This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1902
Page
8
Long column of Pella items lists H J van Vliet saloon opening, millinery in J van Maren and Gaass shops, new spring goods, curtains, carpets, and local events. Mentions Miss Norien Terry, D Vanderpol lines, and upcoming plays by Rathbone sisters. Several residents named with assorted errands and community updates.
H Rietveld rode a fast train to Southwestern Kansas last Wednesday and returned within a week having exchanged the city opera house for 1000 acres of prime land with modern improvements. He seeks a capable young man to manage the ranch by next spring. Also, Robert Sherman presents his comedy My Friend From Arkansas at the opera house on Saturday March 29 with full scenery, priced at 25, 35, and 50 cents.
An ad for stomach and liver tablets from Allen and Stubenrauch promises a cure for a bad mouth taste and caller’s appetite. The piece notes Geo H. Ross selling his Southeast Pella home and buying in Des Moines after 33 years in the area, detailing his trade, church roles, and departure with well wishes from friends of the community.
Next Sunday evening the “Ea Chimes” will be read by Sunday school. Rev. Pugh will preach at 11 AM on “The Success of Failure.” Everyone is welcome to attend and be part of the service.
A historical note promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring remedy to refresh the family. The item advertises a 3gcts supply and credits Allen and Stubenrauch as sellers or creators of the product.
John Van Vliet arrived in Des Moines from the Philippines and California after circling the globe. He served in the marine hospital service at Cavite, fell ill with malaria, and spent weeks in Mare Island hospital. He recalled harsh military life, sailed the Atlantic to the islands, and plans to rest in Pella before Texas. He and his father arrived home last night, showing improvement and relief from illness.
Advert claims quick cure for coughs and lung troubles with One Minute Cough Cure. It asserts it liquefies mucous, removes inflammation, and treats the disease rather than just relief. A Crosby Mississippi Justice of the Peace, J Q Hood, testifies his wife recovered after the first dose.
The Republican caucus in Pella met at city hall last Wednesday to nominate candidates for city solicitor and aldermen for each ward plus a ward committee man. Nominees: City Solicitor J L Warren. 1st ward H Rhynsburger. 2nd ward Jno Dykstra. 3rd ward Jno Bruinekool. 4th ward J M Cox. The ticket is described as strong with anticipated competition between tickets.
Painful operations avoided as De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve claims to cure piles at once. Adds that it treats scalds cuts burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases with unequaled effectiveness while warning against counterfeits from Cole and Langerak.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.