Higher education linked to careers and cost savings in Oregon
The piece argues that college graduates vastly outnumber high school or eighth grade holders in Who's Who in America, endorsing higher education as the path to profit. It notes five Oregon colleges under a consolidated system saving taxpayers over 1,000,000 dollars with a single chancellor in charge, despite traditional opposition to centralized authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Oregon
Oregon State Board of Education
National Bank Holidays Report Spark Public Confidence
The state bank holidays and a national holiday declared by the president reveal the nation's character and strengthen public trust in banking. The commentary notes corruption risks, but anticipates a system reinforcing stability and confidence despite initial inconveniences.
Beer as a Revolving Solution to All Woes
The St Louis Globe Democrat says beer faces a tough assignment promising to end unemployment balance budgets aid farmers reduce taxes and curb law disrespect. The paper cautions against optimistic claims that beer can be a revolutionary force and urges slower expectations.
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ST. Louis Globe-Democrat
Marvelous giant mechanical shovel heralds science leap
Announced invention shows a 500 ton shovel, 11 tons of dirt moved per dip, with a 400 ton revolving saper-structure. The piece lauds scientific progress, claiming humans have advanced beyond doubt and that science is in its infancy, with greater feats ahead.
Campbell California Town Remains Dry Eleven Decades On
The Christian Science Monitor notes Campbell in California has stayed dry for 81 years due to a deed condition. If liquor is sold anywhere on the 165 acre town site, the land would revert to the estate owners. Dry residents must seek beverages elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Christian Science Monitor
Campbell
Cal
Farm population and immigrant farm ownership in the United States
Among 31,614,269 farm residents nearly four million are children of U S or foreign-born parents and 1.5 million were born abroad. Immigrants, 10 percent of farm operators, own over 9 billion dollars in farm property, about one seventh of all U S farm property. Native-born operators own 66 percent of farms, while 90 percent of immigrants are owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Temperance and Prohibition Distinctions Explained
A discussion clarifies that temperance means moderate use while prohibition is total denial. It cites the Women's Christian Temperance Union’s goal of banning liquor, notes misreadings of party platforms, and warns against conflating wet attitudes with true temperance or prohibition. The piece emphasizes coexistence of both temperance and prohibition impulses in society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Democratic Party
Local Readers Roast Politics and Beer in Pella Page
A compact survey page relays scattered items on Missouri Iowa relations and localized banking debates. It includes commentary on age in leadership, the Roosevelt farm bill, and a string of quips from Art Klein and locals about papers, beer, and social observations in Pella.
Preachers Happy Over Repeal Of Five Day Law
The preachers cheer the repeal of the five day law which halted marriages for two years. They say the rule failed to improve morals and now restore the right to wed without delay. Ministers voice approval and look forward to resuming marriages, joking about valuing marriages by the amount they are paid.
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Sigourney Review
Press claims speed from early Democratic actions
The speaker disputes the current Democratic administration, arguing it accomplished more in three weeks than recent Republican administrations. He notes an emergency exists but asserts some measures could have been handled by a Republican-led Congress.
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Louilia
Congress
How Olds Too Old Northwood Anchor
Two members of President Roosevelt's cabinet are 44 years of age Wallace of Town.
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Northwood
Roosevelt
Wallace
Hot Dog Poem Praises Southern Town Climate
A humorous verse by W. A. Young notes Charlie Moore’s praise of Puget Sound living while extolling a warm southern town. The poem contrasts milder winters with Washington’s cold and hints at visitors from Washington spending winters south. It playfully urges Moore to relocate and write truthfully about the local climate and people.
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Charlie Moore
Puget Sound
Flight Otyme Stems From Chronicle of Two Dates
A brief note recalls the Flight O Tyme charts tied to Chronicle publications dated 1903 and 1913. It marks a historical aviation or timekeeping reference linked to those years and the publication’s archival record.
