Chautauqua Over After Good Week In Pella 1918
The Pella chautauqua of 1918 proved a financial and artistic success with high quality acts. Lieutenant Ivan S. Rossiter shared wartime experiences, the Dietrics entertained with magic and music, and a nine‑man singing company performed across programs. Local booster support grew, a bouquet honored Mrs. J C Mitten, and a potential surplus around 150 dollars awaited final bills as 260 pledge cards for next year circulated.
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Pella
W. J. Bryan
Ivan S. Rossiter
Bryan
Assembly
Daily Republican Times
Ottawa
Ill
J.C. Mitten
Hoffman
Red Cross
Federated Club
Pella Swing Appreciation Note From Hostess House Camp Dodge
Mrs H P Scholte received a letter from the Hostess House secretary at Camp Dodge thanking donors for a porch swing. The note says the swing is in use constantly and invites the knitters to visit Camp Dodge to see it, signed by Ethel Towne Information Secy. Also mentions Miss Johanna Hoogenakker visiting Mitchellville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Scholte
Camp Dodge
Child Has Both Legs Broken In Yard Accident
Josephine Thomas, young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Thomas, sustained severe injuries when a telephone pole being raised by workmen struck her legs. The right leg broke above the knee and the left above the ankle, with two ankle bones also fractured. A physician set the bones, and nurse aunt Ellsworth Richardson cared for her. Josephine quickly recovered from the shock, and her father is in the army railway service at a camp in Indiana. She was taken to her grandmother Laura Thomas’s home nearby for care and hopes of full recovery.
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Josephine
D. O. Thomas
M. A. Butts
J. W. Todd
Telephone Company
Ellsworth Richardson
Thomas
Army
Indiana
Ft. Leavenworth
Laura Thomas
Aid to French War Orphan Receives Grateful Letter
The Aid and Missionary Society of the First Reformed church reported support for a French war orphan. Secretary Mrs. J. M. Kempkes shared a letter from the child's mother thanking the society, noting a bright three year old Francois, a family of six, and hard work on a small farm after the father's death at Arras on May 26. The mother expresses gratitude and prayers for continued aid.
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Aid and Missionary Society of
The
First Reformed Church
J. M. Kempkes
Francois
Arras
Message of Gratitude From a Widow to a Soldier in France
A widow expresses heartfelt thanks to a soldier serving in France during the conflict. She closes with prayers for his safety, noting the pain of loss yet offering gratitude and good wishes for his success and return.
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France
Madame
Band Concert Tonight in Pel la After Chautauqua Intermission
The Pel la band resumes Thursday concerts after a one week break for chautauqua. Several members have joined the army and navy this week, including director Mr Kempkes. New director Mr Hugo Kuyper brings ability and optimism, with new material to fill vacancies and keep the band a key part of community life amid current military enthusiasm.
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Pella
Army
Navy
Kempkes
Hugo Kuyper
Winter Wheat Acreage Campaign Urges Seed Wheat Purchase
Iowa's share of winter wheat reaches 1,000,009 acres with Marion County at 26,000 acres. Total winter and spring wheat acres are 9,503. Farmers should plan for twice as much winter wheat as currently grown and seed wheat now. County Agent T. R. Miner in Knoxville can answer questions, and seed wheat may be sold above market price to seed buyers.
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Iowa
Marion County
Knoxville
T. R. Miner
Threshing Inspectors Appointed by County Committee
H F Johnson of Lake Prairie township heads a team of threshing machine inspectors including A C Van Houweling John A Pos Sr and J C Boot at the county level They will address reports of bad or careless machine work and ensure remedies are applied Citizens with complaints should report to Mr Johnson for investigation Bert Baron and family visited Knoxville Sunday to attend the J C Collins home and the chautauqua at the county seat
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H. F. Johnson
Lake Prairie Township
A. C. van Houweling
John A. Pos, Sr
J. C. Boot
Mr. Johnson
Bert Baron
J.C. Collins
Knoxville
Chautauqua
County
Col Miller's Pella visit praised in Iowa column
Ottawa Daily Republican Times publisher Col Miller recounts his visit to Pella praising its Dutch heritage and civic pride. He notes the town’s wealth, large Van names at the post office, and local figures, while advocating compulsory citizenship and patriotism training from school onward. He also comments on regional farming conditions and forecasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
W. H. Miller
Chautauqua
Col. Miller
Ottawa Daily Republican Times
Holland
America
United States
Stout
Bill Young
Chronicle
Crowden
The
Fair Dealer
Murray Cox
Seth Willis
Dakotas
Minnesota
Brooks
Notice to Telephone Patrons in Pella and beyond
W. H. Fowler of Fowler Telephone Co states after midnight on July 81st the United States government will take charge of all telephone lines including rural lines. He thanks customers for years of support, asserts no management changes for now, promises continued service, invites complaints, and urges united effort to align with President Wilson’s ideals.
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Rossiter
Paris
United States
Uncle Sam
Pella
Sam
Wilson
W. H. Fowler
Mer
Fowler Telephone Co
Pella Sailors Relate Swift Atlantic Convoy Trip
A diary style entry from a Pella sailor describes a fast voyage with a convoy of 28 ships, heavy cargo including three airplanes and aerial bombs, and encounters with ships, subs reports, and a burning transport. The crew camouflaged the fleet, painted the band room, and aided a stricken vessel before continuing toward the war zone. The account mentions 500 colored passengers aboard earlier, the Lusitania’s sister ship, and the nearby battleship, cruiser, and destroyer escorts.
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O. K
Hein
Brooklyn
Berlin
Lusitania
France
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Dietries
Mrs. Dietric
Dietric
Webater
Francis Dykstra
Dykie
Rosalier
Whch
Gernadiers
Miller
Ethel Towne
Information Secy
Johanna Hoogenakker
Mitchellville
Mra
Colonel Miller
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