Editorial Briefs Reflect Odd Civic Quirks And Wry Observations
A local dominie critiques bathing suit length at the municipal pool while noting curtailment rumors. Authors complain about early aviation chatter and publicity for secret marriages. A month-old item is deemed stale. Comparisons liken some convictions to bundled radishes. California boasts climate and fruit yet lags in other boasts. The piece rails at tall tales and telephone miscommunications, with scattered snatches of wit about costs and social norms.
Child Evangels Grow Like Kings of the Age
The fragment discusses the rise of seven year old evangelists and questions whether such early ministry reflects societal appetite for sensational public figures. It implies media sensationalism drives early religious figures and hints at public demand shaping these trends.
Court sentences arise in race related case on train
A summary describes a court decision involving complaints by a group of defendants labeled as Negroes facing alleged crimes against white women on a French train. One received a prison term while others faced imprisonment or potential death sentences. several arrests and prosecutions are noted with overruling of a prior charge and uncertainty about outcomes.
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Crix
United States
Fragmentary wartime note from wartime era
Fragmentary OCR reads a terse wartime line about danger or conflict. It mentions war prospects, the sea, and wintering or waiting. The readable text implies concern over military or strategic interests and a cautious outlook.
Bicycles and Safety Tips Embrace City Spirit
The message urges residents to follow simple safety rules for cyclists and pedestrians. It highlights growing bicycle usage, civic pride, and the role of both men and women in fostering a responsible, safer community.
Farm Price Outlook Affects Hogs and Corn
The article notes a fragile farm economy with low hog and corn prices impacting feeders across miles. Producers anticipate stored grain and limited demand, while a future market may hinge on how supplies and prices align. A handful expect prices to drop closer to relic levels from a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ube Ibestilier Breskey
Unclear fragment notes baseball game detours
Fragmentary report mentions teams Brock Dodgers and Pittol er Frankhouse and a fin game with hits. Details, dates, and clear outcomes are unreadable in the OCR.
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Brock Dodgers
Pittol Er Frankhouse
Wdibe
Cubs Set For Series Opener In Windy City
Weathered after storms from rival teams the Cubs enter the series with the New York Giants in Chicago. Optimism remains for a new winning streak as the season starts its pivotal stretch.
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Cubs
New York Giants
Windy City
Citizenship education and naturalization classes gaining traction
The piece argues for ongoing naturalization instruction for foreign born residents and notes the value of understanding citizenship and allegiance. It questions whether native born Americans benefit from such studies and considers what percentage may know as much as immigrants when obtaining papers.
Minister Speaks on Rural Church Revival in Des Moines
A minister at a Des Moines religious convention notes renewed rural church activity after years of decline. He cites better roads and cars drawing country populations to cities, crippling rural congregations and closing doors. He urges renewed ministry to revive countryside religious life.
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Des Moines
Country Church
Salary uproar as steel and auto chiefs draw high pay
A daily paper report notes that the EHA man of the board of directors at Republic Steel earns 175 000 a year while Walter Chrysler heads Chrysler Motor Co drawing substantial salaries, triggering strike tensions among union workers.
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Ehaman
Republic Steel Corporation
Walter Er
Chrysler Motor Co
City confronts violent warnings during march deadliest era
Fragmentary report notes fears of deadly clashes as protests approach a major city. Authorities promise firm action against violence while urging calm amid warnings of grisly outcomes. Citizens await decisions shaping the march and safety measures.
Editorial on education funding and school allowances
Editorial comments on education finance note a change from the original $840.59 allowance per school. The writer argues for clearer funding rules and urges each township in the state to obtain proper support, urging accountability in the consolidated fund and education subsidies.
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Ue Saute
Department of Education
Lets Boast A Little In California Postcard Debate
Tribune text mocks boomer views on wealth and travel while lampooning political rhetoric. It references California and a postcard scheme plus a distant Republican stance by Senator Doe Robinson regarding national shock. The piece blends satire with derisive humor about public discourse.
