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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1911
Page
8
Sunday school lesson by Rev M Coon from Chicago outlines Elisha miracles tied to national events. The text cites Psalms 91 11 about angels guarding paths and contrasts Elisha with Elijah noting differing temperaments and roles within Israel's history.
A sermon-like synthesis on divine providence. It frames God as protector of individuals and workers, urges steadfast faith as a channel for heavenly messages, and warns against modern attacks on the supernatural. It stresses prayer, miracles, and spiritual resolve against worldly doubt.
Mrs A C Weaver returned home Friday after a week with her brother L B Carpenter of Des Moines. Willie Roush was called to Pella for his grandmother Mrs Tichelaar’s illness. Mrs G N Carpenter returned from a two week visit with son L S Carpenter. A Smith and family from Harvey stayed a few days at Woody home. Miss Gladys Carpenter of Des Moines visits grandma Mrs G W Carpenter. Miss Fay Woody returned after visiting sister Mrs Smith of Knoxville. Mrs Case Kooyman and son of Eddyville visited the Carpenter household. Mrs Chas Houck visited Capital City last week. Harlie Carpenter and Harvey Fletcher hurried to Pella Saturday evening.
In Greely area, residents report good health and pleasant weather. Social visits noted include Mrs John Moody hosting her former father Mr G Ver Ploeg, and Mrs Jane Adair selling keeps at a sale well attended. Neighbors travel between Des Moines, Pella, and Chicago for family and work.
Local residents visit relatives and attend events in Otley and Pella. Names include Mrs P De Moss Mrs H Swank Mable Calhoun Ira De Bruyn Gertrude Van Houweling W Myers Dr Rawson and family F Walker John Freeke Mrs J M Talley Des Moines Mrs E Myers and Peter, Anna Huisman Ralph Frazer Jake Ven Hoedt and son Ira. A Keosauqua funeral also noted with attendees.
A household health note urges parents to use a mild laxative tonic for common childhood constipation rather than opiate pills. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and offers free samples by writing Dr W B Caldwell at 402 Caldwell Building Monticello, Ml for trial.
The report lists local visits and social events from Otley and nearby areas. Mrs. Albert Van Zan te and Mrs. L. A. Niemandsverdrnet visited Pella. Gerrit Hoekstra and son conducted Otley business. Rev. Rouman stayed with Rev. Blick in Galesburg. Mr and Mrs A Dykstra hosted a surprise 25th wedding anniversary gathering. Mrs. C Huisman and children visited friends in Fifield. Also quoted is a humorous note about a stone's throw from a depot.
A Manchester chemist warns that arsenic is used worldwide to whiten complexions but is a cumulative poison. Long-term use can lead to paralysis and loss of motor control, with effects often appearing after four to five years. The warning cites dangers from skin whitening practices and arsenic’s lasting impact.
Fragmentary lines discuss doubt as a hindrance to living growth and faith, contrasting doubt with action. The text hints at inner struggle and uncertain paths for belief and life, reflecting a philosophical or devotional meditation.
A fragmented quotation piece contrasts cleverness with cunning and notes cunning as a weak resource. It includes a Byron line about clever people and a mock dialogue where a matronly figure refuses marriage, offering money, while a duke laments. The text mentions Johnson and early life provietan ideas in a garbled fashion.
The Christian Herald notes Ramadan as a revered Moslem month when the Koran was revealed to Gabriel in sections. It recalls Mohammed retreating to the cave of Hira for prayer, and prophets like Abraham and Moses receiving revelations. Traditions say heaven’s doors open and devils are chained during this period.
A deacon sits on a tack and leaps up exclaiming two words. The earlier clue ends with It. Guess the missing word and send a dollar to Lippincott’s for a year’s periodical subscription.
A humorous item about Mrs Pufferly claiming delight at fooling inspectors over purchases abroad. The joke suggests she did not buy anything abroad and playfully questions how she did it, reflecting a light, domestic tone from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Fragmentary text appears to mix phrases and quotes without coherent event, names, places, or dates. No identifiable persons, organizations, or actions emerge for a factual two-line record.
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