County Board Proceedings Fifth Day January 7 1922
The Board of Supervisors met with all members present to read minutes, hear petitions and resume county business. Officials set salaries for deputy sheriff and deputy recorder, retained engineer and matron, and adopted resolutions regarding Sugar Creek Drainage District No 1. The assessors meeting proceeded with all present except Harvey Corporation, adjournment planned for January 9 and January 12.
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Board of Supervisors
Heraing
Knoxville Express
Knoxville Journal
Pella Chronicle
A. Koo
Leroy Hunt
A. Kool
F. W. Reynolds
Amanda Christ
Sugar Creek
A. Me
County Supervisors Meet In Regular Session 1922
Knoxville January 9 1922 board of supervisors met in regular session with all members present. Minutes approved. Claims listed include wages and supplies for county farm amounting to multiple dollars and cents. Bridge and culvert costs for township roads reviewed and approved. County Auditor instructed to certify a 45.8 percent additional levy to cover deficits.
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Knoxville
Board of Supervisors
F. B. West
Mary Gay
County Farm
Stephen Smith
E. Ss. Dennion
W. N. Kellum
C. M. Maddy
Dickerson & Savage
County Farm Farmers Co-operative’ Exchange
J. L Wilson
Frances Collins
Buy Rite Store
Bud
Little & Son
Midland Chemical Company
J. R. Wright
Thornt Black
C. J. Scott
Latimer Hurst
Melelang
E. L. Morse
Wm. Robuck
J. H. Christmas
Whearers
A. Kool
Leroy Hunt
Rise in Purebred Sires in Campaign Across States
United States Department of Agriculture reports a surge in purebred animal pledges in early 1921 under the Better Sires Better Stock campaign. Ohio leads enrollments with Nebraska second as 481 180 head of livestock and 22 605 purebred sires are pledged, though scrub stock also rises. Guam receives five emblems of recognition for participation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Nebraska
West Virginia
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Virginia
Guam
Pacific
Hawaii
Preserving Soil Moisture Says Agriculture Experts
Specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture warn against letting natural moisture escape the soil as a method to delay irrigation. Retaining moisture aids soil organisms in making plant nutrients available, reducing costs and labor in irrigation while recognizing precipitation as nature’s gift.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Personal visit to market boosts grower profits
A visit to the market, urged by the United States Department of Agriculture, pays for itself by revealing dealer priorities. It helps growers meet distributors, choose trustworthy agents, understand the buyer’s challenges, and improve marketing practices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Milder Methods Spark Political Fire at Polls
Senator Sorghum laments rough campaigning while conceding voters sought harsher tactics in past elections. The remarks hint at entrenched local power dynamics and calls for a return to stricter control by party bosses, reflecting ongoing tensions over political conduct.
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Sorghum
Senator Snortsworthy speech captivates hour long audience
The exchange notes Senator Snortsworthy pledges action to save the country but offers no concrete plan. He delivers a spellbinding address that keeps listeners engaged for a full hour, highlighting his oratorical skill over policy detail.
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Snortsworthy
Dick the dog and Master Pig guard the house tale
Grandmother narrates a child like Mary Ellen and a dog Dick guarding a house on a hot day. Dick explains protecting the house and people from a stranger while forming friendly ties through greeting. Master Pig questions nobility as Dick expresses love of friends and a mid afternoon meal.
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Master Pig
Grunt
Fam
WEDDINGS Two Iowa couples wed in Pella area ceremonies
Miss Bertha Brunia daughter of Mr and Mrs F Brunia of Pella married Louis Unger of Dows Iowa in Des Moines on April 3 1922 Rev C S Medlury officiated. Bride a nurse who served overseas, member of Gold Star Post 89 American Legion. Groom a railroad mechanic to move with bride to Wyoming. Also Elbert Groenendyk and Cora Smorenberg wed at Cora’s home in Pella officiated by Rev G Hankamp. Gertrude Bezemer and Marion Van Houweling maried at the bride’s Washington Street home with Rev J Wesselin officiating. All will reside in Pella.
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Bertha Brunia
F. Brunia
Pella
Louis Unger
Dows
Iowa
Des Moines
C. S. MedLury
American Legion
Ungers
Wyoming
Family of Mrs Marks Reveals Early Life of Inez Bowen Marks
In a letter to the editor dated April 1 1922 the writer cites the San Francisco Chronicle and Examiner notices from Feb 23 1922 about Inez Josephine Bowen Marks. It recounts Bowen family origins in Pella and Des Moines and Portland, and notes her marriage to William Marks of Hastings Nebraska and three children living in San Francisco.
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Inez Bowen Marks
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Examiner
Banner Graves Bowen
Portland
Oregon
Inez Josephine Bowen Marks
Pella
Banner G. Bowen
Alice Jane Lindsay
E. H. Scarf
Iane Azella
W. W. Gibbs
Sumpter
Inez Josephine
Wm. Marks
John Boyd
Alice Peal
San Francisco
Des Moines
Nebraska
Tone Azella
William Watts Gibbs
White House
Main Street
Portlend
William Marks
Hastings
William B. B
Paul Lindsay
Mione Josephine
White Way Auto Co announces oils contract with Pennsylvania Consumers Oil Co
The White Way Auto Co reveals a new contract with the Pennsylvania Consumers Oil Co to supply their high grade oils including tractor oils. In stock will be all grades at right prices, catering to thousands of users who know the quality.
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Pennsylvania Consumers Oil Co
White Way Auto Co
Kool announces bid for Republican nomination
Editor The Chronicle reports A Kool will seek the Republican nomination for representative in the legislature, subject to June primary decision. He announces candidacy in the political notice published by the paper.
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the Chronicle
A. Kool
The Art of Giving and Living
The art of giving is an integral part of the art of living. This concise philosophical remark connects generosity with a fuller human existence, suggesting that acts of giving enrich daily life and shape character.
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the County Board
John R. Hall
Dog
Mary Ellen
Bercoming
Unger
Brunia
Frederick St
Cal
Buckeye
Delco Shop
Buckeye Best
Rome
Wormhoudt & Plette
Wealeon
Ideal Pharmacy
DE Wit Bros
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