Hollanders' schooling and farming tips emerge from page
The text records informants recounting Dutch schooling habits in Liberty and nearby families, noting irregular attendance and limited geography study. It also covers opinions on modern education for girls, language shifts, and Dutch heritage, followed by agricultural guidance on cattle purchase timing and pig farm practices including sow management and feed routines.
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Etla
Lizzie
Mary
Tena
Frank Ible
Otto van Spéren
Liberty
Mr. van Speren
Pleasantville
van Speren
Mary Renaud
Lillie Ross
May Fisk
Mrs. King
Nick Hackett
M. Vander Linden
Gerrit Bos
Gertie Ver Stee
Catherine Rietveld
Rika Gaass
Minnie Fowler
Schol
Facts for Farmers and Calf Rearing Tips
Farmers rely on mutual fire insurance worth about 10 billion dollars at 26 cents per 100 for annual cost. For newborn calves three weeks old, provide hay or clover alfalfa and bright hay. Best grains include corn oats wheat bran and linseed meal. Feeder cattle purchase timing depends on feeding system feed quality and cattle grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Beltsville
Ford is Still Good Enough for Veteran Driver
A long reminiscence traces an Iowa man’s vehicle history from a cranky Ford to a Dodge, Durant, and a recent new model, while a separate discussion considers ministerial attire. Readers weigh whether pulpit dress should reflect personal taste or tradition.
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FORD
Ira N. Curtis
Sam Kooyman
Holland
Steve van Roekel
Ford owner Vos enjoys new car and vitality after tune up
Mr. Vos praises the modern Ford for its easy ride and operability, saying he would not trade it for an old model. A Chronicle reporter photographed him with the vehicle at Grant's studio on Main Street. Despite age, Vos remains active, driving, social, and healthy, after a summer period in Arkansas with his son John for rheumatism treatment and tuning.
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Vos
Arkansas
Pella
Luke Vander Linden
Vander Linden
Des Moines
Star Auto Company
The
Chronicle
Grant
Main Street
Mr. Vos
John
Stutgart
Hot Springs
The Inquiring Reporter Public Views on a Shared Issue
Five citizens share thoughts on a matter of public interest in this weekly feature. Responses reflect diverse perspectives and community outlooks.
IS THERE A SANTA CLAUS Virginia Letter Explains Belief
The New York Tribune piece argues there is a Santa Claus beyond what skeptical minds can grasp. It asserts faith and wonder sustain childhood and human devotion, despite disbelief and logical limits.
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New York Tribune
Virginia
Santa Claus
Virginias
Christmas fire safety guidance from a bygone era
An illustrated admonition warns of Christmas tree fires caused by candles and flammable decorations. It advocates sturdy stands, distance from heat sources, noncombustible ornament materials, electric lighting, fire extinguishers, and prompt removal of dry evergreens, citing Babbs Switch and Iroquois Theatre disasters to stress precautions.
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Santa Claus
Babbs Switch
Oklo
Chicago
Don’t Run Car Engine in a Closed Garage
State Health officials warn that three Iowa deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning in a week highlight the danger of running motors in closed spaces. The advisory covers cars, home gas appliances, and heaters, urging open windows, tight connections, proper flues, and avoiding sleeping with a gas heater burning. It explains symptoms and stresses complete combustion and ventilation to prevent poisoning.
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Iowa
State Department of Health
James W. Good the Best Equipped Hoover Ally
James W. Good, Secretary of War, admired for his breadth of Congressional knowledge and wide network of friendships. A seven term veteran, he left the House to practice law, then joined Hoover’s campaign as a key lieutenant and Chicago headquarters presiding figure, earning affection for his kind, generous spirit.
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James W. Good
Hoover
Congress
House of Representatives
Marian Tite
Chicago
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Iowa
Good
Mageptare Good
War Department
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A. T. Vander Beek
JELLO
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Pella, Iowa
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Ves
Ada
Gladden
Beaudeau
Stepina Petti Pants
Cae
Er Amit Ny
Phy
van Camp
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company
Middle Western Division
Benteco
Cove
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