiary at Fort Madison, spoke to the Senior Class on Wednesday evening. He detailed prison operations including trust system, factories such as a chair shop, and Saturday baseball. He opposed capital punishment and noted high liberty for inmates, with trusted prisoners employed statewide. The prison hosts eight inmate instructors, schooling, and music during meals, including a 17 piece orchestra and a brass band. He shared inmate stories, including a thirty one year serving man later found innocent, ending with the poem In the Land of Beginning Again.
A Wellsburg New York druggist, S. H. Murphy, praises Cham berlain s Tablets as the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation in his 34 years of service. Sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
Dorothy tells her mother she dislikes the child who mocks her from the house across the street. Mother doubts the claim since Mrs Brown says no children live there, and Dorothy recalls a girl named Helen Smith and hears a shouted insult. Dorothy cries as confusion and memory hint at a hidden sibling.
Dorothy and her mother visit Mrs Graves after Dorothy hears a call from across the street. They meet Miss Graves who has no children, then find a red and green parrot in a cage on the porch who calls out Hoo hoo bad girl. Dorothy laughs and plans to teach the bird to say good girl.
One size smaller shoes become comfortable after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into shoes or in a foot bath. Eases hot tired swollen feet and makes tight shoes feel easy. Sold everywhere for 25 cents. Ask for Allen's Foot-Ease. Do not accept substitutes.
A young bachelor of arts hired to print circulars for a banker’s customers is scolded for not meeting Webster Worcester spelling standards. The boss expects an educated man to spell like a blooming stenographer, provoking a tense audience and a clouded reaction.
A public notice quotes Mrs. C. Eb Riley Miron New York praising Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion after six months of use. The tablets are advertised as a remedy and are said to give much relief and benefit. The notice states the product is for sale by F. D.
William A Rankin former Central University student and 83rd Iowa Infantry captain died May 30 1916 in Chicago Presbyterian hospital at age 77 He lived in Onaga Illinois He helped develop Illinois Central lands near Onarga and funds helped Grand Prairie Seminary He was a temperance advocate cattleman banker and philanthropist The Rankin name marks local history and Onarga origins
In hot weather comfort here. Men’s porous and ribbed union suits offer breathable fabric and athletic fit at the same price. Suitable for daily wear and active use, these durable undergarments provide ease in warm conditions.
M Vander Linden offers hammocks priced from 1.00 to 5.50 with emphasis on immediate comfort as warm weather arrives. The notice promotes buying now for outdoor relaxation.
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