A March Through the Japanese Alps Continues
A party recounts a grueling ascent and river crossings along Tateyama and Harinaki Pass. They face perilous cliffs, swift rivers, and forced bivouacs before reaching Omachi. The journey includes a snowy descent, a strawberry jam treat, and a final stop at Karuizawa after a long expedition with a notable entourage and a lingering welcome by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aku No Dara
Tateyama
Harinaki Pass
Holland
Karuizawa
Omachi
Matsumo
Matsumoto
Heavy Storm Strikes Pella Area Causing Farm Devastation
The storm wrecked barns and sheds across farms near Bogaard Gosselink and Van Gorp, with trees snapped near Ver Meer, Vrieselaar and Otley. One pig lost, several large barns destroyed, and town buildings at Oskaloosa fairgrounds damaged. Pella suffered the heaviest damage in the region with no loss of life reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Gosselink
Bogaard
Gerard M. Gosselink Jr
van de Voort
John C. van Gorp
Will Ver Meer
J. Vogelaar
Ver Meer
John Ver Steeg
Gosselink
Pella
H. G. Vander Wilt
H. J. Bensink
Henry Vriezelaar
Otley
Knoxville
New Sharon
Newton
Cars Registered in Polk County for 1924 Reach Thirty Thousand
The Polk county treasurer's automobile department reports 31,987 cars registered for 1924 with half the year left. Dealers push installment plans aiding cheap car sales as the trend grows. In Dubuque the Board of Education named Miss Anna O'Shea principal emeritus after 55 years in public schools. Thousands in the area honor her long career and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Department
Polk County Treasurer's Office
Dubuque
Board of Education
Anna O’shea
Franklin School
O’shea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shinonoi
Cooperative Store
Fujiya and Co
Fujiya
Shimajima
Kamikochi
Yari
Fisherman’s Hut
Omach
Gerald Mokma
Louis
U.S, A
M. & M. Star Bottling Company
Oskaloosa
Panis
Tin
Pella Motor Co
Stn Astin
Cut’ Brothers
Neptunite
Lowe Brothers
Puritan Drug Co
Whittall Rugs
Whittall
Anglo-Kirman
Teprac
Whittall’s
Peerless Brussells
McGregor
West High Ave
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