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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1902
Page
5
The Chronicle announces eight pages at home aiming to become a leading county paper. It invites correspondents from surrounding counties to write, pledges space for news and ads, and asks advertisers to submit copy by Tuesday to ensure insertion. The paper promises ongoing stories and community news while expanding coverage.
A crystal wedding anniversary celebration hosted by Mr and Mrs Heerundman drew about thirty guests including DEF OPMNE TAENAs. The surprise event featured a grand banquet with heavy dishes, toasts to the couple, and late hour revelry in the parlor. The Chronich extends warm congratulations and wishes for long life. A separate note promotes Kodol as a remedy for indigestion and stomach troubles after heavy meals.
A summary of the Second Iowa Conference invitation and program details calls for educators pastors and college leaders to Ames Iowa for a December session. Notable figures Rev J E Gilbert and Rev C M Heard will attend to speak on forming character through life stages.
The Convict's Daughter played last Wednesday evening under Geo. Samuels with Eugene M. Purkiss as Weary Willie and Julia Bell as Susan. The company traveled light, carried some scenery, and earned praise for Purkiss and Bell while gallery unrest drew attention to seating adjustments. Reuvers' gallery advertised picture frames and glass prices.
Rumor notes talk of starting a second brick plant in Pella but favors a clothing factory for workingmen. Proponents say it would attract capital, be more likely profitable, and suit Pella if organized quickly with several capitalists ready to invest.
L A Garrison notes state support for the college endowment, praising city hospitality and urging rapid fundraising. About $26,000 required from the state is fully subscribed with $800 pledged locally for the president's house, as calls go out to business leaders and families to finish the project soon.
The St Paul Calendar for 1903, six sheets of pastel color reproductions by Bryson, is ready for distribution and will be mailed on receipt of twenty five cents. Send to F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago for mailing.
A 1902 proclamation led Pella merchants and citizens to close shops on Thanksgiving Day November 27. The notice, signed by local businessmen, cites President Roosevelt’s call for national thanks and reflects on a century of growth, peace, and prosperity under divine favor.
The Chicago Great Western Ag announces one way second class colonist tickets to the west southwest and south at lowest rates. Tickets valid on the first and third Tuesdays of November and December with details available from any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer Chicago. Auctioneer H Boorsata plans to offer auctioneering services with dates and terms by applying at the Caroniche office.
Those owing D Vandervol & Son are asked to call and settle before December 1. All accounts on the books must be settled to balance the books. Make your selection now while the stock is complete, we will keep items for you until you want them. Reu vers' gallery.
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