Local Happenings In Pella Iowa This Week
Local notices outline society events, visits, and travel in Pella. The Ladies Aid Society plans an afternoon at Mrs. W. S. Riddle’s home, with large attendance expected. Reports on sick list entries for Jacob DeHaan and Helen Warren, and various trips to Des Moines Oskaloosa and Prairie City are noted along with church and glee club activities and community commerce mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E Church
W. S. Riddle
Central College Glee Club
Colfax
Sac City
Webster City
Goldfield
Eagle Grove
New Hartford
Waterloo
Osage
West Union
Central City
Vinton
Tama
Minnie Tysseling
Knoxville
Artie Vander Linden
Progressive
B. Mentzer
Blommers
Confident Letter From Son Clyde in Rochester Seminary
Clark praises a Rochester seminary letter from W. J. Clark's son Clyde who reports a 97 percent exam score. A note about a ten year old Albion girl sending fudge is included but uncertain details are dismissed by Clyde’s peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Clark
Clyde
Theological
Rochester
New York
Albion
Entertain Returned Missionary by Local Ladies
A pleasant Tuesday afternoon was hosted at the home of Mrs. H. R. Rhynsburger in honor of Mrs. Warnshuis, a returned missionary from China. About seventy guests attended as Mrs. Warnshuis shared a parlor talk on mission work and experiences there, stirring local interest in missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Rhynsburger
Local Rheumatism Advice Offered to neighborhood
A neighborhood notes a high presence of rheumatism and shares practical advice for relief. The message emphasizes home remedies and early treatment, urging residents to seek medical guidance for persistent joint pain and stiffness.
Simple home remedy for kidney troubles advertised
A long advertisement urges readers to mix Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with water and take teaspoonful doses after meals and at night. It claims quick relief and possible permanent cure, noting pharmacies can supply ingredients or prepare the mixture. It targets kidney health and urinary issues, promising elimination of poisons and waste.
Leighton Obituaries and Local Illnesses Highlight Week
Walter Johnson of Pella made a brief train stop when a conductor failed to wake him. Henry Van Noord and wife visited their mother in Pella who suffers from dropsy. Jacob Veenstra is ill with lagrippe after a cold from a Des Moines trip. Albert Van Duuren lost sight in one eye due to an injury. H H Bogaard and family visited their brother near Leighton. Mrs. Marinus DeReus is seriously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. G B Ver Steeg visits Prairie City. Wagaman ill with gall stones. L Walter visited the state capitol. John Vroom, long employed locally, will move to Dallas, S D, to start a new life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob DeHaan
A. D. Ver Steeg
Des Moines
Vee Transfer Co
Hiss Helen Warren
L A. Eysink
Mary
Edward
Oskaloosa
Oskal
R. D. Shure
Pennsylvania
Glee Club
John Soetens
Chappel
Nebr
Otley
Pella
J. A. Soetens
Jacob de Haan
Walter Johnson
Henry van Noord
Jacob Veenstra
Veenstra
Albert van Duuren
H. H. Bogaard
Orley
H. H. Bogaards
Leighton
G. B. Ver Steeg
Prairie City
P. D. Wagaman
L. Walter
Capitol City
John Vroom
Leighton and
Olivet General Merchandise
Dallas
S. D
Gregory County
John
Fifield Social Notes and Bridge Progress Update
Mrs P Vanden Berg is sick. Frank Norris visited Capitol City. Bert Karr called at G W Carpenters. Alfred Norris from Oskaloosa visits his parents. Willie Teter and family spent Sunday at Uncle G W Carpenter. Mrs A D Norris visited Mrs P Vanden Berg. Marie and Agnes Bientema visit sister Mrs Ira Davis in Knoxville. Birdie Carpenter visits sister Mrs C Kooyman near Cordova. Work on Russaeu river bridge continues. Harlie Carpenter and sisters Telia and Lena visit Miss Kate Werners. Fifield school opens next Monday. Miss Helene Bootsma of Pella will teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Norris
Capitol City
Bert Karr
G. W. Carpenter
Alfred Norris
Oskaloosa
Willie Teter
A. D. Norris
P. Vanden Berg
Marie
Agnes Bientema
Ira Davis
Knoxville
Birdie Carpenter
C. Kooyman
Cordova
Russaeu
Harlie Carpenter
Telia
Lena
Kate Werners
Fifield School
Helene Bootsma
Pella
Noisy shoes expose stubborn habits in daily life
A collection of aphorisms noting how small details reveal character. The lines touch on temperament, resolve, and practical wisdom in everyday situations.
Quote of a pointed proverb on prudence and mischief
A concise reflection contrasts a boil and a cabbage with a head and notes that a Spendthrift who settles down may settle debts. It warns that a cunning attack can be subtle yet damaging, likening it to treading on a tack and stressing prudent restraint.
Eye strain relief tips for readers and workers
Practical guidance on reducing eye strain for readers and workers, including posture, lighting, screen breaks, and suggested exercises. Highlights common causes such as glare, prolonged focusing, and inadequate breaks, with actionable steps to ease discomfort.
CAN CURE IT Eye Strain Linked to Nerve System Disorders
Thousands suffer various complaints without realizing the root cause eye strain. The passage notes that removing eye strain ends the trouble and that eye strain affects the nerve system and indirectly causes many other ailments. The text highlights the broad impact of eye strain on health.
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Washburn
Crosbys
Miss Hayes
Geo. J. Thomassen
First Reformed Church
Mrs. A. Kempkes
Lizzie
Everett
Washington
DeWitt
Emerson
Hoollister
Buerkens Wagons
BuerKens
Buerhens Mfg. CO
Fellows & Fellows
DRS. Fellows & Fellows Co
Walnut St
Des Mcines
M.kruncot
Henry Mensberger
Wauk
Charles
Carlisle
John H. Looby
W. E. Burdine
Barns City
W. C. Hoff
E. Walker
Hamilton
Clark
Marinus DeReus
Fifield
Ver Ploeg
A. H. Weber
Keables’ Drug Store
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W. P. Spash Land Company
Marion Co
Hale and Lamb Co
Texas
C. Moyer 500 Fleming
Lane
California
North Pacific Coast
Chicago
Peoria
Davenport
Omaha
St. Louis
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Los Angeles
San Francisco
el Paso
Colorado Scenic Line
J. M. Cox
Agent Pella
Co. A. Moody
Iowa
A. W. DE Bruyn
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