Sweet clover aids Iowa drought recoveries and beekeeping
In 1925 Iowa farmers banded together to ship hay during a dry spell, while sweet clover proves the premier forage and soil restorer. The plant's advocate, E D Morgan, introduced it decades earlier near Pella, aiding erosion control and nectar for bees, though his critics once derided it as a weed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lyon County
E. D. Morgan
Pella
Marion County
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
F. W. Hall
Cole
Story County
State Meat Story Contest Winners Named
Miss Florenze Morris of Newton chosen state champion in the Second National Meat Story Contest. The National Live Stock and Meat Board released the complete list June 6. In Iowa, Florence West won second and Daisy Maxwell of Newton placed third for essays on meat with three practical recipes.
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Florenze Morris
Newton
National Live Stock and Meat Board
United States
Florence West
Buckingham
Iowa
Daisy Maxwell
BIDS FOR COAL INDEPENDENT SCHOOLDISTRICT OF PELLA IOWA
Sealed bids for lump coal will be received by the Secretary of the Independent School District of Pella Iowa. Coal to be delivered to various school buildings during the winter of 1925 1926. Bids due by noon July 13 1925. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Peter Van Sittert Secretary.
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Independent School District
Pella
Towa
Peter van Sittert
Secy
Corner building lot for sale 100 by 192 feet
For sale a fine corner building lot measuring 100 by 192 feet with space for three houses on a paved street with water and sewer hookups. All assessments paid. Owner offers liberal terms for immediate sale. See H A Bauman. Also sale notice for 223 East Third Street known as Mrs Alberta Olivier property to be auctioned July 11 1925 at 1 30 PM. Rent notice for five room house near the square by Marion C Van Gorp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Bauman
East Third St
Alberta Olivier
Marion C. van Gorp
Otley News: Local visits and farm notes
Mr and Mrs Wallace Thomassen of Newton visited Otley relatives. Local farms report variable crops with corn ahead of last year, haying begun, grain promising, and fruit crops down from last year. Many townsfolk visited Des Moines hospitals and nearby towns while health concerns linger.
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Wallace Thomassen
Newton
Otley
A. K. Ver Heul
Reneville
Olivet News and Local Idylls Around Leighton
Mr and Mrs Art Sedrel and Pascal Boss visited the Overbergen home north of Leighton last Friday evening. OsKaloosa visitors called on Wm Kreeling Sunday. Community members attended the funeral of Mrs Mc Reynold formerly of Olivet. Sympathy is extended. Eugene Robertson of What Cheer visits his grandparents R D Robertson this week. Fred De Cook is improving after illness. Ruby Seaman visited friends Anna De Cook last Tuesday night. Mrs W B McCombs hosted the Olivet Aid last Thursday afternoon. Orval Seaman and Chas Sylstra guests at Seaman home Sunday. Sam Sedrel and brother Harmon of Bussey were Newton callers Monday. Mrs Chas Sylstra had summer flu. Sam Sedrel traveled with Dr Sibenga to Des Moines Tuesday seeking a health consult.
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Anie Waardhuizen
Annie
John Waardhuizen
Des Moines
J. B. Vriezelaar
Oskaloosa
Gerrit van Waardhuizen
Jeanette de Reus
Pella
Ira Vriezelaar
R. V. McKeever
Bernard
T. H. Kaldenberg
Morris van Hemert
Newton
Rob Kaldenberg
Art Sedrel
Pascal Boss
Overbergen
Leighton
Paul Bennett
Ruby Seaman
Anna de Cook
W. B. McCombs
Olivet Aid
Orval Seaman
Eddyville
L. P. Seaman
Sam Sedrel
Harmon
Bussey
Chas. Sylstra
Dr. Sybenga
Church notes at Second Reformed and First Christian Reformed
Morning service at Second Reformed features music from former days and a sermon on Christ in Modern Life. Evening service continues the Lord's Prayer series with Thy Kingdom Come. Junior Choir and Male Quartet perform. Senior C E Society meets at 6 30. Next Lord's Day Rev J De Haan returns from four week vacation in Michigan with relatives.
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Second Reformed Church
C. E. Society
First Christian Reformed Church
J. de Haan
Michigan
Rock Island Train Schedule East and Westbound
Eastbound trains include passenger numbers 472 and 474 with 8 39 p m and 1 28 p m times while westbound lists passenger numbers 475 and 478 at 1 28 p m and 11 59 4 m. Local freights 832 and 831 run 10 10 a m and 11 59 4 m with freight shipments due at the station by 5 00 p m the evening prior. Wabash timetable for Howell Iowa shows additional east west times including 9 15 a m and 5 43 a m and 12 25 p m.
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Wabash
Howell
Iowa East
County Boys Enjoy Outing At Marion County Camp Foster
Marion County Y M C A delegation at Camp Foster excelled in inter county baseball and track events. Alf Watson led tennis and relay teams impressed in Class A and C events while Edward Loynahan and Dwight Mater topped points in their classes. The group earned the largest share of the Iowa Square all around program and produced several bronze and silver squares among the participants.
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Marion County
Camp Foster
Benna Vista
Calhoun Counties
Calhoun County
Alf. Watson
Dwight Mater
Alf Watson
Edward Loynahan
Herman Bruinekool
Harry Bridgman
Curtis Bradford
Jack Evans
Carl Wilson
Carroll Johnson
Lewis Dickerson
Dickerson
Bruinekool
Slob of
Pella
Langerak
Camp records show 119 boys during Town and Country period
One hundred nineteen boys attended the camp with thirty one passing the beginners swimming test. A few qualified for life saving, indicating progressing skill levels among participants.
Local News on Summer Camp Plans and Visits
Miss Sadie Combs and her mother visited H. P. Van Gorp on Wednesday. Miss Frances Vander Linden departs July 2 for Camp Shawandasse near Dubuque for ten days then to Camp Miniwanca near Muskegon for two weeks with a possible return to Shawandasse for the summer. Miss Helen Rozeboom of Orange City, a former Central Graduate, also heads to the Girls Training Camp in Michigan with her. Tactless Christians are on a par with a sail-less vessel and a lesson in tact is urged for spiritual outreach.
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Frances Vander Linden
Camp Shawandasse
Dubuque
Miniwanca
Muskegon
Mich
Helen Rozeboom
Orange City
Central
Michigan
Man Says Religion Won’t Hamper His Business Plan
A man asserts that faith will not block his commercial aims, yet acknowledges that success may demand compromises between religious beliefs and business interests.
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Reinbeck
Grundy County
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Lideen
WSUL
Webster City
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Peoria
Ill
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Independence
O. D. Hilman
John F. Fletcher
Hammill
Polk County District Court
General Assembly
Seeburger
Department of Agriculture
Heinz Company
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Hamilton
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The
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Gove
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Southland
O. W. Follett
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Page County
Erty
Chronicle
Monarch
Jersey
B. J. Brom
International Silk Hosiery Co
Norristown
A. B. van Houweling Auto CO
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Pella Produce Co
Farmers Produce Co
John Wynberg
Otley News
Rock Island Train Service
Sadie Combs
Sigourney
Chas. Dicks
Cambria
H. P. van Gorp
Ford
S. Handler & Son
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Woodstock
Janes
Woodstock Typewriter CO
W. Monroe St
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