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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
6
An advertisement promises a free Chamberlain's Stomach remedy to anyone seeking relief from biliousness or constipation. The note is sparse and appears to be an early public notice or faded ad.
Mayor Stubenrauch chaired as all aldermen attended. Petitions discussed include two lights on block 57, pool hall closing time, and hose coats for the fire department. A tongue for the hook and ladder cart was refused. Disputes over stove pipes and a gasoline tank were reviewed with no rent owed. Street improvement costs were detailed: county funds 214.12, labor 38.45, balance to city funds. measure passed and will be published in Carowie.
Mr R R Beard presents a stereopticon show at the college auditorium on Monday November 17 at 8 00 PM. Views from Lick and Yerkes telescopes magnified 3000 times depict sun moon planets nebulae and star clusters with a 12 foot square canvas and photos. Proceeds aid the college library with admission 25 cents.
Public letter praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cough and chest pains. The writer Ralph S. Meyers of Wheeling West Virginia reports relief after taking two doses and purchasing three bottles. Allen & Stubenrauch are listed as sellers.
An informal notice dated November 1 describes an upcoming wedding ceremony for Miss Sally Macy and a plan to travel to Des Moines and Marshalltown for a brief visit with friends before housekeeping. It lists numerous relatives and friends from Oskaloosa Sully Des Moines and Lynnville as the attendees and well-wishers.
Emmett Awtry driving stock for Gove, Sully, stopped to view hogs at Baldwin Vos farm. A watcher tended the horses. hogs charged out, scaring the horses into a barb wire fence. Several hogs suffered severe wounds. one may die, the other saved but ruined for market. Awtry narrowly escaped injury if caught in the buggy.
A. T Headley of Tilden Indiana, once tormented by ten years of rheumatic pain, reports two bottles of Electric Bitters cured him completely. The tonic purifies blood, steadies nerves, aids digestion, and supports kidney function. Available at Keables' drug store for 50 cents.
One way or round trip fares to Minnesota North Dakota and Montana offered daily sales in September and October. Tickets provide full information at any Great Western agent or J P Elmer Chicago Illinois.
Reduced one way rates to western and southern destinations will be offered on November gth and 18th. The Rock Island System announces greatly reduced fares about half the regular rates to Oklahoma Indiana Territory Texas New Mexico Kansas Nebraska Eastern Colorado Arkansas Louisiana and Missouri. Agents will provide full rate details and assist in locating openings for young prospects seeking opportunity.
A notice from D Vanderpol and Sorah urges all persons owing money to call and settle their accounts before December 1. The notice stresses that all books must be balanced by that date and warns no further delays.
A fragment notes indigestion after heavy eating causing stomach irritation swelling and heartburn. Mentions sour risings and headaches with catarrh of the stomach as an outcome. Suggests remedies or cures are implied but not clearly stated.
A firm from Des Moines won the contract to install a heating apparatus at the new hotel. Workmen arrived but the boiler could not be installed in the way Mr Cox wanted, and the other firm refused to participate. The successful bidder claims decades of experience and promises top quality, with prices that compare with any rival site.
The note from H. Boorsma announces a legal auction entry after two years away, inviting those interested to join by applying at the Chronicte office. It signals readiness to secure terms for participants seeking a stake in the field.
An advertisement extols Dr New Life Pills as a grand medicine promising swift relief for constipation stomach and liver issues. The copy claims two weeks use can make a new man and urges readers to buy at Keables drug store.
A historical note describes the December anniversary number of The Delineator with 230 pages and 34 full page illustrations, 20 in color, printed by 91 presses for 915,000 copies. The November American Boys issue is also highlighted with extensive content including Napoleon biography chapters, portraits, maps, and multiple stories and features.
An advertisement page promotes The Pastic a 16 page weekly review for Democrats and Republicans with broad coverage from shorthands to boys activities including games puzzles and nature notes. It offers a ten week trial for ten cents via Louis P Post Unity Building Chicago Illinois to new subscribers.
Firemen rescued sleeping inmates from a blazing home, underscoring danger when coughs and colds go untreated. Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption advertised as protection against throat chest and lung troubles with a guaranteed remedy and affordable price at Keables' Drug Store. A local operatic event at the Pella Opera House promised new scenery costumes and songs, with Novrathus Phas scheduled for Wednesday evening.
Frederic Wes Taylor leads a Southern State fair tour promoting Department of Agriculture exhibits for the World’s Fair. Reports announce the December ready date for three hundred fifty thousand Jefferson and McKinley gold dollars, Mines and Motolucy building costs, and Ceylon contributions. Arkansas World’s Fair button design by Mitzhugh Burton features a cap apple and state imagery, with proceeds supporting the Arkansas exhibit fund. The record notes 760 animals including deer and elephants, and letters from Governor Claiborne of Louisiana Purchase histories.
An old inch high advertisement promotes DeWitts Witch Haz for cuts burns bruises sprains eczema and skin diseases. It claims lasting relief and targets readers to seek the DeWitt name on the package while warning against counterfeit products. The piece also notes the Pella Steam Laundry urging readers to use home service to keep families together.
Thomas Smith a policem a ny with murder in the first degree indicted by a grand jury at Alfaso on Nov 7. Bail set at 3000 dollars. Smith rearrested after jail. case to be tried in January. District court coverage includes unrelated advertising for Pel la Steam Laundry and Lincoln Oil Co. salesmen wanted in Cleveland and Marion counties.
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