German Propaganda Leaflet in Allied Lines Exposed
Copy of a German propaganda leaflet dropped on American troops in France and recovered by the 747th field artillery. Dated September 1918, the piece urges German descent soldiers to abandon the U S army, claims Germany’s heroism, criticizes Wilson and American leadership, and promises better life in Germany if they defect. The leaflet cites Washington and appeals to loyalty, freedom, and supposed truths about German life.
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France
747Th Field Artillery
John Vander Linden
U. S
Germany
Russia
England
United States
Wilson
Washington
Iids
International Harvester Debuts D-Model Truck Line
International Harvester unveils a new line of D-Model trucks from light delivery to heavy six-wheelers. Gary T. Vogelaar is the local dealer. The 26 models cover 77 wheelbases with weights from 4,400 to 42,000 pounds and features such as all-steel cabs, welded construction, and multiple transmissions for efficiency and safety.
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International Harvester
Gary T. Vogelaar
Modern Internationals Offer Comfort and Streamlined Design
The article describes new International models with scientifically designed seating, insulation, ventilation, and driver comfort for all weather. Designers applied modern streamline principles to the hood, fender, and radiator grille while preserving stamina and accessibility in cab and panel bodies with distinctive yet tasteful beauty.
News of Home For the Aged Social Visit Highlights
June gatherings at the Home for the Aged include Miss Nellie Quarter's 74th birthday on June 24 and Mrs. Arie De Hoedt's 80th on June 25. Numerous local residents from Albert Lea Prairie City Eddyville Peoria Orange City Tracy and Monroe visited residents, with updates on illnesses and improvements.
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Nellie Quarter
Arie de Hoedt
Charlie Thomassen
Albert Lea
Minn
B. Hagen
John van Belten
Prairie City
M. de Reus
T. G. Zylstra
Marie Grandia
van Zante
Eddyville
Jane Meppelink
Tracy
William de Witt
D. W. van Gorp
Pooria
B. van Reen
Henry van Rees
Monroe
Pete’ Buitenwerf
H. Buitenwerf
H. Brouwer
Mrs W Kueneman Wins Prize in WHO Radio Play Contest
Des Moines Iowa June 28 Sunday night bur during the broadcast Playhouse Donald Thomson Playhouse Direct announced the winners of the car prize contest conducted in conjunction with The Note a four part serial which ended a week we cihe Note concerned the ad ventures of yo American in Paris who received a m nearaba communication in French ponderstanding.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Playhouse
Donald Thomson
Playhouse Direct
Paris
Local Prizes Awarded In Iowa Contests
Masberg of Waterloo receives second prize of ten dollars, William H. Shafer of Hampton wins first prize of ten dollars, and Mrs. W. N. Kueneman of Pella takes third prize of five dollars in a regional Iowa contest.
Death Notice for Albert Lester Terpstra of Iowa
Albert Lester Terpstra born January 16 1876 near Kilduff Iowa died June 28 1937 at his home near Galesburg aged 61 years 6 months 7 days He married Henrietta Bientinia February 24 1904 and they had five children Sybil Schnug Grace Schnug of Reasner Freda Kolenbrander of Corsica South Dakota
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Albert Lester Terpstra
Kilduff
Iowa
Galesburg
Henrietta Bientenia
Sybil Schnug
Grace Schnug
Reasner
Freda Kolenbrander
Corsica
South
Dako
Longtime Galesburg Resident Dies After Illness
Doward T. Terpstra, aged veteran of the Galesburg area, died after illness. He is survived by his wife, three sons, two daughters, one brother Martin, two sisters Mrs Rose Dick and Mrs Yetta Romans of Killduff, and 30 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Galesburg with Rev Hodgson and Rev Watson presiding. Pallbearers included six nephews. Interment was at Hewitt Cemetery.
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Doward
Dorothy
Martin
Rose Dick
Yetta Romans
Killduff
Galesburg
Pella
M. E. Church
M. E
Hodgson
Des Moines
Watson
Rensner
Florence Oswalt
Bernice Kling
Rock of Ages
Elta de Penning
C. Breen
Jesse Butin
Forrest Terpstra
Harold Terpstra
Roscoe Dick
Leslie Terpstra
Hewitt Cemetery
Vacation Bible School Pupils Hold Picnic And Program
Pupils from Vacation Bible School enjoyed a picnic at Edmundson's Park near Oskaloosa Tuesday and presented a program at the Christian Reformed church Wednesday evening. The Heap o' Livin' club met Friday with 19 members. Mrs. Van Zonk reviewed Gone With the Wind, and Mrs. Veenstra led a Q and A contest won by Mrs. De Cook. The next meeting is set for July 23 at Mrs. Van Zouk's home. Florence and Frances Van Maanen visited grandparents Floyd and Florence Stephenson. Also announced last week was the marriage of Miss Wilma Van Doorninck of Pella to Dr. Anne C. Rempe of Chicago on July 5, 1935.
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Vacation Bible School
Edmundson’s Park
Oskaloosa
Christian Reformed Church
Heap O' Livin
T. D. Beintema
Dirk Beintera
A. van Zonk
Henry
Anne C. Rempe
Chicago
Community Notes From St James Minnesota and Nearby
Local families visit relatives across Iowa and Michigan while church groups hold a successful bazaar. Social rounds include Mrs. Henry Van Roe kels Pellaw and Miss Clarice Rempe hosting relatives. Rev C Witt and family plan a Grand Rapids trip. several intersections involve the Van Roekel and Vander Linden households. A infant, Herman Hasselman, born Jan 27 1937, dies June 24 1937 at Mas Has ka hospital Oskaloosa. funeral at Ebenezer Reformed Church with Rev Ira J Hesselink.
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St. James
Minnesota
Rempe
H. Remp
Mian
Carol Groenendyke
Cedar
H. Mepelink
Henry van Roekel
Pellaw
Lou van Roekel
Waileta de Reus
Clarice Rempe
C. Witt
John
Sarah Mae
Junior
Grand Rap
Michigan
C. Sedrel
Des Moines
Evert Engelhoven
Garlan and
Byron
Oskaloosa
A. Engelhoven
Bernice Schalekamp
Sioux Center
Iowa
Helen Vander Linden
Betty Kempe
Abe Kempe
the Reformed Church
Junella van Maanen
Ira J. Hesselink
Edna van Heukelem
Mary’ Irene de Cook
Fred van Maanen
Junella
Bernice van Maanen
Ethel Brummel
Freda den Burger
de Jong
Herman Herold Hasselman
Herman Hasselman
Mashaska Hospital
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Evergreen Cemetery
Herman Haseelman
Homer Eugene
H. W. Vander Linden
Helen
John Vander Linden
Van Zuuk Family Hosts Dinner Guests At Home
Mr and Mrs 3 A Van Zuuk host Mrs Bon Van Zuuk and children Phillis and Degn Se for dinner Sunday. Mrs Van Zuuk's mother Mrs Sonm Sedrele also attends at the family home.
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3. A. van Zuuk
Bon van Zuuk
Phillis and
Degn Se
van Zuuk
Sonm Sedrele
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Aphericin Legion
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WHO
A. L. Terpstra
Leighton
Jacobs
Pella, Iowa
West End
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Cascade Inn
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