Charley Moore and the soap sense in Pella reminiscence
DE Vos recalls a playful feud with Charley Moore amid memories of Pella's past. He jokes about Moore's soap business spread across Oregon and Washington, notes Moore's supposed healing soap, and reflects on school days, church figures, and old friends, ending with neighborly affection and nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krother Moore
Oregon
Washington
Iowa
The
Chronicle
Moore
Brother Moore
Miss Wheeler
Viola Voorhees
Mr. Voorhees
M. E
Dominic ‘Thompson
Baptist ‘Church
Pella
Baptist
Will Kruger
Notice of Incorporation of Pella Motor Company
Notice of incorporation under Iowa law for a new Pella Motor Company to operate a motor garage, buy and sell cars and parts, perform repairs, and conduct related business in Pella Marion County. Authorized capital stock is 100 shares at $100 each totaling $10,000, with $2,000 subscribed. Directors Edd J. Van Gorp and Earl Black to form first board. Corp to commence March 22, 1917, for 20 years, with stockholder meetings on the first Monday of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Motor Company
State of
Iowa
Pella
Marion County
Shell
Board of Directors
Edd J. van Gorp
Earl Black
Pella Motor Co Shares Statement Date May 1917
Public notice states that stockholders remain liable only to two thirds of capital stock and that private property is not liable for corporate debts. Witnessed by Edd J. Van Gorp as president and Fred Lankelma as secretary with company seal dated May 4 1917 and notices May 10 17 24 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D
Pella Motor Co
Edd J. van Gorp
Fred Lankelma
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa
There is on file in the Clerk of the District Court of Marion County Iowa a last will and testament of Willem Van Wyk deceased. It will come for hearing in the October term 1917 on October 2 at Knoxville Iowa. All interested may be heard. May 11 1917 H Clements Clerk of District Court by Walter Kester Deputy May 17 24 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Willem van Wyk
Knoxville
H. Clements
Walter Kester
County Keeps Wooden Leg Purchase Record
Spokane county commissioners approve a $125 purchase of a wooden leg after a mother's appeal. The leg was bought to aid an Italian widow with five children following an amputation, as she sought county aid for her family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
The
Spokane Chronicle
County
What Home Folks Say About It.
Iowa readers praise Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for restoring health and vigor in women. The ad asserts backache, headaches, irregularities, and catarrhal conditions stem from deranged womanly functions and claims the remedy is safe and root-based. It promotes the liquid or tablet form and offers a free book, plus Dr. Pierce's Pellets for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelwein
Iowa
Doctor Pierce
Pierce
No charge for this medical adviser offer
A penny press ad promises a free cloth bound revised copy of a 1008 page medical adviser by Doctor Pierce of the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York. Readers are asked to mail three dimes or stamps to cover wrapping and mailing and include a house address for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Still $15 for suits at old price despite others advancing
An ad states suits are offered at 15 dollars with no advance, matching the old price while other lines have risen. It lists all wool material and perfect fit, with pants priced at 5.50 dollars.
Promise To Care For Family After Leg Replacement
A woman, driven to care for the children, plans to take over household duties once a substitute leg is fitted. She will manage family affairs while the husband resumes breadwinning duties.
Allen's Foot-Base for Troops in Military Drills
Antiseptic powder used in shoes or foot baths to prevent friction and ease walking. Promoted for military preparedness with young men in communities using it in drills. Describes Allied French and English troops adopting the product to rest feet and improve marching comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Bath
Chamberlain's Tablets Promise Relief for Stomach Trouble
Mrs Anna Kadin of Spencerport New York reports long lasting relief from stomach trouble after trying Chamberlains Tablets. She praises the remedy highly and notes it provided positive results after many other medicines failed. Sold by F D Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Anna Kadin
Spencerport
N. Y
F. D. Stubenrauch
Also Mentioned on This Page
DE Vos
Charley Moore
the Chronicle
Vale of Tears
Shubrings Hotel
East Franklin Street
God
Christ
Beter
Josiah Allen
W. D. Forsythe
Jesson
Jacob H. Cole
Miller, S. Dak
Law
Frank Leslie
Boys and Girls
Jack Harkaway
Mr. Cole
Will van Sittert
Cleveland
Ohio
Burrows Bros
Europe
John van Sittert
Sion
Hot’ Springs
Ark
Blattner
Texas State School For the Deaf and Dumb
Austin
United States
Grim Reaper
Nicholas
Marinus
Aleck Betzer
Cole Bros
Tom Betzer
Cincinnati
Gally
Universal
Cole Brothers
Cyrenus
Cedar Rapids
Republican
W. W. Cook
Cornelius Spruit
Coopersville
Mich
M. Vander Linden
New York
Boip CIA
Castoria
Parker
Permeal Co
Us.a
Vander Linden
Fleischmann’s
T. Plette’s Grocery
van der Ploeg Bakery
the Fleischmann CO
Plum St
Public Health Service
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Blomfield
N. Neer
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