Great Scout and Indian Fighter Makes a Wild Ride
Diamond Dick, famed scout and Indian fighter, visited Pella around 1900 with a caravan of Indians. He staged a roping and shooting show on East Market Square drawing crowds of boys. After an incident with a local pastor, he was jailed for three hours for cruelty to animals while attempting to escort the Indians to the train. He was described as tall, with long black hair, a Van Dyke, grey hat, bright boots, and two guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Dick
Pella
Harry
Schubring
Dominic Westfall
Methodist Church
Iamond Dick
Reverend Westfall
Marshall Gerrit
Diamond Dick Among Omaha Legion Crowd in 1930s
In downtown Omaha Dr. J J Sybenga encountered a familiar figure at the National Legion convention. The man, known as Diamond Dick, recalled Pella residents and listed old associates while recounting past adventures, later revealed to have a varied life including military service and medical practice under another name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sybenga
Rogers
Omaha
Neb
National Legion
Diamond Dick
Pella
Doctor Sybenga
Henry Geezelle
Thrift Mark Of Dutch Settlers In Scholte Colony
Thrift and economy distinguish the Scholte colony descendants with minimal Scotch blood in their veins. The passage notes their frugal habits as a defining trait of the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scholte
The Scotch Spirit of Economy Through Generations
The article argues that early settlers valued a dollar and practiced stringent spending. It notes wartime saving stamps and charitable gifts, then warns that during lulls in retail, money flows freely with bargains. It cautions that future generations may not be as economical and emphasizes prudent use of wealth.
Thrift and economy shape Hol landers Pella legacy
A reader describes the Scholte colony in Pella and its thrift driven by scarce beginnings. Early settlers saved every dollar, invested cautiously, and avoided farm failures. The piece notes a generational shift toward spendthrift tendencies and a hoped reawakening of the forefathers’ frugal spirit for hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Scholte
Politics of Pella People Reflect Democratic Leanings
The Pella community, about 95 percent Dutch extraction, shows a strong Democratic tilt in state and national elections. A 1928 exception occurred when the city voted for Hoover amid religious and liquor issues. locals are described as thoughtful, resisting party dictates while rooted in early Democratic ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Alfred F. Smith
Herbert Hoover
Man Pushes Baby Carriage Sparks Milestone Gaze
John Ban, long associated with Andrew Lubbers in a dairy venture, recalls a humorous sight upon arriving from Holland. In his homeland women powered baby carriages while men walked, relaxed, and smoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ban
Andrew Lubbers
Holland
Mr. Ban
Gossips and Automobiles Downplay on People
A compact aphorism notes the similarity between gossip and cars, both continually moving and often harming reputations as they pass. It likens social chatter to relentless motion, warning about the harm of unkind talk.
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Main Street
Bastile
Bridget
Jamesey Sheehy
Schrubring
Gerrit Maasdam
S.—Seholte
Scholle
and Dick
Can Legion Monthly
Dr. Tanner
St. Louis
U. S. Army
A. ER. P
France
America
Sophia Heeren
Rudolph Heeren
Grandill
George Heeren
Fox Movietone Corporation
Fender and Body Work
Gezel
Pella, Iowa
Thrift
Pella’s
Standard
Crankecase Service
Neptune
Atlas Tires
ATLAS
Pete Lubberden
Gearts
Garden City
Headquarters
Floris Geurts
Prop
Tulip Town
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