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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
5
A fragment discusses community push for factory development in town and the need for organizational strength. It mentions plans to secure ventures that would advance progress and the possible impact on local industry and employment.
Property ads describe multiple tracts around Shelbina with acres ranging from 24 to 246, including well fenced fields, windmills, young orchards, residences, barns, and outbuildings. Prices span from 25 to 55 dollars per acre, noting proximity to towns and rail stations, timber, pasture, and cultivation.
An outlining plea urges the local association to unite in promoting enterprise and attracting factories to the city. It argues coordinated organization will bring benefits to business and town, boosting prospects and making the locale a leading Iowa site.
Last Friday a society gathering at W Cook’s home on First Bast Street featured Halloween pranks and costumes. On Tuesday Rathbone Sisters hosted a fine lunch for Knights and friends at their hall above the opera house. The event pleased the crew returning late, and the ladies’ efforts were praised as the hungry crowd anticipates hosting them again this winter.
W H Lucas Co Supt will be at the Schubring Hotel in Pella Noyith to select library books for school districts as required and to distribute the new edition of the School Laws to school officers.
One way or round trip fares to Minnesota North Dakota and Montana offered by the Chicago Great Western Railway. Tickets on sale daily during September and October with full information available from any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G. P. A. Chicago Illinois.
A Wheeling West Virginia resident Ralph S Meyers writes praising Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for a severe cough and fear of pneumonia. After two doses he felt better and three bottles cured his cold and chest pains. He signs from 64 Thirty seventh Street. Sold by Allen and Slubenrauch.
Short notice from Vanderpol and Son requests all debtors to call and settle accounts before December 1 to balance the books. The message emphasizes the due date and urges prompt action to clear outstanding balances.
Reports indicate Bootsma trails by around fifty votes, while Van der Wilt defeats McCormack. Democrats did not grant Republicans total control this year.
In Marion County the Lake Prairie area backed Democratic ticket efforts while Bootsma faced a strong challenge in Knoxville outside. McCormack carried the county by about 150 votes with Langerak likely elected by 35 to 40. Bootsma’s defeat appeared likely as conservative Republicans favored Van der Wilt by 40 to 50. Lake Prairie township touted full ticket success but Bootsma’s loss reflected split support and rumors involving secret orders. The Lake Prairie and Pella City results summarize a hard fought, turnout driven campaign across townships.
A.T Headley, a robust blacksmith from Tilden Indiana, endured ten years of rheumatism. After two bottles of Electric Bitters he reports complete relief for over a year. The remedy claims to regulate kidneys purify blood cure rheumatism neuralgia nervousness improve digestion and health. Available at Keables' drug store.
Geo Ramsey announces he will visit Pella on or about November to tune pianos. Patrons can leave word at the American House to reach him, as he sets up headquarters during the trip.
A former field participant returns as an auctioneer and invites dates and terms via the CHRONICLE office. The St Paul Calendar For 1903, six color sheets 10 by 15 inches, will mail on receipt of 25 cents. Fy A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. Lincoln Oil Co. seeks agents in Marion and nearby counties with salary or commission.
Levi Beintema, formerly of this city, died at his Davenport Iowa home last Friday evening after a brief typhoid illness at age 69. Funeral services were held at the Second Reformed church last Saturday afternoon. Beintema was well known in Pella with many friends here and his sudden death was a sad blow to this community. He moved from Pella to Davenport a few years ago.
The article notes a city ordinance repealing sections of Ordinance No. 53 and establishing revised fire department structure and membership rules for Pella. It details chief engineer and assistant limits, age and citizenship requirements, and company bylaws to be approved by the council. Added is a local advertisement for Dr. King's New Life Cure and a reminiscence of sympathy for a bereaved family.
Homeseekers tickets to nearly all points at low rates by Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesday of each month from November to April inclusive. Available through tourist sleeping cars. For particulars apply to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago Ill.
A local health note links heavy eating to indigestion and stomach discomfort. It touts Kodol as a remedy to relieve inflammation, protect nerves, and cure catarrh and dyspepsia. The piece also advertises "The Convict's Daughter" a mass appeal play at the Opera House on Wednesday evening November 12th.
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