Iowa colleges plan new joint institution under church
A detailed account outlines plans for transferring Central College to the Reformed Church and creating a new state university with Des Moines and Central City leaders, committees, and fundraising efforts. It notes a $50,000 endowment drive, interim financing, and a four week campaign by church pastors to support the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ander
Friends of
Board of Trustees
Central College
Reformed Church
Board of Education of
The
Mississippi River
Reformed Board of Education
Pella
Classis
Board of Education
General Synod
First
Second Reformed
J. Wesselink
B. F. Brinkman
Iowa
Central College Board
Northern Baptist Convention
Des Moines
Des Moines College
John A. Hart
C. H. Hunn
D.C. Shull
H. I. Foskett
M. A. Ketman
J. R. Vaughan
KF. L. Miner
Presiden
J. W. Bailey
J. B. Smith
J. H. Johnson
I. J
Frank Padelford
C. BH. Dunn
Joe H. Johnson
John N. Dunn
Central City
Waterloo
Notice of Filing and Conveyance Demand in Pella Case
In Marion County Iowa the Independent School District of Pella sues Cornelius Ringeling and unknown heirs and claimants seeking to establish title to the east half of Lot 6 Block 48 Pella and compel conveyance. The court warns defendants to appear by May 2 1916 or a judgment and decree will grant transfer to the plaintiff. Attorney Geo J Thomassen represents the plaintiff.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Marion County
Independent School District
Pella
Cornelius Ringeling
Ringeling
City of
District Court of
Knoxville
Geo. J. Thomassen
No Cure Found Then A 25 Cent Tablet Cures Patient
A sufferer who endured indigestion for over twenty years reports that doctors said there was no cure. He says a 25 cent bottle of Chamberlain's Tablets relieved him and cured him within two months. The account urges others to try the remedy.
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E. S. Hildreth
Bininger Tramp Bets and a Walker’s Challenge
Charlie Bininger, famed for long day walks, accepts a wager from Herbert Yorke that he cannot complete twenty miles in three hours. A course is set as an ellipse starting and finishing at the Arlington Country Club, while Yorke arranges to alert his sister Kate to interfere and derail the bet.
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Bininger
Arlington Country Club
Herbert Yorke
Yorke
Arlington
Kate
Kit
Charlie Bininger
Hilton
Beninger
Glendale
Marklands
Mr. Bininger
Yorke Wins Bet as Bininger Proposes After Walk
A 20 mile walk bet ends with Bininger declaring joy after arriving late. Yorke celebrates with champagne while learning the truth behind the victory. Kit, initially hurt by Bininger's pace, is consoled on a log as the pair pursue a surprising outcome.
Engagement Confirmed With Serious Intentions
A dialog clip shows a couple discussing their engagement and firm commitment. The vow underscores lasting intent, with one partner asserting long-held seriousness about the match. The exchange reflects mutual confidence and a pledge of fidelity.
Swords of Japan Religious Rites In Sword Making
Pearson's Weekly notes that Japanese sword making rivals Toledo and Damascus in quality and is deeply ritualized. Each shop walls display Shinto allegories, with charms against evil spirits and strict gender exclusion for makers. Final polishing, blessing rites, and offerings to the sword god accompany production.
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Toledo
Damascus
Japan
Pearson’s Weekly
KEEP IN HARNESS. Why It Is Dangerous to Retire From Active Work
Dr. David B. Spahr warns readers contemplating retirement about the risks of an abrupt shift from active production to idle consumption. He urges a gradual change, reduced heavy foods, regular hours, and sustained exercise to avoid restlessness, irritability, and health decline as age advances.
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David B. Spahr
Apparent Contradiction in Classic Phrases
The Baltimore American quotes a quip on female influence with two idioms about control. One says she twists her husband around her little finger while the other says she has him under her thumb, highlighting playful language about power in marriage.
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Baltimore
You May Have One Wish Fairy Tale in City Note
A fragment from the Indianapolis Star features a fairy tale line where a good fairy offers one wish. Johnny Wise replies wishing for everything he wants, while a separate note questions recognition and references a collection agency and a character named Ong. The text is fragmented with unclear attributions.
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Johnny Wise
Indianapolis Star
Mothers Only Knew Mother Grays Sweet Powders
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming to relieve feverishness head ache teething dis orders and regulate bowels destroy worms and break up colds in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 28 years. All Druggists 25c. Sample free. Address Mother Gray Co LeRoy NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy, N. Y
WABASH TRAINS SCHEDULE AT HOWELL STATION
Wabash passenger trains stop at Howell Station four miles south of Pella. Southbound No 2 at 7 40 a m and No 60 at 6 27 p m. Northbound No 61 at 9 15 a m and No 3 at 7 36 p m. No 2 and No 8 stop to receive passengers only on signal. All trains run daily including Sundays.
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Howell Station
Pella
A. m. Pasenger
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