City Council Adopts Rates and Orders for Street Work
The council met in a regular session then reconvened as a board of review. Re-elected city clerk Kuyper, street commissioner Van Dusseldorf, attorney Van der Ploeg, and marshal Brom. Water mains on East Second street discussed. petition to cut valley to prevent runoff granted. Wages for city work set. sidewalks and Clean-up Day dates approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Kuyper
K. van Dusseldorf
W. H. van der Ploeg
H. J. Brom
East Second Street
G. B. DeBruyn
West Third Street
Electric Light and Power Department
Huber Street
Horrible misfortune from a stingy neighbor tale
A stingy man sends his son to copy the newspaper, causing a chaotic sequence: bees sting the boy, the fence injures the father, the cow enters the alfalfa field and dies, the churn spills cream drowning kittens, teeth and rug are damaged, and the daughter elopes with the hired man as a goat chews shirts tails. The tale mixes domestic mishaps with absurd consequences.
Christianity and Joy Sunday Sermon at Baptist Church
At the Baptist church the pastor will preach Christianity and Joy at the morning service 10 45. In the evening the sermon will be a companion to last Sunday's theme Man's Care for Man. The large choir and male quartette will sing at both services. Bible school at 9 80 Juniors 2 30 Young People 6 30. A Monday night picture meeting will show 65 pictures from the Great World War now in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Munday
Europe
Second Reformed Church Sunday Services and Classes
The pastor preaches Sunday morning on Practical Proofs to Men and evening on Infinite Love. Special music by the orchestra. Sunday school gathers at 9 30 a m with 103 attending last week. All are welcome to join adult Bible class and study the Word of God. Special invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
College Notes and Events At Ottumwa Campus
Professors Childs Phillips and Clayton have been ill. Students enjoyed the Baptist church dinner. New York Symphony Orchestra concert May ith features Walter Damrosch. A special train for 200 from Ottumwa is set. Four soloists perform the Rigoletto quartet with full orchestra and the Flower Song from Carmen. Prof Sadler reserves seats April 20 to May 6 at $1.50 for two concerts. Campus Day next Tuesday. Miss Horn to give readings April 22. Sadler presents student recital April 29. Baseball practice continues at Oskaloosa Friday. Summer school begins June th for ten weeks. Dodson in charge with strong teachers. Marguerite Tracy back and resuming music work. Grace Finley letter hints at Commencement. Baptist male quartette sang at chapel. Carl Beyer solo. Senior Academy to stage The Cricket on the Hearth at Commencement with Miss Husse as coach. Aeed it a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Sadler
Miss Horn
Oskaloosa
Pelican
Dodson
Marguerite Tracy
Grace Finley
the Baptist
Chapel
Carl Beyer
Miss Husse
Van Rees Hoogenaker Wedding at Oskaloosa
Mr Wm Van Rees and Miss Hattie Hoogenaker wed in Oskaloosa on Saturday April 10 at 9 30 am by Justice C Woodruff. They returned to Pella for a reception with about fifty friends and will reside at East First and Addition streets. The article notes the couple’s popularity and offers congratulations from local press. The issue also reports a study urging larger seed potato pieces for higher yields, citing Iowa State experiments showing yields rising with larger pieces and recommending 12 to 16 bushels per acre seed usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Rees-Hoogenaker
Wm. van Rees
Hattie Hoogenaker
John Hoogenaker
Oskaloosa
C. Woodruff
Pella
East First
Addition Streets
van Rees
Iowa Agricultural Eperiment
Iowa
Ames
High School Teachers Re-Elected in Local Board Meeting
At a Molday board meeting, Superintendent F. M. Frush was re elected for three years with a raise. All high school teachers were re elected including Principal Gladys Crisman Lat in English teacher Mabel Jones history W J Rhynsburger science Carl Ver Steeg. A new building is hoped for early next year though completion may slip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molday
F. M. Frush
Prof. Frush
Gladys Crisman
Crisman
Mabel Jones
W. J. Rhynsburger
Finish Fight Looms In Dry Wet Iowa Politics
In a pivotal moment the House ignored most bills sent by the Senate, save for the automotive confiscation measure held for changes. Wet lawmakers aided dry bills including the suitcase bill, signaling a clear clash on wet versus dry issues in upcoming elections. The temperance base may unite behind a single candidate as the wets prepare. the dry side risks division without sharper strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Towa
