Local News Notes From Pella Area and Surroundings
Mrs. John VanDalen and children visited Monroe Monday while Clarence Butin of Reasner called on friend Rube Brand. Several locals traveled, toured, or hosted relatives in Pella over Sunday as Miss Jeannette Mitchell and Miss Jeanette DeBoer visited Des Moines and Oskaloosa friends, and encampment duties took others to Marshalltown. Tourists noted on the Great White Way, while local improvements and repairs continued at the Palace Restaurant. a variety of travel and social calls marked the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John VanDalen
Monroe
Clarence Butin
Reasner
Rube Brand
Bob Hites
Ainsworth
Pella
Fred. Vander Zyl
Eddyville
Jake Fennema
Chicago
Stock
T. W. Cox
Afton
Wm. Holt
Farmington
P. Dinger
Will Onstine
Matthew, DeWit
Prairie City
Great White Way
Jim Verhey
Palace
D. C. Rillihan
Oskaloosa
John Rillihan
Jeanette DeBoer
Helene VandenOever
Gerrit VandeKamp
Marshalltown
Jeannette Mitchell
Des Moines
M. Kramer
Jane Shirley
P. E. Shirley
Kate
Art. Smorenberg
C. VanDoren
C. Koffod
Savannah
J. Williams
Kansas
Gr B. Clark
Walliems
Iwan
Des Moines Improves Health and Summer Plans Noted
Des Moines reports health improving and hopes she will be around soon. Marion Gosselink completes first year at theological school in New Brunswick and will work in Leighton bank this summer, also preaching at nearby churches. John VanHemert attends Buick dealer convention in Flint and Detroit after traveling from Ames. Coach McWilliams canvasses for students. Prof. Sadler runs a summer music school with a splendid class. Bernard VerSteeg returns from Preston to Chicago as a summer student, Carroll Davis travels to Adair County to sell books. Chautauqua duet performance by Brauer and Power praised. discussion on reducing overworked salutations and sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Marion Gosselink
New Brunswick
N. J
Leighton
Coach McWilliams
Prof. Sadler
Central
Carl VerSteeg
Pella
Preston
Minn
Chicago
University of Chicago
Carroll Davis
Central Bay
Adair County
Brauer
Allen's Foot-Ease Antiseptic Powder Ad
An old advertisement promoting Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease hot tired swollen and tender feet. The ad claims one size smaller shoes become comfortable when shaken into shoes or used in a foot bath and notes price of 25 cents with selling points and a call to avoid substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Lincoln Campaign Echoes From Pella and Marion County
From Jasper Olney in the Knoxville Express recounting Lincoln era rallies in Pella and Marion County during 1859 to 1861. Describes Wideawakes, rival party displays, bonfires, stone throwing at Henry Conwell, and reactions to Lincoln's 1861 inauguration, with memory of families and soldiers in the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Olney
Knoxville’ Express
Lincoln
Pella
Henry Clay
Marion County
Abraham Lincoln
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Knoxville
Rightind
Knoxville Wideawakes
Pella Widelawakes
Henry Conwell
Conwell
Henry
Mothers Gray's Sweet Powders for Feverishness and Worms
A vintage notice touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders as a remedy for feverishness stomach teething disorders and to regulate bowels. Claimed to be used by all mothers for 28 years the product costs 25 cents with a free sample offer and mail address in Leroy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray, Co
Leroy. N., Y
Bids Requested for Coal for City Plant 1916
The City of Pella Iowa invites bids for good quality lump mine run and steam coal delivered to the light plant bin. Bids must be filed with the City Clerk by July 15 1916. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed by A Co Kuyper City Clerk June 14 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
A. CO. Kuyper
Stomach Trouble and Constipation Valued by Wellsburg Druggist
S H Murphy, a Wellsburg New York druggist, testifies that Chamberlain's Tablets are the most satisfactory remedy for stomach troubles and constipation he has sold in thirty four years. Sold by F D Stubenrauch. Read the advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S.H. Murphy
Wellsburg
N. Y
F. D. Stubenrauch
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Paris
Linden
Y. T. VanNiewaal
G. V. Orr
John VanHemert
Flint
Michigan
Detroit
Buick
Ames
Routh
Puritan Drug Co
Rhynsburger
Willam Fisher
J. D Alexander
A. Igi
Alexander
Klaus VerStight
Burlington
America
B. G.‘ Bowen
Dsd
Third
Iowa Infantry
Eighth Iowa Calvary
Sherman
Alabama
Louisville
Gray
P. D. Q. Company
Terre Haute
Ind
Willys Overland Company
Price
Pella, Iowa
McIntire
D. Auctioneer Bags
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