Memories of Pella and a 1912 church mission trip
A long reminiscence by C M Moore recalling Pella life from mud to paved streets, hitching posts, Garden Square and Schulte's Gardens. He recounts a pivotal 4th of July celebration ended by a fireworks disaster, with injuries and community response. The piece shifts to missionary work in Tongan Amoy China, describing Gospel teaching, village visits, and prayers for Kaw-Chng women. Written from Portland in May 1912 by Leona Vander Linden.
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Pella
Chas. van Doren
Pel-la
Chronicle
Schulte
Oskaloosa
Moses A. Clarke, Jr
Olympia
Washington
Misa Green
Miss Green
Tioh
Aunt Tioh
Kaw-Chng
Leona Vander Linden
Tongan
Amoy
China
Visiting Kaw-chng to Share the Gospel
A missionary recounts traveling with Miss Green to Kaw-chng near a village with about forty Christians. They split into groups, meeting Aunt Piah and Aunt So as women gathered for gospel teaching. A Bible woman and girlschool matron accompanied them, and a large crowd awaited with benches set for instruction.
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Tong
Miss Green
Kaw-cing
Kaw-cbng
Trine
Aunt Tioh
Aunt So
Courage of an Invalid Boy Saves a Woman and Child
An eighteen year old New York boy, Joseph Lacour, ill for months, jumps into the river to save a woman seized by an epileptic fit and a child from the East River pier. He carries the child on his back and helps pull the pair to safety, showing courage of spirit beyond physical strength.
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New York
Joseph Lacour
Joseph
Hast
Sixty Fifth Street
Sea Breeze
Ayer’s Sarsaparilla A Steady Tonic Then Stimulant
An advertisement clarifies that Ayer’s Sarsaparilla is a tonic not a stimulant, promising steady, even gains without alcohol. It urges consulting a doctor and notes the J. C. Ayer Company of Lowell, Massachusetts, has produced Ayer’s Pills for over sixty years.
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Company
Lowell, Mass
7. O. Ayer CO
Night Courage Versus Invalids Reflections
A brief moral reflection contrasts the fate of moral invalids with chronic bedridden life. It urges readers to consider courage, arguing standing up for the night alone may demand more bravery than performing a bold act by an invalid boy.
County Board Proceedings Fourth Day April 9 1912
The county board met on April 9 1912 with all members present. Minutes from April 8 were read and approved. Claims numbered 1806 and 1807 were allowed. A refund petition by Mrs. R B Sweem was granted. A road petition by C W Harp and others in township 77 north range 21 was granted. The William van Zante road petition hearing was continued for further investigation. The board adjourned to May 6 1912 Bert Richards Chairman.
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D G van Zante
Levi Jeffers
R. B. Sweem
C. W. Harp
Range 21
William van Zante
Bert Richards
Pronunciation and Hint in The Sketch Dialogue
In The Sketch dialogue a mistress hints at a late outing for Mary with a young man. Cook reports Mary’s calm reply that it is not urgent and that the gentleman is her own. the scene centers on intimate social expectations and propriety.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
One hundred dollars reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio certified as trustworthy by Walding Kinnan & Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally claims to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
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By C. M. Moore
Mr. Yoakum
Portland, Or
F. J
Cheney & Co
Toledo, O
F. J. Cheney
Toledo
H. C. Payne
Citizens National Bank
S. W. Corner Square
Electric Palace
Pella Marble and Granite Works
M. Porter
Vase & Sons
Cole
Perfection
Prof
Winfield Dudgeon
Pella Tank. & Pipe Co
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