Local moves and visits span Keokuk and Easton
Roy De Wild from the local freight office is transferred to Keokuk to hold a similar post. Mrs. Fred Van Doorninck of Easton, Pa., arrived Saturday to visit her mother, Mrs. Dora Vander Pol. Mansford Ver Steeg, a Radcliffe teacher, stayed from Thanksgiving Day through Sunday. An ad from T. Plette & Co. promotes their Bake-Light Flour guaranteed to satisfy, featured on page eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy de Wild
Keokuk
Fred van Doorninck
Easton
Dora Vander Pol
T. Plette & Co
Local residents make Sunday trips and Thanksgiving visits
Mr and Mrs Martin Paardekooper returned from St Joseph Missouri after visiting since Thursday at the Hayder and Vander Wilt homes. Lewis Vander Wilt and H Knight family hosted in La Porte City and Des Moines guests joined Thanksgiving at Omar Mal’s. Gerald Paardekooper made a business trip to Omaha and visited his sister H C McDowell. Joe Clark and son left for St Joseph Missouri after visiting Van Vark parents. Mrs Van Vark accompanied to Des Moines by Minnie Van Vark. C Baumgartner and family pack to move to Waukon, Dr J M Cook moved into their vacated property.
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Martin Paardekooper
St. Joseph, Mo
F. E. Hayder
Lewis Vander Wilt
la Porte City
H. Knight
A. Branscomb
Des Moines
Gerald Paardekooper
Omaha
H. C. McDowell
Joe Clark
St. Joseph
van Vark
Minnie van ‘Vark
Mrs. C. Baumgartner
Waukon
J. M Cook
Returns from Cedar Rapids and Ames Weekend Gatherings
Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Cook visited relatives in Janesville and Nevada last weekend. H. B. Stone and family moved to West Second Street where Dr Cook once lived. Bake-Light Flour at 1.69 per 49lb from Jack T. Plette & Co. Nancy Ruth Renaud and Janet Dekker returned to Ames after a four day visit with relatives. Dr. and Mrs. G H Lankelma and Dolores along with Mr. and Mrs. H J Boland returned from Cedar Rapids after a three day visit with the McWilliams family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Stone
West Second Street
Doctor Cook
J. M. Cook
Janes- Ville
Nevada
Jack, T. Plette & Co
Nancy Ruth Renaud
Janet Dekker
Ames
G. H. Lankelma
Dolores
H. J. Boland
Cedar Rapids
M. D. McWilliams
Sunday Movies in Pella Question Sparks Local Debate
The Inquiring Reporter asks five residents if they favor Sunday movies in Pella. Responses reflect varied views on church, family routines, and city culture as readers weigh the potential impact on local cinema and community life.
Community split on Sunday movies in Sac movie palace
Residents voice mixed views on Sunday film showings to attract crowds and keep people home. Some favor it for local entertainment, others oppose for Sabbath observance and potential moral impact, predicting financial risk and weak attendance.
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B. H. Sac Movie Palace
A. T. van Houweling
Minneapolis
Fargo
N. C
Chicago
John Vander Ploeg
Dr Nettinga Speaks at College Week of Prayer on Conflict
Dr S C Nettinga addressed a large audience at the Second Reformed Church during College Week of Prayer. In The Conflict of the Ages he argued Christ faced continual opposition and that conflict is needed to keep humanity alert, noting modern Christianity faces tremendous intellectual and spiritual challenges.
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Second Reformed Church
S. C. Nettinga
Lord
Peter
John
Christ
Paul
God
Theological Conflict and Faith in Modern Times
Dr Nettinga argued the Christian faith faces a historic struggle between God and Satan with truth and error at stake. He traced movements from Gnosticism to Modernism, noting each era’s rise and fall, and urged that truth wins only by bringing every hidden thought captive to Christ.
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Nettinga
God
Satan
Jesus
England
France
Germany
Holland
Slimming Cure Ad Promises Quick Fat Loss and Glow
An early 20th century weight loss advertisement touts rapid fat reduction and improved beauty. It urges women to try a brisk routine and a hot water drink to lose pounds, claim sparkling eyes and clear skin as outcomes, and promotes a remedy available for 70 cents to 85 cents with a pharmacist’s recommendation.
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Bruschen
Truth as the weapon in the conflict
A fragment emphasizes that neither Pelle, sword, persecution, nor law can win the victory but the weapon of Truth will prevail. It states the duty to preach and teach truth and to provide bread, not stones, trusting God to grant victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelle
Aton Intite
Seebind Church Choirs Aide Henry Direction
An unclear OCR fragment mentions Seebind church and a direction associated with Henry. The readable text hints at a church choir or musical event but lacks concrete details, participants, dates, or outcomes to form a coherent local-item summary.
Marion Seen Primary Road Bonds Interest Notice
Investment interest in Marion primary road bonds highlighted after poverty hurdle stalls installation. Officials warn investors of delays and urge review of project timelines and funding details.
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Marion
Chit? A Brief Look at an Old Word in Use
The note asks about the term Chit and its usage. It appears as a fragment seeking clarification of meaning and origin, possibly historical or linguistic. Further context from the source would help pinpoint a precise definition or era of use.
Gift shop prices and phrases in a retail flyer
A fragmented OCR snippet lists assorted sale phrases and prices such as 49¢ 58c and $1.4, with references to a shop described as "AWRITEGIFT" and items tied to ties and gifts. The text appears as garbled ad copy from a retail flyer with inconsistent punctuation and spacing.
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Mansford Ver Steeg
Radcliffe
Omar Mal
Satuday
Kanawha
H. J. Kool
Tam
Security State Bank
O. J. DU Bois, D.O
Main Street
Dave Lek
Franklin Street
Pella, Iow
Pella
George Ramsey
John den Hartog
Mani
Seebind Church
Abhior
I Henry
Southwest Corner Square
Pella, Iowa
McCalls
Cash @ Carry Cleaners
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