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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
4
An enduring figure travels worldwide for thirty years offering health and strength through Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil. The tonic is advertised as nourishing for consumptives, weak and sickly children, and those needing flesh and red blood. Endorsed by Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
A provocative early 20th century critique argues that excessive publishing burdens and overly subdivided curricula burden pupils and teachers. It warns that endless map names and technicalities overwhelm fundamentals, urging focus on essential knowledge over sheer volume.
A Knoxville Iowa correspondent argues for teaching children more about local geography so they can speak intelligently about the country they live in. The letter emphasizes practical knowledge over commercial signals on bags or capes.
Charley Dennis of Pella spent Sunday in our city. Mr Emmet visited Friday driving to Pella. Miss McTaggert joined a Miscellaneous Shower at Miss Nora Way s home Knoxville. Loreda Dennis and Georgia Eler ick drove to Pella Friday to bring Miss Hazel home for a Sunday visit. Peter Dykstra of Pella stayed Friday night with Mr and Mrs J A Day. He formerly clerked for Day and Swisher Bros and is now on the road, a first class man at what he undertakes.
Warnings on careless railway wrecks mirror throat and lung dangers. Dr. King's New Discovery cures worst coughs and consumption cases, saving lives like Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dorchester, Mass. Guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by Henry M. Langerak, druggist. Price 50 cents and $1.00. Trial bottles free.
Sam Shaw and family visited Pella on Thursday while Monroe PEO ladies spent Tuesday afternoon there as guests of the local PEO chapter. They enjoyed the royal style of entertainment and returned on the 9:30 train.
Mrs Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a severe lung cough that led to pneumonia and weight loss from 148 to 82 pounds. After trying many remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure and was fully cured. Four bottles restored her cough strength lungs health and normal weight. Sold by all druggists.
Lou Dillon, famed trotter, set a world record by mile trotting in 1 minute 58 4-5 seconds in Memphis Tennessee last Saturday. The trainer says the horse may attempt a faster mile next year, aiming to pace the record.
For Sale. Thoroughred Duroc Jersey male pigs of April farrow. Only a few left, three miles northeast of Pella. Jno. VER STEEG.
W T Easton of Boerne Texas testifies that DeWitts Little Early Risers are unequaled as a five for strength and energy and do their work with ease. Thousands use these tiny pills in preference to others because they are pleasant and effective. They cure biliousness torpid liver jaundice sick headache constipation and do not purge or weaken but cleanse and strengthen. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs. Benson of Kellar Virginia used Chamberlain's Pain Balm on her child who suffered a severe burn from a hot stove during a Saturday bath. Relief came within half an hour and healing occurred in about two weeks. Pain Balm sold by Allen & Stubenrauch.
A Knoxville Iowa letter warns against "something for nothing" schemes. It argues free entertainment exploits crowd gullibility, demeans frugal neighbors, and mocks those who refuse to fund shared events. The writer attacks free salvation as a slum concern, contrasting it with uptown church pride and humble services.
Mr C Haney of Geneva Ohio suffered piles for forty years with no lasting relief from doctors or money. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently and is touted as invaluable for cuts burns bruises sprains lacerations eczema tetter salt rheum and all skin diseases. Package bears the name De Witt. Sold by all druggists.
Notice urges temperance drink handlers to source from Harvey Bottling Co which manufactures beverages from mineral water not river water. Promotes healthful quality advised by physicians. Encourages mail orders for picnics and fairs with reasonable prices and offers various flavors including pop ginger ale and celery cola.
A Franklin Grove Illinois notice promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for a stubborn four year ulcer and claims effectiveness for burns, scalds, eruptions and piles. The advertisement lists Henry M. Langerak’s drug store as the selling point with a 25 cent price.
A father and son discuss a Pella outlet named Green & Sons. The clerk touts the store’s large, up-to-date selection, promising satisfaction and lower prices than any other town retailer.
An old advertisement promotes a remedy for dullness after meals, loss of appetite, bitter taste, torpid liver, constipation, headache, and bilious feeling. It claims to improve appetite, cleanse and invigorate the stomach, and regulate liver and bowels. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Allen and Stubenrauch druggists with related Chamberlain’s stomach and liver tablets suggested for headaches.
The Rock Island System sets fall California rates with first selling date September 15 and last November 30. Fares include Chicago 33.00, Peoria 31.00, Rock Island 31.00, St Paul 32.90, Minneapolis 32.90, Cedar Rapids 31.70, Des Moines 29.25, Missouri River points 25.00. Tickets valid in tourist sleeping cars. no winter reductions. Two routes available Scenic and Southern. inquire with nearest Rock Island agent for folder Across the Continent in a Tourist Sleeping Car.
Advertisement text extols Dr King s New Life Pills curing dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation at 25 cents from Henry M Langerak Wantrep. Also a farm help wanted notice listing a middle aged married man and a house with garden for Prep M Wenster 24 miles north of Runnells. English Spavin Liniment touted for horses with various ailments sold by BW Keablast druggist Pella Iowa.
An established business with solid finances seeks a manager to advertise locally and in neighboring areas. Salary 21 dollars weekly plus expenses paid by check from headquarters each Monday. Expenses advanced, horse and carriage provided when needed. Permanent position. Address Secretary Geo onon Building Chicago. Remarks include a humorous exchange about a store that saves money.
Not a sick day since I was taken severely sick with kidney trouble. I tried medicines with no relief until I saw an ad for Electric Bitters. After a few doses I was freed from illness and fully cured. Neighbors report relief from rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. B F Bass of Fremont N C endorses the remedy through H Langerak, druggist.
A vintage medical ad touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a stomach helper that digests food, relaxes nerves, and aids healing, promising to transform meals into rich blood. It also claims Rocky Mountain Tea boosts mood and vitality, priced at 35 cents, sold by Allen and Stubenrauch.
A poetic note on youth lingering in age, describing Rocky Moon- Tea as touching the cheek with tenderness. The scene invokes nostalgia and a small moment of timelessness amidst aging, referencing g5cents and Allen & Stubenrauch.
A historical advertisement touts relief from kidney and bladder disease in six hours by a remedy called New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims prompt pain relief for bladder, kidneys, and back in both sexes and immediate relief from water retention. Sold by B F Keables, druggist, Pella, Ta.
To look after over interest in Marion and adjacent counties salary or commission address The Harvey Oil Co Cleveland O
In Atchison daily paper, chamberlain s cough remedy is urged as a safe, pleasant to take treatment that stops croupy coughs quickly. It claims to prevent attacks and to loosen phlegm, with Allen & Stubenrauch listed as sellers.
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