Nearby Town News Story Hit Parade of Local Folks
Mrs Minnie Dickinson of Newton returned home after illness care at the Mrs Jessie Draper home. Eighteen year old Cecil Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Taylor died at his Southwest of town home from internal injuries after a farm team incident two weeks ago. Private Fred Marks discharged from Camp Sheridan Alabama came home. Gertrude Adkins and John Stineman married in Altoona with Rev Strawn officiating. Stineman to farm near Mitchellville. Vernon White hired at Dowden factory. Thomas Wyatt died at his Des Moines home January 30. Services at Vandalia Saturday. Kane of Eldorado Kan visiting daughter Mrs Del Donagan. Rex Ryan discharged from Camp Bliss Texas arrived with wife to visit parents Del and Mrs Ryan. He went to Newton Monday. Marion Myers transferred from Rock Island to Melcher station. Myers family to be missed. Mrs W S Parker spent Monday with Des Moines friends. Peter, son of Mr and Mrs Voss, greeted them. K Otten of Orange City visiting Leighton. Mrs J Westercamp ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Taylor
Oliver Taylor
Thomas Wyatt
Des Moines
Vandalia
Mr. Wyatt
Rex Ryan
Camp Bliss
Texas
del Ryan
Newton
Local Social and Business Visitors Reported in Pella and Nearby
Leighton Henry and Arie Rempe were Oskaloosa callers Saturday. Private Harry Newendorp from Camp Dodge visited family over Sunday. A Meppelink home reunion took place Saturday. Dick Van Haaften and daughter Helen were Pella visitors Saturday. Miss Alice De Jong visited with sister Mrs Paul Ver Meer at Pella. Dirk Hendrickson of Blakesburg stayed with Gerrit Stewie over the week. Mrs J De Jong visited relatives in Pella Monday. John Brower and Albert Van Duren were Pella business callers Monday afternoon. The De Prenger family learned their son John arrived safely from overseas. Word
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry and
Arie Rempe
Harry Newendorp
Camp Dodge
Dick van Haaften
Helen
Pella
Alice de Jong
Paul Ver Meer
Dirk Hendrickson
Blakesburg
Gerrit Stewie
John Brower
Albert van Duren
de Prenger
John
Favorite Prescription Promised for Weak Women at Home Front
An Iowa note touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for fatigue and nervous weakness in women aiding the war effort. The ad claims it restores vim and health, recommending the tonic and Pleasant Pellets for liver and constipation, with a testimonial from a local reader.
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Dr. Pierce
Council
Iowa
Hall
Cough Remedy Praised For Cured Colds In Child
Mrs F W Olsen of Maryville Missouri reports her two year old son suffered a severe cold with a dreadfully lingering cough. After trying several medicines she used Chamberlain s Cough Remedy and his cough eased immediately. One bottle cured him. She says it is especially good for children and recommends it. For sale by F D Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. W. Olsen
Marynville
Jean
F. D. Stubenrauch
If I Were Twenty One Again A Set Of Guiding Reflections
A reflective list presents ten vows for a youthful life, urging daily disciplined exercise study conviction in soul’s value before God and a lifetime of purposeful acts. It urges choosing worthy goals, thoughtful speech, acts of kindness, learning from grand experiences, and nurturing friendships with older mentors.
Central College recital recalls promising pianist Frances Sheehy
Miss Frances Sheehy gave a senior piano recital in Central’s chapel, drawing a large audience. Her technique memory and touch impressed all as she nears graduation from the Central Conservatory of Music this June. The college plans a new music news column and notes upcoming student recitals and glee club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Sheehy
Old Central
Miss Sheehy
Frances
Central Conservatory of Music
Sheehy
Central
Huge Sub Cruisers Shine In British Submarine Boom
London reports reveal the British built submarine cruisers during the German boast era. They boast two funnels and 24 knots surface speed under steam, carry eight to ten torpedo tubes, and two to three four inch guns with internal combustion motors for surface runs. Displacing 2000 tons surfaced and 2700 submerged, 340 feet long with 26 feet beam and 3000 mile range, they rival torpedo boat destroyers in surface combat. A 12 inch gun submarine is rumored, and cushioning tech allegedly helps withstand gun concussion. No craft was used in combat yet.
