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Pella Chronicle in Pella, Iowa

02 May 1940

Page 8

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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1940

Page

8

Story of Joost Roelofsz Pioneer Doctor

The narrative recalls Dr Joost Roelofsz who rode on horseback to reach patients across a vast frontier, delivering care amid without roads or bridges. He carried pill-bags on the saddle and even made a travel bed for long night journeys, earning respect for kindness and charity toward settlers.

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Fost Roelofsz Marion County Clay Township Lake Prairie Dr. Rowlofsz Leo A. Vier Lily Grandfather Roelofsz Joost Roelofsz Experiencella Joost Rock Joe A Leo A. Viersen Roclofsz Nix GC. W. Brinkhoff Roclofse Joost Rocloffe Samar
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History of childbirth care in early America

The piece notes a high death rate in childbirth and scarce hospital use, with strong prejudice delaying establishment of hospitals in major cities. It mentions few trained nurses and that American donors relied on whatever medicine they could obtain through attendances.

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Itan Pella Joost de Brui de Bruin Joost Roclofsz Holiday Inety Lewron Gett Historical Historiseh Ing Adants An Berkum Miss Inden Margaretta Slobe Pellaical Society Leona Schilder Miinds Central Park Iowa Tulip Festival Tulip Time Ces Home of Fine Foods Central Park Cafe Interstate Bus Depot Pella, Iowa
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