Primary election settles Turner governorship nomination
In Towa the Republican primary nominated Dan W Turner for governor. Turner pressed income tax as a replacement for property taxes, a stance praised by farmers and rival groups but opposed by current tax law views. The piece argues the proposed income tax would tax incomes over 500 dollars while not reducing property taxes and criticizes political motives behind support for the measure. It notes past opposition by papers and questions the move as a mass-dominant policy.
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Towa
Dan W. Turner
Turner
Iowa
Those Written In Ballots and Voter Confusion
A discussion on voting laws notes many voters misread ballot rules leading to miscounted ballots. It explains that votes written in the opposing party's space are not counted, and that this practice wastes effort while not changing a party’s majority. The piece ends mid-sentence about ongoing concerns.
Gossip and Quarantine in a Dormitory Tale
A gossipy report claims mass dormitory cases while the dormitory is empty aside from staff. The piece condemns spreading false rumors and urges quarantine on gossipers until they learn restraint.
The Barefoot Season Warns Parents On Tiny Wounds
A note to Pella families urges serious care for minor outdoor injuries as the era of warm weather brings more cuts and blisters. It cites President Coolidge’s son's death from a wound infection and advises immediate wound washing with soap and water, applying iodine, covering with dressing, and keeping injuries clean to prevent infection.
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America
Pella
Coolidge
Funny Things Happen At Grade Crossings Warning
A fragment from a period piece recounts tragic grade crossing incidents near Pella and Oberlin. It notes Frank Cordera’s car being struck by a Big Four engine, the engineer’s death, and a $5000 verdict for his widow plus a $10,000 railroad claim. It warns motorists that even cheap cars can cause costly wrecks and lawsuits.
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Pella
Frank Cordera
Beard
Cordera
Oberlin
Ohio
Petroleum Picnic: More Than Gasoline From Crude Oil
An editorial piece highlights that crude oil yields over 200 commercial products beyond fuel, including artificial rubber, a butter substitute, synthetic feathers, dyes, inks and paints. Government experts predict future uses extend to tires, tubers, coats, and soaps all derived from petroleum, potentially powering cars and cleaning hands.
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Ancle Sam
Paul: Bachelor Tale of Socks Shapes a Twist
A fragmented charge recalls a bachelor tale about a man named Paul and a strange sock mystery. The readable fragment hints at a humorous, confounding encounter involving a young woman and a stray garment.
Bary typevmiter and carbon gears discussed for SATH project
A brief note outlines additions to the SATH system including a bary typevmiter component and carbon elements. The text references machine parts and material choices, signaling design refinement and integration steps. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
Pella Snippet Laments, Quips, and Local Tales
A light column from Pella pokes fun at local quirks and memories. It mentions Florence De Haan and Irene Boot on a waiting list, a sick list item for Frank De Wit, and jokes about baking powder, China painting, and Germany’s war legacy. The note closes with a wink about aspiring journalists.
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Florence de Haan
Irene Boot
Florence
Irene
Local reflections on town life and politics from Pella
The excerpt surveys diverse notes from Pella residents about policing, prison crowding, parking, education, and local elections. It mentions doctors, civic names, and a mix of humorous and critical lines on public affairs, including ballot handling and political perspectives.
Runners Tangle in Gubernatorial GOP Race in Iowa Chronicle
From the Carroll and Garst sweepstakes for the Republican nomination for Iowa governor to Judge S F Prouty seeking Congress in the seventh district the 1910 Chronicle notes a tight contest. It also reports two marriages at family homes, plus the Pella Auto Company buying the Royal Dutch Baking building.
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Carroll and Garst
Iowa
S. F. Prouty
A. C. Groth
Guelph
Ontario
Canada
Cora Hoogenakker
0. Hoogenakker
Andrew Wizenbeek
Sarah Louise Hollebrands
Teddy Elkins Resumes Life in Pella After Oskaloosa Stay
Teddy Elkins and family returned to Pella after months in Oskaloosa where he worked at LeCocq harness shop. Rev. C De Leuw of Chicago accepted the pastorate of the First Christian Reformed church. At six mile crossing northwest of town W H Fowlers auto hit a wrecked car hidden by dust. he ferried the other car’s occupants to town where they planned a visit. Mrs Edgar Porter and her baby daughter visited Otley.
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Pella
Oskaloosa
LeCocq
C. de Leuw
Chicago
First Christian Reformed Church
W. H. Fowler
Rs. Edgar Porter
Otley
Ten Years Ago in the Pella Area News Briefs
Ten years ago reports include marriages of M. D. McWilliams to Beatrice Boland at the groom’s parents home, a Vander Syde family birthday reunion, sale of the Pella Weekblad interest by H. F. Johnson to Dan Dieleman, and deaths of Jennie Veen Thomas J. Clark Gerrit Vander Pol and Warren. Central College grads listed include Renaud Duiker Itzen Gezel Byram Van Zee Menenga Ellerbroek. Twin boys born to D. O. Thomas. Lelia Droz visiting as missionary candidate with Miss Geraldine Aschenbrenner. Local market prices note eggs 33 cents and cream 52 cents.
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Beatrice Boland
H. J. Boland
Paul DeWit
Rose Visser
Jacob
Vander Syde
H. F. Johnson
Dan D. Dielemian
Jennie Veen
Thomas J. Clark
Gerrit Vander Pol
Warren
Central College
Arthur Renaud
Connie Duiker
Folkert Itzen
Hattie Gezel
Kenneth Byram
Florence van Zee
George Menenga
D. D. Ellerbroek
D. 0. Thomas
Lelia Droz
Monroe
China
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Baptist Church
Geraldine Aschenbrenner
1929 bakery purchases and local notices in Knoxville
Ford and Charles Korn bought the Peterson bakery in Knoxville. Ila Fox, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Fox, gained aeronautics prominence with a solo flight at Davenport. Trump and Hoeksema added a variety store to their shop in the Farmers Co operative Exchange building. Frederick Dekker of Eddyville died June 7, and his wife died June 9. John Den Hartog, A and P store manager, recovering after illness and planned to resume duties. Rev H M Bruins of Milwaukee filled the pulpit at Second Reformed Church.
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Ford
Charles Korn
Dora Sybenga
Peterson
Knoxville
Ila Fox
C. I. Fox
Davenport
Trump and Hoeksema
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Frederick Dekker
Eddyville
John den Hartog
A& P
H. M. Bruins
Milwaukee
Second. Reformed Church
What Other Editors Think Oskaloosa Herald
A collection of editorials from The Oskaloosa Herald and Jasper County Record weighing home safety, wealth distribution, and large gifts to institutions. The Albia Union notes a Dudley Reid story with hints of Scotch ancestry, as reported in Osceola.
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Eastman
Albia-Union
Osceola
Dudley Reid
Dudley
Laughing Around the World in a Yukon Snowbound Cabin
Irvin S. Cobb recounts a Seattle pair marooned by a snowstorm in a Yukon cabin with scarce groceries. After spring, they find a former occupant, recall near starvation, and remark the best leather coat ever worn, noting a sheepskin garment left behind.
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Irvin S. Cobb
Nome
Seattle
Yukon River
Atheai
Bill
Democracy burden on voters not officials says multiple papers
Clippings from Sumner Gazette Oskaloosa Times Globe Denison Bulletin Monroe County News and Second Sheets reference July 4 celebrations, tariff veto pleas, Volstead act interpretations, and newspaper ads. Articles stress voter responsibility, economic concerns, and legal nuances while noting public notices and promotions.
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Oskaloosa Times-Globe
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