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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
A fragmented OCR passage describes a physician who allegedly conducted experiments and devised a prescription for rheumatism. It claims he shared his discovery with a figure named Gthéra and that druggists in the locality were appointed agents to disseminate the remedy, though details are unclear.
A vintage advertisement touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for children claiming to break up colds in 24 hours reduce feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders move and regulate bowels and destroy worms Used by mothers for over 80 years and offered with a free sample through Le Roy Ne. address for Mother Gray Co.
An elderly Cedar Rapids resident details long illness with sleepless nights and headaches. After a year on Favorite Prescription she reports improved health, no headaches, better sleep, appetite, and energy. She endorses the remedy for others and notes availability from all druggists in liquid or tablet forms.
Hudler and family entertained Ottumwa friends recently. Friday Marshall moved to Orange City for a four week stay as described.
The active role of ministers and their wives in community welfare is highlighted by the surge of information requests to the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor. Pastors serve as educators and advocates, especially in infant care, child welfare, and the back-to-school drive, with the bureau issuing a bulletin titled Every Child in School to guide communities.
Legal notice states a writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Klaas Schurer Sr. deceased is on file with the Clerk of District Court in Knoxville Iowa. A hearing before the clerk is set for November 8 1920 at the Knox ville office, with interested parties invited to be heard.
The Pella market lists hog prices corrected by the Farmers Cooperative Exchange with C. Diele as man. Market shows hogs at 12.19 to 13.50 per hundredweight and corn prices around 0.45 per bushel, with 1.80 per bushel noted in the terse entry.
The fragment outlines a land sale in a township with 10 acre hogs, barns, orchard, and sale terms with down payment and four year finance, subject to court approval. Also includes a sheriff candidate statement from Be Oronkhite, Democratic ticket, appealing for voter support.
Harry De Reus, a native Pella boy and Pella High School graduate, earned college and law school degrees before teaching briefly and entering war service. He served as private to commissioned officer in the 90th Division, discharged August 1919, then returned to law practice. He pledges faithful duty and thorough preparation to justify voters entrusting the office.
Dieleman, a Democrat, runs for County Supervisor beginning January 1921. A long-time county resident now in town business, he is described as well qualified with trusted judgment and a commitment to faithfully perform duties. Lake Prairie has lacked representation on the Board for years and voters are urged to elect a capable representative.
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