Thirty Years Ago Items From the Chronicle April 5 1908
Notable items include the death of Ture Wemnis Tusseling in Knoxville at 45, Mayor Huber’s rubbish removal order, Patti the singer earning about 2.50 per breath on tour, Sheriff William Cricket entering a third Mahaska County term, Cy Van Cleave resigning as city marshal, and plans for a brush factory in Pella. Also noted are Mrs. E H Schubring paralysed, S A Townsend opening Otley barber shop, Frush leaving Knoxville Reporter, Cox preaching Easter services in Oskaloosa, a protest against public square auctions, Mrs. G Freeke’s death, John Wisse running Pella Steam Laundry, and a damaged bridge being repaired from Durham to Pella.
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Chronicle
Ture Wemnis Tusseling
Knoxville
D. S. Huber
Patti
America
Eddie Cantor
William Cricket
Mahaska County
A. W. de Bruyn
Milwaukee
Cy van Cleave
John Visser
Chicago
Mac Chinery
Pella
E. H. Schubring
S. A
John Wisse
Durham
Twenty Years Ago in Oska loosa City
An 1911 fire destroyed a full business block including H. L. Spencer wholesale house and the Congregational church. City Council granted Treasurer A. N. Van der Linden a 100 dollar salary and aldermen 183 dollars each for the year. New mayor H. F. Johnson took power as the administration changed.
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Chronicle
Oskaloosa
H. L. Spencer
Congregational Church
A. N. Vander Linden
H. F. Johnson
John Nollen
Fred Padre
Newton
Klyn & de Winter
John Vander Ploeg
Hattie Harrison
Otley
Nick Cole
The
Baptist Church
Netherlands
G. A. Visser
Ralph Westervere
Weddings in 1884 from the Pella Weekblad
A list of numerous couples wedding in 1884 from the Pella Weekblad, including Gerrit Jelsma with Jennie De Jong and many others such as Leendert Colyn with Dina De Jong and Arie Vander Waal with Mary Ver Ploeg, reflecting local community matrimony.
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Pella
Gerrit Jelsma
Jennie de Jong
Dirk Vander Linden
C. Vander Wilt
Leendert Colyn
Dina de Jong
Gysbert de Jong
Frederika Vander Wilt
Arie’ Vander Waal
Mary C. Ver Ploeg
Henry Mathes
Martha Ter Louw
Herman Neyenesch
Gertrude van Zee
Jan Walraven
Nellie Vander Wilt
K. de Boest
Ellen de Rand
Jacob Bulstra
M. de Krass
Aric van Zee
H. van Zee
D. Hessel
G. Buikstra
M. van Gorp
Maria van Steenwergen
M. Paardekooper
Maria Meyer
Eorge Gesman
E. Calhoun
H. Ver Hey
M. L. Stravers
Baron
J. Rhynsburger
H. S. Keables
C. de Booy
T Snyders
C. Lankelma
C. van Stight
G. A. de Vries
John Vos
5. Bruinekool
N. de’ Reus
F. de Hoevel
Aart Vander Wal
D. van Lint
R. van Heukelom
F. de Wild
A. Vander Ley
Lena Hes
M. Slykhuis
Maria van Steenwyk
Arthur van Houwelingen
F. Roorda
W. Griffoen
Francena Vander Meide
Way Back When in Small Town Life
A reminiscence of rural days with fiddle and harp terms, old church omens, weekly mail, and simple pleasures. It recalls rural manners, weathered cars with four functioning cylinders, aprons hiding dirt, modest budget outings, and rough farm life marked by a humble wage.
The Way We Lived Then in Gentle Times
The fragment recalls modest manners and fashion of a past era. Details include avoided necklines and legs, common notes of romantic letters, tintype photos, family outings with a protective kid brother, handmade caskets, local gossip, and painters replacing interior decorators, painting a nostalgic portrait of social norms.
To the Boys by Dr William J Scholes
Dr William J Scholes urges boys to reject vanity and bad habits and shape their lives for progress. He praises health education and self discipline, arguing today’s youth must lead with brains and brawn to secure America's future and prevent decline.
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William J. Scholes
Harold Teen
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