Township Farm Bureau Meeting at Memorial Building
The Lake Prairie Township farm bureau drew a record crowd on Thursday evening at the Memorial Building. County officials, town residents, and Pella visitors attended as the Farm Bureau Orchestra played while hosts noted spring work underway and discussed agricultural prosperity and policy. Charles F. Hearst, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president, outlined views on land value driven prosperity, tariffs, and a proposed export corporation under the McNary Haugen plan to stabilize farm prices.
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Lake Prairie
Farm Bureau Orchestra
Marion County
Jacob de Haan
Peter Tysseling
de Haan
Jones
C. L. Stroud
Knoxville
Farm Bureau
Charles F. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Hearst
Cedar Falls
Nev. Maines
Iso
Washington
Congress
Associated Agricultural Organizations
McNary-Haugen
Fortnightly Club Hosts Reading Circle Joint Meeting
The Fortnightly Club of Pella joined the Reading Circle for a joint afternoon at the Kuyper home. Mrs. Paul Lautenbach spoke on Edgar Guest and read poems from House and Home Life, while Mrs. Rhynsburger reviewed Raphael Sabatini's Fortune's Fool. Guests enjoyed a fine program and refreshments, with the hosts’ hospitality completing a memorable afternoon.
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Pella
Louis Kuyper
Iowa
Reading Circle
John Bousquet
P. G. Gaass
J. Heemstra
J. G. Klein
Paul Lautenbach
Edgar Guest
H. J. Rhynsburger
Central College Glee Club Sends Warm Greetings
A April 5 letter from Hospers Iowa by the Central College Glee Club reports a successful tour with good audiences including 800 in Orange City. The group praises Genevieve and Chorus of Bischof's and notes Fred Van Doorninck improving and Nicholas Gosselink dubbed King of the Ivories. They invite friends to a home concert April 17 at 7:80 in the high school auditorium. Dr Ballard, their driver, will attend.
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Central College Glee Club
Hospers
Iowa
Uncle Billy
Boys’ Glee Club
Orange City
Bischof
Apua L’africana
Genevieve
Fred van Doorninck
Nicholas Gosselink
H. S
THE
P.S
Dr. Ballard
Des Moines
L Van Rees Birthday Surprise At Home
A pleasant birthday surprise was held for W L Van Rees at his home this week. Mrs Van Rees organized the event inviting his colleagues from the moulding department of Garden City Feeder Co and a few friends. A two course luncheon followed by rock music provided entertainment until late.
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W.L. van Rees
City Administration Changes Hands After Monday Swear-In
New city officials took office Monday following the swearing in of the mayor and council. Mayor Fultz hosted the former mayor Johnson and ex alderman Van Zante at a noon luncheon at the American House. Five former council members remain. the new member is Carl Byers from the second ward. Van Zante did not seek re-election. D D Dielerman became alderman from the second ward.
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Fultz
Johnson
van Zante
American House
Carl Byers
D. D. Dielerman
Stranger in Pella Tries Bank Draft Scam
A man calling himself W. H. Henderson from Denver deposited an 800 draft at Security State Bank in Pella claiming Washington bank backing. The draft failed to clear as Denver confirmed the $14,000 savings balance was falsified and a $100 check tied to the tale proved fraudulent. Henderson vanished after attempts to buy a used car with the book, leaving the bank wary of his broader scheme and possible relocation to another community.
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W. H. Henderson
Denver
Security State Bank
New York
Washington
Pella
Henderson
Atranger
Denver Bank
Pella Bank
Destructive Farm Fire at Vande Kamp Farm North of Pella
A Saturday morning blaze at the Al Vande Kamp farm near the Marion Jasper line destroyed eleven buildings, livestock, and equipment. Cy Van de Kamp farmed the property. a six year old may have started the fire or spontaneous combustion in hot manure is possible. A span of mules perished and many sows with pigs were saved after neighbors acted. dwelling contents largely saved. Insurance on buildings was $2,200 with replacement costs around $10,000. livestock and contents insurance may cover part of the loss.
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al Vande Kamp
Marion
Jasper County
Pella
Cy van de Kamp
Altho
Sully
Jackie Coogan at the Alamo in The Rag Man
Jackie Coogan returns to a Kid-like role in The Rag Man at the Alamo Theatre April 9 and 10. The film, written for him by Willard Mack, follows a little Irish American orphan partnering with a New York junk man, backed by a strong Metro-Goldwyn cast including Max Davidson, Robert Edson, and Lydia Yeamans Titus.
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Jackie Coogan
Alamo Theatre
Jackie
Flanders
South Seas
Willard Mack
New York
Kelly and Ginsberg
Coogan Pictures
Tim Kelly
Metro-Goldwyn
Max Davidson
Ginsberg
Robert Edeson
Lydia Yeamans Titus
Van Rheenen’s Bootery Showcases Spring Window Displays
Van Rheenen’s Bootery displays fine windows this week with flowers as part of the decorations. Fred devotes energy to the shoe business to make his store an attractive city spot. Sybenga’s Bakery and Ulrich’s Meat Market also feature new signs as part of south side square improvements.
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van Rheenen
Fred
Sybenga’s
Ulrich’s
Imade
Record Dodge Brothers Car Sales Rise as Dealerships Grow
Retail deliveries for the week ending March 28, 1925 rose 34 percent from the prior year and set a new weekly high in Dodge Brothers history. Retail orders reached a 37 percent year over year gain, with all regions in the United States reporting increases. Global deliveries to date in 1925 exceed 1924 by about 11,800 units as exports surge, while retail demand runs 100 cars per day ahead of production and new orders lead production by 300 cars daily.
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Dodge Brothers Inc
Dillon, Read & Company
Dodge Bros
Dodge Brothers
United States
May Change No 24 Oska Knoxville Proposed Route Shift
Oskaloosa Herald reports plans to reroute Primary No 24 from west out of Oskaloosa to Knoxville. Marion county officials and state highway representatives will meet Mahaska supervisors and engineers at Tracy next Tuesday to inspect the proposed route and discuss the cost. The change would cross the Des Moines River into Mahaska County north of the present line, require a new road and a large bridge, and place heavy costs on Mahaska with no direct benefit to the county. Repair of the Belle Fountain bridge would be delayed if approved.
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Oskaloosa
Knoxville
State Highway Commission
Marion County
Highway Engineers
Marion County Board
Mahaska
Tracy
Des Moines River
Mahaska County
Belle Fountain
Oskaloosa Herald
Biology chair named at Central College
The executive board of Central College elected Newton Boogs to the chair of Biology on Monday. Report notes he hails from Chicago and was chosen by President Hoffman, with limited additional details available.
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Central College
Newton Boogs
Hoffman
Chicago
Rummage Sale by Central College Ladies' Auxiliary
The annual spring rummage sale by the Ladies' Auxiliary of Central College will take place on Saturday, April 18, in the former De Wit Bros building. Please bring packages on Friday morning.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
de Wit Bros
Farmers Union meets in Memorial Building with Milo Reno
A large crowd attends a Friday Farmers Union meeting in the Memorial Building at Pella to hear Milo Reno, president of the Iowa Farmers Union. The article notes tensions with the Farm Bureau, discusses tax principles favoring land value, and previews topics on land taxation and economic reform.
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Township Farm Bureau Meeting
Glee Club
L. van Rees
Vande Kamp
Alamo
Oska-Knoxville
Farmers’ Union
Memorial
Farmers Union
Milo Reno
Reno
Renaud
Mr. Reno
Mr. Hearst
Henry George
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