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London
Admiralty
Renl
Concrete Nose on Eagle Boats Reveals Warship Design
Detroit engineers unveil the Eagle boat a 204 foot all steel submarine chaser with a concrete bow. It relies on maneuverability light armament and a 80 man crew to outpace submarines rather than torpedoes. The weaponized craft features a 26 foot beam a shallow draft and a compact press forged sheet metal hull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Navy Department
Famous Blind Educator Lectures in America for Red Cross
Sir Arthur Pearson, renowned blind publisher and educator, has arrived in the United States to lecture on methods for teaching the blind for the Red Cross. He founded St Dunstan's hospital in Regent's Park and once owned the London Daily Express and Pearson's Monthly among many titles, now sold. He plans a lecture tour in America to promote training for the blind in line with the hospital plan.
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Sir Arthur Pearson
America
Red Cross
Arthur
St. Dunstan’s Hospital
Regent's Park
London
London Daily Express
Pearson's Monthly
St. Dunstan Hospital
Skinner Eddy Launches 26 Steel Vessels in 1918
Seattle plant No 1 of Skinner Eddy built 26 steel steamships totaling 232 400 deadweight tons in 1918 across five shipways averaging 46 480 tons per way a historic record. The final vessel Edgefield delivered year end is a 9 600 ton steamship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Skinner & Eddy Corporation
Edgefield
Brave 23-Year-Old Soldier Overcame Eight Casualty Lists
Fitchburg Massachusetts resident Sergeant Gordon W. Hardy survived eight casualty lists during World War I. Wounded seven times and twice gassed, he spent nine weeks in a German prison camp, escaped, and earned General Pershing’s praise. He refused a commission, choosing action over desk duty.
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Fitchburg
Mass
Gordon W. Hardy
Uncle Sam
Hardy
France
United States
Pershing
Careful Man Injured, Reckless One Escapes
Alliance Ohio conductor Ho ward Johnson, famed for safety, was injured when a sudden engine jerk threw a brakeman from a box car onto him. The brakeman escaped unharmed. Johnson lies in hospital with injuries.
Thirteen Children in One Arkansas Family
A tourist remarks on a large family as Mr. Gap Johnson of Rumpus Ridge Arkansas replies that he has thirteen children and a yearling.
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Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Ark
Sea captain given medal for bravery by British king
Boston hundreds of marine friends learn Captain William Finch of the White Star line received the medal of the British Empire from the king for brave war service. He went down with the Ara ble when torpedoed but was rescued and later commanded the Adriatic and Baltic transporting thousands of American soldiers overseas.
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Boston
William
Finch
White Star Line
Adriatic
Baltic
The Fussing Place by Annie Willis McCullough
A child describes the Fussing Place where punishment for bad behavior occurs. The poem contrasts initial defiance with remorse and explains that the place itself is just a reflection of the child’s conduct, not a fixed location. It ends with the message that character matters more than place.
Living Sacrifice Opens The Spirit to Whittle Message
In a sermon quoted, D. W. Whittle urges seekers to present their bodies as a living sacrifice to God to be filled with the Spirit. He contrasts earthly search with church revelation, stating true baptism of the Holy Ghost requires personal consecration.
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Ciples
D. W. Whittle
Getting Rid of Colds and Chamberlain Remedy Claim
The piece endorses Chamberlain's Gough Remedy as a quick cure for colds with years of use and proven value. It warns against a second cold before recovery and advises bed rest for middle aged or older individuals until fully recovered, noting better three days at the start than three weeks later. It ends with a local quip about a boy kicked from a neighbor's orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. D. Stubenrauch
Rock Island and Wabash Train Schedule Highlights
Westbound services list several passenger numbers with times from 8:04 p m to 9:44 m and freight constraints. Freight for shipment on the locals must be at the station by 5:00 p m the evening before. both local freights carry passengers. Wabash timetable by Howell town shows morning and afternoon passenger runs.
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Prairie City
Newton News
Minnie Dickinson
Fred Marks
Camp Sheridan
Alabama
Altoona
Gertrude Adkins
John Stinman
Strawn
Vernon White
Dowden
Mathier Kane
Eldorado, Kan
del Donagan
Marion Myers
Rock Island
Melcher
Mr. Myers
Mrs. Voss
Peter
K. Otten
Orange City
Leighton
J. Westercamp
Herman Meppelink
Mrs. J. de Jong
Central College Music Notes
Conservatory
Glee Clubs
Cherry Blossom
Gertrude Varenkamp
British Admiralty
Eagle Boats
Weasel
Skinner & Eddy
Yank
William Finch
King George
Chicago
Wm. M. Scholl
Annie Willis McCullough
Mother
Garibaldi
Italy
Mike
Judas
Rock Island Train Service
Wabash
Howell
Banat
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