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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1929

Page

8

Fragmented sermon excerpts on religion and church unity

The text presents fragmented reflections on Christian theology including the authority of the Bible and Holy Spirit, the Vatican and secular power, the kingdom of heaven as a tree, and calls for unity beyond man made creeds. It cites Marcus and references missionary work, education, evangelism, and the need for believers to come together in faith and action.

Caceil Rome Vatican Marcus Ya God Christ Paul Jesus Evan Soma

Revival of Love in Modern Christian Life

A meditation on transforming communities through Christ in hearts and homes. It argues revival of love over wealth and status, urging true followers to place Jesus first, with calls for evangelists to heal communities and address social needs through faith.

Teieliow Joan Bence John Christ Ana Jesus Jesus Christ L. van Dellen

American Sunday School Union urged to expand missions

The piece urges Iowa churches and Sunday schools to boost missionary work amid low church membership. It praises Central College Gospel team volunteers Gerrit Van Roekel Gradus De Kock the Na brothers Elmer Borr and others, calling for more help and offerings to spread Bible distribution and create rural vacation Bible schools.

Iowa Central College Gerrit van Roekel Gradus de Kock Elmer Borr Christ

Unnecessary Deaths From Cancer Warn Townsfolk

Health officials report 2,752 cancer deaths this year with cancer causing most deaths among women aged 76 and men older. Officials urge early physician consultation for signs such as irregular bleeding sores that won’t heal and persistent indigestion. The notice emphasizes prevention, urges medical evaluation rather than self diagnosis, and lists the prevalence of various diseases by county with counts ending February 18 including diphtheria scarlet fever mumps chicken pox whooping cough and meningitis.

Ines Henry Health Iowa West Johnson Black Hawk Polk Cerro Gi Gordo Dubuque Warren Mitchel Guulpen Si Webster Calhoun Des Moines Mennles Story Woodbury Mumps Bremer B Hawk Boone Webster Toutawic Back Hawk Clinton Subernleals Woodrt Johnné Polenvelitie Bloomfield Township Polk County Linn

Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa

Public notice that an instrument purporting to be the will of Tillie Brom, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Marion County Iowa. Hearing set for March 18 1929 before the Clerk at Knoxville Iowa. all interested parties may appear. Walter Kester Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa February 18 1920 10

District Court of Iowa Marion County Tillie Brom Knoxville Walter Kester

Rock Island train schedule fragment detected

Train service details for Des Moines and Keokuk show passenger and local freight numbers 474 475 and times 7:25 p.m 10:84 a.m. The timetable mentions daily operation with gaps and damaged OCR text hindering full clarity.

Des Moines Keokuk Elgen

Fremont to widen streets along High street plan

Southeastern Iowa notices report Fremont officials authorize widening on High street to 80 feet in main section and 60 feet in business district. A resolution of necessity passes as bids will be invited. Project aims to improve bus access and reliability for routes. Wells and costs noted for irrigation or construction context.

Fremont

Well Known Baptist Minister Dead

Friends across Iowa regret the death of Rev. H. R. Williams a noted Baptist minister who died at his Sibley home after a paralytic stroke the previous Sunday Williams had pastored in several parts of the state but had been inactive in recent years due to ill health last year he marked the 50th anniversary of his ordination

Iowa H. R. Willams Sibley Williams

Bloomfield School Head Continues Two Year Term

Ostergaard, Bloomfield city superintendent, elected for another two year term. He is praised as an efficient leader, instrumental in locating the junior college and advancing Bloomfield schools to a high plane of efficiency.

Yer ‘Ostergeard Acouls Bloomfield Ostergaard Ionation Prab Ostérgaard Bloomslad

Farmer Clement Dies by Hanging at Newton Farm

Milton J. Clement aged 50 a farmer living near Newton took his own life by hanging after returning from the barn where he had been doing chores He was found dead by his wife after inquiring about his father who was not up yet at about 8 00 o clock local time The report notes no further motive or details beyond the events of the day of death.

Milton J. Clement Newton

Metz Sells Interest. Liter Becomes Knoxville Firm Owner

Edgar T. Metz sold his interest in the Knoxville Marble & Granite Works to John Liter, formerly of Pella, making Liter sole owner. Metz will move to Ottumwa to start a new business, with Cleo Bellamy of Knoxville named the new manager.

