The Future of Pella and Municipal Lighting Progress
A contemporary letter from F W Mites of New London Ia and F A McCuoure of Pella Ia discusses municipal electric plant success since its enlargement in 1900. It notes rising assessed valuations, increasing town revenue, and low tax levies while detailing operating costs, lighting scope, and plans to potentially merge with a future water plant. The source urges voters to back progress over stagnation in Pella.
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Indianola
H. F. Johnson
Pella
Iowa
F. A McCuoure
Chronicle expands bargain offer through June 26
Owing to rain and poor roads we extend the Chronicle bargain for ten more days. The $1 offer closes Saturday evening June 26. A season ticket to the Pella Chautauqua goes to anyone who brings in 10 new Chronicle subscribers at one dollar each by June 26.
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The
Chronicle
Pella Chautauqua
Best City of Its Size in Iowa Vote Appeal
The piece urges voters to back a vision for a better city next Tuesday, arguing current street lighting costs amount to 4 percent on $38,000 and water system expenses around $120,000 annually, condemning them as wasteful and comparing to a Missouri village. It claims the city has brains and money to achieve this and calls for the right spirit in the decision.
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Iowa
Pella
Pike County
Missouri
Japanese Missionary to Speak at Second Reformed Church
Mr Aohori a Japanese missionary laboring among New York City Japanese groups will speak at the Second Reformed Church next Sunday morning and at the union service of all Reformed churches in the city in the evening. He is described as an able and interesting speaker and an invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Aohori
Reformed Church
New York City
Second Reformed Church
Ed City
Aohor
Pella Electric to Install New Street Lamps on Main
The Pella Electric Co. is placing eight styles of street lamps along Main Street near the square for citizens to inspect. The old arc light will be replaced to provide more light at lower cost, with plans to light the entire city after Tuesday’s election. Watch for lamps coming Saturday night.
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Seven Mills Light Level
Therr
Pella Electric Co
East Side YMCA Nine Triumphs Over West Side
East side YMCA baseball team defeated West side 20 to 14 in a fast furious Monday game. Scoring totals show West with 10 runs and East with 20, while South is listed at zero in this incomplete report.
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South O
Girls Come to the Pella Overall Factory
The Pella Overall Company advertises good wages for girls seeking work at the factory. It invites applicants to join the workforce, highlighting favorable pay and steady employment opportunities at the Pella plant.
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Pella Overall
Pella Overall Co
Sudden Death Of Mrs H W Terpstra At Galesburg
Mrs H W Terpstra of Galesburg died suddenly due to heart failure just as reports were being prepared. The obituary notes her status and location.
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H. W. Terpstra
Galesburg
Ver Hey Shop Lawn Mower Service Offer
The Ver Hey Shop advertises lawn mower sharpening and adjustment services. They claim to be lawn mower specialists ready to tune and sharpen units for optimal performance.
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Ver Hey Shop
Local news roundup from Henry VerHeys shop to China mission
Local notes report mowing sharpened at Henry VerHeys blacksmith shop and numerous visits and trips by residents including J Lapham in Des Moines, N Glover in Windum Minnesota, and others. A Grandman home guest, new engine for Ulrichs shop, and a West Coast trip by Dr. Garrison and wife are noted. The Second Reformed Church adds a China missionary, Leona Vander Linden, with sail pending. Eye and ear treatment ads urge eye care and headache relief at Keables with free examination.
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Henry VerHey
J Lapham
Des Moines
N Glover
Windum
Minn
Ulrich
Pella Auto Co
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