The Bible's Influence on Young Readers and Life
A reflective piece arguing that reading good books, especially the Bible, shapes spiritual growth and character. It cites Spurgeon, Gladstone, Judson, Longfellow, Whittier, Tennyson, and Livingston, urging Christians to prioritize Bible reading as the foundation of all literature and art and to seek nourishment for the soul through varied reading.
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Drummond
God
Spurgeon
Gladstone
Judson
Longfellow
Lew Wallace
Whittier
Charles Dickens
Real estate transfers in Pella and surrounding townships
Adolphus Waechter and wife to C M van Cleave a lot in Pella for 400 dollars. W Brinkhoff and wife to A Waechter undivided four of part of two lots in Pella for 850 dollars. Arie den Hartog four lots in Pella for 25 dollars. George M Faith to Della Faitheast 35 of the south half of block 30 Knoxville quit claim 1 dollar. J J Mulder and wife to Egbert J Jelsma part of a lot in Pella for 1200 dollars. Nerman Rietveld and wife to Chas E Tener four lots in Trarvey for 3000 dollars. A Waechter et al to Goutje van Roekel part of a lot in Pella for 800 dollars. Rut van Roekel by heirs to Adolphus Waeteher 34 lots in Pella for 800 dollars. Charles E Tener and wife to Herman Rietveld and R G Emmel 185 acres in Franklin township. Helena van der Sluis to H De Boet and wife to Antonie Vermeer four acres in Lake Prairie township for 900 dollars. N de Boet and wife to Antonie Vermeer four acres in Lake Prairie township for 900 dollars. Tennis Tysseling to S D Mc Ginnis 14 percent acres in Knoxville for 210 dollars. Dirk Beintema by heirs to Tjolle Menninga tract in Lake Prairie township quit claim 500 dollars. Tjebbe Durks Beintema to Govert A van Zee undivided 1 4 of 114.4 acres in Lake Prairie township for 5440 dollars.
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Helena van der Sluis
H. de Boet
Antonie Vermeer
Lake Prairie
Tysseling
D. McGinnis
Knoxville
Dirk Beintema
Tjolle Menninga
Lake Prairie Township
Tjebbe Durks
Beintema
Govert A. van Zee
Notice of Original Suit in Marion County Iowa 1904
Wiggert A. Rietveld sues Simpson Mathews and unknown heirs and claimants over the southwest quarter of section 28 township 77 north range 19 west. Plaintiffs seek title by decree and compulsory conveyance after a September 20 2004 filing deadline with October 4 1904 hearing in Knoxville Iowa.
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Simpson Mathews Et
District Court
State of Iowa
Marion County
Simpson Mathews
Mathews
Iowa
Wiggert A. Rietveld
District Court of
State of
Warren Mathews
United States
Osee ‘Reynolds
Osee Reynolds
Knoxville
Geo. J. Thomassen
Clerk Grants Marriage License for Simon Waddle and Fannie Minnick
The clerk issued a marriage license to Simon Waddle and Fannie Minnick amid continuing local record activity. The notation shows the license as granted with date markers and procedural details.
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Simon Waddle
Fannie Minnick
Biscuit craving and liniment sold in Pella Iowa
A fragmented advertisement notes a homemaker baking with Minnesota flour and promotes English Shavin Liniment for horses with claims of curing blemishes and ailments. It mentions BB F Keables druggist in Pella Iowa and ends with a proverb about sowing and reaping, plus a quip about neighbors and chickens.
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BB. F. Keables
Pella
Iowa
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For Catarrh
The readers learn of a claimed cure for catarrh, described as a constitutional disease treated internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The ad offers up to one hundred dollars to any case it fails to cure and cites testimonials from Fit Chenney of Toledo.
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Hall
Fearful Odds Against Him Bedridden Soldier Finds Recovery
J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio, long troubled by kidney disease, found relief after using Electric Bitters. The veteran credits the remedy with putting him on the road to complete recovery and endorses it as best for liver and kidney troubles as well as stomach and bowel complaints. Price 50 cents, guaranteed by Henry M. Langerak, druggist.
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J. J. Havens
Versailles
Henry M. Langerak
Song of the Absent It Hearts and Hopes
A meditative verse by John W. Chadwick on those who answer not and walk with us no more. The poem laments loss, finds comfort in memory, and affirms faith that loved ones rest with God beyond mortal confines. It reflects timeless themes of mourning, resilience, and reverent remembrance.
Do Not Dooms for Mothers From Gabrielle E Jackson
A set of six month old child guidance maxims from Gabrielle E. Jackson urges mothers to avoid delusion about infant understanding, prevent public disturbances, curb overly detailed parenting stories, and foster self reliance in children. It emphasizes domestic harmony, confidence, common sense, and measured parenting appropriate to age as a guiding principle.
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Gabrielle E. Jackson
Advertising’s echo in town as readers react to the paper
The passage notes that advertisements in the newspaper influence readers and spark discussion. It emphasizes that people watch a live paper because they sense ongoing action and concern, understanding that ads provoke attention and activity around town.
Kansas City and Return Special Coach and Sleeping Car
A Chicago Great Western excursion offers a two day trip to St. Joseph and Kansas City starting September 17 at 10:30 p m The round trip ticket price is 3.00 with agent BH J Sawyer at 514 Walnut St Des Moines Iowa providing details and tickets.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Joe
Kansas City
BH. J. Sawyer
Walnut St
Des Moines
City Transport and Funeral Services Note
Fragmentary OCR describes trains and calls in the city, hearse and funeral turnouts, livery, barn, and glass teams. Details are unclear but imply transportation and funeral service operations in the urban area.
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Firat
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W. M. Fuqua
Dr. van Schoten
Geo. J. Thomasson
Attorney At Law
South Side
O Park
Pella, Ia
Dr. King
Taveys On
EY Langerak
Lippincott’s Monthly
Adolphus Waechter
C. M. van Cleave
Arie den Hartog
George M. Faith
Della Faith
J. J. Mulder
Egbert J. Jelsma
Nerman Rietveld
Chas. E. Tener
Trarvey
A. Waechter
Goutje van Roekel
Lot
Charles E. Tener
Herman Rietveld
R. G. Emmel
Franklin Township
N. de Boet
Mamma
Seal OF Minnesota
Cole’s Seed Store
John W. Chadwick
H. C. Ver Ploeg
U.S
Canada
the Selden Pen M’f’g. CO
Nassau St
New York
Vander ZylBros
B. F. Keables
Druglist
W. G. Vander Ploeg
Opera House
Bloch
California
Rock Island
Continent
Colorado
el Paso
Portland
Seattle
J. M. Cox
Agent Pella
Globe
Southwest
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
J. M. Gox
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