City Council Discusses Chimney Connection and Library Finances
The council met Tuesday with the mayor and aldermen to approve connecting to the Weber Chimney Company smokestack, noting no contract breach. The electric department reported receipts of 1968 and expenses of 1219.89 in December. The library board showed year expenses of 1547 with 400 for new books and 7152 total volumes, 410 added last year. Treasurer C N Cole requested vault vouchers. Mayor said J W Boyd resigned from the library board with no successor named.
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Rhynsburger
Wilson
Heeren
Butt
Verhey
Web‘er
Chicago
C. N. Cole
J. W. Boyd
Library Board
Rev Brinkman Accepts College Position in Pella
Rev B F Brinkman announced to his congregation at the Second Reformed church that he has decided to accept the position of financial agent for Central College. He will resign as pastor, closing February 4, and will remain a resident of Pella while continuing college work.
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B. F. Brinkman
Central College
Brinkman
Pres. J. W. Bailey
Pella
Drake Wins Over Central In Des Moines Narrow Loss
Central suffered a 25 to 19 defeat at Drake as injuries sidelined Hawley Boyd and Adel. Key scores came from Rhynsburger and Baer for Central, with Baer contributing four field goals and Rhynsburger three. Drake led most of the game, pulling away in the second period before Central mounted late chances.
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Central
Des Moines
Drake University
Hawley
Drake
Boyd
Don Adel
Rhynsburger
Baer
O'Connor
Halt
Synhorst
Jansma
Rhynsburger _ Baer
Jansma - Lowe Byers
Garden City Feeder Co responds to wage dispute in Pella
A Garden City feeder company issues a public statement to clear rumors about wages and conditions in its Pella plant. It details past wage scales, recent increases, and calculations showing a higher pay level than comparable institutions, aiming to reassure the public and local business community.
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Pella
Garden City Feeder CO
Call for bids for township road dragging 1917
Lake Prairie township trustees meet February 5 1917 at Veenstra Nieberg Co to consider bids and applicants for township road dragger office and to arrange contracts for 1917 in districts. Hides and furs wanted top price 16 cents by Pella Produce Co with ad.
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Lake Prairie Township
Veenstra & Nieberg Co
G. T. H. Klein
C. Dieleman
G. Hoekstra
L. Vander Streek
Pella Produce Co
Birth of a Nation comes to Grand opera house Pella
David W. Griffiths Birth of a Nation turns history into film spectacle at the Grand Opera House in Pella for three days starting Thursday January 25. Critics hail its epic scale 18000 workers 6000 scenes 200000 details. the film features a rich musical score and is praised as a new art form surpassing traditional stage drama.
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David W. Griffith
Grand Opera House
Pella
Appomatox
Lincoln
Thomas Dixon
Griffith
Grant
Lee
John Wilkes Booth
Freedman’s Bureau
Ku Klux
New York
Metropolitan Theatre
The future of motion pictures in education and art
The article ponders whether cinema will replace textbooks in schools and displace authors, historians, and artists. It questions if future Walter Scotts, W. M. Thackerays, or Rembrandt-like creators will be surpassed by filmmakers turning out numerous dramatic scenes in a single evening.
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Walter Scotts
W. M. Thackerays
Griffith
Pella beats Lynnville 42 to 11 in basketball clash
Pella high school defeated Lynnville 42 to 11 as Rillahan led with 10 points and Le Cocq 6. Macy and Lautenbach contributed, while Vander Vort subbed in. Next Friday January 19 Pella hosts Colfax at 7:00 PM in the new gym with a crowd urged to attend.
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Pella
Lynnville
Pella High School
Lynnville High School
Rillahan
le Cocq
Pella Lynnville
White le Cocq
Macy Lautenbach
Johnson Holy
Abels Vander Vort
Lautenbach
White
Macy
Johnson
Vander Vort
Welle
Colfax High School
Philathea class hosts cheerful Baptist meeting
The Philathea class of the Baptist church held its annual meeting last Friday evening at teacher Miss Elizabeth Graham’s home. Officers were elected and routine business completed in harmony. The group surprised Mrs Graham with crocheted tea napkins and enjoyed abundant refreshments served by Miss Leona Reuvers, dispersing late, praising their devoted teacher.
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The
Baptist Church
Elizabeth Graham
Leona Reuvers
Miss Graham
Special sale of California oranges at 26 cents per dozen
A special sale offers 5,000 California oranges at 26 cents per dozen on Friday and Saturday January 19 and 20. Bet ter order a dozen before they are all sold, by L Wielaard & Co, advertisers.
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California
L. Wielaard & Co, Adv
Olden days remembered by M. Moore from Pella letters
M. Moore recalls life in Pella through memory laden prose and poems about printers, editors, and subscribers. He recounts early newspaper days with Betzer and Vandermast, laments lost New Year poems, and recalls selling watermelons for Barnum's circus while staying loyal to his mother and hometown.
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Pella
Chronicle
Clarksville Graphic
Pike County Post
Ellsbury Adv
Plymouth Independence
James H. Betzer
Pella Blade
Betzer
John Vandermast
Winfield Alexander
Tom Betzer
Alex Betzer
Mary” Vermeulen
Vanspanckeren’s
Johnny
Jeff
Charley
Iowa
Henry
Leighton
Oskaloosa
P. T. Barnum
JoJo
Barnum
Co. M. Moore
Annual dog tax due under city ordinance No 122
The annual dog tax is due and may be paid at the city clerk's office. If unpaid by February 1, a fifty cent penalty will be added. Dogs found running at large without a license tag will be dealt with as provided by the ordinance. L A Bickford, City Marshal.
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L. A. Bickford
At the Churches Baptist Church Service Times Minister Bailey
Baptist Church announces Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 with sermon As the Father Sent Me So Send I You Evening service at 7 30 titled The New Man His Newness A cordial invitation is extended to all
Notice on phone calls for employees after today
After today the company will not honor telephone calls for employees except in cases of sickness or accident. The policy change affects how employees report absences and communicate with supervisors. Employees should use official channels for leave requests and emergencies.
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Garden City Feeder CO
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