Local gossip and small town visits in Pella and surrounding areas
Des Moines and Pella residents travel for shopping and family visits. The report mentions Mrs G W Verrips in Des Moines buying millinery, several Pella visitors visiting relatives, and family gatherings near Pleasant township. It notes a hay barn project on Grays Creek and a serious injury at Knox Clay Products. There is concern over a potential smallpox siege from two infection sources in the area and a funeral-related gathering near Robinson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Verrips
Des Moines
Miasea Wilma Veenstra
Augusta Hartman
Pella
Irvin Beaver
W. H. May
Lyle
Minnesota
Myrtle May
May
Wat Dykstra
Dykstra
Fred Dykstra
Mary Moore
Olive
Clara Bolibaugh
M. J. Palmer
Kenneth
Harman Hartman
T. C. van Loon
J. D. Cowden
Dieles van Zante
Ira Vander Linden
Local Happenings In Knoxville And Des Moines Areas
Mrs. W L Allen stayed with sister Mrs. Lewis Kendall near Bussey. Geo J Dennis of Harvey visited daughter Mrs. J Bayless in the city. Mrs. Lila Mayer from Des Moines colleges returned for a weekend visit. Mrs. W H Dickey from Coal Ridge went to Des Moines to see her children. Mrs. Minta Pope's residence near Free Methodist church block quarantined due to smallpox. illness since one week past Saturday. Martin Cooper returned to Turlock California with bride Mrs. Nossaman of Tracy. Mrs. M L Reynolds of Polk township and daughter Mrs. E Cl lassure of California visited relatives in Des Moines. Dr. F M Trimmer, noted Iowa specialist, enlisted in the U S medical corps and will report within 48 hours as First Lieutenant. Mrs. J W Wolf and daughter Grace Rhynsburger of Oskaloosa, visiting relatives in Olathe Kansas, toured Missouri coalfields by auto noting their blasted, wind-swept conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Campbell
Jas. Campbell
Knox Clay Products Works
Young Campbell
Wm. T. Chrisman
Harvey
Pomona
Calif
J. H. Chrisman
East Main Street
R. G. Harvey
Arthur Parsons
Helena Chrisman
California
J. W. Robinson
P. M. Stentz Place
J. F. Robinson
Robinson Street
Robinson
Thelma
Free Methodist Church
Minta Pope
W. L. Allen
Lewis Kendall
Bussey
Geo. J. Dennis
J. Bayless
Lila Mayer
Des Moines
W. H. Dickey
Coal Ridge
R. H. Foster
Grace Tucker
Albert
Minnie Dickey
Missouri Cobfields
Otto H. Kahn Defends German Birth Amid War Protests
Otto H. Kahn says he is not ashamed of his German birth but condemns Germany’s war plans and wartime actions in Belgium and northern France. He denounces Prussian caste and pledges loyalty to Germany’s old ideals while opposing the rulers who corrupted them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto H. Kahn
Germany
Belgium
France
McAdoo Calls for Stabilized 4 1/4 Percent Liberty Loan Rate
Secretary McAdoo argues Fourth Liberty Loan bonds should bear 4 1/4 percent interest to prevent rising rates. He notes a 1/4 of 1 percent increase on ten billion dollars would add 25 million dollars yearly in interest, funded by broader taxes, affecting all citizens. He urges a fixed rate during wartime financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdoo
Haebéex
Dean's Kidney Pills Boost Pella Woman's Health
A Pella resident testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills corrected dull back pain, irregular kidney function, and fatigue. Mrs. L. Wielaard says the medicine strengthened her back and restored kidney order. Priced 60c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Pella
L. Willaard
Iowa Democrats Rally Behind Wilson For Fall Vote
Des Moines reports Iowa State Chairman J. W. Reynolds urges voters to back President Wilson by electing pro war and pro Wilson candidates. He blasts Hull Haugen and Ramseyer on war records and endorses Claude Porter for governor as a decisive leader. Party organization work advances with a full legislative ticket planned and vacancies to be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wilson
Iowa
J. W. Reynolds
Hull
Haugen
Ramseyer
Claude R. Porter
Porter
Statehouse
Reynolds
Cure for Dysentery in a Des Moines Family
William Whitelaw of Des Moines Iowa recounts a Ashland Kansas tale of Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy saving his dying daughter with a violent dysentery attack. He cites neighbors urging the remedy after a physician failed to help and reports his own positive experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Kansas
Chamberlain
William Whitelaw
Des Moines
Iowa
S. D
Fragmentary Idea Text Reflects Historical Speech Errors
A garbled OCR fragment presents a distorted line about Smythe and Cera with references to police and others, offering little coherent context. The readable bits hint at a political or civic discourse but lack clear participants, dates, or outcomes to establish a factual news item.
Fourth Liberty Loan Campaign to Open in September
The Fourth Liberty Loan will begin September 28 and end October 18. It will be watched in Europe as a measure of American support for the war and of the people's willingness to sacrifice. Subscriptions, even small, aid soldiers and pressure enemies to concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ofr
América
United States
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claim in 1886 Legal Affidavit
State of Iowa Toledo Lucas County shows Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Cheney Co promising one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notary A W Gleason dated December 6 1886. Hall's Medicine is taken internally and works through the blood. Send for testimonials. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. All druggists 75c. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Cheney
F. J
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Comics and Anecdotes From a Rural Paper Collection
Humorous snippets and social quips about country life feature Uncle Eben on food rules and a host of facetious exchanges. A senator, a teacher, and local characters like Uncle Joel share wry lines on singing, misunderstandings, and printing costs in a nostalgic rural feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Eben
Senator Sorghum
Untier Gate and the Esteragid Hack Gate Mystery
Fragmentary text hints at a historic gate intrigue and a hack gate scenario. Names, dates, and clear facts are unreadable, but the piece suggests a puzzling event around a security breach and gate access, with unclear actors and outcomes.
Care for Growing Chicks in Warm Weather
Advice for poultry keepers on housing air and water needs. Emphasizes fresh air at night, clean shaded water, and clean quarters to prevent deformities and losses. Encourages coordinating with county poultry supervisors, preparing winter quarters, separating weak specimens, and stressing constitutional vigor for eggs, meat, or breeding stock.
Poultry Culling Tips for Fall Flock Management
A historical notice emphasizes year round culling in growing flocks to save feed and boost vigor. It urges removing weak birds now for space and better growth, selecting strong cockerels for next spring breeders, avoiding overcrowding, and carefully culling laying hens not worth keeping. It warns to watch for lice and discard overfed or underweight birds.
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa
Notice is published that a document purporting to be the last will of Anthony Grandia deceased is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office Marion County Iowa. The will is set for hearing on October 1 1918 at the court in Knoxville Iowa. All interested persons may be heard. Harold Clements Clerk of District Court. L R Clements Deputy. August 22 29 September 5 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Whiting
Anthonie Grandia
Knoxville
Harold Clements
L. R. Clements
Adler-ika promises instant relief in Pella ad blurb
A Pella advertisement touts Adler-ika as instantly flushing the entire bowel tract and relieving sour stomach gas and constipation with one spoonful. It claims the product prevents appendicitis and astonishes doctors and patients with its pleasant action. Van der Linden's Drug Store sells the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Adler-ika
Vander Linden
Miss Berdina DeVries Visits Relatives in Des Moines
Miss Berdina DeVries visited relatives in Des Moines during the latter part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdina DeVries
Relaives
Des Moines
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Washington
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Lipret
Smythe
State of
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Red Cross
Joel
Plunkville Palladium
Oxfords
D.G. Gosselink
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