How They Do It In Pella and the Poor Farmer Boy
A Marion County Reporter piece from Knowville contrasts Pella and Knoxville, praising how Pella’s workers build industries from small beginnings. It recounts a farmer boy who became a leading craftsman, publisher, and innovator in Des Moines, illustrating diligence, planning, and saving as keys to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Knoxville
Germany
Congress
Nazareth
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Strikes May Hit Iron Trade Across U S Plants
The mechanics strike in Washington shows only partial disruption, but major centers like Cincinnati Milwaukee Philadelphia Dayton San Francisco and New England machine tool hubs report large walkouts that could lengthen shutdowns. Foundries may curtail output and pig iron use may fall as wage talks influence future prices and purchasing mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Dayton
San Francisco
New England
Wall Street
Churches to try Herron in Grinnell council
The council to hear George D. Herron for alleged misconduct will convene in Grinnell on Tuesday June 4. Herron declines to participate, seeks ex parte proceedings, and plans to publish views on marriage and divorce while inviting public blame to be placed where deemed due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Herron
First Congregational
Chester Center
Newburg
Gilman
Marshalltown
Carnforth
Victor
Iowa City
Oskaloosa
Kellogg
Newton
Mitchellville
Burlington
Plymouth
Des Moines
Grinnell
Herron
Chinese laundry owner Charles Sing marries Knoxville woman
Charles Sing, a Chinaman, and Mrs. Jennie Marsh of Knoxville Iowa were married recently. Sing, who has lived in Knoxville about ten years, formed a steam laundry partnership five years ago. He has discarded his queue and customs, now wears fashionable dress, and is wealthy. He has donated generously to city enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sing
Jennie Marsh
Knoxville
Iowa
Episcopal Convention in Des Moines Iowa Diocese Held
The Iowa Episcopal diocese held its annual convention in Des Moines with about 200 attendees. Bishop Morrison delivered the annual address and oversaw constitution revisions while Rev. J. K. Black spoke. on the second day Rev. Joseph Rushton also spoke. Francis Buffington highlighted girls education at St Katherine’s Academy Davenport and Miss Little Crimmer discussed missions in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Episcopalians
Des Moines
Morrison
J. K. Black
Marshalltown
Joseph Rushton
Chicago
Francis Buffington
St. Katherine’s Academy
Davenport
Our Church
Flour sale and rail excursion offers tied to military surgeons meeting
Warranted flour offered at 1.00 per sack by T. J. Miller & Son. Fare of 9.05 from Ames to St. Paul and return via North-Western Line. Excursion tickets on May 27 28 29 30 81 June 2 3 limited to return by June 15. Apply to Chicago & North-Western R'y agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Lansing
Michigan
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
Indiana
Illinois
E. Bement Co
Mich
E. J. Bement
H. S. Stanton
J. A. Hosmer
Hawkeye Transfer Co
Second
Walnut Streets
Eli Bemer Co
Spalding Barrow
St. Paul
Minn
North-Western Line
United States
Chicago & North-Western R’y
For Sale Five Tracts Joined to Ames Area
For sale five tracts adjoining Ames with additional photos of dwelling houses. Includes miscellaneous parcels and items listed as fixtures. Conversation mentions Saura and Cgam MeEr in connection with the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Saura
Cgam
Insurance and medical remedies ad from early Iowa press
An assortment of ads touts Bankers Accident Insurance in Iowa promising high claims payouts and references Agent 48 F. L. Merepiru. Another notice offers Rector for piles with a full refund and a free pile cure, plus bicycle and tennis shoes advertised by Daniel Bros. & Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banker’s Accident Insurance Co
Iowa
F. L. Merepiru
L. M. Bosw
Daniel Bros. & Herman
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New Richland
EACO
Chase & Sanborn
Boston
Swift
Blackman
Tiger
K. B. Millar
Penang
Ory
Great Labor Saver
Fanudson
M. Jay Adams & Co
Heinz
Mutual
T. J. Miller & Son
Atwoop & Thomas
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Ledyard
Kossuth County
Emmet
Kossuth Counties
Hamilton Block
Harde
Ville
Marion County Reporter
Knowville
Pela
Milli
Ng An” Sar
Wn Pella
Knox
Edinburg
London
Maria Shuler
Fannie Purtlow
William Rice
Episcopal Convention
Monarch
White House
Reindeer
Opera House
J. J. Grove
Hl. L. Munn
Soe
Story County
Union
College
19Th and
Grand Avenue
JJ. R. Mundan
Swank & White’s Hardware Store
DeWitt
Laughran & Bauer
Loughran & Rauer
Geo
Hickock
Curtiss, Wis
Foley
Lougran & Bauer
Rector
L. M. Bosworth
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