Baby's Grievance and wartime letters in a clipped panel
A reader letter laments the treatment of infants in transit and calls for better care and water for babies. The piece cites Frances P. Carson from Motherhood and includes a second note about Boer prisoners in Bermuda, detailing donation logistics via Rev J Keizer and the need to send aid through Charles D. Pierce in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. J. Keizer
Bermuda
Charles D. Pierce
Liberty St
New York City
J. Albertyn
Hamilton
New York
Prisoner aid appeals from Bermuda letter exchange
A correspondence from Bermuda dated October 26 appeals Mrs. Parker in New York to help supply clothing for about two hundred Boer prisoners aged nine to sixteen. Margarethe Albertyn explains daily visits to camps, needs include underwear jackets trousers vests socks and fabric, asks shipments via Rev Van Blerck or Mr Albertyn, and notes potential sales of prisoner curios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bermuda
Parker
van Blerck
Albertyn
Margarethe Albertyn
Rev
J. Albertyn
Hamilton
Will of Jacob Moll to be Heard in December Term
Notice filed in Marion County Iowa district court clerk's office shows an instrument claiming to be the last will of Jacob Moll deceased. Hearing set for December term starting December 3 1901 at which interested parties may be heard. D W Lancerar Clerk. Knoxville Iowa November 4 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Marion County
Iowa
Jacob Moll
D. W. Lancerar
Knoxville
Local notes from Pella and nearby towns
John Wisgerhoff is on the sick list this week. Grace Macy of Lynnville visited friends here last week. Jacob van Kampen spent Sunday with his best girl in Pella. Dr Keables of Pella was seen on our streets. Farmers have finished husking corn before the snow. Neal Verheul sold his butcher shop to Fred Quire and may settle in Newton or Colfax. Mrs. G S Gould and sister go to LaSalle Ills. Rev Skull will lecture at the M P church November 21 on Anarchy and Christianity. A pleasant surprise was held at F G Sherman’s home Friday evening with refreshments and good company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. van Spanckeren
Grace Macy
Lynnville
Jacob van Kampen
Pella
Dr. Keables
L. Donai
Jack Donai
Geo. Morrell
Clemens
Iowa
Lizzie
Christina Crawford
Colfax
Neal Verheul
Fred Quire
Neal
Newton
G. S. Gould
LaSalle
Ills
Ellege
Skull
M. P
F. G. Sherman
Canteen night and near accident with children and horse
A Knoxville News fragment reports a near-capacity accident: three Frank Murphy children, three miles north of town, were returning from school when their horse ran amok near the C B Q railroad crossing. They escaped safely as onlookers subdued the horse, were later joined by helpers, and the incident prompted local reflection on safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Carr
Harvey News
Frank Murphy
Fire Laddie Princess to Join Copenhagen Fire Dept
The Fire Laddie Princess Marie wife of Prince Waldemar of Denmark visits cities in pursuit of fire fighting expertise. She travels incognito to Berlin Paris and London and plans to join Copenhagen fire department becoming part of its royal fire service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marie
Chance
Mariel
Berlin
Paris
London
Copenhagen
Barnum's Monkeys and the Emulsion Scare
Report from Barnum's Circus describes the monkey cage dosing with Scott's Emulsion. Monkeys reportedly got sick, two thirds of them affected yearly, forcing the circus to acquire replacements after a keeper spilled a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Barnum
Bond Bond Goes to Knoxville for Cruelty Case
Monroe Counter reports Mac Jordan living south of Monroe in Marion County was arrested on cruelty charges toward his wife and children. He was taken to Knoxville for a preliminary trial, bound over to December term with a $500 bond, described as a quiet citizen prior to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Mirror
Mac Jordan
Monroe
Marion County
Knoxville
McJordan
Jordan
Great Western Schedules Low Buffalo Tickets Three Weekly
The Chicago Great Western will sell round trip tickets to Buffalo at very low rates three times weekly. Inquire any Great Western agent or J P Elmer, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Great Western Railway
Buffalo
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Fire-Laddie Princess Rumor Sparks Yankee Mecca Visit
Reported tidbit claims their engine houses attract visitors as a Yankee Mecca for the Fire-Laddie Princess, though details remain unconfirmed.
Maso declares Cuban presidential bid in patriotic manifesto
GENERA Maso warns that patriotism obliges him to run for Cuba’s presidency. He says urgent requests from across the island support his candidacy to fulfill legitimate countrywide aspirations and unite social forces. The Cubans fought for independence, not a mere change of rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genera Maso
Cuba
Spain
Through Tourist Car to California Weekly Thr in 1900s
The Through Tourist car for California runs every Thursday via Chicago Great Western and Santa Fe to Los Angeles. New wide vestibule tourist cars are furnished and personally conducted west of Kansas City. For rates and berth reservations, contact J. P. Elmer G. P. A. Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake
California
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
el Paso
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago Great Western Railway
Santa Fe
J. P. Elmer
Iil
Doctor visit note from Oskaloosa practice
Dr. G C Farmer of Drs Farmer and Farmer in Oskaloosa plans a Friday visit. Office at Brooks building hours 72:30 to 7:00 p m. Free consultation and examination. Outside calls by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Farmer & Farmer
Oskaloosa
B. Ten Brooks
Hoors
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Baby
Rev. Keizer
Igor
Sally
John Wisgerhoff
A. H. Rule of
Des Moines
Dr. Woods of
New Sharon
J. W. George
Mitchellville
Corr
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
Soc
Laddie Princ
Barnum’s Monkeys
Bulgaria
Ishe
Hugh
Cana
Standard Oil CO
Pella Drain Tile and Brick Co
Pella, Iowa
VIA
Rock Island
John Sebastian
Illinois
G. C. Farmer
Oslo
Iowa Central Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Mason City
Marshalltown
Grinnell
Albia
Moravia
St. Louis
Peoria
St. Paul Express
Centerville Pass
Centerville
Suing Duulhm
St. Louis & K. C
Peoria Express
Peoria Mail
Bettendorfes
Henry van Maren
Chronicle
Pella Printing Company
Isaac
Hunkydory Jers
Pella, Oka
van der Zyig Vie Dealers IN
Peoples Savings
Tom. W. Cox
Propriety
Scotch
C. & H. Reitve
DR. N.A. SL
East Market Square
Robes
Californ
BEST
Angeles
Chica
Thursda
Pacific
Jon Sebastian
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