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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1929

Page

8

Fool proof engine lubrication vacuum system praised

H E Heath Plymouth Motors de rolt outlines a fuel and lubrication system that uses a vacuum tank to meter gasoline with engine speed. He says oil flow to bearings keeps the vacuum in tune, preventing engine failure when oil runs low. The Plymouth design is highlighted as a quality feature under Chrysler Motors standards.

H. E. Heath Plymouth Motor Corporation Derolt Plymouth Mr. Heath Chrysler Motors Chrysler

A Million Chevrolets in Less Than 8 Months

Chevrolet Motor Co reports a monumental milestone with one million six cylinder cars sold in under eight months. The Detroit convention hosted its largest sales supervisory force ever, drawing nearly two thousand visitors across two groups of managers and zone representatives for a five day program combining business with entertainment.

Redentatt TD Santas Cevrolet de Lealers Jy Bling Ager Chevrolet W.S. Knudsen Detroit Flint Assembly General Motors’ Proving Ground Chevrolet Motor Co Motor Capitol

Beyer family reunion and wedding notices sweep Beyer and Van Niewenhuizen unions

The Beyer family reunion occurred near New Sharon with over thirty relatives and a noon basket dinner. Miss Carrie Van Englehoven wed Preston Steenhoek at the Third Reformed parsonage with Rev. Menning officiating. The couple will reside at 913 East First Street after a wedding trip to McGregor. Also reported are Rolscreen Co outing, August 20 home plans for Paul Brand, and a Van Nieenhuizen marriage at the Second Christian Reformed parsonage. An auxiliary meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary and a Business Men's club outing at Kool's park are noted with plans for September and Iowa City convention delegation.

Beyer New Sharon Pella H. Beyer H. J. Veenstra Carrie van Englehoven Preston Steenhoek Third Reformed Church G. Menning Everett van Engelhoven John Steenhoek Ben van Engelhoven Near Leighton The Star Oil McGregor Iowa 913 East First Street Jennie Olivier Cornelius van Niewenhuizen Econd Business Men's Club Kool’s Park C. W. Baumgardner American Legion Legion Hall Iowa City

Ida Mae Holmes Weds Paul Brand in Galesburg Home

Miss Ida Mae Holmes daughter of Charles and Mrs Holmes of Galesburg married Paul Brand son of Frank Brand of Kilduff in a 5 pm ring ceremony at Rev Ed Thompson's home. Attendants were Miss Alice Randolph and Howard Holmes served as best man. The couple went to the Holmes home after the service.

Ida Mae Holmes Charles Holmes Galesburg Paul Brand Frank Brand Kilduff Ed Thompson Alice Randolph Reasner Howard Holmes Reverend Thompson

Farmer Advertising Boosts Trade in Classifieds

Farmers join merchants in profiting from the papers classified ads as a time efficient way to sell farm products livestock and implements. A cited user notes the five line ad costs little and yields results from home. Charles Francis Brush inventor and philanthropist died in Cleveland at 80 after pneumonia, leaving a $600000 Brush Foundation for human betterment.

Charles Francis Brush Cleveland

Christian Reformed Churches Meet Feature Large Mission Festival

The annual Mission festival of the Christian Reformed Churches of this Classis was held at West Market park on Wednesday. An immense crowd attended with cars parked six blocks in every direction. Addresses were given by Rev. Marion Vander Werf of Peoria Rev. Elystra of Sully Dr. Postma a medical missionary to Mexico and Miss Lillian Boda missionary to China. Music came from the First and Second Christian Reformed Churches of Pella.

West Market Park Marion Vander Werf Peoria Elystra Sully Postma Mexico Lillian Boda China Pella

America's Debt to Hamilton Powered US Growth and Finance

Thrift Magazine credits Alexander Hamilton with founding the US financial system as first secretary of the treasury he devised funding methods the internal revenue service the national bank and protective tariff he also promoted implied powers and internal improvements Talleyrand recalled a man who built a nation while supporting his family upon his death his widow received aid via a special act of Congress

Alexander Hamilton United States Talleyrand Hamilton Congress

Safety Slogans From Vintage Mischief and Wisdom

A collection of quips and lines on driving safety and rural life, ranging from driverless cars and brake icons to cottonwood lore. It blends playful warnings about wrecks with a poetic nod to Kansas trees and nature, reflecting period tone and regional sentiment.

