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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
6
A soldier writes from Romblin Island describing longing for letters and vivid scenes of the town surrounded by granite mountains and dense vegetation. He recalls a Spanish fort, coral beds, and decorative but loud local music, along with observations on disease, sanitation, and life under martial law amid American command.
A. F. Clark, a druggist in Glade Springs Virginia, reports selling twelve bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy on May 25 1901. He praises its sales and customer satisfaction while noting its long standing local use and reported cures. Allen & Stubenrauch also supply the remedy.
Henry I Crook a Asheville Gazette pressman recounts severe rheumatism after his feet got wet last winter. He tried several remedies before using Chamberlains Pain Balm, which he says cured his pain after two thirds of the bottle were applied. Sold by Allen Stuben.
A campaign to annex the new North Pella addition gathers support as homes rise and improvements near 100000 dollars. Supporters urge council action, expect county bridges, and insist the city must join with Pella to grow and benefit from new assess ments.
Pella business leaders show strong support for paving the main streets. They call for a parking ordinance to force property owners to park the streets and for installation of a 20 inch sewer and street grading as part of the project.
An advertisement notes complexion improves when purities stay clear and the liver and bowels are kept healthy. C E Hooper of Albany Georgia reports relief from biliousness after taking De Wit's Little Early Risers. The text touts the pills as gentle and effective without gripe.
Citizens hear that the new railroad for Pella is not dead and may be revived this spring with better odds. Outside parties show interest and readiness to begin work quickly if put before voters. Landowners in Lake Prairie township stand to gain thousands from the project.
Notice to breeders stating mares Van Zante and Van der Waal have foals and qualify for a five percent discount if paid by April 1, 190. The message names Van Zante and VAN DER WAAL as the involved horses.
An ad style note reports J R Holly of Macomb Illinois praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for his wife's severe stomach trouble curing her after other remedies failed. It mentions diet hints and urges readers to note a business address change for S H Viens to settle notes and accounts at Van den Oever and van den Berg's shoe store.
The ad previews a trio of productions including My Friend From Arkansas and Aunt Jerusha with high praise for true to life Arkansas characters and a morally strong, humorous Aunt Jerusha. A separate auction notice lists livestock, farming tools, seed, and numerous items to be sold by Ava King and Marion Porter, auctioneer Charles Porter, clerk.
Those knowing themselves indebted to Roorda and Sipkema are requested to call and settle as the books of the old firm must be closed by June 1, 1902. All accounts not paid by this date will be put into the hands of an attorney for collection.
Mr C B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri reports thirty five years of chronic dysentery relief from Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He praises it as more effective than any prior medicine he used. For sale by Allen and Stuberauch.
Last Friday evening the W W dramatic club staged The Witchs Secret to a large audience showing local Pella talent above average The manager was urged to repeat the play on Saturday as a benefit for Mr Willis who recently broke his foot The club plans future home talent productions this summer Also three loaves bread for 10 cents at the Candy Kitchen.
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