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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
10
President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Thursday the eighth day of November as a day of general thanksgiving. He urges the nation to thank God for blessings received and to uphold virtues of liberty, justice, and civic duty as the country continues to prosper.
Mrs Haze reported her husband died suddenly at home in Vancouver Washington after rising to bring in wood for breakfast. The death followed a heart failure long anticipated. The body lay until a daughter from Colorado arrived. The deceased, long known in Vancouver, was a former soldier born in Holland. Burial occurred in Vancouver cemetery.
Water H Fowler writes to clarify he accepted a city ballot approval to run a telephone exchange in Pella and disputes a five percent gross receipts tax. He argues the tax would force closure, cites that Iowa towns rarely demand such rates, and pledges up-to-date service with an eventual electric light franchise. Fowler frames himself as a public servant seeking progress for the city.
Bright catchy piano solos suited to readers with ordinary musical ability. Enjoyable for music lovers. For sale at Keables or Langerack's drug stores.
Several trains altered times Sunday with the eastbound morning train arriving at 7 14 instead of 7 34 and the westbound morning train at 8 48 instead of 9 06 Local freight eastbound at Jox now listed for 10 30 while other Sal time remains unchanged See notice for details
College students gathered at the Scholte home for a Mother Goose party hosted by Mrs. Scholte and Mrs. Keables. Guests dressed as Mother Goose characters paraded through the rooms, with King Cole and the Queen of Hearts in grand style. A “shoe” scene, recitations, and college songs followed, ending with a light breakfast. Professor Young found several goose eggs carried off as souvenirs the next morning.
The International Live Stock Exposition grows with about 1300 pure bred cattle and similar sheep counts, 700 high bred horses, and extensive improvements at Union Stock Yards Company. New sale pavilion, bright quarters for sheep, more features, and a strong educational and entertainment appeal for visitors. Dates run November 30 to December 7, 1907.
The Pella Musical Union plans a concert on Friday evening November 22 featuring vocal solos duets trios quartets and choruses along with various instrumental performances. The program combines readings with musical numbers in a varied program.
The Health Column warns butter may harbor harmful bacteria and suppress stomach acid, citing Pawlow and bacteriologists. It advocates selecting clean, cow milk, promptly sterilizing, cooling, skimming, boiling cream, careful churning, thorough washing, minimal salt, and proper storage to keep butter wholesome.
A correction states that last week's High school notes were written by Prof Frush and credit should be given to him. The notice fixes authorship attribution for the item in the school notes column.
An auction sale will be held Saturday November 16 at 2 30 PM one door east of J D Gaasses Store. Groceries dry goods clothing rubber goods caps and more offered at your own price. Auctioneer M Porter urges attendance.
For sale or rent a 159 acre farm six miles west of Knoxville with a good house and barn, water available. phrases in the given listing indicate farm features and location.
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