Local residents share short travels and family news
Clarence Van Dellen of Clyde Mallory Steamship Co in New York City spent vacation with his parents in Pella returning to work Friday. Ruth Benitema visited aunt Christine Brom in the area then went home to Oskaloosa. Several families including Bootsmas and Lautenbachs moved about for visits and shopping in Des Moines and Oskaloosa. A variety of social visits, trips, and a birth are noted along with Evangelly visits by Leonard Eiler and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Dellen
Clyde Mallory Steamship Co
New York City
Pella
Ruth Benitema
Christine Brom
Oskaloosa
Dora Bootsma
New Sharon
Helene
Lee Lautenbach
Charles Lautenbach
Sophia
Sioux City
Carl Beyers
John Lefers
Des Moines
J. J. Hollebrand
Detroit
John Schuring
Connie Schuring
Wilhelmina Vanden Berg
Clarence van Vark
Glen van Duyn
Chicago
Janet van Zomeren
Prairie City
F. M. Flush
Harriet
Washington, D. C
Elgin
Ilinois
Frush
W. B. Miller
Huntington
W. Va
Elizabeth Sadler
Harriet Frush
Dirk Goemaat
Abraham
Mabel
Jacoba
Anna
Stuart Goad
Mary
Ruth Goad
Riverview Park
Tom Constantine
Fred Sipes
Polk City
Washington
Sipes
E. J. de Haas
Wilbert Pettit
Tom Pettit
Sickness and hospital notes from Des Moines area
A roundup of local illness and hospital updates including A. P. Vander Meiden undergoing goiter surgery at Mercy hospital Des Moines. Robert Renaud confined at home. Mrs Clark Richardson improving after relapse. Betty Butt taken ill and very ill. Hannah Allen sick earlier in the week. Will Boender recovering from heat illness July 27. Matt Hoksbergen taken to Oskaloosa hospital by Star Auto ambulance. Ray De Haan reported ill. John Rietveld rushed to Mahaska hospital in Oskaloosa for emergency operation that became unnecessary after condition changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Vander Meiden
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Robert Renaud
Clark Richardson
Betty Butt
Hannah Allen
Will Boender
Matt Hoksbergen
Oskaloosa
Star Auto Company
Ray de Haan
John Rietveld
Knoxville
E. J. de Haan
Mahaska Hospital
T W Graham Defends Busch Over Four Percent Beer Cure
Letter from T W Graham to Governor Roosevelt defends August A Busch against critics in finance and industry. He argues Busch misdiagnosed his own depression and proposed four percent beer as a remedy, praising his candor while noting his business parasitism.
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Roosevelt
Albany
New York
August A. Busch
Busch
T. W. Graham
The Inquiring Reporter Public views on a common matter
The Inquiring Reporter asks five individuals their opinions on a public issue of current interest, capturing a spectrum of viewpoints and reactions from local residents and officials.
Do farm women have as many duties as 25 or 30 years ago
A question about changes in farm women’s responsibilities over the past quarter century. The inquiry implies comparing the workload, roles, and tasks handled by farm women then and now, without specifying a particular locale or group.
Farm women weigh changing duties over time
Five city farm women respond to a mailed question about how farm life has changed for wives and families. Varied views note more labor saving devices yet persistent duties, altered standards, and greater responsibilities in modern farming. Cooked cucumbers are recommended as a dish option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Houck
Activities of city churches in redecorating era
Multiple pastors from Third Reformed Church and other nearby churches announce morning and evening services. Rev Goulnose of Grand Rapids and Rev Klein of Richboro lead sermons at the High School auditorium during redecorating. E V Goad and others preach, with subjects on happiness and blessing. Legion convention visitors noted. a note on egg care concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Reformed Church
Menning
William Goulnose
Grand Rapids
Mich
H. C. Jacobs
Peter Atken
R. T. Nordlund
E. V. Goad
Two Admissions For Price Of One At Pella Theatre
The Pella theatre under Oscar Benson offers two admissions for the price of one on next Monday and Tuesday. Buy one ticket, clip the printed ticket from the ad, and bring it with the paid admission to see two people enter. The promotion aims to boost attendance with the good pictures showing at the local theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Oscar Benson
Grasshoppers in Iowa May Threaten Next Year
County Agent M. D. Textrum warns that while current outbreak in Marion county and parts of Iowa is limited, severe damage next year is possible if unchecked. Farmers urged to report large grasshopper numbers to help state entomologist Dr. C. J. Drake plan prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Marion County
M. D. Textrum
Dakotas
Nebraska
C. J. Drake
Real bargain farm near Kilduff and Kellogg
A well improved 200 acre farm about seven miles from Kilduff and five miles from Kellogg. 120 acres planted in corn this year expected to yield 50 bushels per acre. No foul weeds. School house across road. Rents are 440 dollars cash plus half of the crop. Taxes 1 dollar per acre. An absolute safe investment. Write Hollebrand Real Estate Co. 530 Liberty Building in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilduff
Kellogg
Hollebrand Real Estate Co
Liberty
Des Moines
Electric Sparks Weekly by Van Den Berg Blec Jubilee Sparks Nationwide Acceptance
A collection of notes and quips from Electric Sparks highlighting jubilee reactions to Frigidaire refrigeration, heat wave resistances, and assorted cartoons. Jokes touch on watch repairs, police court mix ups, and everyday ironies in a light weekly column style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric
van den Berg Blec
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Palla
East
Tunis Klein
Security Bank
Columbus Street
Genevieve Myrick
Hartford
Owa
Cora Rietveld
Broadway St
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Russell, Iowa
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C. W. Clement
South Pella Greenhouse
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Ozark Mountains
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California
Ed Rayburn
Montezuma
White Way Auto CO
Brom’s Hatchery
Beyers Battery and Electric Company
van Houweling Auto CO
Otley
G. van Wyk
Forrest Ver Ploeg
Central States Electric
Central States Electric Company
Wormhoudt & Plette
Rite- Way
Rite-Way
John den Hartog
Jack Sprat
Gov. Roosevelt
P. A. van Donselaar
James Veenman
John Steenhoek
First Reformed Church
Bernie Mulder
D. D
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Richboro
Peter de Jong
Holland
Klein
Second Reformed Church
Marinus Meulpolder
Bert Holz
Davenport
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County Farm Bureau
Marion Co
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Dick van Zante
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