War Work Council Report Details 1918 Efforts and Finances
The War Work Council reports a busy 1918 with large drives for Liberty bonds, indebtedness certificates, and War Savings stamps totaling over 4.8 million dollars. It notes substantial fundraising for Red Cross and United War Work funds and support to county defense efforts and seed testing. The report lists expenses totaling about 2,161.86 with a cash balance of 443.61, and credits the county’s township organizations for broad cooperation. The document is signed by W. G. Vander Ploog as chair and A. Phelps as secretary, with a December 30, 2018 date.
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War Work Council
Red Cross War Fund
United War Work Fund
Red Cross
County Council of Defense, Fuel, Food and Labor Commissioners
Marion
Peace Council
Marion County War Work Council
W. G. Vander Ploog
Chm
A. Phelps
Will Starve If Not Helped Marion County Campaign Urged
Marion county readies a 1479000 relief drive from Jan 12 to 19 led by the American committee on Armenian and Syrian relief and the Jewish war sufferers' relief board. Marion’s quota is 12057, with organizers nationwide reporting strong support. The appeal stresses starving refugees in the Near East, 450000 orphaned children, and urges Marion county to give generously to save those in need.
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Marion County
American Committee On
Jewish War Sufferers’ Relief Board
Des Moines
Iowa
France
Near East
Russia
Poland
Lithuania
Palestine
Armenia
Syria
America
Central College Reopens January Seventh After Quarantine
Central College will resume regular classes on Tuesday January 7 after the quarantine in Pella is raised. Students especially in the S A T C are eager to return. public schools restart Monday January 6 and churches will open Sunday morning.
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Pella
Central
Pella Drain Tile & Brick Co. Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pella Drain Tile & Brick Co. will be held at its office in Pella Iowa on January 13 1919 at 2 00 p m for electing five directors Albert Colyn Secretary Treasurer
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Pella Drain Tile & Brick Co
Pella
Iowa
Albert Colyn
Regular annual meeting of Pella National Bank directors
Notice is hereby given that the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Pella National Bank will be held at a banking house in Pella Iowa Tuesday January 14 1919 between the hours of one and three p m for the purpose of electing six directors RR Boerd President
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Pella National Bank
Pella
Rr, Boerd
Pella Board Lifts Public Gathering Quarantine
The Pella Board of Health, after influenza cases fell from about 200 to under 24, rescinds all public gathering restrictions. The order, effective January 6 1919 at 7:30 am, ends twelve weeks of quarantine ordered to curb the Spanish flu epidemic. Mayor H J Vanden Berg signs the action.
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Pella
Board of Health of
Board of Health
H. J. Vanden Berg
W A Young Leaves Camp Meigs After Christmas Homeward
W A Young writes from Camp Meigs on December 26 1918 noting a mild Christmas season few men discharged or furloughed and turkey dinners at the camp. He visits Arlington National Cemetery describes Civil War and Spanish American War graves including Admirals Schley and Sampson and General Sheridan noting the cemetery’s location south of the Potomac near Arlington Virginia and Ft Meyer.
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Armytor National Cemetery
Maine
Havana Harbor
Army
Navy
Schley
Sampson
Sheridan
Joe Wheeler
Potomac River
Washington
District of Columbia
Washington Monument
Demobilization Preparations Near Camp Meade Visit
A diary style letter from WWI era describing a Milton Iowa native visiting a cemetery with Mr Craven and noting Ottumwa soldiers Stoner and Doolittle discharged. He attends a demobilization class of 63 aiming for camps like Camp Meade in Maryland with others to Camp Lee and Texas. He hopes for near future transfer and reflects on flu deaths, community losses, and hoped return home.
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Craven
Milton
Iowa
Civil Service
Ottumwa
Stoner
Doolittle
Bal- Magall
Camp Meade
Maryland
Camp Lee
Texas
Camp Dodge
Baltimore
Washington
Chronicle
Pella
A. Young
Monthly credit settlement notice from local feed dealers
The undersigned flour and feed dealers announce a monthly settlement policy. All accounts are due the first of the month following purchase. Patrons are urged to follow this rule. Signatures include Pella Supply Company Cole's Seed Store C N Cole E I Roorda J Blommers & Co.
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Pella Supply Company
Cole’s Seed Store
C. N. Cole
E. I. Roorda
J. Blommers & Co
John Berkenbosch Helps Fix Fence For Ill Neighbor
Prairie City News reports last Friday afternoon John Berkenbosch John McCuen John Monsma and John Vander Leest fixed a fence for neighbor John Van Doorn who had the flu and remained weak.
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John Berkenbosch
John McCuen
John Monsma
John Vander Leest
John van Doorn
Prairie City News
College Notes Recital Plans and Campus Updates
Senior piano recital by Miss Fern Smith set for 7 30 p m Tuesday in chapel hall Old Central. Edith Toom from near Howel Station brings a duck to Sunny side for New Year dinner. Prof Liggett ill with pneumonia at 6033 Ellis Ave Chicago. Eleanor Thompson shares a Christmas program from her pupils. Girls move into the new Dorm this week. Mary Bruins and Edward Schreiner begin work with Prof Sadler. Ace seen back around the new Dorm. Two watch parties at Ruth Gradia and Toot Kuyper. Dr and Mrs Hoffman host a watch party. Prof Sadler teaches Sunnyside until college buildings warm. Loyde Hillyer seeks government release to stay in college. Prof Janella Thom aasen hosts guests. lecture course fifth event on January 17.
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Fern Smith
Chapel Hall
Old Central
Mary Bruins
Edward Schreiner
Sadler
Ace
Pella Boy in Storm at Sea
A World War I letter from Harry B DeCook in Bordeaux describes a December storm at sea aboard a navy ship. He recounts a raging gale, a fire near the powder magazine, damage from falling gear, the mascot dog, and a large cargo of supplies and 150 nurses. He also details his new duties in a five hundred bed hospital, ambitions after the war, and hopes for home.
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Bordeaux
France
Gironde
Lake Michigan
Apal
Fred
Remembrance of Fathers Day From La Rochelle Troops
A WWI era letter from La Rochelle dated November 24 describes Father Day observances and homeward rumors. The writer notes possible troop rotations, wears two gold service chevrons for six months of foreign service, and recalls an all American parade with hydroplanes and dirigibles along the water front. The scene ends with a sunset over the coast and a vivid image of color and movement.
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la Rochelle
France
A. BE. F
David
Farm Bureau Meeting at Court House January 4 1918
The annual Farm Bureau meeting will be held at the court house at 1 00 p m Saturday January 4 1918. Mr Wooters of Ames and others will address the gathering. Officers will be elected for the coming year. All members and those interested are urged to attend. Em Dem Agent T R Miner notes organizers urge farmers to stand for their interests.
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Farm Bureau
Court House
Wooters
Ames
T. R. Miner
Em. Dem
Free Eye Clinic by Dr. LaGrange to Visit Office
Dr. Fred C. LaGrange, author of the LaGrange System of Refraction, will conduct a post graduate optics course at Dr. F. F. Carpenter’s office on January 16 17 and 18. He will examine eye cases free of charge and advise, with glasses ordered only if requested. Evening hours are 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. LaGrange
F. F, Carpenter
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J. J. Roberts
Finance Committee
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Central College
W. A. Young
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John
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Ruth Gradia
Toot Kuyper
Loyde Hillyer
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Janella Thomaasen
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Farm Bureau Meeting
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