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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
4
Weekly army notes cover recruitment, ordnance readiness, and trench munition supply. Readers submit questions on draft classifications, exemptions, and service timing. Veterans and specialists sought in veterinary corps and horse handling. Liberty loan conversion rules explained by A M Anderson with a May 9 readiness date for new 4 ½ percent bonds.
Copy of a letter from the Federal Reserve Bank Chicago to a Pella bank about converting Liberty Bonds. It explains that 4% Liberty Loan bonds may be converted later under announced terms, but if not converted they cannot be changed into future issues. First 4.25% bonds convertibility varies by issue, and holders should await Chronicle announcements.
J. B. Hockersmith announces his bid for County Attorney of Marion County subject to the Republican primaries in June. He notes eleven years of legal practice in state courts and asks for voters support, pledging fair, impartial service and gratitude for efforts made on his behalf.
The Marion County Sunday School Association plans its 53rd annual convention at Otley on April 23 24 with delegates invited and lodging provided on the Harvard plan The Des Moines trip and Camp Dodge are mentioned for future travel News from Otley includes the P K I officers elected Calvin Bosch as president Gilbert Runyan as vice president Fred Dykstra secretary and Raymond Vander Zyl treasurer Also reported are obituaries for Mrs Anne DeBorst and Hubert Rhynsburger with details on service times and family.
Mrs A Hoogenakker of Pella aged 70 years 8 months 1 day died at home at 10 30 am Wednesday April 17 1918 after a brief illness cancer born in Holland she came to Pella in 1865 and lived there 63 years survived by husband and numerous children in Iowa and Canada funeral plans uncertain with possible home service Friday interment Oakwood cemetery resolutions convey sympathy and church service notes from local society leaders
Mrs H Den Adel died at the state hospital in Mt Pleasant at 4 30 p m on Wednesday April 10 1918 aged 57 years 9 months and 12 days She had been hospitalized two years and the illness causing death was brief Her husband could not reach her before she passed away She is survived by her husband an adopted son Edward Funeral services were held at the home at 10 o clock Saturday morning Interment was at Oakwood cemetery The family thanks neighbors for timely aid and sympathy in the death and funeral Henry Den Adel Edward Den Adel
The Moonlight Mission Band of the First Reformed Church of Pella Iowa records its sorrow at the death of member Miss Lisetta Geethoed.
A bean expert urges widespread planting as a patriotic duty to aid the war and postwar era. Beans, grown nearly everywhere, fed soldiers in Civil War and in current conflicts, with schools urged to plant at least one acre. Deane the state superintendent promotes literature as part of mobilization.
Labor is needed at harvest time and large farm acreage will require special machinery. The County Club Leader urges organized garden clubs to plant part of their gardens in beans this year. Office in court house Knoxville Iowa phone 337 Black.
American Red Cross, with the International Red Cross, ships twenty pounds of weekly food to each of 159 American prisoners in Germany. A Berne warehouse for 10,000 prisoners grows, with 90 percent delivery success. Prisoners may write two letters and four post cards monthly, and may acknowledge food receipt. The service supports the Red Cross War Fund drive May 20 27 seeking $100 million.
A local supplier advertises ready stock and expert fitting for window shades. They promise a precise fit and quick installation with a confident sales pitch.
Wm. Bensink has been seriously ill with appendicitis in recent days and underwent an operation this morning. He is reported to be resting comfortably after the procedure.
Market notes report price corrections by Van der Zyl Bros and Pella Produce Co. for stock and grain in Pella. Values span per cwt and per bi, with bid ranges for butter eggs hens and poultry items. mentions candles eggs and seasonal buying start May 1.
An old advertisement extols Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a powerful tonic and blood builder. It cites benefits like purging impurities, clearing coated tongues, and curing lingering coughs, insisting the herbal formula is non alcoholic and safe. A testimonial from Mrs Albert Castle recounts recovery after abdominal surgery and a severe cough, crediting the medicines with restored health and weight gain.
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