News of Nearby Towns Highlights and Fire Loss
Mrs Jenkins visits Pella with her mother Mrs G Scheffers Misa Alpha Den Hartog visits then returns to Pella Doyle De Wit of Colfax leaves for Oskaloosa Dr Kramer and daughter visit Keokuk Miss Florence Vander Linden Irma and Mandy Gilbert call on Des Moines Ms R Zasyer and Lottie and Edward Ramsey travel to Des Moines Albert Kelleman family return from OsKaloosa Evaleen Van Bentum enjoys a week between Pella Otley and Oskaloosa camping trip notes Camp life includes pancakes eggs bacon and pop treats Fire destroys parts of Fred Bateman residence in the fire that started Tuesday evening insurance covers the home and contents fire origin unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Pella
G. Scheffers
Misa Alpha den Hartog
J. H. Griffioen
Doyle de Wit
Colfax
Oskaloosa
Dr. Kramer
Florence
Keokuk
Herbert Bigelow
A. L. Vander Linden
Irma
Mandy Gilbert
Capital City
C. A. Long
Parenta
New Sharon Notes on Visits Travel and Harvest Yields
Local residents report visits with relatives to Pella and Oska Loaga and trips to Clear Lake and Ames. Families Catherine Le Cocq and Christianson share northern vacations while Dr Hartweell receives Army commission and eyes September call. Threshing underway with yields from 40 to 104 bushels, including a 4160 bushel claim from 40 acres near Barnes City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Osborne
Harold
Clear Lake
Canton
Chris le Cocq
Albert Christianson
Paul Edmand
Pella
Wilma Lawrence
Edmand
Wormhoudt
New Sharon
Wymore
Barnes City
Hartweell
U.S. Army
Monroe News Briefs From Iowa Visit Family and Farm Yields
Miss Ina De Gooyer and Miss Nettie De Gooyer visit relatives in northern Iowa while Mrs Milla Vanderhan returns from Mt. Vernon. Mr and Mrs James Finn of Bona Part spend time with son R W then travel to Bison South Dakota with another son. Oats yield 814 bushels per acre from 20 acres. wheat yields scarce at 31 bushels. Newton ladies tour Monroe Red Cross shop praising rooms and work. two brick rooms repapered and painted white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina de Gooyer
Nettie de Gooyer
Prairie City
Milla Vanderhan
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
W. M Livingston
Russell Livingston
James Finn
Bonapart
R. W
Bison
Des Moines
Fred Klos
Ed Henry
Newton
Red Cross
Monroe
Aeston
Eddyville Notes and Local News From 1917
Eddyville community updates include Dick Van Reese’s appendicitis operation near Leighton, Fannie Cassatt’s weekend trip to Pella, and Harry Slycord’s move to Oskaloosa for work. A record corn sale at Riverview Farm yields 72 bushels minus 20 pounds at $150.60. J E Bland, 86, marks a birthday. Mac Coon visits and continues warden duties amid dynamiting fish alerts. A warehouse fire at Empire Land and Material Co. damages slabs, with rapid containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick van Reese
Dudley
Leighton
Fannie Cassatt
Pella
Lena Vancerzyl
Hattie Riddle
Harry Slycord
Montezuma
Oskaloosa
Slycord
Old Norwood
Harve Powers
Roxie McMahan
Des Moines
Irene Edwards
Bess Chambers
Ottumwa
Spokane
Wash
Sarah McMahan
Henry Reed
George Mahaffey
John
Dave Mahaffey
Geo. Chord
Ralph Chord
Jefferson Township
W. H. Reed
Wig Harding
Lyle Sparks
Riverview
Eddyville
J. E. Bland
Mac Coon
Mildred
Marguerite
George
Albia
Bland
Local Manager Plans New Engine Sheds Project
Manager Keller instructed plans to rebuild the engine sheds and erect a new structure immediately to improve efficiency and appearance at the worksite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Knoxville Neighbors Link To Many Places And People
Miss Lucile Tysseling leaves Knoxville for Mt. Pleasant Utah while local families host visitors from Oskaloosa Butte and Kansas City. Hiram Moore returns to knoxville after 11 years, and Marion Wagoner travels from Belville to attend a relative's death. A big hog sale nets Worth Overton a 1000 dollar 16 month old boar auctioned to Soliday of Hoopole, Iowa. A Knoxville party of four auto travelers heads to Minnesota lakes visiting Ft Snelling Lake Min netonka Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Tysseling
