Canning Factory for Oskaloosa Sparks Local Growth
Mr. Anderson plans a large cannery at Oskaloosa after relocating from Keokuk. Groundwork begins immediately, boosting farmer sales, prices, and town prosperity. Local businessmen helped secure capital, anticipating increased commerce from the new plant. The June Delineator highlights college stories and a summer library school at the state university starting June 22 with instructors from Cleveland, Brooklyn, and the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk Capital
Oskaloosa
Anderson
Keokuk
State University
Alice S. Tyler
Town Library Commission
Nordica and De Reszke to Sing in Des Moines May 16
Lillian Nordica and Edouard De Reszke appear at Des Moines Auditorium on May 16 joined by the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra of sixty. The program is billed as a historic musical event with seats scarce and ticket prices from 1.50 to 4.00, box seats at five dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Nordica
Edouard de Reszke
Des Moines
M. Edouard de Reszke
Europe
America
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Notice to debtors from A J Nossa Man in Pella
A J Nossa Man announces he has disposed of his business interest in Pella and intends to leave soon. He calls on all indebted parties to settle immediately with cash or arrange satisfactory payment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Costly Residence Burned In Knoxville
Fire destroyed Mr. Cunningham’s fine Knoxville residence last Friday afternoon, with total loss after flames gained headway before help arrived. Original cost about 6000 dollars, insured for 3000. Also notes on John Coile of Clay township and Etta May Brees’s mental health hearings and transfer to Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coile
Clay Township
Polk County
Des Moines
Etta May Brees
S. F. Brees
Mt. Pleasant
Knoxville Express
Y M C A Dedication at Oskaloosa Opens Three Day Services
The dedicatory services for the new Y M C A building at Oskaloosa occupied three days in total. All former secretaries of the association attended along with several prominent figures in Y M C A work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Association
James Howell Convicted in Goebel Murder Case
James Howell, principal in the murder of Gov. William Goebel, was found guilty by the jury in Frankfort Kentucky on April 30 and sentenced to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Howell
Gov. Goebel
Frankfort
Kentucky
Gov
Wm. Goebel
Wyoming Governor De Forest Richards Dies at Home
Gov De Forest Richards serving a third term as Wyoming chief executive died at his Cheyenne home on April 28. He was a prominent figure in affairs of international interest and his reelection demonstrates wide popularity in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Forest Richards
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Union
Young Man Shoots Head Off at Knoxville Farm
At 10 30 last Thursday morning on P M Spence’s farm in Knoxville Clayton Benbow an ex convict killed himself with a shotgun. He had been jailed for forgery and recently released. He lived with his mother and worked on the Spence farm. While Spence hauled manure Benbow seized the shotgun and pulled the trigger, blowing off the top of his head. Death was instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. Spence
Clayton Benbow
Benbow
Ft. Madison
Knoxville
Mr. Spence
Spence
Knoxville Journal
Little Early Risers promised to cure constipation
A vintage ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as the famous pills that cure by arousing secretions and moving the bowels gently yet effectively. The copy claims they tone the stomach and liver to remove the cause of the trouble and prevent recurrence with continued use, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Y W C A May Festival Nets Fifty Dollars for Delegates
The Y W C A of Pella held its annual May Day festival in the De Bruyn building near Van der Zyl Bros meat market. Hot coffee sandwiches ice cream and cake were served and Central pennants sofa cushions and picture frames made by workers sold well netting about $35 for delegate expenses to the Geneva association meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Ladies’ Christian Association of
Pella
de Bruyn
van der Zyl Bros
Association
Geneva
District court opens with 161 criminal cases docketed
Judge Nichols presides as spring term begins in this city. The criminal docket lists 161 cases, with 144 on law and chancery and 35 on probate. William Richards, ex deputy U S marshal, seeks to quash indictments alleging improper grand jury drawing and venue prejudice. Proceedings continue as arguments on the motion proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richards
United States
Sullivan
Hamilton
Knoxville
Weather and crop outlook after cold wave across Iowa
Climate and Crop Service reports a wet cold week in Iowa from May 4 1903 with daily lows 3 to 13 degrees below normal. Snow ranged half to three inches, delaying field work while protecting grass and fruit. Damage estimates to fruit range 20 to 75 percent, heavier in west and southwest where bloom was tender. Soil remains saturated requiring warm drying days before plowing and planting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Keokuk
Sioux City
Larenwood
Lyon County
Missouri
A Sure Thing Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Many
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. Mrs C B Van Metre of Shepherdstown WV testifies a year of bronchitis relief after one bottle. Claims include relief from whooping cough grip and consumption with guaranteed trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Mra. C. B. van Metre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
F. Keables
Change of Venue Granted in Richards Robbery Case
A Knoxville ruling changed the venue of the state versus ex marshal Richards from Marion to Warren county due to prejudice. The trial will be before Judge Gamble at Indianola in September, with Richards' lawyers likely to seek further delays and a Des Moines or Albia path if possible. Richards, confident of clearing himself, faces a heated dispute over the move and possible continuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards
Knoxville
Sullivan
Hamilton
Nichols
Marion County
Warren County
Gamble
Indianola
Des Moines
Albia
Baird
Cement Walks Front Auditorium Promoted In City
A local notice endorses cement sidewalks in front of the Auditorium highlighting cost durability and property value benefits. The text also includes a legal notice filing for the will of William Lille deceased, with a hearing date set for May 16 during the April term of the Marion County District Court in Knoxville Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
William Lille
D. W. Landerak
Knoxville
Reduction Sale of Incubators and Brooders at Egg House
A two week reduction sale offers incubators and brooders at greatly reduced prices. An incubator and brooder can be purchased for 12.00 dollars. The sale runs from April 1st at the Egg House run by Hy Rhyngburger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Rhyngburger
Apollo Quartette Heads to Monroe for Commencement Show
A party of Pella’s prominent young people travels to Monroe next Friday afternoon to hear the Apollo Quartette perform at the Monroe high school commencement exercises. The quartet features Louis Bousquet, Henry G. Cox, Henry Rhynsburger, and W. H. Fowler, with Henry Cox also playing violin accompanied by his sister Carrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Quartette
Monroe
Pella
Apollo
Louis Bousquet
Henry G. Cox
Henry Rhynsburger
W. H. Fowler
Apollos
Henry Cox
Carrie
X Rays Show Catarrh of Stomach From Indigestion
Practical tests with X Rays establish catarrh of the stomach as a result of repeated indigestion. The ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, claiming it digests what you eat, cures indigestion, and prevents catarrh, with sale through all druggists.
Vanderbilt Rutherford wedding draws church protest
The Des Moines Capital cites the Church of England stance against divorces in marriage rites. It notes the London bishop barred the excommunicated party from church acknowledgment, while marriages of divorced persons face limits to registry offices. The piece argues for stricter divorce reform and broader church endorsement of sacred vows.
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Des Moines
Thetig Pond
Church of England
London
Hadden
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A. J. Nossaman
People’s Savings Bank
M. Kramer
Ova
Geo. J. Thomassen
Ark
Vander ZylBros
Pella Drain Tile and Brick Co
Pella, Iowa
Igang
California
Best
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Great Rock Island
Southern
Pacific Coast
Maxers Ete International Silver. Co
Isabel
Catherine Young Glen
A. J, Nossa Man
A. H. Weber
Qealist
Aurist
Keables
District Court
Climate and Crop Service
Langerak
O. L. Marshall
Annie Brown
Jay Overton
Annie Caulkins
Willem Baarda
Aaltje de Groot
Bulus H. Flanagan
Anna M. Summy
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