Notions on Voting and Political Accountability
A Des Moines Register cartoonist idea is used to critique American voters for being lax about political duties. The piece argues voters neglect the intellectual and moral caliber of leaders, accepting any candidate, including United States Senators, while urging serious thought and judgment in elections.
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Ding
Des Moines Register
Bobby Jones
United States
Free
Republic
Congress
Miniature golf gains popularity across towns
A historical overview notes miniature golf courses spreading nationwide with visually appealing layouts and night lighting. It praises healthful exercise, broad appeal for all ages, educational value, and the strong patronage supporting the two Ottumwa courses and similar ventures elsewhere.
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Ottumwa
Service and Courtesy in Local Filling Stations
A reminiscence notes prior coverage of service at filling stations. An editor in Spencer News-Herald quoted a motorist who waited for self service and contrasts with courteous staff. The piece praises local attendants for prompt help and attentiveness as motorists approach with a car.
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Spencer News-Herald
Courtesy Drives Business At Motoring Service Stations
Steps right out and up to the radiator and fills it with water, wipes the windshield, puts in air, checks the oil and gives personal attention to every present need. This service is appreciated and competition in this line would compel courtesy to retain patrons. Some stations extort money rather than offer free service, but courtesy weighs heavy in customers' minds and applies to all kinds of business.
Highway Dangers on Our Public Highways
An unsigned editorial warns of highway hazards including glare from headlights that dazzle oncoming drivers and the lack of dimming laws in Iowa. It urges stricter enforcement, safer driving on the right, cautious passing, and renewed attention to road safety for families and motorists.
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Towa
Illinois
Iowa
Our Literary Age and the Rise of Public Reading
A discussion on the modern surge in reading across America, noting libraries, magazines, and daily papers, and tracing the shift from sparse rural news to widespread access through rural free delivery and public libraries. The piece emphasizes a flourishing yet paradoxical era of blessing and burden in literature.
Reading Sparks Progress and Community Library Pride
A discussion praises libraries as valuable community assets that foster progress and reading interest. It notes children gaining reading habits, a positive omen for future literacy, and the broader cultural uplift as society moves toward a more literary mindset.
New S P club hints at town humor and daily life
A humorous column from Pella notes time passing with monthly car payments, mocks a new local S P club, and includes quips about mowing, barber shop, arithmetic, newspaper ethics, and social mockery. It riffs on local figures and everyday happenings, closing with light verse and jokes about court and romance.
Flight O'Tyme Chronicle Dates 1910 1920
A compact look at Flight O Tyme’s chronicle tied to two dates from 1910 and 1920. The feature highlights aviation notes, calendar markers, and brief mentions of early flight events tied to those years.
Mule Kick By Auto Breaks Vander Zyl Jr’s Arm
Twenty years ago the Chronicle notes Aug 25 1910 reporting mon Vander Zyl Jr was kicked by an auto and suffered a broken right arm. The incident highlights dangers to pedestrians near motor vehicles in early 20th century urban life.
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The
Chronicle
Mon Vander Zyl,Jr
De Witt brothers buy New Sharon store
The De Witt brothers Henry and James purchased a store at New Sharon. Edward S Cook and Henrietta Hospers wed at the bride's father N Hosper home. Dick Van Gorp had a severe motorcycle accident while attempting a ride. Two men appeared in Judge Van Vliet's court to stage a wet party, ending drought conditions.
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de Witt
Henry
James
New Sharon
Edward S. Cook
Henrietta Hospers
N. Hosper
Dick van Gorp
Twy
Judge van Vliet
Ten Years Ago 1920 Obituaries and Local News
Ten years ago the Bishop mine near Pella saw coal miner James Koopni die from injuries from a two day old fall. P E Potts of Hutchinson Kansas drowned in the Des Moines River near Rosseau bridge. M Chessman and H P Rhyns berger flew Des Moines to Oskaloosa. Virginia Van Gorp first birthday celebrated. cousin Betty Lankelma attended. Prof and Mrs Henry Cox of Omaha hosted friends at Lenora Scholte home. Leota Van Gorp died of Typhoid Fever at 13.
