Local items from Pella and surrounding towns this week
The Star Auto Co sold Ford Touring cars to Vander Haar De Reus Ed Byer and Jac Brower and an Overland Touring to Will Langer ak. Miss Myrtle Howell of Oskaloosa visited Central College friends for May Day events. Several residents traveled for commencements, church duties, or visits. The new 85 foot flag pole near the Soldiers' monument was installed by the G A R Ladies Circle with two flags.
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The
Star Auto Co
C. Vander, Haar
M. M. de Reus
Ed Byer
Jac. Brower
Will Langerak
Myrtle Howell
Oskaloosa
Jesse Dunn
Central College
Sophie Hoogenakker
Mitchellville
Frances van Gorp
C. de Leeuw
Los Angeles
California
Christian Reformed Church
J. G. Vander Lane
Firth
Nebr
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joe Faassen
Baby
Des Moines
Iowa
F. N. Byram
H. E. Huckstead
John de Vries
Elizabeth
Otley
Pella
H. J. Hasselman
Evans
Tom Vander Werf
J. A. Lapham
Department of Education
Ben Blommers
Eliott
College Auditorium
Soldiers’ Monument
J. B. Donovan
Denver
Pella Opera House
Henry de Witt
Hub
Ottumwa
Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valley and Plain States
For the week beginning May 26 1915 the forecast indicates generally fair weather with seasonable temperatures across the Upper Mississippi Valley and Plain States. Expect light winds and no major stormsinent.
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Mississippi Valley
Plain States
Prohibition Rally Promised At Pella Church
From the Prohibition State Committee at Oskalooga an 8:00 p m meeting is set Monday May 31 at Second Reformed church in Pella. The Clarions will speak and sing. admission is free. The item notes the group as a strong attraction.
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Prohibition
The
Prohibition State Committee
Oskalooga
Second Reformed Church
Pella
Clarions
The First Trousers and Their Fashion History
The article traces the origins of trousers from early baglike garments to formfitting styles worn beneath elastic stockings. It notes the silk hat era driving legwear reform, the role of military pantaloons, and early London trials with tight, light cloth trousers. It ends with a science snippet on light dispersion and motion.
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London
Doppler's Law of Light Proves Solar Northward Motion
The article asserts that Doppler's law of light shows the solar system moves northward at about twelve miles per second. It compares sound pitch changes on approaching and receding trains to light waves, claiming Earth and Sun move away from a point near Vega in Lyra. It mentions spectroscope observations of waves from northern stars.
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Edgar Lucien Larkin
New York American
Doppler
Earth
Solar System
Vega
Lyra
Carriage Repairs Offered for On Road Breakdowns
On the road mishaps may strike at any time and a prompt solution is urged. If a carriage suffers a mishap, bring it in for repairs while it still can be saved. Small repairs are urged now to avoid a total wreck and to restore the vehicle to a like new condition or better.
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Ship of State
Johnnie
Hector
Clover
E. F. Mcintyre
Weather myths of battles and rain, exploded
A Popular Science Monthly writer debunks the link between gunfire and rain during battles. Records show rain occurs naturally about every three or four days, and experiments in 1892 found no rain result from dynamite explosions in clouds. Attempts to prevent hail by cloud bombardment also lack scientific basis.
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Popular Science Monthly
United States
Attacked In Front and Rear Joke From Boston Transcript
A young acquaintance who enjoys scrapes wished to be a postage stamp because it can be licked once. The remark leads to the punch line that a stamp also takes a severe punch in the face, per the Boston Transcript.
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Boston Transcript
Seven Bark Remedies Promised for Chronic Ills
Advertising copy touts nature’s remedy "Seven Bark," claiming quick permanent relief by cleansing poisons and uric acid from the system. The product has allegedly operated for 43 years, priced at 50 cents per bottle, available at druggists or from LYMAN BROWN at 68 Murray St., New York.
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Lyman Brown
Murray St
New York
N.Y
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Ktozy Theater
Paul Hodgson
Central Glee Club
Sully Hall
Lynneville
Spreekk
Doppler’s Law OF Light
Sechler Buggies
Gezels
June Records
F. D. Stubenrauch
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