Ames Short Course a Grand Success in Pella
Miss Edith G Charlton led a three day Domestic Science course at Central College under Baptist church in Pella with wide local and country attendance. The program covered food science, home furnishing, cooking methods, a fireless cooker, meat and vegetable prep, and table setting. Prof Bliss and Prof Wilson presented horse and corn judging with prizes awarded. The event showcased practical, economical home skills for women and farmers, with future courses planned.
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Edith G. Charlton
Ames College
Pella
Central College
Baptist Church
Miss Chariton
Edith Charlton
Miss Charlton
the Baptist Church
R. R. Beard
Union Prayer Meetings in Pella First Reformed Church
Union prayer meetings of Reformed churches in Pella will be held in Holland and English, evenings at 7:30, with a weekly program of topics and leaders from January 4 to January 15 including Bible study, missions, temperance, family life, and obedience. A weekly collection funds expenses. program details listed.
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First Reformed Church of
Pella
Holland
First Reformed Church
W. J. van Kersen
S. Vander Werf
Eightieth Birthday for Mrs T Van Niewaal Celebrated
Mrs T Van Niewaal marked her eightieth birthday on Monday. Relatives attended as far as possible and her brother L Neels of Peoria joined last Friday for the celebration. Though she cannot walk due to a long-ago paralysis stroke, her health has improved over the past year and the day was enjoyed by all. Congratulations are due.
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T. van Niewaal
Christmas Breakfast at Grandman Home Honors Harriet Rietveld
The Penta Deltas host a Christmas Breakfast at the Grandman residence in honor of Miss Harriet Rietveld who has returned home from Ames for the holidays.
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Penta Deltas
Harriet Rietveld
Ames
December by Sipron Rederus A Winter Carol
December arrives with frost queen imagery and vivid nature scenes. The poem blends sorrow and joy as November fades, celebrating winter’s beauty, coasting skates and snow scenes, and ends with a peaceful Christmas message of glory to God and peace on earth.
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Frost
University Students From Marion County Home For Holiday
Marion county students from Knoxville Pella and vicinity are home from the State University of Iowa for the holidays. Alumni and local residents note Iowa’s debate record this season including a unanimous Iowa City victory over Wisconsin and a 2 to 1 win against Minnesota, marking strong forensics by the university.
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Marion County
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Berneice Bates
Knoxville
Earl D. Bellamy
Adelaide Black
Corwin S. Cornell
Paul A. Edmond
Pella
Bert Gosh
Piasantville
Tunis H. Klein
Roche Mentzer
Waldo N. Miner
Lloyd Putman
Peter Sherlock
Peter Sherlock, Flagler; Jacob J. Sybenga, Pella
Sam'l van Vliet
John L. Whalsey
Jackie Wright
John R. Wright
Katherine Wright
Iowa
University of Iowa
University of Wisconsin
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Middle-West
Sam Jones on Divorce and Wives and Cough Drops
A column urges men to love and openly express affection for their wives while condemning neglectful husbands. It contrasts warmhearted spouses with cold partners and favors daily kisses. Mentions Hourhound menthol cough drops sold at Laugerak's Drug Store.
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Laugerak
Pella Defeats Oskaloosa 39 to 19 in Local Basketball Match
Pella squad of college boys dominated the game from the start, beating Oskaloosa Independents 39 to 19. Pietenpol and Van Spackeren led with strong forwards, Mills anchored center, while O'Brien and Abrams starred for Oskaloosa in a poorly executed visitor showing. Referee Burns officiated.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
Pietenpol
van Spanckeren
Mills
Pella Farrall F, van Spanckeren O'Brien T Pietenpol
Catewalder
Dodds & van Cleave
Abrams & Churchill
van Spackeren
Fenall
Dodds
O'Brien
Abrams
Burns
Public Auction At Ver Ploeg Barn Dec 26
A public sale will be held Saturday December 26 at 2 o clock at the H C Ver Ploeg livery barn. Offered are an extra heavy draft yearling nine months old weighing 900 pounds and a high grade bull calf. P A Van Zee and N Boland are auctioneers.
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H. C. Ver Ploeg
P. A. van Zee
N. Boland
Xmas Washer Promotion For Women In New In vention
An advertisement targets women offering a $300 pneumatic washing machine almost free through January 1 1909. Buyers must send 50 cents in stamps and demonstrate the device to neighbors. It promises time saving, gentler hands and superior results to $800 machines. Baker Pierce Company 654 Washington Street Ben NY outlets job printing.
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Baker-Pierce Company
Washington Street
Ben NY
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. K. Bliss
Bliss
Young
Old
Corn Department
Wilson
Towa
John H. Ver Steeg
J. H. van der Heiden
M. J. Kempenaar
Harry Awtry
W. S. Lindsly
J. H. Vander Heiden
M. J. Thomassen
A. G. van Zee
D. P. van Zee
Chas, Porter
den Adel
Lapsham
J. H. Ver Steeg
John de Cook
John .P. de Cook
Chas
Porter
Y. T. van Niewaal
Nick Gesman
Harry Keables
James van der Pol
J. H.stubenrauch
Mr. van der Waal
C. T. Tice
H. Rietveld
Jay A. Laruam
M.ossenaarde
W.j.van Kersen
S. van der Wert
J. G. Brouwer
John
M. Ossewaarde
Sipron, Rederus
November
Sam Jones
Georgia
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