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Ax Tribune
California
Sunday School Lesson On Moses and Israel in the Wilderness
A Sunday School lesson reflects on Israel’s murmuring in the wilderness and Moses pleading to God. It contrasts two bad spirits, self-satisfaction and ingratitude, and emphasizes God’s help in moments of discouragement. It questions faith, daily needs, and reliance on divine guidance during trials.
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Israel
Moses
Hebron
County Board Proceedings July 19 1937 Budget Hearing Set
County Board approves the 1838 budget estimates and fixes August 2 for a budget hearing in the courthouse. A resolution authorizes a potential emergency tax for the year to cover inadequate funds and extraordinary expenses expected during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IMO Davis
Comstable
Constable Steel Co
Betans Phaze Co
Cox Girse Axto Elen
CL. Rowland
Ebr
Vanden Rere Elect
Vander Linden & Richards
Limuekigg
Witkon
Mery
Pella Produce Company renewal of Articles of Incorporation
Legal notice announces renewal of the Articles of Incorporation for Pella Produce Company of Pella Iowa. Details include authorized capital of 250 shares at $100 each, board structure, election timing, and officers Chas P Dykstra and Ben Kuyk, with dates referenced in 1937.
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Pella Produce Company
Pella
Iowa
Towa
Chas. P. Dykstra
Ben Kuyk
Pnivate
Pella Produce CO
Pres
Sec'y-Treas
Unique Car Almost Sets a New Record
A garbled diary like piece recounts a remarkable car story set in Keenmayars with unclear dates and names. The text hints at a daring spin and a sense of competition, mentioning a record attempt and a driver praised for skill amid confusing phrases and partial quotes from a 1914 era source.
Pella Time Capsule Reflects Happenings Across Decades
A brief look back at notable events in Pella from 20, 30, 40 and 50 years ago highlights community milestones. Residents recall local developments, school and church activities, civic projects, and key figures shaping the town’s history.
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Pella
Local notes from Grundy Center in 1887
Fifty years ago Misses Hattie and Agnes Boussuet visited their uncle M H Post and family at Grundy Center. D De Haan bought H D Atkins property on Main street. Prof A Van Havekerke bought the Clark property south of the M E Church. Prof Wm Blattner of the Deaf and Dumb Institution at Austin Texas visited relatives in Pella and Prairie City. Miss Emma McCully was elected to fill a city schools vacancy after Miss Mary Forsythe’s resignation. School opened August 15. William Wright, son-in-law of Wm Messemaker, injured when a well excavation collapsed near L Popma. Daniel Muntingh rented the Van Vark residence near Geo Blattner’s old place. J H Stubenrauch postmaster and John Vander Ploeg clerk. Pella men Bart Donai John Keables Herman Geelhoed Hector Lankelma and Gerrit Boland at Knoxville for a gun club shoot. Viersen and Boekenoogen ran a general store on the square’s east side. Knoxville visitors from Pella praised Knoxville’s new electric light plant under Mr Foshier, noting its metropolitan air.
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Hattie
Agnes Boussuet
M. H. Post
Grundy Center
D. de Haan
H. D. Atkins
Main Street
A. van Havekerke
Clark
M. E. Church
Wm. Blattner
Deaf and Dumb Institution
Austin
Texas
Pella
Prairie City
Emma McCully
Mary Forsythe
William Wright
Wm. Messemaker
L. Popma
Daniel Muntingh
van Vark
Geo. Blattner
Foshier
Wormhaudt Buys Rietveld Furniture Front in West Town
In 1897 G H Wormhaudt, after years with Kruidenier, buys Rietveld furniture store. Rietveld, longtime resident of the west town, dies at 66. Mrs D Weeda, band lost, returns home with her son Ringgold counts to move. Homer Woody drowns in Skunk River. Miss Heilie Colyn of South Pella dies at 41. A Semi Centennial program for Sept 1-2 debated in the Pella Blade. Great preparations underway for the celebration.
