College Notes At Old Central Open Dormitory This Fall
Dorm rooms are fully booked as the college opens September 12 with Miss Williams supervising as preceptress. Improvements by the Board and Ladies’ Auxiliary aim to make the dormitory a better home for the students. Miss Hazel White displays as a class 1917 pianist with a notable Grand Junction recital praised for her technical skill and musical interpretation. Iowa Day and Greater Iowa Week plan featured for educational outreach to schools, highlighting Iowa’s resources and opportunities, with stories prepared for teachers statewide.
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Williams
Dean Pietenpol
Hazel White
Grand Junction
Colo
Methodist Church
Miss White
Misa White
Hillyer
Central Conservatory of
Greater Iowa Week Planned Across Iowa Schools
The State Department of Public Instruction with Superintendent Devoe and The Greater Iowa Association coordinate Greater Iowa Week from October 1 to 6. Special programs will be observed in every school room in Iowa, building on last year’s observance.
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State Department of Public Instruction
Deyoe
Greater Iowa Association
Iowa
Pella adopts new electric rates in city ordinance
Ordinance No 140 repeals part of Ordinance No 99 and sets electric light and power rates for residents within Pella Iowa. First 60 K W monthly at 10 cents, next 100 K W at 8 cents, next 160 K W at 6 cents, above 300 K W at 5 cents, with a 50 cent minimum. power rates set at 6 cents per K W for the first 1000 K W per month.
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Electric Light and Power Department
Pella
Iowa
Pella Municipal
K. W
Power rate ordinance readings for motors enacted in 1917
The document outlines monthly electrical rates by kilowatt usage from 1000 to over 6000 K W and varying horsepower motor charges. It sets minimum charges and tiered monthly fees from 1 to over 30 horsepower, with specific cents per K W brackets and motor tiers. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication, adopted August 21, 1917, by Mayor H. J. Vanden Berg and City Clerk A. C. Kuyper.
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K. W
A. C. Kuyper
Patriotism and unity in wartime need for all allies
The author argues that China resists monarchy and Russia moves toward constitutional government while Germany should seize its chance. Once Congress acts, public debate on war ends and unpatriotic attacks lose sympathy. Free speech cedes to national unity as the Allies must not be crushed or serve as targets of defeat.
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China
Russia
Germany
Congress
United States
A War Speech Quote From W. J. Bryan
A brief wartime line declares that only two sides exist in war with every American urged to stand with the United States. Speaker identified as W. J. Bryan.
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United States
W. J. Bryan
6 00 O Clock Dinner At Eddyville Country Home
Miss Lottie Dykstra and Mrs. Tim Dykstra hosted a Tuesday evening six o clock dinner followed by a motor trip to the Dykstra country home near Eddyville. The party toured Mr and Mrs Tim Dykstra apple orchards and returned for a delicious dinner with Mesdames A B Van Houweeling Neal Randall Gradus Waechter and the Misses Nelle Waechter Cornelia Wilson Eva Stubenrauch and Marie Lefeb er.
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Lottie Dykstra
Tim Dykstra
Eddyville
Mr. Dykstra
Mesdames A. B. van Houweeling
Neal Randall
Gradus Waechter
Nelle Waechter
Cornelia Wilson
Eva Stubenrauch
Marie Lefeber
Master of a Wood-Pile Boy Offers to Do Any Task
A merchant questions a boy seeking work about his abilities. The boy replies he can try his best to do anything the merchant tells him. The exchange hints at a lesson in diligence and willingness to work.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Remedies
Mothers worry as children cry in sleep and grow peevish and congested. For 30 years Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children have been trusted, often breaking colds in 24 hours. They regulate bowels and destroy worms, easing distress in many homes.
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Mother Gray
Vander Linden's Bazar Promotes School Books Line
A city and country school book supplier advertises a comprehensive range for high school and all grades. The Bazar touts a full catalog of books and supplies under the Vander Linden name.
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Vander Linden
BAZAR
Boy proves worth by work and restraint says merchant
A merchant tests a boy with tasks and questions about woodwork and silence. The boy admits long school silence but demonstrates honesty, discipline, and potential. The merchant concludes such traits justify investment in sales effort.
Work Is Easy Profitable Self Bossing Ad
An old advertisement offers self employment by starting a business with no risk and permanent profit. It urges being one’s own boss and notes L. Brown of 66 Murray Street New York City as a single reference.
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Aga Loy
L. Brown
Murray
New York
Just Let Us Prove It We Save You Ten On Suits
A bold promissory sales pitch from M. Vander Linden urging customers to compare the store’s wool suit options and believe in guaranteed perfect fits as a proof of value. The message emphasizes extensive fabric choices and cost savings.
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M. Vander Linden
Hoffman studies under European vocal masters in Berlin and Leipzig
Mrs. M. J. Hoffman studied with Madame Carl Alves in Leipzig and Herr Kammer zanger von Raatz-Brochmann in Berlin, while also pursuing interpretation work under Herr Prof. Fritz Lindemann of Berlin Germany.
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Mrs. Hoffman
Carl Alves
Leipzig
Germany
Herr Kammerzanger von Raatz-Brochmann
Berlin
Prof
Fritz Lindemann
Recitals for Students Held Biweekly and Semesters
Recitals occur every two weeks with pupils taught for public performance. Each semester features public recitals where students perform solo and in ensembles, showcasing their progress.
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College
Greater Iowa
Defoe
Suiferintendent
Devoe
Puritan Drug CO
Central Conservatory OF Music
George Francis Sadler
Central Conservatory
Ameri
Europe
Estey
Central
Mr. Sadler
Moritz Mayer-Mahr
M. J. Hoffman
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