Prison reform view on jail labor and profits
The article discusses proposals by Prof. Hornell Hast University of Iowa to reduce unemployment by employing prisoners. It argues for work programs that earn wages, reimburse counties, and support dependents, citing Indiana and DC as models. It critiques the Huber law for excluding dependents and for sheriff disincentives, and notes issues with probation replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornell
University of ‘Iowa
Hart
Frederick H. Wines
Indiana
District of Columbia
A. State Farm
Wisconsin
Confidence in older concerns during war shortages
During wartime, many factories grew from scarce military supplies and rising industrial demand. Consumers face pressure from price competition, yet trust remains in established makers like Willard Batteries. Verrips Storage Batter dle notes Willard keeps prices low while maintaining quality, with December 15 price reductions driven by lower material and operating costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Willard
Verrips
Two Teams Compete in Pella Pleasantville Matchup
The game featured two teams from the Pella and Pleasantville area. The winner had a four point margin with a score of 18 to 5, while the boys’ side fell behind by 22 to 6. Temperatures hovered around 20 degrees. Local spectators noted the youthful crowd barely noticed the cold as the event drew a small turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pleasantville
Ati
Vander Linden Dies at 56 in Oskaloosa
Marking the passing of Vander Linden a 56 year old man died at his home in Oskaloosa after a pneumonia illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with interment in Oskaloosa. He was a brother of John A. Vander Linden of Pella and is survived by his wife and eight children. One daughter is critically ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nander Linden
Gerrit
Vander
Linder
Oskaloosa
Vander Linden
John A. Vander Linden
Pella
Local gathering highlights Mrs Richard Lautenbach
A fragmented notice notes Mrs. Richard Lautenbach spending Thursday in Des Moines. The readable text focuses on a personal or social event tied to the Lautenbach surname and a Des Moines reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lautenbach
Des. Moines
Linden's Bazaar Christmas Spirit Gift Idea
A terse note highlights Christmas spirit as a feeling shown through gifts, asserting gifts are abundant and effective for expressing care, tied to Vander Linden's Bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vander
Linden’s Bazaar
Dees Heavy Hens and Ducks in Springtime Display
A fragmented note describes poultry show items including heavy hens, light hens, springs, ducks, and geese. It mentions cream color and hides on roosters, with unclear lines suggesting miscellaneous poultry terms.
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Mark
Brui
Prea
Greenland
van Heuklom
Vos
Dodge
A.P. Fankhauser
Pella Markets
Co-operative “Exchange
Iowa
Ets
Eta
Cweninensnne
Verploeg
Ames Graduate Veterinarian Farmer's
Georgia Chalfont
Osteopathic
Fowler
Tis Main
C. E- Fox
Main
Liberty
Geo. J. Thomassen
Observatory
Des ‘Moines, Iowa
J. J. Sybenga
Puritan Drug
A. J. Visser
Franklin, St
Aschenbrenner
Geelhoed
A. P. Fankhauser
P. S
P. G
T.G. Fultz
Main Street
Wilson’s Jewelry Store
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