Outing party loses tainted water keg during river trip
Southeast laborers traveling by wagon to Skunk River resume hunt after end gate drops a tainted water keg. They search near N Van Viet’s residence, then rediscover it in tall grass. Nearby butter hauler and others watch as the keg is found. Also noted are a St Louis Ferris wheel wreck, French elections, and local notices about churches and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skunk
N. van Viiet
Mr. Elscott
St. Louis
Numerous Local Visitors Trace Week in Pella
A parade of locals and guests visit Otley Oskaloosa Knoxville and Des Moines areas. Mrs H Den Adel and son Ed visit relatives in Tingley while Miss Onstank joins from Oska loosa. Several gentlemen travel for church, business and educational events with other residents taking in commencements and family visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Stubenrauch
Des Moines
Fred. Lankelma
Pella
Lankelma
Is One Dollar Larger Than Another in Question
A concise notice asks whether one dollar is larger than another and notes an inquiry into a simple arithmetic comparison amid broader public interest. No explicit dates or named entities are included in the readable text. The item reads as an educational or philosophical prompt rather than a reported event.
FOR THE LITTLE ONES MARBLES AND THEIR HISTORY
The piece recounts how marbles got their name from early play with stones and small balls, notes possible Dutch and German origins, and notes the enduring appeal of marbles across generations. It mentions various marble types and the global influx of inexpensive glass toys that delight children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Germany
America
The Origin of Deserts Examined by Geology
The piece argues deserts arose as ancient seas retreated and land elevations rose. Geological forces shaped arid regions, suggesting desert landscapes result from long term tectonic uplift and changing climate rather than mere surface erosion.
Desert Winds and Iron Hisses Debated in Page Text
An article fragment argues deserts form where sands lie on disintegrating rocks due to dry winds. It asks why hot iron hisses in water, explains steam vibrations create the sound, and notes a local drug and paint supplier advertising with contact details and delivery for Main 36.
Rainbow theme and riddles in a rustic school feature
A short page presents a story about the rainbow and nature with children’s riddles and local observations. It notes native flora and animals, mentions birds without wings in New Zealand and Australia, and describes ike mats made from white feathers. It ends with the playful Tommy and Uncle exchange about apples and elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Australia
Peter Porkers Skating and a Duke's Dukedom
A playful tale features Peter Porker testing ice near a dairy and imagining warmer, rougher, and tastier ice as he plans to skate. Meanwhile a Cincinnati Enquirer note recalls the day the late Duke of Westminster is promoted to his new dukedom, sharing the news with his children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Coffin
H. Rhynsburger
Pella
New York
Babe
Athletic Association
Peter Porker
Peter
Eyffor
Cincinnati
Duke of Westminster
Perfumes Offered In American And Foreign Odors
Perfumes for you if you are particular about the per fumes you use you'll be pleased with those we carry. We have the choicest odors in American and foreign makes.
Local notices and social visits in Otley and Pella
A sermon pastor call acceptance in LaFayette Indiana, Rev A Van der Werf joins Otley Reformed Church. Fern Young arrives from Chicago for nurse studies and visits. Dr A N Haselbarth visits from Pennsylvania. Mrs T J Edmand returns from Grinnell with Chicago trip. Prof F M Frush to Knoxville then Pella for fall schooling. Mr and Mrs P Johnson, Mrs F O Warner and Kate Johnson visit Eliot home. J S Jelsma travels Prairie and Des Moines for Prairie City events. Minnie Vanderinde and Misses travel from Knoxvi to visit Pell relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean Ah
A’ van der Werf
LaFayette
Indiana
Reformed Church
Otley
First Reformed Church
van der Werf
A. N. Haselbarth
Pennsylvania
Pella
P. Johnson
F. O. Warner
Kate Johnson
Eliot
Also Mentioned on This Page
PTA
Cresret
G. H. Wormhoudt & Co
G. H. Wormhoudt
Northeast Corner Square
France
Catholic’ Party
Chicago
Chas. Sipe
A. ‘Piette
Mass
J. W. Mann
Jyde Donald
Dilorman Bletveld
Oskar Viitor
Miss Onstank
Oskaloosa
Prof
H. ©. Roelofsz
N. Bellamy
Knoxville
A. LeGrand
the Baptist Church
Dr. Heminger
Prairie City
J.C. Mitten
H. Brimmer
Harvey
W. J. Clark
South Dakota
N. J. Gesman
John Korver
J. A. Vanderlinden
Marie Bousquet
Grinnell
Bessie Cowles
Monroe
Schalenkamp
Jennie Vanderlinden
Sioux Center
Ezra Tempe
W. Cross
Ottumwa
Hazel Pos
Eddyville
Edmand Mair
City
Mrs. L. Popma
Dot’ Warner
Frank
Belle
W. W. Cook
G. G. Sears
University of Chicago
A. Vanderzee
Dubuque
Mr. Vanderzee
Helen Klatt
Rock Island
Illinois
Frank Patton
D. Kruidenter
Bert van Vark
Atate
Carson Bobzin
Fats
Charles Croll
Palace
F. C. Warner
Charley
F. E. Patton
Washington
Langerak’s
Sherwin-Williams
Lanserak
Tommy
Fern Young
Cook County Hospital of
T. J. Edmand
Mair
Frederick Noble
F. M. Frush
Perla
Jelsma
Prairie
Iby
Des, Moines
Coo
Minnie
Minnie Vanderinde
Sioux
Tn Sphools
Pell
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