Rube Brand Describes His Army Trip Across the East
Rube Brand writes from the road detailing a cross country march through Camp Dodge Iowa to New York and New Jersey. He notes trains, parades, and concerts in Chicago Fort Wayne Scranton and Hoboken with Red Cross aid and friendly crowds. He brags of the band’s drills and the care given to soldiers, vows he cannot feel homesick, and recounts gifts from strangers along the way. He fondly mentions seeing mountains near Buffalo and expresses pride in his unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pella
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Amez
Marshalltown
Clinton
Red Cross
Chicago
Indiana
South Bend
Hammond
Ft. Wayne
Ohio
Dave
R. K. Hamilton
Lake Erie
U. S
Cleveland
Buffalo
East
Elmira
N. Y
Binghampton
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Sousa
Geo
Ollie
Hoboken
New Jersey
New York City
Tonte -Bire
Noted Letter From Camp Describes Beautiful Spot
A writer signs as Your Boy Rube describes a pleasant camp scene with six people in a tent, mentioning Helencarp a violinist who plays daily. He hints at an unknown duration and asks readers to write to a provided address, offering reassurance and affection to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helencarp
Rube
Marion County price interpreting committee formed at Knoxvlle meeting
About one hundred jobbers, millers, grocers, and consumers attended the Marion County food administration meeting in Knoxville on Friday August 9 to organize an eight member price interpreting committee. The panel includes equal numbers of consumers and merchants and will set weekly prices and investigate merchants books. Lake Prairie and Summit townships remain under Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
County Food Administration
Court House
Knoxville
Canny
Food Administration of
Burlington
Ashlie Welsher
J. W. Manhardt
Ed Toy
Ray Cline
James Cotter
Owen Shadlentville
H. M. Dickerson
J. F. Keller
Lake Prairie
Summit Townships
Pella
Food Administration
Danny
Bussey
Tracy
Percy
Columbia
Pleasantville
Swan
Melcher
Dallas
Local teacher to lead Torrington high school science program
H. P. Lankelma plans to depart Monday for Torrington Wyoming to teach science and oversee athletics at the local high school. He recently left government civil service in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lankelma
Torrington
Wyo
Pete
Washington
Miss Geraldine Aschenbrenner on Three Weeks Vacation
Miss Geraldine Aschenbrenner, engaged in Army Y M C A work in New York the past year, is on a three weeks vacation visit at home. Her sister Mrs W J Van Boanckeren, who accompanied her, has left the work and joined her husband in the Navy stationed at Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Aschenbrenner
Army Y. M. C. A
New York
W. J. van Boanckeren
Charleston
Mission Festival Draws Large Pella Area Crowd
A rainy August 16 1918 program by Reformed churches in Pella and vicinity drew about 2500 attendees. Despite language shifts and stormy weather, the day surpassed by remaining strong with a $350 cantine net and roughly $1000 total proceeds. Speakers included Rev H Kuyper missionary to Japan and Dr Samuel Zwemer on Mohammedan missions, with music by Prof A P Kuyper and the Pella band.
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Reformed Churches
Pella
P. Braak
A. P. Kuyper
Christian Endeavor Society of the Second Reformed
H. Kuyper
Japan
Christ
Tapane
Saul of
Tarsus
Christ Jesus
A. van Arendonk
Grand Mich
Reformed Church
Allegheny Mountains
M. Zwemer
D. D
Nile Mission Press
Cairo
Egypt
Samuel Moslem Zwemer
Turkey
Armenia
Germany
Kaiser
Zwemer
M. J. Hoffman
Central College
H. M. Bruins
Second Reformed Church of
J. Wesselink
Carroll Man Defies National Anthem Rules in Street Scene
In Carroll on Saturday a crowd confronted a man who kept his hat on during the Star Spangled Banner. A bystander retrieved the hat, declaring the anthem, and a quarrel ensued culminating in removal and scorn for the offender. German-born locals were among the demonstrators.
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Carroll
Germany
Kaiser Bill
Bill
Canning Factory In Operation Near Local Community
The corn canning plant has been in operation about a week with steady progress. The corn has been arriving well and the plant runs evenings to handle the supply. Machinery is being adjusted and operations organized as is typical for a new industry. Recent rains are expected to boost later sweet corn production.
Coal bids for Pella schools due September 1 1918
Sealed bids for furnishing Jump coal to Pella city schools will be received until September 1, 1918. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. D. G. Gonselink secretary.
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Pella
D. G. Gonselink
Secy
City Council Approves 59.5 Mill Tax Levy and Alley Upgrade
The council met with Mayor and four councilmen present. A school board petition on building a retaining wall and grading an alley was referred to a committee with power to act. A 59.5 mill tax levy was adopted, expected to raise $26,500 for city expenses. Electric department report showed receipts of $2,290.02 and expenses of $2,086.28. Interest of $93.75 due Sept 1 was ordered paid with $1,000 principal. Independence street work cost $532. Oil contracts for next year will reflect higher prices. Coal supply discussion favored mine run. steam coal prices and inventory left to clerk.
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Vander Ploeg
Wormhoudt
Blommers
Veenstra
Electric Department
Stoddard
Independence Street
Standard Oil Co
Sugar Saving Contest Invites Housewives’ Suggestions
The food administration seeks housewives ideas on sugar saving through canning preserving breads and beverages. Submit to Miss Alice French Davenport Iowa signed legibly with full address. Contest closes August 26 prizes include autographed certificates from Mr Hoover and Mr Deems with awards announced September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
Alice French
Davenport
Iowa
U. S
Hoover
Deems
Jst
Pella City Bonds Offered For Sale At 5 Percent
Fifteen thousand dollars of Pella city bonds are offered for sale with a five percent interest rate payable semiannually. Maturities range from five to one year, exempt from state and city taxes. Investors should contact City Treasurer A. N. Vander Linden or City Clerk A. C. Kuyper.
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A. N. Vander Linden
A.C. Kuyper
City Wants Laborers For Public Works
City seeks laborers for water and sewers projects. Apply to William Buschglenner, Superintendent Water and Sewers, for city job opportunities.
Big Battle Report From War Front Letter Keeps Hope Alive
Charles E. Coker writes from the 84th Brigade Headquarters Company about a major battle on a fifty mile front. He describes sleepless days, scarce food, heavy casualties, and a French general praising his division. He remains hopeful, pledged to press the fight, and asks family not to worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Coker
Newton
Clinton McKinney
Iowa
Floyd
Charles E. Coker
84Th Brig. Headquarters Co
Pella Names Mrs Richardson High School Principal
The Pella school board elected Mrs Richardson to the high school principal post, filling the vacancy created when Mr Hinton joined the army. A longtime Monroe teacher, she was released to return home for the position, the board noting the difficulty of securing competent teachers this year.
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Pella
Clark . Richardson
Hinton
Richardson
Monroe
Monroe Board
Notice to Teachers on August Examination
Notice to teachers announces an examination in the office of the County Superintendent on August 28 and 29 starting at eight o clock. Only those who have just completed twelve weeks normal training are eligible. Mae Goldizen, County Superintendent.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rube Brand
Trip
Mission Festival
Mighty Gathering
Intrest
Coal Bids
Council
Bchgelner
Bupt Watera Sewers
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