Farmers Look This Over and World War II Reflections
A long editorial mixes agrarian policy with wartime debates. It discusses conservation efforts in Iowa and Alabama, praises new farming methods like furrow planting to control weeds, and lauds local farmers who adopt contour farming and a home-made lister. It also debates refugee policy and Dutch Jews, urging humane treatment and American duty.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Howard and
Grant Core
Harp Group
Thomas
van Amstel
Holland
Ins
Amsteld Hollanders
Musser Uu
Netherlands
Uni
Jesus
War casualties and homefront ad campaign blend in editorials
Editorial excerpts from Oskaloosa Herald Montezuma Republican and Northwood Anchor discuss WW II casualties totals, urging readers to support war bond purchases and advertising. They critique grain usage for alcohol while foreign hunger persists and warn of changing business landscapes as war continues.
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Northwood
War Production Board
Pella Meteors play and local happenings 30 years ago
Local week recounts Pella Meteors far seven games in Monroe tourney with Center ville, Hopkins Bros, Kuyper and others. Baseball scores cited, hydra plane plans teased, war review notes German drive halted, wildlife stories, Federated Club lawn social, guard unit trains through Pella. Community notices include cod farms for sale, band plans, and local visits.
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Pella Meteors
Fuul
Monroe
Hiteman
Centerville
Hopkin Bros
Pelle
U Hitenman
Mornine
Hopkins Bros Ppc A
Lernoon
Tter
Vson
Kuyper Werve
Ane Ile
Saume
Pella
Allo
Carson
Meteors
Reasner
Sto
Musca Hine
United 1
Wer
Germany
Stylelan
Yone
Federated Club
George Ramsey
T. J. Riley
Riley
National
Madge Vander Zyl
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
John Hollander
Oskaloosa
Doll's
Headquarters For Automobilists
H. Kuyper
T. Fred Henry
Knoxville
Old Home
Marsh Grant
Nick Gosman
Blakesburg
Nick
Carpenter
Bertha Zylstra
Appen Ag Atinal
Unclear medical and crop news from early Des Moines report
The article fragment mentions Henry Dieleman in Des Moines hospital after a similar operation. It notes a haw tomato crop affected by weather with no new blossoms and a hot dry wind story from North Dakota. Will Rhynsburger travels to Joosa to hear Senator Lat Kollette from Wisconsin. Mary Charley Porter promotes Lake Prairie Dist to nearby communities.
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Henry Dieleman
Des Moines
Ening
Alt. Root
Dakota
Will Rhynsburger
Joosa
Onator
Lat Kollette
Wisconsin
Mary Charley Porter
Lake Prairie
Twenty Years Ago in Pella and Nearby Notes
A potted look back at community life with weddings, anniversaries, travel, and local names. Rev and Mrs Bryant’s adoption noted alongside fence line tales of neighbors in Des Moines and Keokuk routes. Mentions of public figures, Legion events, and local visits to Oska loosa Yellowstone Park and Mason City.
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Jernaid Nal
Keokuk
Des Moines
Tenches
John Vande Voort
Margaret Vande Voort
Clarence Vane Linden
Margret Grootveld
William Vande Voort
van Garekom Tul
Oskaloosa
Pesky
Aiake
Justin Jinkin
den City
Duke Ver Woert
Saime
Take
Betty
Bernice Blommer
Chi
Leighton
Pella
Walter Donai
VP. Laukelma
Re Antry
Cleveland
Ohio
Sarah Mildred Wilmer
Chautauqua
Ehnson
Alc
Kuyper
Mason’ City
Leigie of
Gene Hinton
Oak Park
Vella
Mra
G. J. Dykestra
Leona Vander Linden
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
Charley
California
Legion Post
T. Kempkes
Death of John Den Burger Pioneer of Pella
Ten years ago this week the 97 year old John Den Burger of Leighton died. He arrived with the original Scholte colonists and was among Pella’s last surviving pioneers. The city prepared for a goodwill concert in Galesburg by the Pella band and merchants received commemorative badges for a picnic. An 16 inch ear of corn from Humboldt County drew wide attention in a local window display.
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John den Burger
den Burger
Leighton
Drought Fears Persist and Relief Work Expands
The Chronicle reports drough t fears persist from decades earlier as a brief rain offers little relief. Federal funds support relief employment under WP Fisher in Marion County with 100 workers and erosion control projects. A Garden Square horse shoe court space request is denied by Park Commissioners. An editorial notes hog prices at 5.35 and corn at 70 cents a bushel amid concerns over feeding ratios. A beer ruling for railroad workers faces abuse fears. John Robertus keeps melon production steady while Paul supplies the Chronicle office. Theodore LeCocq and daughters Mary Louise and Melva travel to Central City to show horses at the Wapsie Valley Fair.
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Chronicle
Maquoketa
Drouth
John Robertus
Paul
Chroncle
Theodore LeCocq
Mary Louise
Melva
Central City
Iowa
Wapsie Valley
County road repairs proceed in Marion county
Marion county works advance on damaged roads with north Des Moines river bridge approach filled with rock and surface settling to receive finer rock. Sully road repairs due to Skunk river washouts continue with detour in place. White Breast creek bridge west of Dallas to be restored and larger bridges awaiting material solutions.
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Marion County
Des Moines River
Pella
Sully
Skunk
White Breast Creek
Dallas
Cheeyling Hier
Hvidee
Beard
Knoxville Journal
The Traveler's Psalm On Highway Dangers And Hope
The piece presents a rustic rendering of The Traveler's Psalm as a hymn about travelers facing dangers on roads. It emphasizes lifting eyes to hills for help from the Lord, who preserves from evil and guides going out and coming in for evermore.
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Jerain
Mt Zion
Israel
Heaven
Earth
Pella Independent School District Budget Meeting Notice
The Board of Directors of Pella Independent School District, Marion County, Iowa, will meet at Pella High School at 8:60 pm to hear the proposed district budget for the year beginning July 10. The detailed statement of receipts and disbursements for past and upcoming periods will be available at the meeting. MUEL VER STE District Secretary.
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Pella Independent
School Direct
Lake Prarie
Marion County
Towa
Pella
Muel Ver Ste District
Preparing for a Returning Father in the Family
A Iowa child welfare guide discusses how to help Michael adjust to his father’s return from service. It recommends honest preparation, explaining the baby’s arrival, and reassuring a young child that maternal and paternal love remains steady despite changes in attention and time.
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Michael
Tre
Woman Changes Focus As Husband Shares Future Worries
A woman frets about her future until marriage changes her priorities. After wedding, her husband begins to worry about their future prospects, prompting a shift in concerns and outlook within the couple.
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