Knoxville Marble & Granite Works Edgar T. Metz John Liter Pella Liter Metz Ottumwa Cleo Bellamy Knoxville

Mysterious Fire Strikes Farmer J C D Hasi Home

A curious blaze filled the Percy area home of J C D Hasi on Sunday morning around 7. The kitchen coat of sheep skin, hanging behind the stove, burned with only the coat damaged valued at $12 and insured. Authorities suggest spontaneous combustion as the cause since no stove fire was present when the family retired Saturday night.

J. C. D. Hasi Percy

Oskaloosa Doctor C J Lukens Dies At 75

Dr C J Lukens an ophthalmologist and surgeon longtime figure in Oskaloosa died aged 75 from uremic poisoning. He contributed to educational and social affairs and once lived in Albia.

C.J. Lukens Doctor Lukens Oskaloota Albia

Washington on the League of Nations and partisan bias

George Washington warns that permanent antipathies and strong attachments between nations corrupt a republic. He urges impartiality toward others, warning foreign influence as a foe to a free people and stressing constant vigilance to safeguard duty and interest.

George Washington

New Sharon Woman Takes Life in Local Tragedy

A New Sharon woman aged 48 identified as Mrs Stewart died by hanging at her home eight miles southeast of New Sharon. Police say health issues contributed to the act. She left behind three children.

Degas

Minister's Son Is Killed While Hunting

Betham Vander Uppe, son of Rev and Mrs W F Vanderlippe long time Sigourney residents and pastor families, was accidentally shot while hunting when the hammer caught in his clothing causing a gun to discharge. The bullet struck a kidney causing hemorrhage and he did not speak after the shot.

Betham Vander Uppe W. F. Vanderlippe Sigourney Vanderlippe Presbyterian Church

Proof vault built but office room untouched in county

The vault protecting valuable county records is completed but no other office room addition was made. The town, laid out in 1865, grew briefly yet has stood still for many years. No other county in the state would tolerate such conditions.

Newton High School Robbery Report

Newton High School was broken into on Monday night and robbed of between 75 and 100 dollars. An investigation is underway into recent misdemeanors at the school. A Monroe lad is expected to help shed light on the matter.

Newton Monroe Lad

New Sharon to Have New Well Contract Awarded

A contract has been let for a new well project in New Sharon with work slated around March 15. Des Moines based firm was the lowest bidder.

Sharon and Operatt Des Moines

Smallest County Seat Dakota City Iowa History

Dakota City, home to Humboldt county government in Iowa, claims the smallest county seat with under five hundred residents. Efforts to move the seat to nearby Humboldt failed as residents refused consent. The 1872 courthouse cost 5000 dollars, lacks sanitary plumbing, and uses stove heating. a past fire touched the town.

Dakota City Humboldt County Iowa Humboldt

Adlerika Promises Gas Relief After One Spoonful

A testimonial from Mia Davia claims Adlerika reduces gas and bloating after a single spoonful. The ad asserts the product acts on both upper and lower bowels, removing old waste matter and allowing better eating and sleep, with Vander Linden's Drug Store as the seller.

Adlerika Mia Davia Vander Linden

Doctor Found What is Best for Thin Constipated People

A family doctor in Montroillo Illinois promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a preventive aid for women, children, and babies. The text credits centuries of practice, notes Rush Medical College training, and claims strong consumer demand since 1892. It urges readers to request free samples and to keep a bottle at home.

Montroillo Ilinois Rush Medical College Bank Dr. Caldwell

And Its Hard On Sauing

A cautious father questions his son after a harsh punishment, the boy sobbing as he laments the beating that left him puzzled about his action. The dialogue hints at misunderstanding and seeking justification in a domestic scene.

Ford gasoline system described as simple and durable

The article praises Ford fuel design with a steel tank welded to the cowl, gravity fed to a cold carburetor, an 18 inch line, and a dash mounted sediment bulb. It emphasizes few parts, easy maintenance, and long service life with regular filter cleaning and carburetor draining.

Ford

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