Junior Corn Show At Pella High School Exhibits Strong Despite Few Good Ears
The Junior Corn Show organized by John H. Ver Steeg gathered about 200 entries at Pella high school gym. Despite a poor season, late planting, wet conditions, and frost, judges praised the quality and maturity of ears. Winners across classes include Martin Vink and Willie Bakker, with prizes such as a trip to the Ames short course and the Homestead trophy. Profesor Eichling judged the show, noting it exceeded local show averages.
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John H. Ver Steeg
Pella High School
Ames
Ver Steeg
Pella
County Farm Bureau
Martin Vink
Pella National Bank
Henry van Haaften
Homestead
Alvin van Zee
Eichling
Wordplay on Going Downstairs Meaning
A linguistic note argues the phrase going downstairs truly signals going up, tracing down to the Saxon dan meaning hill. It suggests the opposite term dun and a-dun define descent with a proposal to say going a-downstairs.
Pleasantville Fire Ravages Main Block and Injures Three
A devastating fire destroyed the south side of Pleasantville's public square starting at 1 30 am in the Charter drug store. Three men Dee Jordan Chris Shadle and Lon Peterson were injured by flying debris with Shadle in a coma, and total losses estimated 75000 to 100000 dollars. The blast wrecked the block toppling walls and burning buildings including the Charter Stringfellow s dental office Spalts general store Williams bakery Beer s hardware and the Pleasantville hotel. Knoxville fire department aid was cancelled as the blaze could not be saved.
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Pleasantville
Dee Jordan
Chris Shadle
Lon Peterson
Knoxville
Charter Drug Store
Shadle
Jordan
Peterson
Charter Drug
Stringfellow’s
F. H. Spalts
E. ©. Williams
Beer's
Robert Thompson
F. H. Spahti
P. W. Poulson
Stringfellow Dental Office
Odd Fellows
Block
Stop Chabd's Cough Quick Is Day Before Croup Risk
A fragmented ad style notice warns that stopping a child's cough today prevents potential croup or worse. It urges immediate action and mentions a supposed proven remedy, though the text is garbled and unclear about specifics.
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Ordin
Educational inequalities in American states debate
The piece compares per child education spending in the wealthiest and poorest states, noting roughly 50 dollars versus 10 dollars annually. It criticizes President Coolidge and Dawes as unfit and morally deficient, decrying crass materialism, corruption, and financial imperialism in Washington.
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Union
Coolidge
Charles G. Dawes
Paign
Ike
Washington
Chain of inequality sparks call for patriotic school service
The discussion notes sharp gaps between rich and poor states with figures like 3350 and 960.44 cited, arguing that a nation is only as strong as its weakest part. It urges renewed effort and devoted patriotic service so all citizens can share American ideals.
No Rest for Sinners Phrase Flux Remains Popular
A compact reviewer notes the saying No Rest for Sinners persists in popular culture. The piece contrasts the proverb with variations like There is no rest for the wicket and a guilty conscience. It highlights the lasting appeal of moral vigilance in public discourse.
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Lake Prairie Township
Henry van Haften
Clifford Mathes
Louis van Var
Simon Terlouw
Clarence van Gorp
Roy van Haaften
Valentine Mathes
Henry Doornebal
Lester van Gorp
Peter Doornebal
Peter Westerkamp
Gradus Schakel
Willie Bakker
Albert Engber
Lloyd Mathes
Benjamin Terlouw
Willie Mathes
Henry Rusith
Henry Vermeer
Willie Schakel
Clarence van de Noord
Chas, van Vark
Gerrit van Gorp
Clydas Renaud
Alfred Gosseling
Frank Bakker
Roy de Bruin
Paul van Gorp
John van den Noord
Harold van de Noord
Cecil van Vark
Wilfred van Gorp
Robert Mathes
Ralph Ver Meer
Raymond van Heukelem
John de Nooy
Wilbur Engbers
Gys
Louis van Vark
Henry Ver Meer
Frank Banker
Knoxville Fire Department
Knoxville Express
American States
of Business
the Reliable Dept
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Coats
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Hicks Almanac
Pella, Iowa
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone
Main Street
C. J. Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
J. J. Sybenga
Ehona
Race
J. M. Cook
Bell Clothing
Dr. Aschenbrenner
Geelhoed
H. O. Wormhoudt
Jaarsma Bakery
T. G. Fultz
F. F. Carpenter
Jaarsma’s Bakery
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