Setting a Good Example by Federation of Women's Clubs
The Federation of Women's clubs turns over a handsome check to the Community Welfare League to promote aid for the poor and needy. The piece argues communities should support organized welfare work while recognizing clubs serving social or fraternal roles. It praises the Federation as a model and hopes others follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Welfare League
Federation of Women’s Clubs
Federation of Women’s Club
When should merchants advertise
Merchants should advertise continually to keep name and goods before the public. Weekly newspaper ads build recognition for furniture hardware and jewelry. Buyers hunt bargains, read papers for value, and prefer ads over store visits. Universal urging across lines, timing with seasons boosts sales and awareness.
The Yuletide Season Reflects On Christmas Worth
The piece ponders why Christmas is celebrated, noting children seek toys and candies, youths view social functions and gift exchanges, while older folks primarily observe others during the season. It frames the holiday as a communal occasion with varied personal meanings.
Christmas Spirit and the True Meaning of Yuletide
The piece urges enjoying Christmas while preserving its spiritual purpose. It warns against excessive frivolity and worldliness, and calls for reflecting on peace and good will. It notes Christ's birth as the central focus and the need to apply his teachings to society and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Prince of Peace
Jasper County
Faith and trust falter in modern commerce and life
A columnist argues that faith in God and in fellow citizens has declined, leading to tighter credit and a wary business climate. Citing Roger Babson, the piece warns that without restored trust and demonstrated integrity, both commerce and society will slide further into instability and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Mr. Rabson
This Week in Pella humorous column scattered quotes
A collection of satirical lines and anecdotes from Pella culture. Witty observations touch on youth influence, car mishaps, family roles, fashion, and small town life. The piece includes jokes about politicians, weather, and social norms, with a cast of local names and familiar figures.
Laughing Around the World With IRVIN S. COBB
Reporter notes a Southern Society banquet story told by Senator McKellar of Tennessee. A tale centers on two sisters Mary and Ann, Jim the suitor, and a fiery exchange when the father discovers Jim choosing between his daughters, ending with the insult and expulsion scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Society
New York
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Reed
Jim
Mary
Ann
Jones
The Pathfinder quotes and local notices blend ideas and names
A collection of quotations from The Pathfinder and brief local items lists names from Cincinnati Detroit Asheville Johnson City Cape Girardeau and Youngstown plus marriages in St Louis Canandaigua and Columbus. It notes dogs and animals dreams debate and reflects on social attitudes toward money and aging.
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Leslie Driver
Clarence Rhodes
Good Roads Committee
Johnson City
N. Y
Marie Didwell
Columbus
the Pathfinder
What Other Editors Think Chariton Leader
A collection of editorials praising New Virginia’s pipeline compressor impact and criticizing Hoover’s 1928 prospects. It discusses gas tax opposition, saving growth, Farm Board debates, and教育 views on public schooling and personal responsibility, citing several local papers and opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chariton
New Virginia
Capone Aids Unemployed In Chicago In Charity Claim
Newspapers report Al Capone feeding three thousand unemployed men in Chicago at a weekly cost of two thousand dollars. The story speculates Capone may gain a Robin Hood like reputation and long historical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good
Northwood
al Capone
Chicago
Mr. Capone
Robin Hood
Flight O'Tyme Chronicle Sparks Past Years
A brief look back to the Chronicle dates of 1910 and 1920 reveals references to Flight O'Tyme. The entries reflect early 20th century magazine style and transport themes and note notable happenings tied to those years.
Ten Years Ago Items From the Chronicle 1920
A decade past notes from the Chronicle recount Vander Meulen silver wedding at Valley Junction and Gerrit Roorda celebrating 20 years of marriage. Edison tone test by Mabel Wagner Shank drew a packed high school crowd. De Hoet and Mrs. Greve died at the aged home. Central college Ladies Auxiliary staged a Pilgrims pageant. Pella Lodge No 65 moved to remodeled quarters. Deaths listed: Nicholas Koopmans, Mrs. M. Kamerick, Nellie Barendregt, Mrs. F. G. Davis.
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A. J. Vander Meulen
Pella
Valley Junction
Mabel Wagner Shank
Gerrit Roorda
Gerrit de Hoet
H. Greve
Home For
Central College
America
Pella Lodge
A. F
A. M
Security State Bank
Nicholas Koopmans
M. Kamerick
Nellie Barendregt
F. G.davis
Twenty Years Ago 1910 Obituaries and Local News
Prominent citizen A N Kuyper and others Johanna Faassen and George Sheesley died in this city. Fred Apple of Kellogg lost his left hand in a corn shredding accident. Dr. Myron W Haynes left for Franklin Indiana to assist Franklin college. Fowler Telephone by poles and wire aims to improve rural service. Schools petition for a two week vacation. Rev R R Sadler finished a three week revival at Mt Ayr Baptist church. Raymond Vander Zyl visited his brother George in Prairie City.
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Chronicle
A. N. Kuyper
Johanna C. Faassen
George Sheesley
Fred Apple
Kellogg
Myron W. Haynes
Central College
Franklin
Ind
Franklin College
Fowler Telephone Company
R. R. Sadler
Mt. Ayr
Raymond Vander Zyl
Prairie City
George
Marion County Poultry Show Closes After Success
This Week In 1929 reports from the Chronicle on December 12, 1929 noting the Marion County Poultry Association wrapped up a very successful show with strong participation and favorable judging results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Poultry Association
Local Happenings and Incidents Across Des Moines and Otley
Memorial Hall awards seen in various classes while Mrs Paardekooper rests in Lutheran hospital Des Moines after appendectomy. Nancy Ruth Renaud gains two Iowa State College home economics honorary memberships. Slippery pavements hinder both drivers and walkers as a Dodge turns over near Otley spilling cream and eggs. J H Shinn tests 12000 hens to combat tuberculosis. An Essex car owned by Dick Doedyns is stolen and later found at Pella Supply. Whipped cream dressing recipe given for cabbage salad with optional cayenne and horseradish notes.
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Memorial Hall
Gerald Paardekooper
The
Chronicle
Lutheran
Des Moines
Nancy Ruth Renaud
Iowa State College
Ames
Cornelius Kuiken
Otley
J. H. Shinn
Dick Doedyns
Pella Supply Company
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E. V. Goad
America First
Iowa
Joker Thomasssen
van Houweling
Dr. Fox
Rip van Winkle
Rip
Clarence Rouwenhorst
Billy Gezel
Billy
Clarence
Steve van Roekel
Amidon
Fellows
Nick Gesman
Pete de Cook
Gezel
John N. Vander Linden
Wayback
Pathfinder
Grandma Wayback
Irvin S. Cobb
By Irvin S. Cobb
American News Features, Inc
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Nick Longworth
Cincinnati
Albert Wellwellenarskoviteh
Detroit
Asheville
N. C
East Orange
N. J
Batterham
Hoover
Davis County
Rock Island Magazine
Knoxville Journal
Federal Farm Board
Legge
Farm Board
Oskaloosa Times Globe
Rube Goldberg
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
Bishop Mine
Reallte
Paul Boortje
North Broadway
Pella Supply CO
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Osteopathic
DRS. Kramer & Kramer
H. H. Frets Bank
F. F. Carpenter
Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
J. J. Sybenga
Keable
Aschenbrenner
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