Peace Trees planted at Shiloh and Corinth battlefields
Dr W H H Barker reports returning from a southward trip to Shiloh and Corinth where over ten thousand Union dead lie in two national cemeteries. He helped plant Peace Trees at both gates under the National Association of the Survivors of Shiloh, described as the first such event in the land. Local visitors include L F Bousquet and Dr J Sibenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Barker
Harvey
Shiloh
Corinth
National Association of the
Battle of
Resolutions of Respect From Pella Third Reformed Church
The Third Reformed Church of Pella Iowa records resolutions of respect for Mrs Dirk De Bruin wife of the superintendent who died April 13 1923 at about 52 years of age She endured years of suffering with faith in Christ The teachers thank God for her Christian life and express sympathy to the superintendent and his daughter The resolutions will be entered in minutes sent to the family and the Pella Chronicle Gary Vogelaar Vice Superintendent Je Kolenbrande Secretary April 18 1923
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirk de Bruin
Christ
Third Reformed Church
Pella
Iowa
Jesus
Ation
Gary Vogelaar
JE Kolenbrande
Min
Warships Used In Films Adventure by British Admiralty
The British admiralty lent a dreadnaught with its officers and crew to star in a famous play’s filming, providing authentic naval presence and equipment for on set scenes. The move highlights collaboration between cinema and military to ensure realism and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Admiralty
Paper relic from Philippine War days published in Manila
A 1899 American paper titled FREEDOM from Manila chronicles the 51st Iowa Infantry's voyage and early landings in the Philippines. The unit endured ninety five days aboard ship with no deaths and only one serious illness. Soldiers nicknamed themselves Loper's Gay Marines under Col John C. Loper. The page notes army news and ads, especially liquid refreshments, with prices seen as relatable today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Carpenter
Manila
P. L
51St
Iowa Infantry
Towa
Cuba
Iowa
Bist
San Francisco
Pennsyyvania
Honolulu
Manila Bay
Iloilo
Cavite
Country of Much Rain Elevates Brazil Weather Note
In Para Brazil the rainy season extends over eight months of the year. The report highlights the unusually long wet season affecting local agriculture and daily life with persistent rainfall and high humidity.
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Para
Brazil
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L. F. Bousquet
Dr. J. Sybenga
Capital City
Klose Krotch
van Niewaal
Wm. Robertus
Colfax
M. de Reus
Oskaloosa
Albert Wichhart
Fremont
C. Wickhart
Henry Kersbergen
J. Rhynsburger
Lon Wormhoudt
Tunis Kempkes
Dick den Adel
Sam van Vliet
Des Moines
Central College
Carnegie Foundation For International Peace
Emma Sadler
Marion Porter
Ike Woods
W. H. McIntire
St. Joe
J. H. Veenstra
Elizabeth Hills
J. F. Mowe
American Legion Auxiliary
Farmers Bank
Rexall
Wormhoudt & Plette
Wormhoudt
Plette
Ford
Ford Weekly
THE
Pella National Bank
Pellla, Iowa
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