Lessons from a Dutch Iowa farming visit in 1930s Chronicle
William Vander Kraan and three sons toured Prairie City area visiting farmers two miles southeast of Prairie City. He reflects on education, early schooling, and changes in farm life, noting large homes, evolving family sizes, and price shifts tied to farm prosperity. He praises Roosevelt's efforts, opposes the Farmers Holiday movement, and highlights local family ties to Pella and the Chronicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie City
William Vander Kraan
William Waxse
Pra
Breens
Vsnwer Bouar
Thompson
Sai
Thompson Adnitte
Trish
Vander Brann
Vander Krea
Cation
Vander Kraan
Roosevelt
Pella National Bank
Chronicle notes neighbors and family in Prairie City area
The Chronicle records visits and memories of local residents including Vander Kraan family, Vander Linden couple, Van Zee family, and Ed Blom. It recounts farm life, language about honesty and politics, and details of moves, births, and hometown ties around Prairie City with emphasis on family connections and community hospitality.
Giving Ourselves Unreservedly To Call Lesson
The lesson outlines faith and life themes from I Peter and Matthew, stressing spiritual inheritance over earthly wealth, divine keeping power, testing temptations, and the climax of faith through salvation. It contrasts incorruptible heavenly life with fragile material wealth and urges steadfast trust in God’s support. The sermon notes emphasize character, perseverance, and the reward of faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Peter
Jesus Christ
Mortuary Notice and Miscellany from Des Moines Area
Obituary notes Emma Erikson Palmquist born July 36 1871 in Sweden died June 15 1939 in Des Moines aged 61 10 20 married 1898 to Saul Palmquist four sons and three daughters survive with grandchildren and relatives funeral at home June 1934 by Rev N D Gordon Oakwood Cemetery Pella card of thanks from S Palmquist and family plus a humorous old tin lizzie poem and miscellaneous stain removal tips from household notes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Palmquist
Emma Erikson
Eric Erikson
Vannaserbolten
Sweden
Des Moines
Saul H Almquist
Emil
Pleasantville
Iowa
Jennings
Pella
Edwin
Kirksville
Roland
Mable
Hilda
Pearl
Pauline
Louis
N. D. Gordon
Indianola
Oakwood Cemetery
Owa
Stain Removal Tips From Everyday Laundry Guide
Daily spills stain clothing and linens. The guide outlines methods to remove common stains such as blood, meat juice, chocolate, tea, coffee, cream, milk, egg, and fruit juices using cold water, soap, borax, starch paste, boiling water, and bleaching as appropriate.
Surface treatment note for water stain removal
The article advises removing water stains by moving the piece to the sun to bleach it. For prevention and restoration, it suggests steam or gentle sponge cleaning on the entire surface to even out discoloration.
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa
Public notice records the filing of a written instrument claimed as the last will of A. M. Wittenburg deceased in Marion County District Court Iowa. The hearing is set for June 27 1933 at the Knox ville office, Knoxville, Iowa, inviting all interested parties to be heard. Don L. re Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa May 29 1983.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health
Bureau of Public Health Engineering
General Cumming
United States Public Health Service
Polk
Pottawattamie
District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
A. M. Wittenburg
Knoxville
Don L
Blackmail Offer in Robbery Case Cited by Specialist
A specialist quotes a suspect offering to examine an item for $10 and promising half the proceeds if found, while the victim agrees to the arrangement indicating a coercive extortion dynamic in the incident. The dialogue snippet reflects bargaining terms and potential motive in a criminal context.
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W. Vander Kraan
Baker School
Holland
Chronicle Weekly Health Message
Public Works Program
Mr. Vander Kraan
Adrian
Berths
Farm Bureau
Worth
Winnebago
Col
Will
Vander Linden
Mrs. Vander Linden
William van Zee
Ed Blom
Mrs. van Zee
Netherlands
Mr. van Zee
America
Franklin Street
Jacob Kuiken
van Zee
Brandenhorst
Wilma
Andrew
Martin
Harold
Blom
A. M. Blom
A. Kruseman
Mr. Blam
C. 5
Kruseman
E. V. Good
Woodbury
Smallpox
Linn
Dubuque
Montgomery
Wapello
Easles
Page
Boone
Scott
Mumps
Johnson
Black Hawk
Tuberculosis
Justice
New York Street
Oshkosh
Sunstrum
Oskaloosa, IA
Lizzie
Phile B
Perkins
Portland
Oregon
Coleman
THE
Coleman Lamp and Stove Company
Wichita, Kans
Chicago, Ill
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Calir
Jas. van Dusseldorp Farmers Co-op
Exchange
D. D. Galvin
Probak
Gill
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