Flood of 1851 Outshines Later Iowa Deluges
Long ago in 1851 Iowa endured a monumental flood described as surpassing later events. Records cite 23 feet on Des Moines river, widespread submersion of towns such as Fort Des Moines, and scarce bridges. Supplies and life were disrupted as boats ferried in relief while newspapers offered sparse coverage.
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Iowa
Harlan
State Historical Department
Annals of
Des Moines
Oskaloosa Herald
Fort Des Moines
Mississipi
Maj
Hoyt Sherman
J. M. Griffith
W. T. Marvin
Peter Meyers
St. Louis
Eddyville
Caleb Pope
Joseph Price
Weather Bureau
Locust Street
Reed
Oskaloosa Weekly Herald
Sanders de Young
Holland
Union Mills
Red Rock
Agency City
Oskaloosa mayor cuts intoxication fines to five dollars and more
Reports say the Oskaloosa mayor reduces intoxication fines from 25 dollars to a flat 2 dollars while Hamm Auto Top Co in Oskaloosa promotes 5 dollar dent and rust repairs. The note argues low prices help taxpayers and customers.
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Oskaloosa
Hamm Auto Top Co
Cowboys At Rivola Sunday And Monday
Doc Schneider heads the Yodeling Cowboys, appearing at Rivola OsKaloosa Sunday and Monday. The act features seven riders from ranches, with Mrs Schneider known as May Lewis the Texas Yodler. The group, nine years on air, is praised by radio stations coast to coast and recently featured on Columbia from the Peabody Hotel in Memphis.
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Doc Schneider
The
Yodeling Cowboys
Rivola
Oskaloosa
Doc
W-Bar
Mortlach
Saska
Schneider
May Lewis
Columbia
Peabody Hotel
Memphis
Your place is your place a small place
Poetic dialogue on stewardship of home and family roles. A father urges care of his space while a mother delays revealing paternity until the child is stronger. The exchange centers on belonging, responsibility, and parental patience.
Night or Day Tire and Battery Service Ad
An advertising snippet promoting a full line of National Guaranteed Tires and Hi-Volt Batteries. Pete Van Zante in Pella Iowa invites contact by phone for service and products.
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Pete van Zante
Pella
Iowa
Leighton Social Notes Include Local Visits and Birthdays
Mrs Ver Hey of Pella visits sister in Leighton while several residents attend a funeral in Missouri. Local families host and travel between Leighton, Pella, and Oskaloosa. On April 7 Mrs H Mep pelink celebrated her 77th birthday with family. Willing Workers and Priscilla mission groups met at the Reformed church with officer elections and reports.
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Pella
J. A. de Jong
Reformed Church
H. Meppelink
James Sedrel
Bruce and
Robert
Oskaloosa
C. Sedrel
G. Stowie
Wm. A. de Jong
Leighton
Sam Sedrel
Gys Vos
Willing Workers Mission Society of the Reformed Church
Gertrude van der Haar
Beulah de Prenger
Anna van Haaften
Helen van der Linden
Edna Brummel
Hazel Grandin
Elma van Heukelom
Genella
Josephine ‘van Heukelom
C. R. van Heukelom
Harmon Sedrel
Priscilla Mission Society of the Reformed Church
Dick van Zee
John van Zouk
John den Hartog
Raymond de Eus
Porterville Community Notices And Social Visit Roundup
Porterville residents share Easter and spring visits with neighbors including the Monster Van Dene Goemaat and Jansen families. Sewing club met April 12 with officers elected Gertrude Wielard president and Ruth Vanden Baard secretary treasurer, next gathering May 3. Various families hosted or visited in Porterville and near Pella, including Van Oene Kamerick Van Hemert De Joode and Sytsma households.
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Dorothy Goemaat
Jacoba
Anna van Dene
Mabel Goemaat
L. J. Monster
Antoinette Monster
Anie Monster
Pella
Porterville
Louise
John Dale
Dick de Joode
Bastian Goemaat
Easter Vacation Social Round at Local Homes
Peoria residents Helen Vos and Lena De Nooy spent the holiday at parental homes while Herman Bokhoven rested with neuritis. Garret Vander Molen and family visited the Vander Molen home. others hosted or called on relatives across Pella and nearby towns.
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Helen Vos
Lena de Nooy
Herman Bokhoven
Garrett Vander Molen
Ben Vander Molen
Arthur Deur
Ed Vander Hart
Jake Rus
Martin Vander Melen
Mae Ruth
Jacob Stursma
D. Vander Veen
Henry Bosveld
George Dear
Tena Stursma
Cecil Vander Melen
Bert Spoelstra
Monroe
Cornelius Sp
Tabe Vander Veen
Oskaloosa
Garret Andringa Sr
Paul Nieusma
Hilda Spoelstra
Margaret Vander Molen
Tabe Vander Molen
Cecil
Ralph de Vries
Prairie City
Lawyer’s Advice on Will and Senses in a Chronicle Ad
A quirky Chronicle Want Ads snippet quotes a lawyer urging a son to value a will while noting how sight outpaces other senses. It remarks that a woman can judge a stranger at a glance yet needs an hour to describe her attire, ending with Chronicle Want Ads promising results.
Ivondale Farceur No 17077 Foaled 1930 Belgian Draft Stallion
Ivondale Farceur No 17077 is a roan Belgian Draft stallion with a star on the forehead. Sire is Irvinedale Oriental 14092 son of Alfred de Bree-Eyck 7959. dam is Perfect Lady 12251 from Farceur's Image 12043 lineage. Dam's lines include Shadyland Queen 9200 and Charmante de Bruges 4578. Located at L M Van Zante Place one mile southwest of Pella. phone 626 on 34.
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Irvinedale Oriental
Alfred de Bree-Eyck
Suzette
Alfred de Bree-Byck
Indigene du Fosteau
Mie de Goyck
Oriental
Flore
Perfect Lady
Farceur
Shadyland Queen
Charmante de Bruges
Alfred de Bree-Buck
Belle de Nieuport
L. M. van Zante
Pella
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Richard le Gallienne
Jno
J. van Dyke
Vander Linden
Bayer
Cowboys
Horne Ipe
Leighton News
Porterville News
Peoria News
Alma
Leepy
Health Department
Journal of Americas Medical Association
Ivondale
Buick and
Pontiac
Globe Batteries
Pennzoil
Monast Sales & Service
High Ave
Courthouse
PRO Bak Blades
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