High School Notes From Campus Skating Party and Debates
Dorothy Gambell and Grace Lubbers enjoyed a skating party as seniors visited after vacation. Lawrence L. and Marion H. spoke in Civics class. Miss Ver Heul returns after illness. Boys Debating team to Chariton Friday on League of Nations. Basketball double header with Pleasantville Thursday. Semesters exams next week. Jokes and student health talk featured, with light humor about pills and delays.
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Lawrence L
Marion H
Chariton
League of Nations
Jess Vriezelaar
Laugher’s punchline lands amid health pill joke
A jibe about jokes and health pills surfaces in a witty aside, suggesting humor outlasts worry and plays on the adage about those who laugh last. The line blends humor with a jab at seriousness, reflecting casual campus banter and lighthearted banter about wellness products.
Feeder Company Annual Meeting Highlights Community Impact
Catholics in public schools and loyalty issues framed Miller’s talk at the Feeder Company gathering in Pella. The speech contrasted perceived papal influence with American civic values while praising local business prosperity and workers’ welfare. The Chronicle commends the company’s growth and wishes many more prosperous years.
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Miller
Pella
Garden City Feeder Company
Feeder Company
Little business at city council meeting noted
The first yearly city council session saw routine business with full attendance except Van Zante. December treasurer reports show 36471.81 balance, 3609.24 in bills soon to be paid. City finances strong. Pella funds $10.00 to fund guard at the Iowa Capitol with Frank G. Pierce overseeing. John De Bruyn seeks to move a house on paved streets, mayor to handle. Garden Cafe new cigarette license granted.
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van Zante
Iowa
Pella
Frank G. Pierce
League of Iowa
State House
John de Bruyn
Garden Cafe
Capital City Coal Rep Seeks Council Support for Plant Repairs
A Capital City Coal Co representative presented coal merits to the council and the matter was referred to the light plant committee. The committee approved minor repairs at the plant.
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Capital City Coal Co
Board of Control Praises Christian Home
The Board of Control praises the Christian Orphanage at Council Bluffs for proper operation. It notes the large size, grounds, and 175 to 200 inmate population with many staff. Officials endorses continued public support and urges public confidence to preserve the institution’s work and funding.
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Henry Martin Bruins
Pella
Iowa
Council Bluffs Town
Council Bluffs
Lemen
Board OF Control OF State Instituitions
J. B. Butler
Sunday School Class Elects 1925 Officers
On Saturday evening December 27 the Ready-to-Work Sunday School class of Wm Goulooze met at his home to elect officers for 1925. The meeting proceeded with the selection of officers and routine class business discussed among attendees.
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Wm. Goulooze
School Boy Officers Elected At Semiannual Meeting
Home for their semi annual election of officers Those elected are President William Bakker Vice Pres Arthur Van Roeker Secretary Raymond Beckering Treasurer Connie Hoxbergen An enjoyable evening was spent in games of various sorts Refreshments were served and the boys departed at a late hour.
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William Bakker
Arthur van Roeker
Raymond Beckering
Connie Hoxbergen
Philippines Loom Big In World's Progress
A reader quiz shows common knowledge of the Philippines, then a detailed view argues U S control is vital for Pacific trade and security. It cites Williams on civilization, notes sovereignty by conquest, and warns that surrender would invite Asia-wide strife and Japanese pressure. The piece recalls dire early conditions and rapid upbuilding since 1898, highlighting 1920s revenue forecasts and urban modernization.
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Danial R. Williams
Philippine Judiciary
Taft Commission
Islands
United States
The
Philippines
Doubleday, Pa. & Company
Pacific
Spain
Supreme Court
Williams
Congress
Ar East
Asia
Orient
Europe
India
Oceania
Japan
Equator
Far East
Wood-Forbes
Manila
No Independence Debate Under American Guardianship
Governor General Leonard Wood directs steady civic progress in the Philippines while Filipino secessionists push for independence to gain offices. The piece argues natives lack viable self-government, cites bankruptcy and prison terms for officials, and warns against severing ties with the United States. It stresses U.S. need for Philippine resources and urges Congress to uphold American sovereignty and cooperative Filipino governance.
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America
Characthe Philippines
United States
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