Pella Chronicle reports on war effort and training school
The Pella Chronicle notes wartime morale, urging stay put and buy bonds. It praises the Navy War Training School at Pella Airways, recounts student pilots’ conduct, and lauds Central College’s enrichment from the program while urging continued support and gratitude.
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Navy War Training School
Pella Airways Field
Pella
The
Hool
Navy
Marine
Th Hool
Central College
Senate Showdown On League Of Nations Debate
A speech urges citizens to pressure leaders to join a world peace organization. It recalls Woodrow Wilson and the Senate opposition to the League of Nations, arguing the people must act now with word and vote to shape humanity’s future. It emphasizes urgency and accountability for leaders who avoid clear stances.
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Senate
Itis
Woodrey Wilson
Congress
League of Nations
Mile
America
Editorial on monetary system and on the onslaught for civilization
A fragmented editorial voice questions the monetary system of the country and discusses gold flow and public responsibility. The piece mocks those responsible for an onslaught against civilization and laments that empty gestures cannot appease the public.
Red Rock flood control dam on Des Moines river
The Knoxville Journal notes the Red Rock flood control dam's advancement in Washington and urges pairing dam building with soil conservation. It argues rainfall runoff from cultivated fields drives floods and soil loss, calling for holding rainfall on land to prevent property damage and loss of life.
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Knoxville Journal
Red Rock
Des Moines
Washington
Army Engineers
Senate
Xo Stromtly
Goethals
House Committee On Food Control
30 Years Ago Tragic Night Of Car Crash And Night Walkers
A long, stormy night in a small town ends with a fatal auto collision and a group of pedestrians seeking shelter near Pella. Injuries include a broken shoulder from a fall at Convert and a bedrugged walk back home as officials survey bids for street work and nearby gatherings unfold.
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Saek
Ohio
Aes
Mr. Lz
Fiedler
Ben
Belfus
Stolz
Pella
Convert
TH. H. Sadler
Minnie Ford
van Nimwey
West Market Square
South Park
Mises
Sarah Keables
Eblora Meintera
Ottwa
Clarke
Estelle
Helen Kuyper
Ruth Aschenbrenner
Fay Lankelma
Ames
Anne Sorensen
Aston
Dorothy Horning
Rege
Baitsell
Central
Coly
Neapolis
Minnesota
Pela
J. S. Rhynshurver
B.J
Re Lankelma
Shin
Ten Years Ago at Haw Parra Revival Debate Ends in Tragedy
A chaotic scene at Haw Parra ends with fatalities after a strip of creased building paper rises and collapses. The Inquirency Reporter notes a tense exchange over rights and faith as participants question whether men have a right to God, amid a wider public inquiry into the event.
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Weise
Hell
Inquirincy
Raine
Sdanth
Storm damages Pella area. merchants plan August prize giveaway
Twenty years ago the July storm ripped through Pella damaging Vander Linden Drug roof and De Jong Floral chimney. Bogaard farm buildings and residences suffered. A camper family escaped serious injury. Dr Fox treated a man’s arm after the wreck. Local merchants announced a August four week campaign offering $1,000 in goods as prizes. William, son of a local family, is noted in the account.
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Pella
Vander Linden
de Jong
Bogaard
Dr. Fox
William
Dan Poling Pleads for Tolerance and Faith
Dr Dan Poling urged unity and service for America during a wartime address at a church event. He pressed for no hatred toward enemies while stressing the church as a recruitment and moral force in the war effort. He praised Allied nations, noted Netherlands liberation, and urged readiness to welcome returning servicemen and women as the conflict continues.
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Balkiu
Kewil
America
Dis
Dan Radin
PE Chilian Herald
Verily Church
Philadelpha
Reformed Church
Mutralia
Hing
Thi Ha
Geo
Dr. Poling
United States
Our Debt to The Netherlands Commemoration Message
Thomas Watson, head of International Chinese Corporation and Netherland-America Foundation, writes to Knickerbocker Weekly readers for the May 10 Holland invasion commemoration. He credits Dutch scholars and leaders like Erasmus and Grotius with shaping liberty, arbitration, education, religious tolerance, and international law foundational to modern rights and governance.
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Thomas 4. Watson
International 3Achines Corporation
Netherland-America Foundation
Messige
Knickbocker Weekly
Holland
Netherlands
Erasmus
Grotius
Insurance and savings offer for farm and city properties
WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa advertises insurance for farm and city property and bail on crops and autos. He urges securing coverage in solid companies at low rates and starting a savings account with life insurance for retirement income. Call 60 Sully or write P O Box 146 for a visit.
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Sully
P. O
WM. Dieleman
Iowa
Contemporary History And The Country Weekly
An essay on local newspapers preserving community life through timely reporting. It argues readers and contributors alike shape historical records by feeding the news columns with events, people, and shared experiences for posterity.
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Rhinehock
N.Y
Towa Historical Department
Talern
Seeekle Sey
Steeechiue
Bayaneta
John
Mary
Sam Zaition
Dodini
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Hoh. Sadler
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Linco
Tito
Balkans
Hitler
Europe
Americas
King
Wil Chriled
Tue
Yise
the War Training School
Herida
Collese
Samo
le Tavis
Somone
Phottribune
Amy Brothers
Fliteo
Tyme
Menror
Camere
Tang
Avery Cou
Andy Cork Fehl
Dan Poling
United Nations
Arnold Bennett
Chicago
Red Cross
Contemporary History and the Country Weekly
Sion
Dr. C. I. Fox
An and Surgeon
Liberty Streets
Phone No
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
Nellie D. H.H
West First Street
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
North Side Square
Kes
Partners Mutual Hai
Paul Boertje
Franklin Street
Scharing Garage
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