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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1916
Page
5
Two men posing as fish wardens aboard a dredge boat near the Skunk River attempted to seize fish from legitimate anglers. A confrontation ensued when a fisherman drew a gun, the impostors fled, and the culprits were later identified as from Reasner. The episode ends with relief that only fish were lost and a note on travel broadening behavior.
A Farmers' Bulletin 740 advises cleaning and storing food in ant proof containers to prevent ant infestations. It discusses arsenate of soda syrup bait, oil can injections into nests, and kerosene or coal oil treatments. It notes the dangers to humans and animals and stresses safety precautions.
Thirty seven editors and writers from American magazines and Sunday papers issued a letter via George Creel to Charles B. Hughes. They request specific, detailed public positions on Hughes’s disagreements with Wilson, covering matters from Belgium invasion to tax policy and antitrust laws, urging direct record and commitment.
A columnist contrasts an anti tobacco preacher with admiration for Hughes the governor of New York. It notes Hughes predicted abroad actions, cites his message to the New York legislature protesting the income tax law, and his veto of a 2 cent railroad fare measure, illustrating his fiscal choices.
The Iowa Weather and Crop Service reports for the week ending August 22, 1916. Cool start then hot dry weather with four days above 95 degrees and little rainfall except in extreme counties. Late corn advanced after light showers. central districts show damage on light soil while areas north of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad stay generally good. Rain is badly needed across many sections. Threshing continues in northern counties. third alfalfa cuttings are excellent but lighter than earlier cuts. A soaking rain is needed to help corn pastures meadows potatoes garden truck apples and soil for fall plowing. Director GEO M CHAPPEL.
Articles of Incorporation filed in the county recorder for a fifty year term establishing a non-denominational school in Leighton Iowa for biblically based instruction and general schooling. Members are 18 and under, non-disabled, paying five dollars yearly to the association and appointed by the board of trustees. Signers include Rev G D DeJong C Gronendyk Jan Van Maanen H Meppelink and Ant DeJong.
In a Springfield Mass Republican letter Clifford S. Kempton of Longmeadow calls Hughes a critic of stock breeders and veterinarians using a gratuitous slur. He notes those allied with ex justice would recall a presidential campaign where three words derailed a candidate.
Special notice from L. A. Bickford urges immediate weed cutting on and around properties. He cautions that some residents fail to observe speed and cut-out ordinances close enough and emphasizes enforcement.
Fall sale of male hogs described as thoroughbred Poland China with big bone and good quality. Papers accompany the animals. Contact Gerrit Kamerick, S. W. of Pella, for details.
John R. Kuiper and Mrs. Elizabeth VanZee were united in marriage at the bride’s home three miles east of town at 2 00 p m Friday August 18 1916 by Rev P Braak. The ceremony was witnessed by a few relatives. Kuiper recently bought a home in Pella and will likely bring his bride there. The Chronicle extends congratulations and best wishes.
About fifty Pella residents attended the Big Show in Oskaloosa Wednesday evening while sealed bids for lump and mine run coal for the Pel la schools were opened with the secretary receiving all bids by September 1 1916 and the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids.
A humorous alfalfa themed column extols alfalfa’s value in soils and feeding. It recalls its ancient forage use in Asia, links alfalfa to improved soils, and notes Kansas City’s arrival of alfalfa carloads two decades ago with a light exchange style remark that corn may be king but alfalfa is the next heir.
The church will hold morning worship led by Rev. R. D. Douwstra at 10 45 with no evening service. Sunday school starts at 9 30. J H Reuvers attends Waterloo this week for the Knights of Pythias grand lodge session.
A Tuesday opera house meeting formed a board of directors to push a Pella to Howell railroad project. Fowler spoke on his Chicago visit to Leffler Electric, stock sales began with $6,500 raised from a small group of investors, and further sales are planned as the project moves forward.
In Duluth Minnesota a farewell gathering honors Mrs W E Lauterbach who departs for Germany for a year aboard a vector of travels. She plans to join her husband in New York after Chicago and may work with the Y M C A in prison camps or in a hospital during the assignment.
At the Liber ty street home the marriage of Miss Margaret Vogelaar and Gradus VanderLinden took place at 11:30 a m on Wednesday August 23 1916. Rev P Braak of Third Reformed church officiated before about 65 guests. Both are regarded as fine local youths with she a city schoolteacher and he a Central College graduate who plans to enter Western Theological Seminary next month to pursue the gospel ministry.
Veteran Massachusetts journalist Frank 3B. Sanborn argues that wars surge crime by exposing soldiers to brutality and theft, predicting higher and worse crimes after wars end. He cites post civil war Massachusetts crime waves and notes invaders’ looting and sexual violence abroad, warning European nations face unsettled minds and disrupted normal life as veterans return.
The Yankee Robinson circus visited Pella on Friday with fine weather and decent crowd turnout. The program featured many performing animals including lions, elephants, pigs, monkeys, seals, and leopards. A daytime street parade drew a large audience and set the stage for the main show.
The Town Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis promotes a Sign of the Good Health Fairy at the state fair exhibit. The Health Fairy will be near the Baby Contests and Child Welfare talks in the Women and Children Building. The exhibit, in a Close-to-Nature house, aims to explain tuberculosis and its Iowa impact, dispel myths, and offer literature and nurse lectures to educate Mothers and visitors.
Leon Baker of Des Moines visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Jack Steinman last week. Rev and Mrs Groeters and family left for relatives in Sioux County. Anna Scott of Hull Iowa visited cousin Mrs Brant last week. Mrs John Adams visiting her mother Mrs Jelke Dykstra and family motored to Knoxville last Thursday. Jelke Dykstra and daughter Mrs Wm DeVries returned Tuesday for a month in Canada. Ali Monster and son Will of Coalport spent Sunday with Sim Steinman and family. Alma Fraizer and Mrs Sim Steinman were Des Moines visitors Saturday. Mrs Steinman had dental work. J B Vriezelaar returned home from Des Moines and Colfax. Nina Stuff of Knoxville visiting sister Mrs Dirk Freeken this week. H L Renaud motored to Des Moines Monday.
Mies Reka Slykhuis traveled to Eddyville on Friday to visit relatives, making a brief trip to the area.
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