Sun tan dresses evoke boyhood sunburn memories

The piece recalls sun tan dresses and how sunburns from childhood exposed skin, peeling after days in the sun. It notes the warmth of the sun at the old swimming hole and questions whether wearers of sun tan dresses must endure the same uncomfortable experience.

Iowa's Healthiest Girl Named at State Fair

Evelyn Kirkpatrick of Keokuk County was chosen as Iowa's healthiest girl from numerous contenders at the state fair. Preparations begin this month for another statewide boys and girls health contest as part of the annual club congress at the fair where over 2,000 farm youths participate.

Des Moines Iowa Evelyn Kirkpatrick Keokuk County

Duties of a Citizen in the United States

The piece urges civic duty for all Americans citing freedom equality and democracy. It discusses restrictive immigration and the 1924 act, public education as a national priority, and the need for educated voters and qualified officials. It emphasizes intelligent use of the franchise and informed participation in public affairs.

United States of America America United States Department of Education

Patriotism and civic duty urged in Scottish Rite Bulletin

The bulletin calls citizens to exercise responsibility and display patriotism daily, not only on patriotic holidays. It emphasizes devotion to country, remembrance of sacrifices by great men, and suggests every citizen has a distinct role in preserving the nation.

Scottish Rite Bulletin

Pick Farm Woman at Iowa State Fair Diamond Jubilee

Des Moines reports the champion farm woman of Iowa will be chosen at the Diamond Jubilee Iowa State Fair with Farm Bureau Day ceremonies on August 26. Eleven district champions will attend as guests while a panel of farm leaders selects the final winner. Also noted is Mabel Hoeksema’s recovery after an appendectomy in Oskaloosa, with her father Ike Berends reporting progress.

Fairfield Iowa America Des Moines Forest Farm Bureau Mabel Hoeksema Oskaloosa Hospital Ike Berends

Ye Foto Shoppe Adds New Equipment

The Ye Foto Shoppe run by Reuvers and Van Roekel has added a Perkins Art Lamp with three speeds and 110 volt 30 amp capacity. The lamp speeds up portrait work by capturing expressions quickly, especially in children, and the studio has been redecorated with new linoleum.

Reuvers van Roekel

Debate Over Tax Levels and Public Services

Beloit Gazette argues taxes are a civic inevitability tied to progress. It notes four decades of growth including sewer and water systems, street lighting, paved streets, and modern facilities. The piece questions the desire for low taxes at the cost of essential public services.

Beloit Gazette

Grape crop in Knoxville sour in tone of editorials

The Knoxville Journal and Knoxville Express report abundant grapes around Knoxville but most are sour. Editorials in both papers voice a pessimistic tone. The Albia Union-Republican notes Americans will bear the European war debt, estimating spending at 760 million dollars by American tourists this summer.

Knoxville Knoxville Journal The Knoxville Express Albia Union-Republican Europe

Misquote corrections in rambling event notes

A newspaper notes an error in a past report claiming rain coincided with a cyclone. The correction clarifies that rain occurred after the cyclone, not during it, describing the misquote by the correspondent from last week.

Advertising Spend Leaders in Country Newspapers

Community advertising across the nation last year totaled about 2 million dollars with Los Angeles leading at 219 thousand dollars. The regional spending patterns show California cities at the forefront of such promotions.

Los Angeles

Tailored to order suits and overcoats sale deal

ANOTHER 10 PER CENT off if you buy 2 garments at one time. You can buy two 2 piece suits for 36.50 or 18.25 suit, or a 2 piece suit and overcoat for 39.50 or a 3 piece suit and overcoat for 42.00. 400 kinds. Tailored to order, all one price. M. Vander Linden.

M. Vander Linden

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