Vanderpols and town life in early Pella society
A mosaic of local notices from Vanderpol's shop to town chatter in Pella recounts shopping ads for hosiery and underwear, visits by Des Moines and Cedar Rapids residents, church updates, show case work for E Hollebrands, and calls for school attendance and road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. van Sittert
Pella
Vanderpol
Eugene Dennis
Des Moines
P. D. Wagaman
Prairie City
Geo. Heeren
E. Hollebrands
For Sale A Six Room Brick House Near College
A six room brick house with a frame addition of two rooms, wood house, barn and outbuildings. Includes a good well and cistern with fruit. Two lots of 110 ft each. Located two blocks south of the college, known as A F Smith former residence. Inquire A N Vander Linden for terms. Also Young chickens and ducks offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Smith
A. N. Vander Linden
Infant feeding and mortality dangers in Health Notes
Dr H C Payne summarizes shocking infant mortality worldwide and argues for improved feeding practices. He urges mother’s milk as best, outlines cow milk modifications, water and sanitation rules, and warns against prolonged use of condensed milk or inappropriate substitutes. The piece stresses clean, fresh milk and proper preparation to save infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Jerseys
Florida Health
w.York
Des Moines Capital Offers Year of Daily for Two Dollars
The Bargain Days week from December 21 to 28 offers a full year of The Daily Capital for 1908 at 2.00 dollars. Old subscribers must clear arrears to January 18 and pay 2.00 for 1908. new subscribers can mail a letter with remittance or pay at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Sadler
Sac City
Sac City Institute
Central College
Pella
Des Moines
Chronicle
Young
Iowa
Associated Press
News of
the World
German Apple Cake and Related Desserts in Vintage Recipe Notes
A collection of old fashioned dessert guidance covering German apple cake served plain or with toppings, junket variations with sour cream, meringue toppings, and serving in cups. Includes pumpkin fruit basket decor ideas, oyster soup basics, and Sea Foam Fudge directions with cautions about texture and presentation.
Magnate's rise from barefoot boy to ore magnate on lakes
A condensed feature traces James Corrigan Cleveland's ascent from a tramp steamer passenger to owner of a premier residence street mansion. He entered oil, then refined in Austria, later returned to the Americas to lead the Corrigan McKinney company, a major lakes shipping fleet and vessel business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corrigan Cleveland
Standard Oil Company
Austria
Corrigan-McKinney Company
Odd Anecdotes and Ship Size Trends From Era Notes
A collage of quips about a fifth class hotel guest complaining of fleas and a janitor’s curt response, followed by a humorous exchange at a back door. Then a note on increasing ship sizes tracing lengths from 1840 to 1907, illustrating gradual maritime growth.
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Leroy Boughton
Vander Pol’s
J. D. Gaass
O.H. Viersen
Skunk River
W. F. Armstrong
Porter
John Welle
Bertha
Newton
Wanteed
H. C. Payne
de Cook
Leighton
John de Cook
A. H. Clark
Nina Elliot
Keosauqua
Vanderpol's
The
Baptist Church
Vanderpol’s
Wm. Brand
John Visser
Grove van Zee
Grace Grant
Eddyville
Rachel Grant
G. H. van Wyngarden
Sully
John
Caldwell
Idaho
Station O
New York
Jis. Houck
Kansas City
Tela
Pella Markets
Ick
Dr. H.C. Payne
Save the Badies
Pallister
Nation
Bull Durham
Tedo
Sweet Cobb
Vander Linden
Bazar
Langerak’s Drug Store
Oskaloosa
Josef Hofmann
Grand Opera House
Penn College School of Music
Blakeslee’s
Jose Sant Can Tay the
Ohe Pella Chronicle
Carlton
H.C. Payne
Adam French
M. D
Drs. Payne & French
Citizens National Bank
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