Pella City Council Proceedings June 18 1918
The Pella Iowa council met in regular session led by Mayor Vanden Berg. The Light and Water committee was authorized to continue investigations for extra water supply. Water for street sprinkling set at 10 cents per 1000 gallons. Mayor and committee chair to seek coal info for winter plant. May electrical receipts 1963.77, disbursements 1337.12. Bond interest due July 1 total 1914 funding bonds 425, water works 1062.50, bonds Nos. 99 23 24 2500.00. Insurance and street name signs priced. Adjourned by City Clerk A C Kuyper.
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Pella
Iowa
Vanden Berg
Light and Water Committee
Electrical Department
What Old Tin Cans Are Worth
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports letters about selling old tin cans. A tin can recovery company says rust free cans are worth $12 a ton f.o.b. its factory with 7 000 to 8 000 cans per ton. They believe recovery makes sense mainly in larger towns.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Department
City Seeks Bids for West Market Square Grass
The grass on West Market square is offered for sale. Bids will be received for sale with bids filed with the city clerk by Tuesday, June 25, 1918. H. A. Veenstra, Chairman Committee Bidgs and Grounds.
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West Market Square
H. A. Veenstra
Com
Celebrating 4th of July May Be Omitted Says Wilson
President Wilson writes in a February 20 1918 letter that he would be sorry to see this year’s Fourth of July celebrations omitted. The note expresses a readiness to celebrate and mentions Vander Linden’s Bazaar in the context of patriotic observance.
Automobile Men In Government Service
The Dieleman Auto Co notes many automobile men are serving in government roles. They were invited to Washington for responsibility and are contributing to war efforts through transportation and logistics. The piece highlights the industry’s twenty five year growth and the value of trained personnel to army, navy, and other departments.
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Dieleman Auto Co
Chevrolet
Washington
Capitol
Army
Navy
Wabash Train Service Schedules and Quirky Local Remarks
At Howell Station four miles south of Pella eastbound passenger times and stop signals are listed for Nos 2 60 and 61 with daily service. The piece closes with a humorous Uncle Eben quote about people giving advice as a form of neighborly gossip.
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Wabash
Howell
Pella
Weathound
Uncle Eben
Proclamation on English Use in Iowa War Time Policy
Wartime directive from Governor Harding to Iowa leaders and publishers explains the English language proclamation. It argues the measure targets German propaganda, notes acceptance by diverse groups, and calls for gradual elimination of foreign languages while preserving some services in English. The letter urges loyalty, sacrifice, and unity to curb German influence and reduce discord during the war.
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Des Moines
Harding
County Councils of Defense
Iowa
State Council of Defense
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
W. L. Harding
Sunday Church Schedule and Programs
Rev H M Bruins pastor. 9 30 Sunday school 10 45 morning worship with male quartette and solo The Ninety and Nine by Mrs Bruins. Sermon by Rev H Dykhuizen of Hingham Wis 3 00 Junior C BE meeting 6 30 Senior C E meeting 7 30 Children's Day Exercises Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30 Services 10 45 a m and 8 00 p m. Bible School 9 30 a m. Junior Union 3 00 p m. Senior B Y P U 7 00 p m. prayer meeting and Bible study Wednesday 8 00 p m A cordial invitation and welcome to all who can attend Robert Carroll Pastor.
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H. M. Bruins
Mrs. Bruins
H. Dykhuizen
Hingham
Wis
Robert Carroll
All wool suits offered at 16.50 after war price rise
M Vander Linden advertises all wool suits priced at sixteen dollars and fifty cents. He claims perfect fits with well tailored garments and broad wool fabrics available for inspection.
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M. Vander Linden
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