Worms and stewardship in soil care of world
A column reflects on personal responsibility in soil stewardship with Dr J O Christian's August Marion County talk. It highlights soil erosion in India and the Netherlands' fight to reintroduce earthworms to restore fertility and remove soil salt, featuring Canadian worm breeder Leonard Ward and his plan to ship worms to Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Chrison
Marion County
India
Holland
Scien
Walcheren
Netherlands
Leonard Ward
Burnaby
British Columbia
Mr. Ward
Canada
Bucket Brigade Is Passe in Fire Chases
A columnist notes the danger of fire chasers who crowd near fires and block firemen, urging spectators to keep a safe distance, obey traffic laws, and support responders. The piece recalls pioneer bucket brigades and calls for orderly behavior in towns like Pella where volunteer firemen serve under tough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
FM Radio Assured for Des Moines Area KRNT-FM Tower
Ground purchased for a 167000 watt FM station by Cowles Broadcasting near Des Moines. Tower to be the world’s tallest at 1580 feet, with total project cost near 900000 dollars. building to be finished first, tower within a year. Article notes radio market shifts, FM ads fading, and the promise of future receivers. Also includes Arthur Compton remarks on atomic energy and moral responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowles Broadcasting Company
Krnt-Fm
Des Moines
Empire State Building
New York
Arthur H. Compton
Washingto
United Nations
Compton
Chicago City
Ife
Editorial Roundup Reflections on Russia and Rural Life
A collection of 1940s editorials notes tension over understanding Russia and urges wary U S readers. It highlights Farm income gains from soil conservation in Ohio and Iowa, contrasts flood losses near Des Moines, and criticizes promotional editorial use as news. It questions tax burdens on small savers and hints at federal moves toward social welfare trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskalosoa Herald
Gallin County
Ohio
Pella Promoters Boost Riverline. Stock Sale Planned
A 1907Pella column reports the Pella Waterloo and Southwestern Railway project advancing with plans to issue ten thousand dollars in stock at two hundred dollars per share to start an overall company. The road would cross eight railways and move coal from southern to northern Iowa, with a meeting at Van Zee schoolhouse to organize the effort and elect managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Waterloo & Southwestern Railway
Pella
Iowa
Cross and Sons
Hl. van der Linden
Des Moines
van Zee
T. D. Tice
Ed Wheeler
G. P. van Zee
Jake Kempkes
Rock Island
Jim Edmand
Plasterers
A. C. van Houweling
Hervey Shutts
The
Chronele
South Dakota
L. Stegeman
B. H
van Spanckeren
Henry Welle
Sully
Nellie
Louise Dingeman
Dan Dingeman
Corsica
W. Wolvius
Fulton
Minois
John Fasson
I. Stegeman
Charles Brown
City
Town
Ed Brown
Minnieapolis
Minn
Perth
W. W. Brown
30 Years Ago September 1917 Red Cross War Effort
The national Red Cross issued an urgent appeal for six million warm knitted wool articles for France Belgium and front line soldiers. Harry De Cook arrived at Hempstead New York entering overseas training with the 168th Infantry 42nd Division. Marion County’s second contingent of 81 men prepared for Camp Dodge. Mrs J C Mitten organized a garden club for Federated Club children with sixty entrants and 25 exhibiting at Lake Prairie District Fair. A gala day story on the front page follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Grass
France
Belgium
Harry de Cook
Hempstead
N.Y
168Th Infantry
Marion County
Camp Dodge
J. C. Mitten
Federated Club
Lake Prairie District
Biggest Day in Pella History Celebrates Local Soldiers
Pella held a large gathering to honor boys reporting for army duty with a morning band concert, parade, free dinner, and entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Stonaker. Delegations from Knoxville and Oskaloosa attended, with many prospective soldiers present. Local figures noted changes at Central College and business activity alongside Des Moines Mantle and Marie Co. assets and loan figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
W. C. Stonaker
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
W. ©. Stonaker
B.S. Dennis
Cedar Rapids
Martin Paardekowper
Camp Dodge
M. 4. Hoffman
Vella
Milton J. Hoffman
Central College
West Indies
Delano
John Liter
Granite Works
Des Moines Mantle
Marie Co
Pella National Bank
Central College Faces 1927 Football Call and Local News
In September 1927 Central College planned football tryouts with Captain Mansford Ver Steeg and teammates reporting. a Des Moines speaker George A. Jewett visited the chapel. The issue notes thefts at the public library and missionary boxes, a Civil War memorial boulder at the fairgrounds, and local business and social events including weddings, a dairy barn completion, and city council action on selling an old steam engine for 260 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douthitt
Central College
Mansford
Kewpie
Ver Steeg
Kerr
Phillips
Alsip
Andy Butts
Tandy
George A. Jewett
Des Moines
FE. O. Towne
Central
Jewett
Sam Bosch
Iowa
Oska- Joosa
Camp Tuttle
Albert Cooper
Pella
Third Reformed Church
Nellie van Veen
West Second Street
Art van Zee
Otley
Skunk
Stone & Webster
Boston
American Legion
Agnes
Lucile
Y.T. van Niewaal’s
Madame Post
Pella Band pictured with Hugo Kuyper in Garden Square
Front page photo shows the Pella Band directed by Hugo Kuyper in the Cox Memorial stand Garden Square. Two images depict Rolscreen workers outside and inside Pella National Bank collecting pay. A Les Liter cleaning plant feature highlights the shop interior. Ben Byer suffers a serious accident carrying a gun through a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Hugo Kuyper
Cox Memorial
Garden Square
Pella National Bank
Les Liter
Ben Byer
Love That Man Bergeson In Iowa Convention Speech
Town secretary of state Rollo Bergeson denounces party machine politics and calls for active civic participation. The Republican veteran criticizes gambling and drinking club laws while urging Amvets to inform voters and stand by convictions despite backlash from power structures. He faults lofty but divergent organizational aims and urges GOP to consider him for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollo Bergeson
Amvets
Bergeson
Iowa
Republicans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella Chronicle
Lamied
Omtctal County Newspaper
HH. Sadler George Ver Steeg
Owa
By Sadler Publishing Co
Jack Canuck
Cincinnati Inquirer
Russia
Sioux Falls
Eddyville Tribune
Belmond Independent
Northwood
U. Senate Civil Service Committee
Fliteo
Tyme
Dick Leydens
Inn Reformed Classis
Pella Y Temple
Wee Willie Winkie
Rivola
A. J. Benner
Burlington
Benner Tea Co
Simon de Haan
Washington, D.C
del de Haan
Del
Mr. Krizer
Krizer
Harold Schut
Ardys Klein
Marion
N. Y
Adelaide “Sybenga
Larry Keeney
Grinnell
J. J. Sybenga
Ralph Grundman
W. F B. Houk
Pella Merchants
Detroit
Michigan
Guaruntes
Lastalla
van Reekel Plumbing & H Phone
Pella, Lowe
Iam
Leela
Scharing Garage
Happe E
Man Bergeson
Don Norberg
Monroe County News
Fowler Telephone Company
Siren Sie
Betton
Hundres
Tyroleumig
Gee Ae In UO
Longo
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