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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1905

Page

2

Central University Notes Highlight Football Win and Socials

Central University reports a 20 to 0 victory over Parsons, noting the larger score than Penn used against the same team. Players Coffin and Jaderstrom bear black eyes from the game. Weekend social notes mention Miss Anna Livingston's party near Monroe with Ethel Webb Iva Webb and H L Mills, and pleasant visits from Miss Maude Mourey and Louis Barnett near Otley. Prof Leland starts a new public speaking class to fit students’ schedules, while gym training under Mr Cavanagh continues strongly. Chapel talk by Rev Stu of the Baptist church at Aukon is recorded for October 1st.

Parsons Penn Anna Livingston Monroe Ethel and Iva Webb H. L. Mills

Faithful campus notes mark Pella life and plans

The Bloomfield church pastor praised student advantages and urged time use while new science hall progresses with geological donation. Monroe and Beacon hosts, oyster supper discussed, while college prayer meetings grow and a mock trial planned to benefit Athletic Association. Local business, depot work, and retail ads highlight community life in Pella Iowa.

World's Federation of Christian Students Father Beard Bloomfield Church

Local Notes and Life Events From Our Community

Runnells Miss Blanche Pricer recovers from typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Keller spent Monday in Des Moines with daughter. Mrs. Reed broke an arm. Mr. and Mrs. Souis and daughter Grace plan an all winter stay in California. John Shuler made a business trip to the capital. Claude Oswalt and Miss Isabelle Nixon wed in Des Moines and will start housekeeping here. F. B. Shankland from Des Moines combined business and pleasure. A baby girl arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Emery Towne. Miss Hattie Bly of Des Moines visits Mrs. Pricer. P. W. Brown travels in Nebraska on business. Robi Teakle visits from California.

Blanche Pricer Mrs. M. Keller Des Moines Mrs. Souis Miss Grace California Claude Oswalt Isabelle Nixon Housekeeping Emery Towne Hattie Bly Pricer

Rotterdam City Joke Cited in Early Humor Piece

A fragment from Ladies Home Journal recounts a child asking if Rotterdam is a swear word and receiving the answer that it is the name of a city in Holland. The child then mentions Fannie Jones eating his candy and wishing it would rot his teeth.

Rotterdam Holland Fannie Jones Ladies Home Journal

Marriage Licenses Since Last Report

The clerk has granted the following marriages since the last report, listing authorized couples and dates as recorded by the clerk's office.

No clear article but note on cold cream quality

Fragment describes difficulties in finding a really good article on cold cream across different places. It mentions users seeking a quality cold cream product but lacks concrete subjects, dates, or events. The text reads as a general consumer comment rather than a reportable news item.

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