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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1912
Page
10
The street commissioner used a drag Thursday morning on a wet section of foot sidewalk to test road clearance. Charley Porter claimed such a drag, if used in every ward, would outperform all previous dragging. Some doubted the effort, but Porter and Prof. F. E. Wheatcraft urged paving as a final solution.
Miss Anna Roorda and sister Mrs. C Van Zante with young Isaac spent Friday with Mr and Mrs John Van Zante at Moravi. Passengers to Knoxville included Alex De Geest Mrs C De Geest Norvel Osborn Marion Porter Wm Van Zante Edd De Geest and Van Zante. Alex De Geest and Miss Olive De Geest visited Oskaloosa. Anna Roorda returned to Prairie City Saturday after visiting relatives. Mrs George Van Der Berg visited Mrs J M Van De Kieft Thursday. Ollie Milledge and family visited Mary De Geest home Sunday. Arthur McCombs and wife visited the parental McCombs home Sunday. I Milledge and family spent Sunday at Edd De Geest's. Mrs F L Wilson and Mrs N Wilson visited Harry Wilson's Sunday. Abe McCombs and the Misses...
Eliza Sytama Vans and Miss Sarah McCombs joined the Hervey community for Sunday evening worship, reflecting a quiet social church gathering.
In Leighton Commons the week brings visits by Harry De Cook of Pella to his brother David. Tunis Brom and sons Barney and Jakie of New Sharon call on old friends. Mae Walraven, a Central University student, spends time with sister Mrs. D. Van Haaften. Rene De Reus tours the countryside with the huckster wagon. John Frey of Galesburg Illinois visits his parents here. Peter Van Zante recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs. John H. Rempe returns from Mt. Pleasant improved. Maggie Vroom undergoes surgery and mends with care. Alberta Paine leaves due to illness, with Mrs. Bogue teaching in her absence. The W. W. Society meets at J Grandia home for light refreshments and a pleasant time. Mrs. Wm. Van Haaften, after appendicitis surgery, is able to sit up again.
Otley residents and visitors are listed with short mentions of arrivals and departures. Names include Dorsey Parker, John Breen, Mrs W Sills, Otto Ademeit, Mrs H Swank, Ira Den Hartog, Pearl Calhoun, Mabel Calhoun, Dr Rawson, A Van Houweling, Irene Polstra, Albert Fennema, Gerrit Van Houweling, C Van Speren, N Huisman, Mrs Andrew Schell, T Burgraaf, J Schippers, and Melvin Cooper. Community events focus on visits, illness, and seasonal cleaning with encouragement to visit Lankelma's Drug Store and enjoy the soda fountain.
The April 30 Household Hints section shares prize Raisin Bread recipes and variations. It details Prize Raisin Bread instructions with yeast, potato water, and raisins, plus Whole Wheat Raisin Bread and Raisin Loaf With Nuts including ingredients, mixing, rising, and baking steps.
Notice is given that a document claiming to be the last will and testament of Jannette Deedyns is on file in the Marion County District Court in Knoxville Iowa. A hearing is set for May 14 1912 in the April term of court at which all interested persons may appear. MeYER LANGERAK Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa Apr 12 1912 16 18
Roy Fisk deputy city clerk confessed to destroying Newton city records and stealing about $100 monthly over two years. He stated no others were involved and the case, tied to a March 15 1912 incident, will go to the September term. bond set at 10000 with his mother signing.
The week ending April 14 1912 in Des Moines Iowa notes a record cold winter with heavy snow cover from December to March. Snow protected grains but flooding occurred in southern counties while ground soil absorbed moisture early. Field work progressed with much seeding plowing and dishing in excellent soil condition. Winter wheat acreage increased though spring seeding depends on next days. many potatoes planted and gardens started. Fruits largely dormant with peaches and pears uninjured by the cold. Livestock fared fairly well though hay and rough feed have been exhausted in many areas. Season opening later than usual, but prospects for a good crop year remain. George M Chappel section director.
A New York woman hires a maid named Norah noted for efficiency. While the house shines, the sculpture Victory at Samothrace remains dusty. Norah reveals she avoided dusting it after fearing breakage due to awkward fingers.
John Butler Burke argues that theory and experiment must complement each other. He notes many experiments fail to advance progress if the underlying theory is flawed, and emphasizes choosing the right problem may matter more than the execution of experiments.
Dr. Francis Ward recounts a pond encounter where a male trout attacked a rival for mating. The victor shook his foe until it floated to the surface, then was revived with a drop of whisky and water. The tale likens fish behavior to human passions and combat.
A humorous exchange about a wife and her husband granting her a checking account. The wife jokes about buying anything with checks, while noting the inconvenience of writing checks for car fare when trains are crowded and payment is required upon entry. The dialogue satirizes personal finance and daily friction.
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