Pleasantville Rebounds To Beat Pella 35-26 In Close Game
Pleasantville and Pella opened slowly with Pella scoring first through Langerak. In a low scoring first half Pleasantville led 18-11 and expanded to 26-12 after three quarters, then held off Pella’s late rally led by Baron Intveld and Stone. Gilderboom starred for Pleasantville while Langerak and Butts led Pella.
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Pella
Langerak
Goedhart
van Arkel
Pleasantville
Gilderboon
Butts
Rene Eeeeenere
Reese
Baron
Inteld
Stone
IntVeld
Wright
Miller
DeWinter
den Adel
Dobb
Heaberlin
Erge
Minnick
Christmas Meaning Through Our Attitude Says The Book Shop
A brief seasonal message from The Book Shop urging readers to focus on the true meaning of Christmas by adopting a positive attitude this season.
Family Doctor's Laxative Praised For Health
An advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the safe choice for constipation in children and adults. It claims strict laboratory supervision, preparation from pure ingredients, and that millions rely on Caldwell's judgment. The syrup is sold in bottles ready for use and is touted as the world’s largest selling laxative.
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Dr. Caldwell
Meanest Man in the World cast chosen for Phi play
Lambda Epsilon Phi literary society with Alpha Psi Omega to present The Meanest Man in the World by George M. Cohan, adapted by Augustin Mac Hugh, early next year. Cast includes Bart Nash, Kitty Crockett, Richard Clarke, Lyle Johnston, Ned Stevens, Mrs. Clarke, Margaret Brandan, and others. Miss Bailey to coach. Plot centers on business ethics and workplace conflicts, promising a lively production. Northwood Anchor notes the death of James W. Good, US secretary of war, reflecting on local and national figures.
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Lambda Epsilon Phi Literary Society
Alpha Psi Omega
George M. Cohan
Augustin Mac Hugh
Bart Nash
Lloyd Lefferdink
Kitty Crockett
Arta de Vries
Richard Clarke
Lyle Johnston
Ned Stevens
Howard Douwstra
Mrs. Clarke
Margaret Brandan
Nellie Clarke
Ruth van Zee
Frederick Leggitt
Charles F. Unger
Henry Billings
Casper Bruins
Carlton Childs
William Bakker
Michael O’brien
Eppo H. Timmer
Jane Hudson
Leila Hindman
Hiram Leeds
Cornelius V. R. de Jong
Franklyn Fielding
Dick Rosenbrander
Northwood
Iowa
James W. Good
United States
A Letter From A Californian To The Chronicle
From W A Young Burbank California to the Chronicle a reflective Christmas note. He recalls cold days in Pella and compares winters with California warmth while praising the Chronicle staff. The writer thanks the paper’s team from the youngest recruit to the boss for their efforts and wishes goodwill and success.
Armour estate settlement ends in almost nothing for heirs
In Jasper County echoes of the old saying three generations from shirt sleeves to shirt sleeves, as J Ogden Armour's fortune, once valued at around two hundred million, yielded a final Chicago settlement of less than nothing. He was thought to profit from war contracts, but those profits collapsed his wealth.
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Jasper County
Armour
J. Ogden Armour
Chicago
Rock Island Train Schedule and Local Freight Rules
Eastbound and westbound passenger and local freight trains operate between Des Moines, Keokuk, and Eldon with daily service except Sundays. Local freight must be at the station by 5:00 p.m. the prior day. some locals carry passengers on alternate arrivals.
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Des Moines
Keokuk
Eldon
Wisbash
Howell
Iowa
Pari
Girls Glee Club Concerts in Knoxville Celebrate Service
The Knoxville girls glee club held a postponed Sunday concert at the Methodist church after a Red Cross service for state hospital veterans. A luncheon, C. E. meeting, and devotions preceded performances of club numbers, a trio, and violin solos. The group thanks Knoxville residents and donors for hospitality and transport.
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Knoxville
Red Cross
State Hospital
Fowler
C. E
Glee Club
Ring Out Wild Belles Christmas Eve Fun
A festive if noisy Christmas Eve scene captures a house in quiet except for a fridge hum, dishwasher swish, vacuum buzz, bath slosh, doorbell, phone, and lively sounds. Willie and five schoolmates perform a saxophone endurance contest while relatives await dinner. Grandpa fancies Station B. V. D. as two drivers argue nearby.
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Willie
Jim
Christmas Services Listed for Second Reformed Church
The Second Reformed Church invites all to Lord’s Day services led by Pastor Rev Henry C Jacob, with Church School at 9:30, sermon by Rev George Hankamp, 10:45. Evening program features a sermon on No Room in the Inn, Christmas carols, choir music, and Prof A P Kuyper playing organ at 7:15.
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Henry C
Jacoba
George’ Hankamp
Christian Endeavor
Orstra
A. P. Kuyper
Wilkins Wins Heerema Drug Co. Football Blanket
The annual Heerema Drug Co. honor goes to Captain Wilkins for four-point evaluation on attitude, value to the team, scholastic ability, and training. The committee praised his leadership, presence when injured, punting, and yardage as a key lineman in guiding Central through the season.
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Heerema Drug Co
Wilkins
Twelve Virtues by Marshall Field Inspire Steadfast Living
A compact reflection outlines twelve guiding qualities led by time value and perseverance. It emphasizes working with dignity, simple living, strong character, kindness, model behavior, duty, thrift, patience, talent growth, and creative joy under Marshall Field’s timeless exhortation.
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Marshall Field
Iowa Leads States in Fixing Mud Roads
The Albian Union Republican notes Iowa now takes pavement seriously, setting an example for sister states that once mocked our mud roads. The state’s focus on road improvement signals a shift toward better infrastructure and regional progress.
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Albian Union-Republican
Iowa
Fragmented OCR Summary from Local Page
In a partial OCR read, clues point to a local event or notice with names and places blurred. The readable bits hint at people and locations but lack a complete narrative or clear dates.
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Evins
Elwood
Cummings
Ulrich
Official
Luke
Gleanbeam
Berge
Pleasantvilte
Middleton
Saenee
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Bees
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Pear
Hoeksema Bros
L. E. Phi
W. A. Young
Burbank
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the Chronicle
Sumer
Chronicle
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Rock Island Train Service
Napoleon
Girls’ Glee Club
Bishop Wescott
Klyn & DeWinter
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Co-Operative Sales Company
F. C, Reed
C Powell
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Gift
Martin Paardekooper
Conklin
Whitman
Travalers
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