Young becomes sergeant at Camp Meade
Mr Young writes from Camp Meade Maryland dated February 10 detailing demobilization progress and his promotion to sergeant boosting pay by 14 dollars monthly. He notes relief from guard duty and KP, reports meeting Iowa natives and a traveling sea captain, and describes visits to Odenton near a Masonic lodge aiding soldiers. He mentions a medical officer friend who spoke of crossing Iowa around January 20.
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Chronicle
Pella
K. P
Iowa
Odenton
Want column rates and ad submission note
Advertisement pricing listed at five cents per line per insertion with a minimum ten cents charge. An extra ten cent fee applies if replies are requested through the Chronicle office.
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Chronicle Office
Soldier letter from Camp Meigs to Pella on visits and museums
The writer describes travel by Rock Island line near Omaha, comments on Iowa road conditions and a visiting physician's impression, and recalls a social gathering with officers and soldiers. He details meals, family visits with Mrs. Rogers and Rev. J A Rogers in Washington, and a trip to Smithsonian and Corcoran galleries with Mr. Rogers and Rev. F L Roper. He notes museum exhibits, including typewriters, telephones, aeroplanes, and a blue dressed child painting that impressed him. He closes by mentioning delivery of the Chronicle to Camp Meigs and hopes to return to Pella.
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Ft. Logan
Colo
Rock Island
Davenport
Omaha
Hawkeye
Odenton
Central
Washington
F. L. Roper
Nebraska
New York
United States
Corcoran Art Gallery
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago
Ropers
Rogers
Pella
Chronicle
Camp Meigs
W. A. Young
Iowa Needs More Normal Schools say Des Moines Tribune
The Des Moines Tribune argues for locating a new normal school in Iowa with a focus on improving rural teacher pay and training. It praises Knoxville for its central location, notes state land could aid facilities, and urges a wage readjustment toward justice and equality for teachers.
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Knoxville
Iowa
Minnesota
Cedar Falls
Des Moines Tribune
Three follies of men quoted by a wise woman
A wise woman notes three male follies: they climb trees to shake fruit when it will fall naturally if waited, go to war to kill each other yet would die if they waited, and chase women though women would pursue them if left alone.
Hindenburg Line Drawn With Warning Removed
A historical note says the Hindenburg line marked territories with a warning to residents not to cross it under threat. American troops advanced, rolling the line back toward the Rhine.
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Hindenburg
Rhine
Insanity Plea Fails As Murderer Is Punished
A writer declares the Kaiser insane, while arguing that an insanity plea should not excuse a murder. The piece presses for accountability and a firm outcome despite public doubts about the killer's state of mind.
Valentine's Day Gift Bazaar Prices Range From Ten Cents
A brief Valentine sales notice from Vander Linden's Bazar promotes a fine assortment for February 14. The ad highlights sentiment and reminds shoppers to remember friends and loved ones with gifts. Prices listed span from 10 cents to 2.50 dollars.
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Vander Linden
BAZAR
Pella Markets stock and grain prices updated
Van der Zy Bros. corrects stock and grain figures with prices ranging from six to eleven dollars per cwt and up to sixteen dollars per cwt. Produce items and eggs are listed with phone contact Candled eggs are noted along with hens, roosters, ducks and geese. Packing stock butter and cream are mentioned. A consumer note promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for indigestion with purchasing option via F. D. Stubenrauch.
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Vander Zy Bros
Corrected Produce Co
Prices Drop on Candies at New Low Rates
A local candy shop touts big life of candies now at new prices. Shoppers are invited to watch the candy case for the best and tast iest candies at the lowest prices.
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Main Street
P. H. Spoelstra
Worth & van Zante
Auct
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MR. Young
Camp Meade, Md
Jane van Wyngarden
Schaefer
A. Finder
Star Auto Company
J. E. Cornelius
Wabash Railroad CO
Howell Station
P. van Steenwyk
Liberty
New York Exchange
The
Bond & Mortgage Co
Valley National Bank
Des Moines
Pella Markets
Chamberlain's
F. D. Stubenrauch
Thos. Brooks Fletcher
Henry Versteeg
Versteeg
U. S. Naval Transport Service
U.S. S. von Steuben
Wagner’s Quality Store
Elite Theatre
Paramount Feature
Marguerite Clark
Amazons
Frank Keenen
Role OF the Road
Chester Conklin
Travel
Bluebird
LKO
Universal Screen Telegram
Pearl White
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