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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
1
The Pella Chronicle issued by Sadler Bros. Co with C L Garrett and H H Sadler notes per year six months pricing and mailing details. The paper says it goes to press a day early this week to allow the staff to enjoy a big Thanksgiving dinner, inviting neighbors to join in.
An old-time measure notes a persistent pestering song about paving as the city plans further improvements. The bee’s tune echoes a push for more streets, a playful metaphor in a bustling civic scene.
Jealousy between business leaders can hinder growth and prosperity of a city. Broken and scattered ranks weaken a collective effort, much like an army divided. The analogy suggests that factionalism among business interests undermines overall progress and success.
The Republican split reaches Pella with three candidates for postmaster. Petitions circulate to gain voter endorsement and committees seek Hon. Mr. Prouty’s support to back their preferred appointee. The present postmaster remains under pressure to stay in office.
The text notes no objections to Mr Grant or Mr Rhynsburger as possible successors to Mr L F Bousquet. The contest is heating up and a few will face disappointment.
A Des Moines teachers association speaker urges students to read widely and pick important articles. He says telegraphic news from China, Turko Italian conflict, aviation feats, Lincoln birthplace dedication and other current events broaden studies in history and geography for both students and adults.
Rufus Sawyer of Lake City Iowa proclaims a harsh winter with deep snow drifts and rivers freezing to their bottoms. He cites heavy corn husks thick walnut shells and busy squirrels as signs and predicts white Thanksgivings and Christmas with sleighing into March. He urges farmers to prepare warm livestock shelters.
A rumor says the Webster school may get an addition to ease crowding in Pella schools. The writer argues the current building is outdated and playground small, making expansion impractical. Emphasizes the need to consider future growth as Pella’s population and school demand rise yearly.
A reader argues the Webster building should house all grades and a larger playground is needed. The piece urges immediate investment in a modern high school with features like manual training and a gym, condemning delays as penny wise and pound foolish and stressing district funds exist to buy land and build now.
Legal notice announces a will filed in Marion County District Court Iowa for Gerrit Plette deceased. Hearing set for December 12 1911 in Knoxville with Meyer Langerak as Clerk. Interested parties may appear and be heard during the December term.
Agents WawTep First Class for this and surrounding Counties, earn 40.00 to 60.00 weekly. Also agents for Juvenile and Holiday Books. Combina tion Outfit postpaid 20c. 50 percent commission to agents. Full particulars free. Address A B Kuhlman, Publisher, 136 West Lake St., Chicago, I. 38:48 a.
A. B. Kuhlman, Publisher, Chicago offers canvassing agents for Compendium of Every day Wants a general necessity priced 1.50 and The Devil's Bride a religious allegory priced 1.00. Outfit sent postpaid for 10 cents. 650 percent commission to agents. Big sellers. Address 186 West Lake St. Chicago, IL.
Wanted at once men to represent the Allen Nursery Co of Rochester New York in local or traveling roles. Immediate start and money in the work for the right men. Apply at once to secure territory.
Howland confronts Meleese with a declaration of love and a plan to flee, while Jean is captive in a mountain cabin. She urges him to run for safety as pursuers close in, a dog baying in the storm and rifle fire erupting as Howland risks capture or death to win her and escape into the night.
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