Local News of the Week Highlights Des Moines Visit Events
Geo. Ramsey visited Des Moines last Friday while Bas Andeweg and Miss Edna Frazer made local calls in the week. Many residents, including Mrs A A Visser and Prof Lyman Van Houten, were seen visiting relatives, shopping, or attending business in nearby towns. Frequent mentions include Otto Otley area residents, Rose Hill and Monroe trips, and ongoing local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Ramsey
Des Moines
Bas Andeweg
Capital City
Edna Frazer
Pella
A. A. Visser
Buxton
Dick van Gorp
Oskalooss
H. JH. Sadler
Mega
Ainsworth
C. C. Rus
Cit. National Bank
Mies Dora Lee
M. A. Butts
de Moss
Otley
B. H. Langerak
Tone van Houweling
Prof
Lyman van Houten
Belle Byram
Oskaloosa
M. Kennedy
la Grippe
Harry Keipp
Colfax
Johanna
Gertrude Johnson
Boyden
Iowa
Pete Johnson
Herman Bouma
Laura Dykstra
H. F. Fisk
Will Smith
Frank de Reus
Hattie Cox
Artie Vander Linden
Rock Island
Keosauqua
Rev. Caldwell
Corydon
le Cocq
F. and
I. le Cocq
Chas. Pas
Albia
Hazel Spencer
Wm. van Balle
John van Balle
Prairie City
Maggie van Veen
Nella Weeda
G. van
Epworth League plans and local notices in Knoxville area
The article notes Walnut Fence Posts for sale by B. H. Langerak and details a string of local events in Knoxville and Oskaloosa. It covers Epworth League plans for a Knoxville convention, a finger injury from coal handling, school visits by J. Van Dusseldorp, snow shovel shortages, and social gatherings at Alta Richardson's home. It also reports corn shows at Iowa State College, horse and poultry news, a medical call for a team of horses, and farm-related sales and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Garrett
Oskaloosa
Epworth League
Knoxville
Henry Roorda
J. van Dusseldorp
Highland Park
Mr. van Dusseldorp
Alderman K. van Dusseldorp
John H. Versteeg
Iowa State College
Ames
Geo. Crossley
Council Bluffs
Versteeg
South Carolina
Pella
S. C
Profitable Hens Break Egg Record at Paul Renaud Farm
A pen of 82 bul leg horn hens owned by Paul Renaud laid 6013 eggs in the past year, described as "quite some hens." The farm challenges readers to beat this egg tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Renaud
Hale and Hearty at 81
Yesterday January 18 B Ten Brook a pioneer businessman celebrated his 81st birthday. He remains hale and busy in his shop early, as in years past he has manufactured root beer building a substantial trade. The community wishes him continued health and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Ten Brook
Bnay
Adrian Newens Delivers Mars Themed Lecture at Pella
Pella residents enjoyed a Tuesday evening talk by Adrian Newens titled A Message From Mars at the auditorium. His impersonations and precise reading captivated the audience from start to finish and the lecture course committee is urged to bring him back next year, with interest in additional readings The Sky Pilot Problem Glimpses and A Singular Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Adrian Newens
Mars
Mr. Newens
Obituary for Mrs Nellie Akkerman Vogelaar
Mrs Nellie Akkerman Vogelaar wife of Tennis Vogelaar died at home on Monday January 17 aged 61 years 5 months 3 days Funeral held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home and at 1 30 from Third Reformed Church Interment at Oakwood cemetery Obituary next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Akkerman Vogelaar
Tennis Vogelaar
Third Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs Aunt Kaldenberg Dies in Monroe Funeral Held
Mrs Aunt Kaldenberg died at her son Gerrit's home in Monroe Monday evening. The remains were brought here Tuesday afternoon. Funeral service was held Wednesday at 2 from her daughter Mrs Peter Buwalda's home. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. Obituary later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaldenberg
Gerrit
Monroe
Peter Buwalda
Oakwood Cemetery
Two Good Games Highlight Friday Night Basketball
Two well played games at the gym featured the Royal Dutch girls facing Central girls in a close effort before Central won 11 to 5. In the second contest P H S met Newton H S with both sides in top form as Newton H S edged ahead 28 to 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal’ Dutch Girls
Central Girls
Central
Newton H. S
Newtonites
Back to the Old Home in Pella Welcomes Bruinekool Family
Cornie Bruinekool and his wife are moving back to Pella after a year in Oskaloosa. The community expresses happiness to have them return to the fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornie Bruinekool
Pella
Oskaloosa
Liszt on Business and Fortune in Music
A humorous exchange shows Franz Liszt rejecting business aims in art. Princess Metternich asks about Paris profits, and Liszt quips that music in Paris was just music, leaving business to bankers and diplomats. A later remark to a lady about America prompts a witty reply about fortune and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liszt
Metternich
Paris
America
Names of Moses Told in Eight Biblical Epithets
A compact overview notes Moses bears eight names across scriptures. Bathia calls him Moses as she drew him from the water. Jochebed vexes him as Jeky thief with hopeful refrain. Miriam calls him Jared after descending to view his end. Aaron names Abi Zanach while Amram calls Chabar reuniting mother and son. Kehath’s Abighor marks repair at Jacob’s house. The nurse of Moses’ grandfather Bald Ab Socho mentions three months in the Tabernacle. All Israel titles him Shematah as God hears cries and rescues the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Bathia
Pharaoh
Jochebed
Jekythief
Miriam
Jared
Aaron
Abi Zanach
Amram
Chabar
Kehath
Abighor
Jacob
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H.D. Wormhoudt
Wm. van Houten
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Glenere Grundman
Mark T. Shaw
Marion Porter
Rose Hill
Tommie McKamma
Anne Vriezelaar
Kate Thomas
Jacob Todd
Evans
A. Bernstein
Geo. G. Gaass
Ad Wheeler
Fairfield
Harry van Wyk
Barney
Andrew Vandermeulen
Fred Lankelma
Dr. Weber
Keables
Albert van Houweling
Etta
Marie Vander Hart
Sandridge
Marie Synhorst
Leighton
John Vanderzyl
T. H. Kaldenberg
Mabel Warren
Margaret Voegelaar
Kansas City
Kate Johnson
Gertrude
Johanna Johnson
Eddyville
Kate
John Wilson
What Cheer
Mr. Wilson
Chas, Porter
Russell Shields
Northwestern R. R
Boone
Lee
van Gorkum
Hartley
Rev
Odell
Central Holiness University
University Park
M. E
J. H. Young
Our City
Jake Todd
U.S. Mail Service
Chas, Cross
Peter Englehoeven
Durham
Mary Eysink
Edward
Mary
Walter Porter
Baby
Porter
Dekker& Klein
Dick Weyers
Mercy Hospital
Will Kelderman Jr
Cox Drag Line
O. K
Dirk Newendorp
Bert
Alice
O’brien County
Mr. Newendorp
Will van der Ploeg
Will
Mr. van der Ploeg
Alta Richardson
Dean Severn
Washington
Belle Marah
Libbie Grandin
W. W. Talbot
J. W. Johnson
E. G. Merrill
Langerak’s Drug Store
Newens
Hand OF Death
Vogelaar
H,d. Wormhoudt
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