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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
7
The article explains that cream of tartar baking powders like Royal contribute healthful qualities to meals. It compares the tartar in Royal to the cream of tartar from grapes and warns that alum baking powder can have unwholesome effects. It urges reading the label to know all ingredients.
The feature presents MAX ASHER KING BAGGOT ADELE FARRINGTON MARO FENTON FRANCIS FORD VICTORIA FORDE ALAN FORREST WILLIAM FRANEY MARY FULLER JANE GAIL in a period studio showcase. The names indicate a star-driven lineup likely for a release or promotional event at Universal Pictures, reflecting the era’s prominent actors.
Local column recounts R Dieleman and daughter visiting Oskaloosa. Jake Todd returning from Hawkeye due to grandson Wm Clark’s typhoid illness. many Des Moines and Ottley visits. teachers and staff changes at Pella High. Prof G L Kelly may resign to study at Chicago. community meetings and upcoming events at Adel and Oska.oosa. various travel and family news across towns.
An advertisement seeks branch managers and local agents for a world wide general agency business. No stock to buy, operate from home in spare time. No experience required. Earn from $50 to $100 per week. Apply to B F Loos Co in Des Moines Iowa with free information.
The weekly forecast for the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plain States calls for probable showers on Saturday the 26th and again on Sunday the 27th. Temperatures should run near seasonal averages. E. H. Bowle, District Forecaster.
Regular examination for teachers certificates will be held in Pella on June 23 24 25 under F M Flush as conductor Mae Goldizen County Superintendent.
An Iowa farmer describes using a Ford and a rubber hose connected to the exhaust to fill gopher tunnels with toxic fumes. He traces the rodent passages with a sharpened hoe handle, seals the hole, runs the engine, and suffocates the gopher. The farmer calls this method the greatest gopher exterminator known.
In Oskaloosa, a farm wagon loaded with hogs pulled by a bay team ran from Rock Island station through First street into a park area. Driver Henry Ver Ploeg and his son were thrown, with Henry unconscious and suffering fractured ribs while the boy had a leg injury. both are described as seriously hurt. The elder Ver Ploeg is an uncle of local attorneys C. and Kryne Ver Ploeg.
River to River Road Association and Adel Commercial Club announce the annual picnic on Friday June 25 in Adel. Directors have prepared extensive entertainment for road enthusiasts traveling to Adel as the objective point. Billy Robinson leads the welcome activities and programs.
A known Grinnell aviator will conduct two airplane flights during the day. A series of athletic contests are planned for the expected large crowd. Road boosters from across the state are expected as Adel hosts River to River Road enthusiasts. The event promises something for all visitors, whether or not they follow the road movement.
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