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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
4
Pella Markets stock and grain prices corrected by Van der Zyl Bros and Pella Produce Co. Phone numbers 64 and 50 indicate contact. Price ranges include 6.00 to 11.00 per cwt and 14.00 to 16.75 per cwt for grain, 1.00 to 1.25 per bu and 1.80 to 2.05 per bu for produce. Sean 62 cents per bu mentioned.
A morning blaze at the A. De Jode residence in south Pella started in a storeroom area. Neighbors using a chemical extinguisher restrained the fire before the fire department arrived. Water damage and loss of a washing machine plus clothing and woodwork were reported.
Mrs M P Harwood of Auburn New York reports relief from indigestion distress languid feelings and a torpid liver after taking Chamberlains Tablets. She began two years ago and after two bottles her health improved. For sale by F D Stolbenrauch.
Harvey James prominent Knoxville farmer died at home after weeks of sickness. Armistice layoffs hit camp Dodge with 2,300 workers discharged. Local visits span Bilby family from Fairbury and Langerak oil ventures in Beatrice. Students and miners relocate, camp rules questioned, and two local deaths noted including infant Butlerfield and war service casualty Raymond Roberts.
Iowa citizens gain access to reduced price diphtheria and tetanus antitoxins, typhoid and smallpox vaccines through a contract between the State Board of Health and B. R. Squibb & Sons. Vander Linden's drug store will act as a distributing agent for Pella and nearby areas, offering protection at net cost prices available through the Iowa board.
An old fashioned remedy using goose grease and turpentine with Menthol and wintergreen is promoted for quick cold relief. The ad claims fumes soothe sensitive tissues and help clear congestion overnight. Sold by druggists for 30 cents. Nearby note: flu cases affect local schools with students kept home.
Engineer F W Blank reports the dredging machine at the Richland Black Oak line near Crookham highway, with two steel bridges planned as work advances toward center Mahaska County. East district near M and St L railroad to Keokuk line stalls due to government paperwork delays, likely delaying Oska loosa area until spring. Also, a Model 90 Overland car is offered for sale by the Chronicle editor.
For sale, seven-room house at 1108 East 2nd street Pella Iowa, lot 130 by 200 feet, four blocks north of Square, listed by A Hoogenakker. Also cattle for sale private sale Aberdeen Angus herd including cows bulls and heifers listed by B C Amsberry Knoxville Iowa, phone 601-26. Lost brown fox muff, reward offered by Mrs Lou Bousquet. An old proverb about the early bird and worm is noted.
Wabash timetable reads Howell Iowa west and east train times. Eastbound passenger service lists 9 15 a m and 8 12 p m. Westbound times show 7 44 a m and 6 31 p m with incomplete digits. The fragmentary timetable indicates a passenger schedule from Rock Island line through Howell and surrounding area.
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