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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1920
Page
4
The speaker frames a pivotal moment in national unity, declaring the fight tests whether the republic can endure. The passage emphasizes dedication, sacrifice, and the resolve to preserve the Union amid profound conflict.
The January 1920 library report shows 61 daily average circulation, 184 peak, 40 trough, 78 percent adult fiction, 203 periodicals, 141 Holland books, and total receipts of 2 5 548 4 6 s5 with fines and non resident charges noted. It lists new titles including Re Creation of Brian Kent Harold Bell Wright and Roosevelt's Letters to his Children by Cornelia Rhyneburger Librarian.
Leona Smith underwent appendicitis surgery at Mercy Hospital in Oskaloosa Friday evening and is improving with sister Fern Smith present. Irene Haan sang at the First Reformed Church. Washington Banquet set for February 27 with tickets $2 for two. Connie Duiker to Iowa City for the State Oratorical Contest for girls.
Vander Linden's Bazar promotes Superba Tint window shades as the best option for homes and shops. The ad claims the product is slightly better than competing shades and offers hanging services.
An open competitive examination for clerk and carrier positions in the Pella Iowa post office will be held Saturday February 14 1920 at 9 a m Applications must be filed on prescribed forms obtainable from local representative Mr Arthur Klein secretary Civil Service Board at Pella post office or from J M Shoemaker Secretary Civil Service Board Applicants eligible under the 1919 act must attach discharge records with their applications to prove service and preference rights
The First Christian Reformed Church announces a Sunday evening service at 7 30 p m with the sermon titled When and How to Seek the Lord based on Isaiah 55 6 7.
Baptist church holds services at 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m Bible School at 9 30 a m Junior B Y P U at 2 30 p m Senior B Y P U at 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting at 7 30 p m Morning subject Life's High and Noble Purpose Evening subject The Glories of the Gospel
A fragment describes an ostrich as immensely powerful capable of disemboweling a horse or tearing through iron. It warns that an enraged ostrich is deadly to open ground travelers and notes many losses come from ignorance of its strength and speed, with a romantic aside about life’s splinters.
J Ogden Armour urges lifelong learning through books observation and interaction. He stresses being a constant learner a deep thinker and a proactive doer to grow personality influence power and success, noting many never apply what they learn and that experience remains the greatest teacher.
Central College thanks W. E. Griffith D D of Ithaca New York for the third valuable gift of books. The donation includes history fiction novels and varied current-interest works, reflecting a generous influence on students and a pledge to pass on benefits received.
A vintage advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a remedy that breaks colds in 34 hours and relieves feverishness headache and stomach issues while aiding teething disorders and worm destruction. Claimed as pleasant for children and used by mothers for years.
Raymond Heemstra, son of M. K. Heemastra, died after a brief illness and was interred at Mon roe. A fire destroyed S. H. Zahn’s house and contents, with little salvage possible. Abram Van Houweling faces moving plans disrupted by the loss. Quarantine easing brings relief to several homes. Local visits, livestock losses, coal work delays, and a hospital operation for Mrs Portinga are also reported.
Sale dates are announced for multiple vendors including Jacob De Bruyn of Pella on Feb. 13 H W Willemsen Monroe on Feb. 16 L Hakkert Leighton Feb. 16 Barney Van Roekel Sully Feb. 17 S Bosma Pella Feb. 17 Jacob Crandia Pella Feb. 18 Andering and Ryan Tainter Feb. 19 G L Vander Linden Pella Feb. 19 Watch next week’s Chronicle for future dates.
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