Thought of the Week on law, labor, and national unity
Judge T Alan Goldsborough defends public interest in labor disputes while urging redefining law to preserve the Republic. A column notes dangers of violence and warns against destruction of unions for preserving democracy. It highlights gun safety, hunting hazards, and urges soil conservation programs by Rotary and Kiwanis in Mahaska County.
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T. Alan Goldsborough
Goldsborough
John Lewis
U.M.W
Lev Vers
Congress
Iowa
Crossroads for Agriculture in Grange Editorial
An editorial in Pennsylvania Grange News argues for a farm program to move surplus food to needy nations, weighing tariffs and quotas against the need for sound use of conservation. It warns federal regulation may deter farmers, but suggests a global approach may be necessary in an armed, suspicious world.
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The
Grange
Pennsylvania Grange News
International Food and Agricultural Organization
Teachers and Strikes and Public Perception
A reflection on teachers strikes and public opinion noting the taint of commercialism, underpayment concerns, and tax constraints. It argues unions exist but strikes are rare, presses for salary adjustments via fair taxation, and highlights a teacher's creative calling as a counterpoint to a simple price tag.
Editorial Comment Warns on Saving and Dollar Misuse
Editorials warn Americans on savings growth slowing to prewar rates while prices volatility could alter gains. Knoxville Express laments dollar devaluation as three small dollars replace one large dollar, noting higher taxes and misplaced focus on money. Marion Sentinel urges drivers to heed caution, urging safe driving to protect lives and reduce hazards on roads.
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Knoxville Express
Christmas Party at Central College and Local Notices 1916
In December 1916 Central College hosted a Christmas party in Philo Alethia Hall with instructor Martha Greiner and Prof. F Bosch speaking on the meaning of Christmas. Temperature below zero. janitor Leen Goulooze joked warmth inside. New Fair Board members named T G Fultz Louie Vander Streek and D J Rietveld. C Dieleman reappointed president. Front-page half of the column covered home ice-making for farmers with Iowa State College tests recommending metal, cardboard or wooden containers to freeze water outside. Central College Board of Trustees discussed financial aid and approved incorporation papers as the school moved from Baptist to Reformed Church. Garden City Feeder Company branch managers held their annual convention with banquet in Criterion club room. Dave Ver Dught hosted. Ben Grant received an extra month’s salary as a Christmas bonus and served as Pella agent. Rillihan led Penn Academy to a 32 17 win over Pella High in a basketball game. Other players included Le Geen Lautenbach Welle and Sadjer. Jay Kempkes from Ft Madison and Karl Ver Steeg from Preston were home for the holidays. Will Rhynsburger.
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Central College
Philo-Alethia
Old Central Building
Martha Greiner
F. Bosch
Leen
Leen Goulooze
T. G. Fultz
Louie Vander Streek
D. J. Rietveld
Fair Board
C. Dieleman
Iowa State College
Central College Board of Trustees
Michigan
Ben
Pella
Rillihan
Penn Academy
Pella High
Penn
le- Geen Lautenbach
Welle
Sadjer
Santa arrives by auto in Garden Square candy drop
Twenty years back in December 1926 Garden Square sees Santa ride an automobile to hand out candy and nuts to children as townsfolk recall a snowless festive day. Various notes mention church attendance, a Japan girls school offering, a winter college course priced at ten dollars, and local residents' updates.
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Santa
Garden Square
Jake van Zante
Nus
First Reformed Church
Japan
W. A. Young
W. J. Casey
Knoxville
Casey
Gabriel
H.W. Pietenpol
Bloomfield
Peter Tusseling
H. L. van Dellen
van Dellen
Fred J. Dykstra
Yonkers
New York
Charles Sipkema
Earl Klein
Churdan
A. Vos
Weathered notes mix travel, sales and ads from 1917
A Mesita Colorado teacher visited for holiday health reasons while packing thick ice blocks signaled winter activity. The Star Auto Co congratulated 150 plus Ford and Overland buyers from 1916. January February 1917 farm sales listed. An old 1916 airplane ad resembled a box kite. Mrs Leen Goulooze and son toured Colorado Springs for health and holidays with family in Pella hoped. Scott’s Emulsion advertised as beneficial for women’s nerves.
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Mesita
Colorado
Star Auto Co
Ford and Overland
Leen Goulooze
Colorado Springs
Leen
Hats Off To Em Marion County Corn Growers
Respect flows to Marion county corn farmers in the soil conservation program for yields that honor pioneer effort. The ten acre corn yield contest winners are skilled, forward looking, and invest in better farming practices, homes, and education. Anton Blom earns special regard for 184.48 bushels per acre.
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Marion County
Anton Blom
Seed corn auction offers 4000 bushels at 3 per bushel
The Krizer couple from Rose Hill Iowa won first and second in seed corn at the Chicago International with 4000 bushels stored on their farm. Varieties include Yellow Dent Krug and Reid's Yellow Dent. Elisabeth Kempkes of Everett Washington visited her mother A Kempkes. Yella Heerema of Indianola is ill and hospitalized in Des Moines on Christmas Day as brothers John and Peter visit.
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Reid
Christmas Front Page From Ten Years Ago
The December 24 front page features small photos of local children with Christmas trees including Marlene Inty Logan Van Sittert Glen Boot and others. It notes Ruth Helen Va Ness’s death four hours after her birth of a baby girl, housing rumors for Pella, nursing leader Andrew Ver Ploegh’s Iowa Nursery post, and a new Buildertoy product.
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Marlene Inty Logan van Sittert
Glen
Carl Boot
Lorraine
Stewart Meulpolder
Peggy Kuyper
Ruth Helen Va Ness
E. V. Good
Oskaloosa
Pella
Andrew Ver Ploegh
Iowa State Nursery Association
Buildertoy
Iowa
The Friendly Fireplace A Nation Built By Warmth and Wood
The article describes December hearth lightings as a nonpolitical celebration of home warmth. It details careful wood preparation and family rituals around the fire. It argues the fireplace historically lifted settlers and modern households, renewing courage and resolve at day’s end.
Insurance offer for farm and city property in Sully Iowa
WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa invites readers to insure farm and city property and crops, plus various auto coverages and life insurance. He urges starting a savings account with a life insurer for retirement income and advises contacting him at Sully 60 or P O Box 146 for a call.
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Sully
Dieleman
Iowa
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Fliteo
Tyme
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Ft. Madison
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Preston
Minn
Will Rhynsburger
Knoxville Journal
Rolsereen Company
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Geo. Lankelma
Roy de Wild
William Baer
Rolsereen Legal Counsel
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5Th & Main St
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