Voter conduct and road bonds in Mahaska County
The piece rails at voting on public questions over factional quarrels as Mahaska County votes next week on road-improvement bonds expected to pass. It argues land taxation is fair but criticizes tax on idle property, asserting land value is a social product and should be taxed. It also discusses nearby Pella’s interests and liquor-policy tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhart
Senate
Mahaska County
Pella
Mahaska Line
Fire prevention lessons from a year ago visit to Pella
A year ago a company of men toured Pella to inspect business houses and meeting places for fire danger. The public meeting failed to yield an address on fire prevention, but the visit helped reduce last year’s fire losses in the city. The article urges continued vigilance to protect property from fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Amendment to constitution for women in state legislature
The article argues for an amendment granting women seats in the state general assembly and for women's right to vote on the issue. It notes women have served in other states and at the national level, and predicts a positive influence on laws as more women participate in legislation. It urges adoption of the amendment to reflect feminine judgment alongside masculine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
National Congress
Congress
Atlantic Coast
Superstitions and science clash in colonial era morals
The column critiques old healer practices as dangerous superstition in Clin ton, noting cobweb cures can cause lockjaw and death. It argues healing requires medical science and warns against charlatans while condemning liquor-prohibition rhetoric and enforcement evasion across Atlantic states.
Cruelty abroad and immigration policy urged
A French traveler criticizes brutal prison methods in the Bal kans and contrasts them with English law. The piece cites a French ship carrying 680 convicts bound for an island camp, where steam and scalding water are used to quell unrest. It argues the United States must maintain immigration barriers to preserve Anglo American civilization and assimilation priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkans
United States
Central College seeks funds for new classroom building
The Central College drive in Pella asks locals to finance a new classroom building and endowment with support from the Reformed Church board, noting the college’s long history in the area and urging contributions beyond small gifts from wage earners. It stresses community responsibility and denominational ties to ensure the project’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Pella
Educational Board of the Reformed Church
Reformed Church
Appeal for regional fundraising to support gymnasium project
The speaker urges securing funds for a gymnasium with broad backing from the community and beyond. He distinguishes small projects from a $100,000 goal, calling on wealthy groups and extended church networks across miles to support a substantial campaign.
Observations on city symbols and politics in brief sketches
A collage of notes and quips on local symbols the cabbage for Pella the city flower the bologna as bird along with asides on prohibition polls in Iowa river towns and national temperance trends. It also recounts anecdotes about local officials newsroom humor and a Mexico Good Friday example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Express
City
Pella
Pella Pioneer of 1847 Dies in Des Moines
Mrs Martha Childress longtime Pella native and daughter of Walter Vlieg 1847 pioneer died Saturday April 3 at a Des Moines elderly home 2833 University Ave She was over eighty years old and was buried in Pella after funeral services in Des Moines led by Rev George M Derbyshire She and her husband Frank Childress adopted one son and left no known blood relatives in or outside the country
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Childress
Pella
University Avenue
Des Moines
Frank Childress
Des Moins
George M. Derbyshire
Monroe Declamatory Contest Winner Named
Cecil Le Grand, a senior at Monroe High School, won first overall at the District Declamatory Contest in Monroe after inter district rounds in Ottumwa. Competitors included Burlington, Ottumwa, Mitchellville, Monroe, Bussey, Keokuk, Iowa City and New Sharon. Monroe led in Dramatic while Mitchellville topped Humor. Le Grand performed Sparticus to the Gladiators and secured first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil le Grand
Monroe High School
Monroe
Ottumwa
Burlington
Mitchellville
Bussey
Keokuk
Iowa City
New Sharon
le Grand
School band escorts Le Grand home in Monroe
Miss Haines and Mr Le Grand arrived in Monroe after two. The High School orchestra and faculty greeted them at the train. A red and white crepe decorated chair carried Le Grand through the business section as speeches followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Haines
le Grand
Monroe
Mr. le Grand
Monroe H. S
Roorda Couple Mark 63rd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A E Roorda reached their sixty third anniversary on Saturday as illness in the family prevented any celebration. He is 91 and she 82, both in poor health, yet the long marriage stands as a notable record and the note wishes them health to celebrate again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Roorda
Tyseling seeks second term for board of supervisors
Peter Tysseling announces candidacy for re-election to the board of supervisors for a second term starting January 1927, subject to the Republican primary on June 7, 1926. He states his intention in a political announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Peter Tysseling
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice that Gerrit Den Hartog's last will is on file with the Marion County District Court and set for hearing on May 4 1926 in Knoxville Iowa at which interested parties may appear. Clerk Walter Kester issues the notice on March 20 1926.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Gerrit den Hartog
Walter Kester
Knoxville
Runaway Wagon Causes Spill and Local News Roundup
Twenty years ago a runaway team driven by Mr and Mrs G Vande Gaarde caused a wagon spill injuring Mrs Vande Gaarde with a severely sprained hip. Firemen from Cole’s flour store found smoke from a bad chimney. Miss Johanna Eysink died at 65 from dropsy. Pete Stubenrauch to transport homeseekers to South Dakota. Eli Richardson bought a 320 acre farm there. Des Moines river threatened then receded. Bert De Brun’s finger mashed at the foundry, possible amputation. Local ads note riding cultivators and sulky plows price ranges. Jelle Jelsma resigns for insurance work, Jay Kempkes to replace him at American House. H Rietveld bought an automobile in Des Moines, backing good roads. George Baitsell sells gas lighting plants, Roorda and Van der Pol install, Van der Zee contracts. Coal shortage forces electric plant to shut early several evenings.
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G. Vande Gaarde
Vande Gaarde
Cole’s
Johanna Eysink
Pete Stubenrauch
South Dakota
Eli Richardson
Des Moines
Bert de Brun
H. van Maren
Jelle Jelsma
Jay Kempkes
H. Rietveld
George Baitsell
Roorda
van der Pol
van der Zee
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Pella Chronicle
Sadler Publishing CO
A. Young
H. H. Sadler
Rica
Vannt
Friends of Liquor
Towa
Clinton
College Glee Club
Kansas
South Carolina
Michigan
Maine
Dubuque
Sioux City
Jasper Country Record
Monroe Mirror
Wm. van Wely
Line Tree
Bill
Washington Democrat
James Dennett Newsome
Pullman
Pullman Company
Chicago
Denver
Newsome
Dell Rapids
S. D. Tribune
Uncle Bill
Klyn & de Winter
Mother's Knee
M. Moore
Elma
Washington
Mexico
Judas Iscariot
Government of
Judas
Mrs. Roorda
M. Vander Linden
Pratt
Hill
Blair, Brown
Mejor
Wolverins
Champion
H. C. Payne
Broadway
J. C. Mitten
L. M. Henry
Geo. H. Lankelma
Security Stat Bank
Franklin St
Res
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone
Main Street
Tan and Surgeon
Main and
Liberty Streets
Phone No
J. J. Subenga
Puritan Drug Store
J. M. Cook
Bell Clothing
Aschenbrenner
Geelhoed
H. O. Wormhoudt
Jaarsma Bakery
F. F. Carpenter
Jaarsma’s Bakery
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