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G. HH. Wormhaudt
P. Kruidenier
Iiness
Rietveld
Prop
D. Weeda
John Woody
Otley
Skunk
Heilie Colyn
South Pella
Pella
1907 Monroe News Briefs Hit and Baseball Victory
A Monroe man John Wittmer injured unloading hay breaking both leg bones near the ankle. The Monroe baseball team defeated the Pella Independents 5 to 0 with Bloom pitching and a full local lineup. Deaths include an eight month old baby of Den Hoed and Catalina De Jong aged 36. Methodists plan a Sunday school surprise for Mr and Mrs W L Riddle. Five people were swept into the Geata at Guiumwa when a launch capsized at a dam. Gerrit De Wild sold a team of mules to J F Baker for 500 dollars. Lo Stegeman led a party of…
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John Wittmer
Monroe
Hayas
Pella Independents
Bloom
van Vark
de Wit
van’ Cleave
Blatner
Bousquet
de Bruyn
Feld
Methodixt
W. L. Riddle
Guiumwa
Gerrit de Wild
J. F. Baker
Orkaloon
Lo Stegeman
Local residents and business moves at Prairie City and surrounding towns
Land seekers from Pella Leighton and Monroe to Miller D. Miss Nettie De Gooyer returns from Prairie City with Mrs Wagaman. Rev H J Shutts arrives from Creston to manage the Chronicle business and join the firm. J Rhynsburger returns after four years in U S Navy and honorable discharge. A Vander Zee buys J W Anderson farm in Coal Ridge. Marsh Grant comes home from Des Moines hospital after hernia operation.
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Pella
Leighton
Monroe
Miller
Nettie de Gooyer
Vander Pol
P. D. Wagaman
Prairie City
H. J. Shutts
Creston
The
Chronicle
Havng
J. Rhynsburger
U. S. Navy
A. Vander Zee
J. W.anderson
Coal Ridge
Marsh Grant
Des Moines
20 Years Ago Des Moines River funeral crowd large in city park
The community held one of its largest funeral crowds for Mr. and Mrs. P. Groets son Robert who drowned in the Des Moines River. With no church space large enough the service took place in the park opposite the Groet home, led by Rev J W Bailey in English and Rev Wesselink in Dutch. Other items note Anne Hospers visiting Orange City before teaching in Story City, Dr W F Crew and others at Baptist Assembly, and local business and family news including a furniture store redecorating work, a Joy Music Co. hire, and birthdays for H Kuyper and A Van Stigt.
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P. Greetson Robert
Des Moines
Groet
J. W. Bailey
Wesselink
Anne Hospers
Orange City
Story City
W. F. Crew
Jamily
T. J. Reese
Town Falls
Baptist Assembly
The
Chronicle
J. V. Lankelma
van der Meulen
Lon Wormhoudt
Tudor Kempkes
John Roorda
Joy Music Co
Fort Dodge
J. H. de Wit
Frank Vanden Berg
Oskaloosa
Hershey
Pella
H. Kuyper
A. van Stigt
North Main Street
Isaac de Haan
Harrison
Glass of Beer Costs Man $75 in Albia
Don Boyer of Lex Angel stopped in Albia Saturday for a glass of beer. He was unsteady while driving and, arraigned before Mayor Arch P. Graham Sunday, was fined $75 and costs. Boyer admitted guilt saying he met some nice fellows during his stop. The charge was reckless driving.
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Don Boyer
Lex Angel
Albia
Benton Avenue
Arch P. Graham
Boyer
Monroe County News
Oats in Mahaska Hit Record Yield of 92 Bushels
John Flanders near Eveland bridge on route No 1 reported a record 92 bushels per acre on a ten acre oat tract. The early variety was first cut then threshed and purchased from a local seed firm. Total harvest across oats rye and wheat reached 2 309 bushels with rye about 25 and wheat about 25 per acre. Twenty four acres of rate plus the high yielding lot produced 60 bushels.
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John Flanders
Eveland Bridge
Mr. Flanders
Flanders
John Veensur
Leighton
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