Drgs
Salted Campaigns Predict Prohibition Victory
A Cedar Rapids Republican warning argues six camps and six men will shape primary returns toward wets, while drys must imitate the wet strategy and nominate candidates who represent their cause. It predicts governors and attorneys general won by unity and strong enforcement, asserting temperance hinges on common sense and political judgment to persuade wavering voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
The Grouch and the Self Made Malcontent
A reflective piece laments the chronic grouch a self created critic who detests joy and beauty. It warns readers to cast out selfishness and negate the microbe of unhappiness. The author urges inner self examination to restore love and sunshine in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grouch
Editor's Commission Turns On a Man We Mocked
An editor in Litchfield Illinois describes appointing a commission to investigate a man who complained about repeated coverage of the same people. They trace his life from birth to marriage, noting little of consequence and promising a future obituary, while admitting past mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Ill
News Herald
I2 Commission
BIDS FOR MOWING GARDEN SQUARE SET FOR 1915
Notice calls for sealed bids to mow grass and keep Garden Square clean for the 1915 season. Bids due by 6 p.m. Saturday May 1 1915. Committee reserves right to reject all bids. George Heeren chairman Buildings Grounds. Ye Foto Shop ad at 107 Main St Pella Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Square
George Heeren
Bldgs, & Grounds Com
Ye Foto Shop
Pella
Towa
Death notices from Pella area reflect multiple obituaries
Deaths April 10 1915 include De Bruin John aged 77 at home near Pella buried Van Domeslaar cemetery. Boschma A. died at home aged 74 of kidney trouble, funeral at home then First Christian Reformed church. Kuyper H. heard of brother John Kuyper’s death in Orange City. John born 1846 in Netherlands came to Pella then Orange City. survived by wife Mrs Kuyper and five children. funeral services held Saturday afternoon.
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de Bruin
John de Bruin
Pella
van Domeslaar
Gysse Muilenburg
Hubert
Japan
F. Stuart
California
A. ©. Kuyper
Open House Gifts Sale At Van Stigt Corner
To friends who aided us in the past we will be glad to receive contributions this year. Visit our collection of household articles at Van Stigt's corner on April 30 and May 1. Mrs H N Keables chairs the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osr
Vic
van Stigt’s Corner
H. N. Keables
Chm
City Beautiful lecture sparks beautification drive
Prof. Fitch of the Agricultural College at Ames spoke on The City Beautiful at the Electric Palace Tuesday evening. Brought by the Women's Federated Club, the campaign aims to improve the city’s appearance with slides showing possible enhancements and hopes to prompt timely improvements in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitch
Agricultural College
Ames
Electric Palace
Women's Federated Club
Pella
Carnations for Mothers Day by Ladies Circle of the G A R
The Ladies Circle of the G A R will sell carnations for Mothers Day this year. Flowers will be available on the Saturday before the second Sunday in May. Funds raised will be used to place a flag pole near the park monument.
How It Feels To Starve Autobiographical Appetite Piece
A humorous autobiographical sketch of a country boy who loves food but avoids vigorous exercise. The narrator notes being called fat by schoolmates and contemplates the consequences of a growing waistline while resisting diet and exercise. The tone blends self mockery with observations on aging and body image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Dieting Dilemmas and Self Denial in an Editor’s Confession
A humorous confession details two proposed plans to lose weight, both rejected due to overwork and a fear of resisting temptation. The editor describes giving up midday meals, rationing food, and the daily weight loss of about two pounds, while lamenting cravings, advertising, and the social pressure of eating. The piece ends with an egg advertisement for Rhode Island Reds and Barred Rock eggs at 407 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
Rhode Island
Main Street
Telephone
Mrs T J Reese Visits Parents in St Hiteman
Mrs T J Reese spent Sunday with her parents in St Hiteman, returning home after a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Reese
Hiteman
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Council
Ti Teitchie
Violet Mersereau
Hobart Hen’ Ley
Taft
Equatorial
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