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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

8

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promotes Digestive Health

Old age bowels and digestion weaken but regular action can return with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. Advertising claims note improved digestion, liver and kidney support, and renewed energy, citing testimonials from seniors and offering free samples.

Dr. Caldwell A. J. Fletcher Rutherford,Tenn W. W. Stor Ming Sioux City Caldwell Thompson Shenandoah Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello

Bible devotional services advertised at LeGranp church

The notice invites attendance at multiple services including Sunday-school preaching and Young People's Meeting. It lists prayer service on Wednesday evening at 7 30 and mentions Pastor LeGranp and times for the sessions. The text urges bringing a Bible to all devotional services.

Young People’s Meeting LeGranp

Church Service Schedule and Welcome Message

Sabbath school morning worship Junior C E Society Intermediate C E Society Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Evening Worship Meeting for Prayer and Conference Wednesday A cordial welcome to all Wm J Van Kersen Pastor.

C. E. Society Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Wm. J. van Kersen

First Reformed Church Service Schedule in Holland

The church lists preaching at 9 00 A M and 1 30 P M on Sundays with Sunday school at 2 30, English preaching every other Sunday at 7 30, prayer and teachers meeting Wednesday at 7 30, Moonlight Mission Band Friday at a member's home, and a note about Mother praising a Gold Medal Jour Caney item.

Holland Moonlight Mission Band

Noted Priest Rev Vaughn Dies in Dubuque

Rev. Father L J. Vaughn a noted Catholic divine lecturer and playwright died in Dubuque on Monday May. The respected cleric known for sermons and literary works passed away after a long career in religious service.

Father L J. Vaughn Dubuque

Worlds Largest Locomotives Viewed Near Railroad Yards

Russell residents near the railroad yards last Friday saw two of the world's largest locomotives being transferred from Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia to the Southern Pacific. Each engine weighs 430,000 pounds with eight driving wheels per side and a wheelbase of 56 ft 7 in for the engine and 83 ft 6 in overall. They are oil fired, designed for a 116 foot rise per mile, and expected to haul 1212 tons behind the tender.

Russell Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Southern Pacific Union

Ask the Mother and Her Ideal Son

A Commencement Day address by W. J. Bryan at Nebraska State University urges that a mother wish her son be pure, ambitious, and clean in life yet accepts imperfect humanity. She vows daily prayers, pursues his footsteps, and hopes the world improves because he lived, even if she would not demand perfection before love.

W. J. Bryan Nebraska State University

Local Notes From Pella and Nearby Areas

Local news item highlights illness among residents Mrs J H Soetens and Mrs Carl Hull with gradual improvement. Town Chapter of P E O to meet in Albia in 1910. Stork brings a baby girl to John Ver Meer home east of town. A C Van Houweling sent merry go round to Albia. J L Jelsma visits Fairmount for insurance and real estate work. J L Warren travels south visiting New Mexico. G W Grimes returns from visit with Vander Wal family in Oskaloosa. Ben Blommers visits New Sharon. K L Klatt returns home to Des Moines after visit with Brimmer. Oskaloosa Globe inquiry into anti spit ordinance. Holland visitors Mr and Mrs G D Branderhorst and five children plan to live in Ver Ploeg house. Dr Bos notes K D Young’s daughter ill with kidney inflammation. Henry Ver Ploeg renews Chronicle subscription. South Pella store ships over 2000 pounds of pineapples, largest pineapple shipment to one party in town. Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve ad from DeWitt’s. C H Brimmer travels to Newton and Marengo for work. Private opinion: Brimmer’s business acumen. Stephen De Kock attends Mahaska unveiling in Oskaloosa. May 1832 snow remark recalled from Herald.

P. EO Albia Stork John Ver Meer A.C. van Houweling J. L. Jelsma Fairmount J. L. Warren New Mexico G. W. Grimes J. Vander Wal Oskaloosa Ben Blommers New Sharon Cox Pella DeWitt C.H. Brimmer Newton Marengo Brimmer

Car Load of Buggies Displayed at Bram's Store

A. T. Bram received a car load of buggies this week and now has them on display. He can outfit buyers in any style and at a price to suit. See him before buying a buggy.

A. T. Bram

Notice of Election for Water Works and Electric Plant Bonds in Pella Iowa

Electors in Pella Iowa are advised of a special election on June 2 1909 from 8 am to 7 pm at designated polling places. Propositions seek bonds up to 60000 for a water works plant and up to 30000 for an electric light and power plant owned by the city. Polling sites and election officers are listed by ward. Dated May 11 1909 at Pella Iowa signed by Mayor N J Gusan.

Pella Marion County Towa City Hall A. C. Kuyper A. E. Dennis D. R. Rhynsburger C. Rhynsburger N. van Maren N. DeWit John van K Geo W. Kimmel H. P. Neyenesch J. J. Blommers C. H. Wormboudt A. P. van Nimwegen A. den Hoed John LeCocq, Jr D. S. Huber S. F. Cole W. J. Clark K. van Dusseldor

Junk buyer advertises high-price offers in Pella Iowa

An advertisement from Bernstein of Pella Iowa promises to buy junk metal rubber and rags at top market prices and to be easy to reach. It also features Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea tonic ads sold by F D Stubenrauch promising a spring health boost and money-back guarantee. A closing quip warns against overworking and missing theft of one’s honey.

Pella Bernstein Hollister F. D. Stubenrauch

Pella Overall Company Amends Articles 3 6 7 9 10 14

Notice details amendments to the Articles of Incorporation for Pella Overall Company. It specifies capital stock $35000, board size five to twelve, officer roles, annual meeting time, stockholder notices, signing of instruments, and amendable Articles with Article 12 unaltered. Signatures include B H Van Svancken Jr President and J D Gaass Secretary.

Pella Overall Company H. van Spanckeren, Jr Y. T. van Niewaal Board of Directors Pella Iowa B. H. van Svancknen, Jr J.D. Gaass Sec'v

Kodol Digests Food With Natural Stomach Juice

An advertisement touts Kodol as a liquid that starts digestion instantly by providing the same digestive juices as a healthy stomach. It claims Kodol not only digests food but improves monthly meals, supports strength and health, and gives the stomach complete rest by doing the work of a strong stomach naturally. The copy urges regular use only as needed, calling Kodol harmless.

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Ayer Rhode Island Red Egos J. H. van Vliet Red Matthew de Wit Pella, Iowa WEST gDaily J. M. Cox Des Moines Ottumwa L. F. Bousquet M. E. Church Notices Epworth League Guo. E. Maxman Baptist Church Second Reformed Church Notices First Reformed Church Caney J. H. Soetens John Grundman Carl Hull K. L. Klatt C. H. Brimmer Oskaloosa Globe G. D. Branderhorst Ver Ploeg House Stephen de Kock Mahaska Herald de Kock Pacific Coast Sunset Magazine Oregon Far West Sunset Travel Club San Francisco Cal J. G. Roberts, M. D Chicago Oskaloosna Tayi Dan F.w.prahm Wormhoudt Garden Square Geelhoed J. C. Mitten Plette & Vander Linden H.C. Payne, M.D. Adam, French M.D Drs. Payne Ove Citizens National Bank S. G. Vander Zyl C. E. Martin S. S. Still College of Osteopathy Des Moines, Iowa Boat’s and Vanderpol’s Pewta M. Porter, Auctioneer Jon Guaranteed Goo J. Thomassen W. G. Vander Ploeg Thomassen Vander Ploeg Chichester S Kodol E, OC de Witt & Con
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