Exemption Board Calls More Men for Marion County Army
The Exemption Board will call at least three hundred more men to meet Marion County's 203 soldier quota for the first national army. Of 406 responders, 101 were physically disqualified, 305 remain with 93 filing exemption claims. many married, with dependents cited. County Attorney Shinn named government representative to file appeals. Local boards anticipate stricter exemption rules for the second army, possibly serving without harming families.
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Marion County
First National Army
Exemption Board
District Board
Shinn
Knoxville Journal
Exemption Board Shifts as New Calls Loom for Marion County
Crawford and Cronkhite resign from the exemption board under Governor Harding’s offer. Culbertson and Mentzer take over, preparing to call about 300 more men to meet Marion County’s quota. Only about 100 of the first 400 examined were kept for service, with many exemptions granted. Orders for Iowa’s first 4 000 conscripts to Camp Dodge are expected, aiming for Sept 1 reporting and Aug 20 quota assignments, as district boards assess exemptions and local boards muster the initial contingent.
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Messrs. Crawford and
Cronkhite
Harding
Cam Culbertson
J. S. Mentzer
Marion County
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Crowder
Army
Generous Woman's Perfume Scare Hits Pella
In Pella on Saturday children sold perfumes claimed to be given by a generous woman. The bottles bore no maker names and profits went to the children. Some women discarded the perfume after suspicion. officials warn it could be harmful or part of a germ-distribution scheme. Residents urged buyers to have any samples examined by the State University.
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Pella
State University
Watering Stops Tomato Rot and Sun Scald
An Iowa State College extension specialist explains blossom end rot in tomatoes results from hot dry weather and poor watering. Proper watering and cultivation prevent the rot, while sun scald stems from extreme heat near the soil surface and is mitigated by tying plants up, watering to cool roots, or partial shade.
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Iowa State College
Iowa
Iowa State College Gardens
Puritan Drug Co Announces Stock Sale Offer
Puritan Drug Co says they bought wallpaper at prices similar to 1915 and 1916 and will offer their present stock in No 1 condition at a big reduction, with an announcement to follow. The note signs off respectfully from Puritan Drug Co.
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Puritan Drug CO
Card of Thanks for Pel la Tragedy Aid and Sympathy
A local card expresses gratitude to the people of Pel la for aid and sympathy after a sudden family loss. It thanks for untiring efforts to recover loved ones from the water and mentions Mr and Mrs and children by name, with sorrowful note of the bereavement.
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Pella
Mya
Pe Ie Shhend
Ditch Crash Kills William Rouw In Local Accident
William Rouw, a well known young man about town, was instantly killed when his Ford left the road and plunged into a ditch west of town. Tennis Van Vark, badly bruised, was trapped under the car but not seriously injured. Speed is suspected to be the cause. The car, rented from L. L. Schakel, was driven toward Otley shortly before 8:30 p.m. The wreck occurred near Henry Dieleman’s residence by the coal shaft west of town. Dr. F. F. Carpenter treated Van Vark at the scene. he is recovering and expected to be back to normal soon. Rouw, 117 years and 11 months old, was the son of Mrs. Evert Rouw of East University street. Funeral services were at Third Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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William Rouw
Tennis van Vark
L. L. Schakel
Otley
Henry Dieleman
John van Gorp
Dieleman
F. F. Carpenter
van Vark
Evert Rouw
East University Street
War and duty: a Madisonian call to action
In wartime prose, Winterset Madisonian argues that victory depends on public duty and patriotism. He decries profiteers who seek self interest while others sacrifice, warning that actions reveal true loyalties. The piece frames a Civil War era moral cleave and urges concrete support for the war effort.
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Eaited
Winterset Madisonian
Weekly Bulletin of the Iowa Weather and Crop Service
The Des Moines bulletin reports a cool week ending August 14 1917 with heavy local showers in places. Temperatures ran about 7 degrees below normal, rainfall below average overall yet some areas exceeded 1.50 inches. Showers slowed threshing. corn remains 10 to 14 days late but in fair condition. Rain benefited late potatoes pastures and gardens, soil in southern counties favorable for fall plowing.
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Iowa
Wek
Des Moines
Hern
Grain yields push Iowa oats past largest state mark
Late reports show large yields and high quality for all grains in the southern part of the state. If final reports hold, Iowa will exceed 286 million bushels of oats, up 50 million from last year and 30 million above the previous state record. GEO. M. CHAPPEL, Director. Celebrate Golden Wedding Mr and Mrs William Van Poursum observed their fiftieth anniversary at their Washington street home. About forty guests, including all children and grandchildren, shared a noon dinner and old-time family reunion before leaving for Orange City to visit relatives.
