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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1919
Page
4
Market prosperity drives breeders to exhibit at Iowa State Fair with large cash premiums totaling 27,661.50 for livestock alone and over 75,000 across all categories. The report predicts about 2,800 hogs, 1,500 cattle, 1,000 sheep, and 1,000 horses from many states, signaling a colossal display.
The Iowa state fair runs ten days starting Wednesday August 20 and ending Friday August 29 with two preparation days. Events include music aviation and special days for children Des Moines soldiers music makers and officials Civil War veterans Boys and Girls clubs state and victory jubilee Live Stock Parade and a motor race day with a grand parade of prize stock and motor transports.
The Iowa fair announces a highly attractive race program for August 2029 with thirty-one events including harness and runners. Under the Added Money Plan all entrance, payments and start fees will go to the purse, enriching winners and drawing better horses and stronger racing for spectators.
The Iowa State Fair Derby for run ning horses is set for Saturday afternoon August 23. The one mile and a quarter race features a rich purse likely to draw top distance runners. Many crack gallopers are named and ideal footing could produce a hot race with strong Canadian entries noted in past years.
A city man received a glowing circular from a Chicago development company offering 10 acres in Florida for 2,500 dollars. USDA letters warn the literature deceives city buyers, promising 300 to 500 dollars return, noting 100-acre farms in Florida cost far less, and the unit system is a sales ploy to inflate land value three to five times.
First Christian Reformed will have Rev. Mr. Borduin from Galesburg preaching at both services. Baptist Church holds services at 10 45 am with Sunday School at 9 30 am Junior BY P A at 7 pm. no evening service in August. First Reformed features Eleanor Thompson singing His Eyes is on the Sparrow at morning service and a duet with Mr Byers at evening. both are choir members returning for another appearance.
Mrs Halbert is home preparing for the dorms as school opens September 8. Miss Reevaortas becomes the new English teacher for the Academy while Carl Beyers enters college this fall. Eleanor Thompson visits with Mrs VanderLinden, and Gerald Mokma writes he expects to return for the opening and study piano.
Martha Galaudet Waring argues that early trust is crushed by ridicule and secrets. She urges listening, respecting a child as a unique spiritual being, and never betraying confidence. A 12 year old’s response to parental disclosure illustrates lasting damage from ridicule. Honest answers foster open minds and reverence for life.
Advertisement notes limited time for wool sults in two and three piece suits. Two piece set at 21.50 and three piece at 24.50, with higher prices expected in the fall. Brand sign off M. Vander Linden.
Sloan & Co., Inc., Albia, Iowa lists a 520 acre farm with level country, rich soil, good improvements and a price of 165.00 per acre. Also offered is a 160 acre parcel near Albia at 150.00 per acre and a 240 acre farm on good term at 110.00 per acre with $20,000.00 mortgage carried for ten years.
Clarence Williams former Central student and Des Moines Printing Co. worker visits, followed by a sequence of local hospitality between Pella Oskaloosa Newton and Des Moines. The report also notes a race riot in Washington with injuries and fatalities and mentions Miss Katie VanHof of Hull receiving word.
The report notes a student named Lexe, who has gone to Rochester Minnesota for a goitre operation, the second such procedure for the young woman. Frank LeCocq and wife with their daughter visited at Monroe on Thursday. Connie Kaldenberg and wife traveled from Cedar Rapids to Pella to visit his mother Mrs H Kaldenberg and other relatives. A. P. DeReus learned his son Harry had reached Camp Stewart Virginia and was expected home soon.
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