Draft lottery fixes positions for Pella men
The article lists by name the Pella residents on the draft lottery list, noting about one fourth of registrants are from Pella and that some registrants may be disqualified in the first series. The roster includes Arthur J. Renaud, John Kamerick, Matthew Van Gilst, Everett Kruseman, Jacob S. De Vries, Antone De Kock, Ed Vos, Stephen S. De Geest, Johan W. Van Doorninck, Jim Koopman, Wilber Vander Kamp, Andrew Van Zee, John H. Kuiken, Henry H. Hunziker, Andrew J. Buwalda, Lewis Wm. Hartley, Teunis S. Ver Beek Jr., Ray A. Vander Wal, Floyd V. Fergus, John Van Andel, John Goemaat, Edgar Liter, John W. De Goet, Arie H. Van Haaften, Jake De Koning, John Onstine, Herman P. Lankelma, Henry Brower, Dingeman De Haan, Myron Wilkes, Joseph Muilenberg, John K. Van Dam, Pete Bontekoe, Connie Smorenburg, Albert H. Keuning, Lloyd V. Werner, Wm. Bensink, John H. Van Houwelinge, Peter M. Van Zante, Nick Vander Ploeg, John Henry Roorda, Nicholas G. Koopman, James Van Vark, Paul E. Thomassen, Clarence Buerkens, Andrew D. Klyn, John J. Kuiken, John Van Ee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Arthur J. Renaud
John Kamerick
Matthew van Gilst
Everett Kruseman
Jacob S. de Vries
Antone de Kock
Ed Vos
Stephen S. de Geest
Johan W. W. van Doorninck
Jim Koopman
Wilber Vander Kamp
Andrew van Zee
John H. Kuiken
Myron Wilkes
Joseph Muilenberg
John K. van Dam
Pete Bontekoe
Connie Smorenburg
Albert H. Keuning
Lloyd V. Werner
Wm. Bensink
John H. van Houwelinge
Peter M. van Zante
Nick Vander Ploeg
John Henry Roorda
Nicholas G. Koopman
James van Vark
Paul E. Thomassen
Clarence Buerkens
Andrew D. Klyn
John J. Kuiken
John van Ee
Edward le Coca
Wart Remedies From Old Farm Beliefs Remain Noted
Remembrance of boyhood farm days recalls an old wart remedy. The ritual involved stealing pork to rub the wart, then a corn kernel, and finally boring a hole in a tree placing the corn inside and filling it. A graveyard tree was preferred. the wart would soon depart.
For Sale Piano Practically New Excellent Condition
Classified listing seeks a practically new piano in excellent condition for sale. Includes contact Miss C. Van Drimmelen at 806 Liberty St. Also contains an old, irrelevant health line about Chamberlain's Tablets and indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Pella Native Gradus Hagens Linked to Casper Oil Building
The Casper Daily Tribune features Gradus Hagens, formerly of Pella, as a principal owner of the new five story Oil Exchange Building and notes his trust in Casper since arriving twelve years ago with $40. It also highlights his nearly $30,000 residence and lists him among the “big four” Casper businessmen. The article also covers government plans to use conscientious objectors for agricultural work during World War I, detailing furloughs for men in Camps Taylor Meade and Lee.
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Casper
Wyo
Daily Tribune
Gradus Hagens
Pella
Oil Exchange
Hagens
Gradus
G. R. Hagens
Food Administration
War Department
Taylor
Meade
Lee
Fred M. Sackett
Kentucky
Adjutant General's Office
Chautauqua Notes Highlights Of Chautauqua Program
The Chicago Operatic Co led by John Miller G Magnes Shutz Mrs Frederick Downing Esther Nelson Amy Neill violin Paul Burke cello performs at the chautauqua while William Jennings Bryan lectures on Fundamentals. The Grenadiers, a large costume singing group, promise a strong program and notable enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Operatic Co
John Miller
G. Magnes Shutz
Frederick Downing
Esther Nelson
Amy Neill
Paul Burke
William Jennings Bryan
Grenadiers
Old Black Joe Verse Promotes War Time Economy
A wartime song lyric laments rationing and rising prices. The speaker echoes Uncle Sam calling to economize, praising frugality as bread, cake, and custard shrink in era of shortages while pledging to support the war effort until the Kaiser falls. The chorus declares willingness to do one’s part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
I Wish I Was Back There With 'Em War Tale
An American war correspondent recalls a field hospital west of Montdidier where a mustard gas victim, eyes swollen and body afire, whispers through pain that he would rather be back with his comrades as German offensives press on. The piece ends by asking readers if their lives seem hard in comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montdidier
Where Men Wear Combs in Ceylon Traditions
In Ceylon Singhaleseen men coil long hair into a back coif and set a horseshoe shaped tortoise-shell comb atop the head, while women lack such ornaments. Men compete in comb quality, sustaining many comb-makers who source material from the bank's bill turtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
The Silo Campaign and Its Farm Benefits
A call to farmers to expand silo use to feed more people from the same acres. Silos increase cattle and sheep productivity, boosting profits for dairymen and preventing loss of corn to floods or hail. Owners and renters alike are urged to adopt silos, with Marion county cited as a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Environmental Influence on Native Human Qualities
The passage argues that environmental effects vary with individual native traits and notes that identical environmental actions do not produce identical results. It quotes Vernon Kellogg via David Starr Jordan on education, suggesting a thousand-dollar education cannot transform a fifty-dollar boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Starr Jordan
Vernon Kellogg
The
Atlantic
England and America in War Papers
Dr. Conyers Read argues Americans in the middle west view England with less favor yet cooperation is essential. He notes English democratic ideals influenced American development, contrasts English governance with monarchic tradition, and praises liberal reforms aiding the poor, asserting shared democratic values justify allied efforts in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Conyers Read
United States
France
England
Middle West
America
Read
House of Commons
Democracy and American Schools War Paper review insight
The University of Chicago War Papers discusses German and American education. Director Charles Hubbard Judd argues German schooling limits access to higher education, while American schools offer broad democratic access through common and high schools and evolving junior high reforms. He notes American education is guided by experience rather than central dictation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Charles Hubbard Judd
School of Education
United States
Canada
Judd
Germany
America
Pella Markets Prices on Stock and Grain
Van der Zyl Bros. reports cattle at 6.00 to 11.00 per cwt hogs 15.00 to 15.75 per cwt new corn 1.00 to 1.25 per bu wheat 1.75 to 1.96 per bu oats 68 cents per bi Adjusted market listings reflect current quotes for local buyers and farmers.
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U. S
Federal Reserve Bank
Ing Bank
Liberty
Vander Zyl Bros
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Marion
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Tunis H. Klein
G. H. Wormhoudt
G. Goedhart
E. I, Roorda Directors
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Pella Produce Co
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Pee Eames
Oma Jas. H. Amison
Western Life
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Western Tile CO
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