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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
1
Per Year Six Months Business Manager rumors, Diaz treasury surplus, cement boom in Harvey, State Teachers Association plans in Des Moines, China growing as a customer, flour exports rise, faith in merchants sustains towns, encourage backing by people and merchants.
After a severe storm leaving many without coal, residents are urged to secure winter fuel now before harsher weather returns. Authorities warn that record rain could bring dangerous road conditions, making supply access harder.
It is believed Secretary Wilson will ask Congress for power to conduct a thorough interstate investigation of sanitary conditions in dairy products. He is expected to examine milk, cream, butter, cheese, and other dairy goods for germs of disease, and if given the chance will push a comprehensive inquiry.
Count Tolstoi, repeatedly appealed to for aid, laments that after giving away all his property to heirs twenty years ago he still faces endless requests. He notes petitioners reply with cross tempered scorn whether he replies or not, urging the public to judge him fairly.
The Herald notes General Booth has been highly honored in Chicago for leading a vast organization that has alleviated poverty, reformed criminals, and rescued thousands from degradation. At nearly eighty, he remains active, delivering long speeches across multiple meetings and emphasizing ongoing effort against a shared enemy.
In a letter from Prof. P. G. Holden, delaying seed corn until after husking season is blamed for millions in losses. He warns corn frozen in November reduces stand and yield, and urges harvesting seed in October to make Iowa the banner corn state.
The Knoxville Journal complains rail lines block local stockmen from Omaha and Chicago markets, forcing three to four months feed before sale. It argues the era of rate abuse is ending as shippers face scrutiny and potential penalties for improper conduct and favoritism.
A Shannon Reporter admonishes readers to resist hostile criticism and oppose outsiders and improvements. It urges townsfolk to distrust public officials and local media, refuse favorable ads, and demand two prices for property. The piece condemns negativity and parochialism slowing progress.
A satirical list warns against a wide range of faults in girls from shirking work to deceit and vanity. The piece ends with an advertisement noting DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as suitable for small and big burns, scratches, bruises, and more, sold at Langerak's Drug.
In the District Court of Iowa Marion County December Term 1907 plaintiff Alicia Reese asks for divorce from Charles Reese on grounds cruel treatment habitual drunkenness and adultery with temporary alimony and permanent alimony of 1000 dollars plus equitable relief. If no defense by December 3 1907 a decree of divorce and alimony will be entered. Attorney J L Warren.
Notice details incorporation under Iowa law for a profit railway to connect Waterloo Waterloo County to Pella and Chariton with branches and power to operate steam electric gaseline and other motive power. Capital stock 150000 dollars in 1500 shares, board of eleven directors, term fifty years from 1907 to 1957, with possible increase to thirteen.
From among their number a president and three vice presidents they elect a Secretary Treasurer and Auditor from stockholders or directors. Directors elected annually on the second Wednesday of January at the company office. Secretary mails ten day notice. Directors may fill vacancies and appoint engineers agents and employees. Until 1908 board list includes E A Harris P H Van Gorp P H Bousquet Udell L Hendricks A N Kuyper B F Keables H Rhynsburger J H Van der Linden W C Smith A T Klein T D Tice. President and three vice presidents form an executive committee with duties and powers defined by Directors or By-Laws. Stockholders vote by ballot one vote per paid up share. Maximum indebtedness not to exceed two thirds of capital stock. Private property not liable for corporate debts. Dated September 7 1907. B F Keables President P H Bousquet Secretary. Also ad for Case and drug store products. 40-5
Geo J. Thomassen lists office in Pella Iowa as Office No 28 and residence as No 12. The contact details indicate a dual location for business and home in the same region.
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