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Geo. M. Chappel
William van Poursum
Washington Street
van Pearsum
H. Hasselman
Orange City
Urgent Red Cross call for knitted woolen articles
Major Grayson Murphy issues a cablegram urging immediate shipments of knitted woolen items to aid soldiers and French and Belgian refugees. The appeal requests one million five hundred thousand items including sweaters mufflers wristlets and socks and urges chapters to mobilize knitting committees now.
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Red Cross
Grayson Murphy
Murphy
Switzerland
France
America
Major Murphy
Waechter and McQuilkin Wed In Pella Home Ceremony
G H Waechter of Pella and Exie L McQuilkin of La Porte City Iowa were married at the bride's home at noon on Wednesday August 15 1917. The couple plans a wedding trip to Denver and Colorado Springs before settling in Pella where Waechter has a home prepared. Mrs Waechter is esteemed music teacher in Pella and many friends extend best wishes for their future happiness.
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Waechter-McQuilkin
G. H. Waechter
Pella
Mias Exie L. McQuilkin
la Porte City
Towa
Denver
Colorado Springs
Farmers Picnic at Ver Meer Grove Near Pella
The annual Farmers Picnic will be held at the grove of H. Ver Meer Jr one mile east and one mile north of Pella on Tuesday August 21. Come out and enjoy yourself and help make the picnic a big success. W De Geus Henry Ver Mehr Committee.
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H. Ver Meer, Jr
Pella
W. DE Geus
Henry Ver Mehr
For Sale Ditching Machine First Class Condition
Classified notice offers a first class ditching machine for cash. Contact Mrs C D Johnson at 4806 University Ave Des Moines Iowa. Also notes F H Clifton resigns as director of commerce at Central College and accepts a position at Prample laws.
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C. D. Johnson
University Ave
Des Moines
Iowa
F. H. Clifton
Commercal Department
Central College
Tis
Prampnte Laws
Pella District Fair Nearing With Community Plans
The Pella district fair is about three weeks away with harvest delays not hindering strong exhibits. Crops and garden produce look promising, hogs cattle and wool markets may draw big livestock show interest. The event promises picnics, amusements, and fireworks on Wednesday and Thursday, with focus on improving Marion County agriculture and livestock. The fair runs September 4 to 7, and the Chronicle will publish news of local recruits in the Naval Service via a Publicity Bureau arrangement.
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Pella
Marion County
Armed Service
Congress
United States Navy Publicity Bureau
the Chronicle
Naval Service
Taft's Physician Dr B F Morgan Mentioned in Taft Illness
The illness of Ex president Taft at Clay Center Kansas last week brought repeated references to his physician Dr B F Morgan. Old Pella residents recall Morgan as a son of B D Morgan early Central College supporters and note he was once a Central student who later moved to Kansas.
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B. F. Morgan
Pella
Central
Taft
Clay Center
Kansas
B. D. Morgan
Central College
Morgan
Kanisa
Local Man Wins Promotion to Navy Duty
Relatives of Jacob J Moll note his completion of training at Newport RI and transfer to Receiving Ship Boston MA for active duty. The piece highlights national pride as young men enlist in the Navy during wartime, urging swift service and commitment to the country.
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United States Navy
America
Jacob J. Moll
Newport
Rhode Island
Boston
Mass
Navy
Gompileg
Regiaiza
Pella Loses To Prairie City In Prairie City Tourney
In a Tuesday tournament at Prairie City Pella baseball failed to reach finals. Milo beat Maxwell 2 1 in ten innings while Prairie City edged Pella 1 0. Final Milo 4 Prairie City 1 confirms stronger showings by Milo and Prairie City versus Pella this season.
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PELLA
Prairie City
Milo
Maxwell
Prairie City Boys
Prairries City
Pella Boys
Rumors of a Fatal Auto Crash Stirs Pella whispers
Local chatter in Pella Tuesday spread a tale of a white and Black man involved in a street crash on Washington or North Main. Allegations claimed a Negro died from a broken neck and was loaded into a car to be buried elsewhere. Investigations found no firm witness and reports faded as questions remained.
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Pella
Washington Street
Des Moines
C— D
North Main Street
Y Negro
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