War Time Duties Urge Citizens to Help Nation
A broad call urges all ages to buy more bonds and stamps and support leaders to keep the nation’s war effort strong. It stresses workers are scarce as young and old leave for service and defense plants, and urges everyone to contribute, even by small acts, to sustain national morale and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Bergsinge
Arthur Tuttle
Detroit
Mas Stelfan
Canada
Aly
Indianapolis
Willi Dudley Pelley
Christ
Pelley
The
Galilean
Hitler
America
Real Wages and Price Stability in Wartime Policy
Editorial notes that true welfare lies in real wages after inflation. It argues wage increases require careful scrutiny, urging price and wage ceilings to prevent inflation. It warns that a 10 percent raise with 15 percent living cost rise leaves workers worse off, and urges government action to fix costs and stabilize prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon
42 Years Ago Pella Blade notes local events and losses
A mass of brief items from Pella Blade recounts a child's death after a one day illness, shop demolitions on the square, first home grown watermelons, a newborn baby at the Van Maren home, property moves, misfortunes like a mashed toe and a broken arm, hunts for a harness dealer, a cancer surgery, and visits from residents to Holland, Paris, Des Moines and Chicago, plus travel, politics and business openings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veter Bruinekeul
Newt van Maren
M. de Heer
Pella
Thomas Houck
George Kimmell
Burlington
Iowa
William Allen
E. Hollebrands
Dirk Rietveld
Harne ‘Om Brank
LeCocq
Nosvel Iman
Hille Bootsma
H. J. Hasselman
Rusk
M. OM. Post
Grundy Center
OM. Prush
Knoxville
Polla
John Vander Wal
Oskiloosa
Holland
England
Wormhoudt
Stegeman
Township Caucus Nominates Local Justice and Constables
Republicans nominated Eugene Dennis and HKdéhnson for justices of the peace, George Howell and A. P. Heald for constables, G. W. Kimmell for clerk, John Pos for assessor, and Emmet Awtry for trustee. Hille Sevotsma chaired the Democratic Caucus with G. Van Vliet and Lt. Vander Linden proposing for justices. Fred Calhoun and Marion Porter were named for constables, Chas Porter for township clerk, and CL Van Cleave for trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urly
Justice of the Peace
Eugene Dennis
Hkdéhnson
Constabl
George Howell
A. P. Heald
G. W. Kimmell
John Pos
Emmet Awtry
Hille Sevotsma
G. van Vliet
Vander Linden
Fred Calhoun
Marion Porter
Chas, Porter
CL van Cleave
30 Years Ago Aug 22 1912 Keables Vice President Drugists Assoc
Thirty years back to August 22, 1912, Harry Keables of Pella was elected vice-president of the National Retail Druggists' association at their convention in Milwuukee. The Jones Chautauqua near Pel la was deemed a success despite local critics. The piece notes ongoing exhibitions by Tate Von Hagen and Henry De Gooyer with fox terriers and chickens, a death in the Herney home, plans for the East Prairie Farmers Picnic on August 29, and a mistaken report that the Kozy theatre would show Johnson-Jeffries fight films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Keables
Pella
National
Tate ‘von Hagen
Henry de Gooyer
Kaldenberg
J. A. Herney
Peter
Isaac
Bertha
Ver Meer
N. Bogaard
East Prairie Farmers
Woods
A. Veldhuizen Place
East Prairie Singing School
van Crum
Four Mile Crossing
Kozy
Electric Palace closes for redecorating and notable visitors
Miss Ross Synhorst travels to Chicago to train as a nurse while Electric Palace is shut for redecoration. The text notes Pel secured pastures he used off course, and mentions prominent figures such as John D. Rockefeller, President Taft, and Dr. Paul Edmund as parts of a discussion led by Edmund in promoting youth in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Palace
Ross Synhorst
Chicago
Pel
Pella Area Real Estate and Local Events Highlight 20 Years Ago
A Sioux County Index notice recalls 10 acres near Huspers selling for over 12 000 and land prices near record lows. A Ford car crash south of Pella injures several, mastodon tusk unearthed from a Harvey sand pit is found, paving bids noted, and Pella Meteors win at Monroe with Paul Ver Steg pitching. Bella celebrates its 75th anniversary with September events and attractions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cougust
Sioux County Index
Huspers
Jim V Dusseldorp
V Dusseldorp
Pella Meteors
Monroe
Pella
Prairie City
Paul Ver Steg
Teo
Carson
de Haan
McFarland
Tnd
Macland
Bella
Dixie Quarte
Farmers Union five to donate unsold goods to needy
Ten years ago on August 25 1982 the Farmers Union five organized tribute commodities unsold during the Farmers Holiday for the poor and needy. Jacob Plender of the Red Cross and Dr GF Aschenbrenner of the Wel re League would locate the recipients. The body of Marie Synhorst Boles returned to Pella from Banning California for burial. Debates over site for a proposed swimming pool continued with objections to building on West Market. P I Van Gorp was ill and at home.
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Farmers Union Five
Jacob Plender
The
Red Cross
GF. Aschenbrenner
Welre League
Marie Synhorst Boles
Pella
Banning
California
Buri
P. I. van Gorp
What Is Democracy Mayo Clinic Hospital Chester Minnesota
A fragmented local notice-like passage discusses democracy and public figures. It mentions Mayo Clinic in Chester Minnesota, individuals T. P. Gorp Kim Veeaman Arie Schilder Lan Winter and a Chicago trip. It weaves in church, politics, education, and a courtroom scene from The Re-Del Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayo Clinic
Chester
Minnesota
T. P. Gorp
Kim Veeaman
Arie Schilder
May Wil Baer
Lan Winter
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cubs
G. Menning
Third Reformed Church
Kalamazoo
Michigan
C.F. Aschend
Albin
John Hast
Ed States
Paramount
le Andrew
The Sunday School Lesson on Isaac and Blessings
A sermon summary discusses Isaac as blessed by God, his wealth and growth, and the role of obedience and faith. It contrasts views on wealth and social equity, notes Isaac's flaws such as deception about Rebekah, and concludes prosperity comes from God’s blessing tied to obedience. It cites Abraham’s influence and warns that personal faith in Jesus saves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warth
Yale
Isaac
Hitler
God
Abraham
Egypt
Rebekah
Esau
Gerar
Sara
Jesus
Germany
Prince of Darkness
Niemeller
Faulhaber
Borggray
Belgium
Netherlands
Nazim
Save Oils and Pats Warned to Recycle Fats for War
Homemakers urged to save and return fats and oils to prevent explosives production for our troops. Small individual contributions matter, and many tiny amounts together can add up to a significant supply.
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Hoh. Sadle
George Ver Steeg
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All America
Rathe
Tolks
Iowa Insurance Company
Fowa
Scheol
Childre
Tawa
Confucion
Washington Homes News
Kaiser
Rusia
Russia
Tives
Chicago Tribune
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Reader's Digest
Sunshine Democra
Country Club
Fliteo
Tyme
Ven
Geonce Heeren
USO
Carl H. McPherson
Logansport
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Mainta
Naral
Rev
H. L. van Dellen
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