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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
4
Obituaries from Pella Iowa area recount deaths of Gortel Van Nimwegen and Morehouse, with details on dates ages and funeral arrangements. Messages note deaths in May 1917 at ages 70 56 and 65 with cause heart trouble cancer and pneumonia. Interments at Oakwood and Oskaloosa cemeteries.
Augustine P. Augustine died at his home in the Coal Ridge neighborhood southwest of Pella at 8:50 a m Sunday May 20, 1917, aged 78 years 9 months. Kidney trouble caused a general breakdown. Survived by two sons and four daughters. Wife preceded him in death a year ago.
February funeral services for Mrs N Van Maren of Pella were conducted at the home at 2 30 P M Tuesday. Interment followed at Asbury cemetery with burial details noted.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues liquor makers demand a doubled tax to fund government while destroying grain for war needs. It accuses brewers of coercion to keep the industry alive, harming famine relief, labor, and national welfare. The piece questions whether a nation at war can accept such payments to aid vice and misfortune.
Leather and Paper Laboratory guidance urges careful use of leather amid wartime need. Instructions cover saving shoes and harness through oiling, brushing, cleaning, and proper drying, plus cautions against harmful polishes and uneven wear.
Instructions describe washing leather harness in tepid water with neutral soap, using sponge or brush, rinsing, hanging to drain, and oiling with nettsfoot castor oil for light driving gear or with added tallow for heavy harness. Apply oil while leather is damp, rub in thoroughly, remove excess with clean cloth.
The Union Memorial service for the G A R will be held at Second Reformed Church at 10 45 AM with Professor Milton Hoffman of Hope College Holland Mich preaching the morning sermon He will also speak at the evening service The Baptist Church will not hold a morning service and joins the Memorial service with Second Reformed The regular evening service is at 745 PM
A campfire tale in the Adirondacks shows rough backwoodsmen appreciating the Bible when read aloud. The piece urges parents to provide each child with a Bible, noting schools neglect Bible teaching and promoting a moderately priced Oxford Bible with study helps to help children understand the world’s greatest book.
Notice of incorporation of Pella Motor Company Iowa under general laws. Company to conduct motor garage buy sell and exchange automobiles repair parts and accessories and other board approved activities. Capital stock ten thousand dollars two thousand paid to commence business. remaining eight thousand treasury. First board: Hold Van Gorp and Earl Black elect officers. term two to seven directors. Located in Pella Marion County Iowa. commencing March 22, 1917.
The document outlines stockholder annual meetings on the first Monday in January for electing directors and conducting business. It states one vote per share, ballots unless a majority orders otherwise, a quorum requirement, and a debt cap at two thirds of capital stock. It also protects private property from corporate debts with signatures of Edd J. Van Gorp and Fred Lankelma, dated May 4 1917 with seal and subsequent dates.
Notice given that the last will of Willem Van Wyk, deceased, is on file in Marion County District Court Iowa. Hearing set for October 2 1917 at Knoxville with interested parties invited. Clerk H Clements and Deputy Walter Kester sign after publication in May 1917.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger excerpt argues Allied power surpasses Germany in population and resources. It claims the United States, with vast wealth and industry, can outproduce Germanic powers and notes Germany's debt per capita versus American earnings, likening the effort to Napoleon’s defeat.
The antiseptic powder to be shaken into the shoes or used in the foot bath. Young men in every community are using Allen's Foot-Hase in their drills for Military Preparedness. Used by the Allied French and English troops because it rests the feet, takes the friction from the shoe and makes walking easy.
A local notice advertising a large stock of paints and varnishes for sale. The retailer urges customers to discuss their needs and suggests painting now, highlighting a ready supply of high quality goods.
An old advertisement claims a pleasant remedy for feverishness and stomach issues, moves and regulates bowels, and treats teeth disorders. Marketed as used by mothers for 30 years, it promises reliability and non-falling results. Sold by druggists with a sample offered, address Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
The piece cites John Ruskin and John Bright praising a mother’s Bible readings. Bright attributes his public speaking mastery and later career to listening to his mother read aloud, shaping his manner, reverence, and life. The account emphasizes a mother’s patient, expressive Bible reading as a moral and civic influence.
Advertisement promises easy permanent profit by starting a home business with no risk. It urges readers to send name address and one reference to IL. Brown at 66 Murray Street New York City for details.
Eastbound No 2 at 7 40 a m and No 60 at 6 31 p m. Westbound No 61 at 9 15 a m and No 8 at 7 40 p m. Nos 2 and 3 stop only on signal. All trains daily and Sunday.
One of the most successful preparations for whooping cough is Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. S W Mc Clinton of Brandon Springs Alabama reports his baby recovered quickly after taking the remedy. The note appears as an endorsement followed by ad-like lines.
Local bazar promotes a bright display of graduation record books booklets rings pins pennants and related memorabilia. Shoppers are urged to view the selection and choose keepsakes for graduates amid seasonal demand and school spirit.
A historical promotional piece describes uric acid as a long-known poison linked to backache rheumatism gout and neuralgia. It touts Dr Pierce s Anuric as a potent remedy to eradicate uric acid and advises readers to request pamphlets or trial tablets. It also extols Dr Pierce s reputation and other products like Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets.
Still priced at 15 dollars for suits with no advance payment. All wool fabrics and guaranteed perfect fit. Pants priced at 5.50 dollars. Limited to current offer and shop terms.
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