Thought of the Week and Local Civic Notes
The piece reflects Franklin D Roosevelt's wartime call for peace and friendship, praising the national spirit while praising a local Goodwill dinner that strengthens town country ties. It notes labor law shifts in California and South Dakota, Georgia voting reforms, and Iowa school code bills aiming to raise teacher salaries and reorganize administration. It emphasizes unity, civic duty, and the push for reforms to sharpen democracy.
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California
South Dakota
Dakota
War Labor Board
Progress in legislature renews hope for better schools
The article notes renewed momentum in state legislature to address school problems, contrasting past inaction with current efforts. It highlights a broader civic lesson from a rural boy Ben Grove who thrifted success by farming, learning, and record keeping, encouraging farm youth to pursue A H clubs and PRA to gain independence and skill. It also discusses Boy Scout growth, contrasts with Hitler Youth, and covers debates on re-education of German POWs and postwar culture shaping by Allies.
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Smith-Hughes
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Ben Greve
Bryant
Clinton County
Ben
Sabula
Ben Grove
Chicago
Ren
Clinton
Boy Scouts
Scout Movement
Hitler Youth Movement
Germany
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Make Em Clean Up Burlington Hawkeye Editorial
The Iowa legislature will be urged by the Izaak Walton league and partner groups to act to prevent stream pollution. It is a wise cause and worthy of action. Washington reports claim the U S Constitution was buried underground at Fort Knox Kentucky until recently drawing curious speculation.
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Georgia
Burlington
Hawkeye Gazette
Iowa
Izaak Walton League
Northwood
Washington
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Pella civic efforts spark jobs and politics ten years ago
A decade past, Pella planned housing remodeling jobs funded by Federal loans. Local leaders discussed student work programs, a proposed swimming pool election, and a city campaign with various candidates. Central College's football and basketball results, awards, and notable local events filled the town page.
Pella Opposes State Highway Route Change In 1925
A front page long story notes Pella's displeasure with a proposed Iowa Good Roads Association cross state highway. The plan would run from Oskaloosa through Knoxville to Des Moines instead of via Pella. George Guass is elected to the school board, replacing Peter Van Sittert who resigns to become secretary to the board. He is unopposed.
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Pella
Iowa Good Roads Association
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Des Moines
George Guass
Peter van Sittert
30 Years Ago March 11 110 News Highlights
Weddings recorded include Lena Tysselin Comelius Vitv Hom Marie McDonal to Albert Van Houwe ine Mr and Mrs Tf Rhynsburker supporting Luther Burbank Association to fund a limited edition of twelve books for Cone College. Four mayoral candidates listed Johnson Udell Hendricks van den Berg Sack. Pella Tigers lost to Simpson College in Indianola. Joe Boyd signs with Des Moines Western League. weighed mail on railroad during 1916 season, previously courted by Chicago White Sox.
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Lena Tysselin Comelius
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Marie McDonal
Albert van Houweine
Tf. Rhynsburker
Luther Burbank Association
Cone ‘al College
Luther Burbank
Rhynshurevrs
Joe Boyd
Pella
Gas Factory Stomach Relief From Sys Tone
A woman plagued by constant stomach gas bloating headaches and irregular bowels reports relief after taking SysTone. She claims meals no longer cause gas or discomfort and attributes the improvement to SysTone which she says contains 12 herbs cleansing bowels and aiding digestion. Carpenter Drug Store promotes the product.
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Indy
Systone
Carpenter Drug Store
Insurance and savings request for farms and properties
Notice from WM. Difleman of Sully Iowa offering insurance on farm and city property and crop bail, auto coverage in branches, urging readers to insure now and open a savings account with life insurance to secure income in old age. Call 60 Sully or write P O Box 146 for a call.
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Algo
Sully
P. O
WM. Difleman
Iowa
Pella News Roundup Amid War Aid and Local Affairs
A Tes Moines clip lauds a top semi pro ball player from town. Parsons beat Central 26 to 1 in Fairfield. Pella lost to Eddyville 28 to 18. Haan was reelected to the School Board in a high turnout. Five thousand dollars were donated from Holland for Belgian relief. City granted plumbers licenses to Clarence Van Vark and Jake Schakel. Blind Boone entertained 500 amid a blizzard at the College Auditorium. Clarke and Co. of Chicago supplied goods. M. Cox returned after winter illness.
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Tes Moines
Parsons
Central
Fairfield
Pella High
Eddyville
Pella
Rhynsburger
Simon
Haan
W. H. Fowler
J. W. Boyd
H. Stuhenrauch
P. G Gnass
Holland
Clarence van Vark
Jake Schakel
Blind Boone
Envners
Cole Auditorium
Clarke and Co
Chicago
M. Cox
Ration Test Notices and Stamp Validity Summary
Ration reminders list stamp series with expiration dates across Red Blue and Sugar categories. It notes Red Stamp groups expiring March 1 and February 28, Blue Stamps expiring March 1 April 28 and June, Sugar stamp 34 expires February 28 and Stamp 85 on June 2, with a final note on Midwest fuel oil periods 4.
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Five Coupons Turned to Wood on February 5
A fragment notes that five coupons were converted into wooden form on February 5 in a historical context. The entry highlights an unusual value change or preservation method with limited additional details.
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Main St
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France
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School Code Commission
United States
Henry Stimson
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Harvard University
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Aoa
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Tyme
Herman Veenstra
Better Housing Committee
Pelle
Lubbers
Cenetral College
Gerrit
Gear Electric
Wormbondt
Leann Post
Une
Po Kuyper
West
Ee Hine
Que Thows
Marion County
TSG
Fultz
Simon de Hann
Deetor
Corest
Herbert Wormhoudt
Lon Wormhoudt
Bussey
Pella Overall Company
Woodrow Washer Co
Upper Town
St. Ambrose
Davenport
Hoogheem
Lather
Dane
Neweoner
Verman Veenstra
Veenstra
Gerald Rim
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Walter Hutt
Ray Collins
Oskalonsa
Nicholas Brand
Columbus Street
James Verhey
Morningside
Robert Sadler
Walker Sadler
van Hemert
Model Clothing Co
Johnson
Z. G. Pultey
Whitney
Ming
Fowler Telephone Company
Whiting and Eddy
Woodmansee
Briggs & Stratton and
Maytag Gas Engines
Maytag
Sexton
New Sharon
Wood
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Dr. C. I. Fox
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J. J. Sybenga
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