Mt. Pleasant
Utah
William Ver Steeg
Oskaloosa
Ver Steeg
Ray Bousquet
Clinna Welsher
Joseph
Butte
Mont
Ashné Welsher
Des Moines
Hiram Moore
Clarinda
Knoxville
S. L. Moore
Simpson Moore
Wm. H. Phillips
Mary Roller
Rutland
Iowa
Bige Bishop
St. Louis
le Mars
Roller
Fomer Knoxville
John G. Roller
Marion Wagoner
R. W. Ropiequet
Belville
Ill
George Aubrey
Wagoner
Flagler
Replequet
Red Cross
John
Fulmer
Dallas Center
H. M. Heywood
Mercy Hospital
Jennie Partch
Albuquerque
N. M
Missouri
Nebraska
Overton
Minnesota Lakes
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ft. Snelling
Lake Miznetonka
Lake Harriett
Falls
Minnehaha
Mra
W. J. Wilson
Garrison Stricken With Paralysis After Friday Night Illness
Lincoln Garrison, once attacked by paralysis years ago, remains in serious condition after a likely stroke late last Friday. He slept much of Saturday and has since shown limited speech and mobility while many friends hope for a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helén
Hula
Stella Cline
Irene Tusseling
Mesers
P. W. Jacobson
Ben Price
Dwight Dickerson
Lincoln Garrison
Garrison
Summer Complaint Cure Promised By Trusted Remedy
In hot months many families face summer complaint and the need for prompt treatment. Mrs F F Scott of Scottsville New York recalls using Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy five years ago during a severe attack, with one dose giving relief. Other family members have found similar results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Scott
Scottsville
N. Y
Chamberlain
F, D
Stubenrauch
Quiet title action over Pella real estate in Marion County
Gerrit H. Waechter sues Timothy Botsford and others to quiet title to the north half of Lot 8 in Block 50, Pella Iowa, asserting twenty years of adverse possession and alleging unrecorded deeds by 1861 Botsford and 1865 Cox chains. The petition seeks confirmation of title and relief barring claims, with default if no defense by October 2 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerrit H. Waechter
Timothy E. Botsford
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Timothy Botsford
Botsford
Henry S. Taylor
Taylor
Jacob Cox
Cox
Joshua 8. Cox
Emma Smalley
Smalley
John Smalley
Emily Smalley
Clement Cox
Della Cox Stewart
Stewart
Della Robertson
Robertson
Marion
Pella
Recorder of Deeds
Timothy B
T. E.) Botsford
Henrys. Taylor
William Cox
Testate
John L. Russell
Joshua Cox
Knoxville
Polla
The First Whisker Mystery in a Boy’s Bath
A boy, nearing manhood, discovers facial hair while being scolded by his mother for dirty skin. He hides his find, experiments with shaving, and contemplates the change in his appearance and identity as part of growing up.
The Christian Herald Youth Grooming Tale
A young narrator recalls his first shave and the pride of manhood after mother notes his clean face. He contrasts with a friend who started shaving earlier and cut himself, highlighting growing up and self confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Herald
Foot-Ease Helps Soldiers Comfort Feet In Training
Men drilling for national preparedness rely on Al len's Foot-Ease to prevent friction in shoes. It freshens feet and eases tired swollen and tender feet with blisters and callouses. Used in foot baths as well. British and French troops reportedly use it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Advertising as Investment in Sale Proves Valuable
A columnist argues that expenditures on sale advertising should be treated as an investment rather than expense. Citing broader reach and long term returns, the piece emphasizes strategic value to marketers and business growth.
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Mr. le Cocq
Oskalooga
the Tribune
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Fisk
Alls
Fisk Rubber Company
Chicopee Falls
Mass
Rapid Louse
Vander Linden
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