Memories of Pella and a move to Washington in verse
A long personal reminiscence from Gideon Bookenoogen reflecting on faithful marriage, memories of Pella Iowa, and seeking old names like Rootselaar and Root-Seller. He recalls a garden mother, childhood games, and a future life in Elma Washington while contrasting springtime and weather with Calfornia earthquakes and local pursuit of cars over family values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ver. Steeg
Pella
Ver Steeg
Moore
League of Nations
the Chronicle
Moore's Hill
Gideon Bookenoogen
Silent League of Nations
Big Silent League
McClatchey
Elma
Washington
Iowa
Pennsylvania
West
California
Remedy for Rheumatism Provides Relief and Rest
The notice promotes Chamberlains Liniment as a remedy for rheumatism, claiming it causes more pain and suffering than any other disease but offers relief, rest, and sleep. It notes the product is for sale by F. D. Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Stubenrauch
Madison Square novelty charms Des Moines crowd
Mrs. Hoffman spent Monday in Des Moines with weather delaying Plynk Day until Wednesday. Here Kirk debuted at Madison Square Theatre in 1880 and ran 486 performances. Roy Pietenpol began kindergarten and Fern Smith performed Minuet in G at First Church. Commencement is June 18 and a college play with coach Prof Heemstra and 35 cent admission featured Irene Haan and Dr Hoffman.
What is Osteopathy according to C B Robinson
Osteopathy is adjustment of body structures to restore normal relations among bones muscles nerves and blood supply. It relieves contraction and congestion and aids nature in curing. It is not massage though hands are used. it treats diseases beyond medicines and some medicine ineffective cases.
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Pella
Akeer
Nature
C. B. Robinson
Wagner’s
Georgia
Chalfont
D. O
Fowler Tel. Bldg
Sprained Ankle Guidance and Local Liniment Sale
For a sprained ankle apply Chamberlain's Liniment as directed on the label and use promptly after injury. Sold by F. D. Stubenrauch.
Local social notes from Pella and surrounding towns
Cattle shipment to Chicago precedes a busy weekend of visits in Pella and nearby towns. Folks stopping by include Miss Leta Van Maanen and Albert Van Maanen, Connie Roorda, Lewis Van Roekel, and Miss Anna Dylthof with Marie Grandia. Newlyweds Len Den Adel and Grace Dillard wed in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bieladr
Ainter
Mire
Dei Berger
Bramme
Chicago
Leta
Albert van Maanen
B. Cysseling
Pella
Connie Roorda
Lewis van Roekel
Gerrit Hagens
Des Moines Hospital
Hackett
Anna Dylthof
Oskaloosa
Marie Grandia
van Muaanen
Bert Baron
H. Vander Linden
Martha Ver Ploeg
Margaret Dykstra
Henry Rempe
G. Stowe
John Rempe
Wm. DeWitt
J. E. Vander Zyl
Len den Adel
Rance
John
Grace Dillard
den Adel
Leighton
Rev
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children illness cure
An 80 year old remedy for children advertised to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headache stomach trouble teething disorders and worm problems. Pleasant tasting powder used by mothers and sold by all druggists with sample available from Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Fragmented excerpt hints at health complaint and mood
The text fragment describes dissatisfaction with meals and persistent misery. It notes the feeling is unnecessary and mentions that a few doses may help, though details are unclear. Specific persons, dates, or places are not provided in the readable portion.
Miss Anna Hollebrands Visited Burlington Sunday
Miss Anna Hollebrands visited over Sunday with friends in Burlington. The brief social outing involved several acquaintances, marking a cheerful weekend gathering in the city.
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Anna& Hollebrands
Burlington
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C. M. Moore
J. W. Rootselaar
Otley
Prof
Webster Fous
Holland
Rootselaar
Ike
Rootsaelaar
Hollander
Chamberlain’s
A. H. Weber
Des Moines
Fletcher
Castoria
Fordson
Star Auto CO
Pella, Iowa
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