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Chronicle
James Koopni
Bishop Mine
Pella
P. E. Potts
Hutchinson
Kansas
Des Moines
Rosseau Bridge
M. Chessman
H. P. Rhynsberger
Oskaloosa
Virginia van Gorp
H. P. van Gorp
Betty Lankelma
4. M. Cox
Lenora Scholte
Henry G. Cox
Omaha
Nebr
Leota van Gorp
P.M. van Gorp
Obituary and Local News From Webster City 1929
This week in 1929 chronicled deaths including Mrs. Frank Sacket aged 62 at Mercy hospital after emergency surgery. Car crash injuries befell Mrs. Kate Carl and Mrs. K A Ver Heul ten miles south of Webster City. Notables: Robert Crum and Donald Dykstra guests of Des Moines Register Tribune at carriers celebration. Ai Sodeyama arrived from Japan for Bible and English studies at Central College. Accidents: ADH Van Hansten severed part of his index finger. Kenneth Pax fractured his left arm while painting at T H Klein farm. Rolscreen staff held annual picnic at Grandman's Grove. 60 attended. Deaths also listed for Mrs. John Van Pearsem Prairie City, Mrs. Alicia Dunnink, and Andy Nelson.
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Frank Sacket
C.ne
Mercy Hospital
Kate Carl
K. A. Ver Heul
Webster City
Robert Crum
Donald Dykstra
Des Moines, Register and Tribune
Ai Sodeyama
Japan
Central College
Adh. van Hansten
T. H. Klein
Ira Klein
Kenneth Pax
Grandman's Grove
John van Pearsem
Prairie City
Alicia Dunnink
Andy Nelson
What Other Editors Think Hard On Washerwoman
A Cedar Rapids woman compares a Gazette remark about Goo fy Golf courses to washing, asking if miniature golfers also do family chores. The piece riffs on bankers’ hours and fees while Northwood Anchor jokes about a gold digger romance. Columbus Gazette notes rising gasoline tax in state politics. Toledo Chronicle views schooling as America’s greatest army.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Proof of Will Notice in Marion County Iowa Hearing
Notice is given that a last will and testament of Helene Vander Beek has been filed with the Clerk of the District Court in Marion County Iowa. A hearing is set for September 8 1930 at the Knoxville office where all interested parties may be heard. Walter Kester Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa August 11 1930.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Helene Vander Beek
Knoxville
Walter Kester
Women group backs repeal of eighteenth amendment in Cleveland
An organization of women favoring prohibition repeal met in Cleveland and resolved in favor of repealing the eighteenth amendment. The leader urged sending men to congress who fear no religious lobbying bodies, noting such women have always existed but are few.
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Jasper County
Congress
Cleveland
Notice of will hearing for Wm Paltzer deceased
Public notice from Marion County Iowa district court that a last will and testament for Wm Paltzer, deceased, is on file and will be heard by the Clerk on September 8, 1920 at Knoxville court office. Interested persons may attend. August 6, 1930.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Wm. Paltzer
Knoxville
Walter Kester
Will and testament of G. closes estate details
The document appears as a last will and testament for G. outlining bequests and executors. It specifies distribution of estate assets among named beneficiaries and assigns responsibilities for probate administration. The text denotes a formal legal instrument governing asset transfer.
Tusseling Will Hearing Set For September 8 1930
A hearing before the Clerk of Knox County Iowa is scheduled for September 8 1930 regarding the will of the deceased Tusseling. Knox ville office in Knoxville Iowa will host the proceeding at which interested parties may appear.
Marion county to hear tax levy for memorial building
The Marion County Board of Supervisors will meet on August 2 1930 at 2:00 p m at the courthouse to hear taxpayers for or against the 1930 levy to fund the Knoxville Memorial Building. The memorial building fund totals 8076 dollars for 1930 levy and 1931 collection.
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Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Iowa
Court House
Memorial
Knoxville Memorial
Homer B. Clark
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