Chautauqua and Summer School Notes at Pella
The article praises the Chautauqua program in Iowa and urges support from the college town of 3000 near Pella. It notes 66 Iowa Chautauquas, upcoming teacher certificate changes in July, and a schedule including readings like Jean Valjean, Miss Edith Miller teaching primary methods, and a Frash entertainment event.
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Celear
Vergil
Cicera
E Iter
Pla
John Quincy Adams
Iowa
Vincent
M. E. Church
McArthur
Europe
Lybarger
White
Miss White
Pella
Supt. Smith
Teachers’ Institute
Jean Val Jean
Victor Hugo
Edith Miller
Otley Telephone Co. wins in eviction suit over De Jong
In Otley, the Otley Telephone Co. sued Mr. De Jong for possession of a residence it owns and he occupies. Justice Van Vliet heard the case with City Atty Gaass and County Atty Hayes for the company and VerPleoeg and Thomassen for the defendant. The jury, preliminaries lengthy to seat, found for the plaintiff. De Jong was granted ten days to vacate.
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Otley Telephone Co
de Jong
Otley
The
Telephone Co
Justice
Chas. Porter
Eugene Dennis
Jacob Todd
Chas. Sipes
Geo. Croll
Mr. DeJong
Fate and Father Interfere at Des Moines Wedding
Ben Acklin of Monroe and Anna Ver Beek planned to wed in Des Moines on Saturday but missed the S.45 westbound train. After a chase and a search, they were found in Monroe and reached Pella by eight that morning. The father postponed the ceremony, but forgiveness was given and the wedding is expected to take place soon.
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Ben Acklin
Monroe
Anna Ver Beek
Des Moines
Pella
Beintema and Hesse Wed at M E Parsonage
Bessie M Beintema and Jay Hesse were married last Saturday at 8 p.m. in the M E parsonage with Rev. Monkman officiating. The ceremony drew intimate friends and the couple will reside in Newton where Jay works for a local contractor. The Chronicle extends best wishes.
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Bessie M. Beintema
Jay Hesselink
M. E. Parsonage
Monkman
For Sale Native Steers from Ottumwa Auction
For sale three hundred head of native steer cattle aged one to three years. High grade and good color. Available as a single bunch or in lots to fit buyer. Inquiries to W. H. Griffith, P.O. Box 484, Ottumwa, Iowa, or W. EB. Grirvira.
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W. HE. Griffith
P.O. Box
Ottumwa
Iowa
W. EB. Grirvira
Mail order refund dispute shocks Delta reader
A Delta man ordered an article from a Chicago mail order house and found it unsatisfactory. He requested a refund but the house refused. He sent the item back, the company received it, and still did not return the money. He has drawn on them for the amount and waits for resolution.
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Chicago Maill Order House
Delta
Chautauqua Sayings on Life and Charity
A collection of short aphorisms on sympathy, money, morality, and human behavior. Notable lines caution against selfishness, encourage helping others, and comment on love, virtue, ignorance, and societal norms. The remarks mix humor and moral exhortation from local speakers.
Born to Hendershot in Otley July 3 a boy
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Hendershot in Otley on July 3. The event arrived in time for the Fourth and followed by plans for library support. About one hundred residents boarded a train to Pella for the holiday. The town notes a final baseball season in Monroe with former pitcher Windy Zondervan joining Clyde Jarnagin in North Dakota. Miss Kate Alexander attends summer school in Pella. The local tag sale for the library raised $74. A prize souvenir tea spoon was won by Miss Letha Hetherington for the largest amount raised. The Board thanks participants and urges renewals and new book purchases.
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Ralph Hendershot
Otley
Pella
Monroe
Zondervan
Clyde Jarnagin
N, Dakota
Kate Alexander
Letha Hetherington
A Real Hero Proposes to Jennie in Brave Leap
A man recounts his long hesitation before proposing to Jennie. He recalls silent moments, fear of rejection, and Jennie’s cautious responses. He finally asks and learns she accepts, with Jennie calling him brave and the pair planning their future.
Notice of Iowa regiment reunion invitation and contact
Forty seven years after their first assembly in Oskaloosa Iowa the old regiment announces a reunion. Comrades are urged to attend and cooperate writing to Secretary John N Martin at Oskaloosa to confirm attendance and share survivor addresses.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
John N. Martin
Ripsnorter Comment From Delta Press
Delta Press calls last week's Chronicle a ripanorter in a playful quip, hinting at lively local coverage and strong wordplay. The brief snippet frames the Chronicle as bold and spirited, using local newsroom humor.
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Pella Chronicle
Delta Press
Real Estate Transfers In Pella Iowa Records
Jacob van Gorp heirs transfer to J. H. Stubenrauch four lots in block eleven Pella. Other deeds involve Cornelis By oars, M van Hemert and wife to W Heitink, two lots in block 1 in Pella addition. 18 lots in block 9 to L Sipkema and wife transferring to F Dykstra.
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Jacob van Gorp
J. H. Stubenrauch
Lota
Pella
Daniel Dingemans
Cornelis
Black M. van Hemert
W. Heitink
Thomassen
Thomas
Ee L
S. Sipkema
F. Dykatra
Locke Pella
Valley Junction Team Seeks Rematch on Pella Grounds
The Valley Junction Ball Team manager thanks the Pella team manager for courteous treatment under adverse conditions. They propose a future game on Pella home grounds and request contact with manager Mr. Earle H. Black.
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Valley Junction
Pella
Earle H. Black
An Effective Remedy in Modern Psychotherapy
A Boston physician recounts Dr. S Weir Mitchell curing hysteria via a psychotherapy book. A young woman, told to read the book, reports a rapid end to an attack after using the book and a telling line about punishment.
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Boston
Congress of Medical Men
S. Weir Mitchell
Insects with X Ray Sights Claim by German Scientist
A German scientist reports that insects like moths and butterflies may possess X ray sight enabling them to detect objects invisible to humans. He suggests sunlight provides X ray like vision, allowing them to see through human flesh to skeletons.
Ring Bargain Leads Dick to Bold Christmas Proposal
A timid suitor buys engagement rings after vow to propose if Jennie slips the ring on her third finger. He overcomes nerves at the jewelers as Jennie quietly aids his choice, then declares his plan and joy at the bold move and Jennie’s help.
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Jennie
Chum
A Proof of It from Baltimore American
A cartoon caption exchange notes that girls can be contrary with Miss Prettyface cited as an example who "knows how to give a positive negative." The lighthearted quip reflects social attitudes in a Baltimore American feature.
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Miss Prettyface
Baltimore American
A Merchant Seeks A Clerk Of High Capability
A Twin City Commercial Bulletin excerpt notes merchants seek a clerk with personality who can grow business. It argues good pay for good service is key and that the world needs trusted workers who will increase output. Two clerk kinds exist. one desired by all employers, the other despised.
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Twin City Commercial Bulletin
Where Women May Not Pray In World Practices
The article surveys gendered prayer rights in various cultures. It notes that some Window congregations bar women from prayer, and in Alnus society women act only as deputies to husbands. In Madagascar women may intercede with evil powers, but prayer to the supreme being remains a male prerogative.
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Madagascar
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