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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
4
Fall and Winter goods are advertised with prices on scarfs, vests, underwear, hosiery, and blankets. Highlights include 75c scarfs, 25c ribbed vests, 50c extra grade vests, 15¢ wool underwear pair, 200 formerly ladies' fleece hose, and new stock of blankets. Men and boys undergarments fleece lined and wool offered at low prices amid strong blanket demand.
Puritan Flour advertised with a special low price. In Buxton, W H Austin, a prominent resident, was stabbed to death by his wife Lulu Austin the previous Saturday night. Autopsy reportedly showed the heart on the right side. Eleven stab wounds indicated a fierce struggle. Lulu claimed self defense. she was jailed as the grand jury prepares a case for trial. The Albia Union described the crime in graphic terms, noting threats and divorce discussions. The piece also includes a long aside about social events, a wedding apron book project, and a bridal cook book event with recipes and games.
A busy local chronicle records a recipe party, travel plans for Mrs H Ver Steeg, medical moves for residents, property transactions, new brick paving, revival meetings, and birthday celebrations. It mentions the Central College football squad photo by J. H. Reuvers, local shop ads, and community reminders including debts and wedding events.
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