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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
7
A well informed housekeeper objects to alum in food and insists on a cream of tartar based powder like Royal. She reads ingredient labels and trusts authorities on hygiene, preferring a wholesome baking powder over alum-containing options. Royal Baking Powder Co. New York.
Local notes report varied visits and events in Pella and nearby towns. Van Dyk family of Eddyville visited, several residents traveled to Des Moines and Marshalltown, teachers changed assignments, and a new stage curtain was installed at Central College auditorium.
A discussion citing Henry George and a New York City farm sold in 1789, noting District of Columbia land value increases of over 40 million in three years and a projected 50 million plus, plus the idea that society could finance government by capturing land value gains. It argues homeowners finance taxes and argues for public utilities funded by land value.
An ad by M. Vander Linden promises custom tailored suits at 15 dollars with 40 cents for all wool fabric, offering 500 kinds all priced the same, insisting customers will be pleased with a perfect fit.
In a Civil War tale set before Grant broke Lee's siege at Petersburg, a Federal infiltrator recounts how a prisoner Wakefield served as his double. Posing as Wakefield, he entered the Confederate camp, lied through Mahone's questioning, and slid back into Union lines after learning fortifications and strength.
A street pipe blew out last evening on West Washington Street causing no injuries or damage. City officials warn further accidents unless pipes are properly secured and not left protruding into the public highway. Furnished rooms for rent listed by D Vanderpol.
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