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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
7
An advertisement boasts Hydro-Carbonite Roof Paint as unequaled for tin and other metals. It promises long lasting protection and superior coverage compared with any other roof coating. The seller touts reasonable pricing and urges buyers not to overlook this brand for paints and finishes.
The following parties purchased cars from Star Auto Co in 1912. P H Kuyper A C Van Houweling A T Van Houweling A T Boot J C DeBruin S S DeKock Ira Bogard C Muller B Van Beynam Ant Grandia Dr Oscar Carpenter Dr F F Carpenter Jacob Grandia The Pella Literary Club met with Mrs D Rhynsburger May Ziet The program included Life and Works of Mary E Waller Alice Thomassen A Review of Through the Gates of the Netherlands Talia Van Zante A Review and discussion of A Daughter of the Rich Cornelia De Cook Vocal Solo The Mission of a Rose Alice Thomassen Miss Bessie Veenschoten, recently returning from nurse training at Mases tine, visited a friend in Gilman Henry Welle and wife of Sully called on locals Monday The publisher of Iowa Homestead offers liberal commissions for canvassers Des Moines Iowa subscription priced at $1.75 per year for both papers Address James M Pierce Publisher Iowa Homestead, Des Moines, Iowa
The 17 year cicada is expected to reappear across much of the state in 1912 with records of past appearances in 1844 1861 1878 and 1895. The brood should emerge late May and stay about a month. Nymphs will rise from soil and some create earthen cones. The insect damages young trees by egg laying on twigs. Farmers nurserymen warned to cut back or delay planting until after July first to avoid egg deposition.
The program from June 6 to June 12 outlines lectures baptist services field meets and contests at Mason City and the Central College campus. Highlights include a Jubilee program a tennis tournament a baccalaureate sermon and the fifty-ninth annual commencement with orator Hon S F Prouty and prize events across campus venues.
A lively practice game features Fred, a shortstop, who answers his mother’s call with cheerfulness. Despite the distraction, he returns quickly to the game, exemplifying obedience to the commandment to honor father and mother.
An old advertisement touts Allens Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tight or new shoes, relieve pain from swelling or tenderness, and stop toe sting. It claims quick relief for sweating and irritations, with a free sample offer from Allen S. Olmsted in LeRoy New York.
A Douglas dispatch in the Arizona Republican explains the road runner. It is a small desert bird ten inches tall with long legs and bill, famed for running the road ahead of travelers. The bird is respected and rarely killed, and local belief holds it is humanity’s ally against rattlesnakes, though published tales of kill events are uncertain.
John P. O Malley announces candidacy for member of Congress from this district subject to the Democratic primary. He seeks the party nomination and outlines focus on district issues and public service.
J H Templeton declares candidacy for state representative subject to Democratic voters in Marion County ahead of June primary. Cam Culbertson announces run for Iowa General Assembly as Republican candidate subject to Republican voters in Marion County at the June 1912 primary.
The Bee notes J M Vande Kieft and family visited J Englehavens Sunday evening while Harry Wilson remains on the sick list. Ollie Milledge and wife visited H Wilson. a birth is recorded for Henry Fisher's family. May 19 Olivet convention attendance and a Harvey vs Red Brush baseball game ending 18 to 7 are listed with local remarks.
The W W Society met with Mr Gesiena Van Pilsum Tuesday afternoon with light refreshments and a pleasant time reported. Mrs Rene Van Heukelom, ill with tonsillitis, is improving nicely. Mies Nelle De Bruin of Pella visiting sister Mrs Rene Van Heukelem. Art De Reus shipped a carload and a half of hogs to Chicago Tuesday. Anna Van Zunk visited Otley Tuesday for a few days. Mrs Wm Versteeg and Ravina Versteeg visited B Van Zunk home Sunday. Rev Rozendal family entertained company from Holland Nebraska Tuesday. The band plans an ice cream social and concert next Saturday evening May 25.
In Greely the day brings fine weather. Mrs Jno Moody visited Mrs Geo Ryan. Frank Bartlow and Geo Ryan's party were visitors in Oskaloosa Wednesday. Jno Van Maanen also visited Oskaloosa Thursday. Verna Moody called on Mrs Neil Heemstra Thursday. Neil Heemstra and Frank Bartlow couples plus Geo Ryan pair visited Oskaloosa Saturday. Roy Ryan visited Geo Ryan families Sunday. Viola Moody and Emily Moody visited Anna Top and Mary Sunday.
A young applicant for an office boy job impresses with wit and resolve. The proprietor jokes about whether the boy can split efforts, while the youth proclaims he will be fully here and there, saying he is “not big enough to divide.” The tale ends noting the phrase that few are big enough to divide.
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