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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1915
Page
7
Experts warn alum baking powders are unsafe and banned by chief European nations. Royal Baking Powder, made from cream of tartar, adds healthful qualities and costs about one cent more per pan of biscuits or cake, a risk not worth the savings.
Dick Van Gorp and Harry Boland were business visitors in Des Moines on Monday. Many residents stopped by Pella for calls this week, including Miss Mary Kling from Reasner, Rev T J Reese and wife en route to Homer Ia for evangelistic meetings, and families visiting relatives. Local roads, crops, and civic business are also mentioned along with a church recital and funeral attendances.
Wm Verners visited Sully with friends last week. Rev M C Fussard from Otley attended Pella services Friday. Miss Lelia Droz of Central College spent Sunday in Monroe with her father, now pastor in Monroe. Peter Ten Hagen returned from South Dakota, noting farmers busy with a large crop. Lake Prairie Sunday-school convention at First Reformed Church drew good attendance. Prof F M Frush spoke on Up Through Childhood with stereopticon views. The convention reports were largely favorable and point to growing interest and activity.
The report details Citizens National Bank of Pella Iowa as of May 1 1915 with assets including loans and securities and liabilities such as deposits and circulating notes. It also notes a Nebraska Farmer highlight on tenancy tax policy and a Public Chicago editorial arguing that land taxation drives farmers into tenants and landlords.
A collection of classified sale notices including a good used piano for $120 from Groet & Co, a black bicycle pump, a very gentle horse weighing 1150 lbs for $50, Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rock eggs at 407 Main street with telephone 128 Blue, Roorda's Chick Feed details, a fire proof office safe for sale cheap via Star Auto Co, second hand automobiles a Overland and a Moline touring car from White Way Auto, screen repair services, a residence property for sale belonging to Mrs John Boot on North Main St via A T Boot, and a repair shop seeking lawn mowers, gas stoves, bicycles, sewing machines, gas engines, and furniture. contact J EH Cornelius at 222 K.
Mrs Lois E Osborne and Mrs Maria Case, longtime residents and among the oldest people in the area and surrounding counties, passed away last week marking the loss of two venerable community figures.
Their ages total over 192 years. Each died on homesteads entered with government in pioneer days. The passing recalls primitive life that built today’s thriving commonwealth. They witnessed the development of transportation, communication, and manufacture, spanning a century of progress.
Southeastern Iowa high schools prep for the Knoxville field and track meet next Saturday May 16 at Knoxville. A preliminary meet on May 1 lists first place winners Marion Wormhoudt Cornie Welle and Mark Rillihan in sprints and relays with other event winners including Fred Grundman Will Ver Ploeg Arthur Renaud Louis Dennis and Robert Kaldenberg. The Pella team will compete against Albia Chariton Osceola Indianola Knoxville at the Knoxville venue followed by a music and speaking contest in the evening. A crowd from the high school and town plans to attend.
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