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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
8
One year old heifers and steers bring 10 percent raises. Bulls up 10 percent. Union Township land value up ten percent. Sheep price up 50 percent. Washington Township bulls rise 15 percent. Cattle in feeding lowered five percent. On motion the board adjourned until tomorrow at 8:30 AM. Continued next week.
The Mahaska County Farmers Day schedules a declamatory contest for ages up to nineteen with $6200 in prizes across two classes. Entry requires name age and post office address by July 25 1907 to Secretary C Ver Ploeg. Afternoon features Carolina Jubilee Singers and Maude Ballington Booth lecturing known as The Little Mother with proceeds supporting prison reform. season tickets priced 1.59 and tent camping offered during the Chautauqua.
A traveling crops observer reported the outlook is good for corn and general agriculture. He noted corn coming up well and crops growing despite recent cold and wet weather. He warned against rushing judgments and stressed watching soil readiness and weed control as months progress.
Property listing describes a dwelling with well and barn and other outbuildings. Former owner details not fully legible. Readable elements indicate sale of a residential property with attached structures and land. Further specifics unavailable due to damaged OCR.
Local items list visitors and residents in Oskaloosa Otley Des Moines and Pella with numerous social calls and trips. Advertisements note Van Spanckeren's fashion wares Lit Ripper Shoes and shop promotions as well as furniture and dress goods.
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