Newsnotes on flood control and social trends in Iowa
A reflection on Des Moines River flooding voices concern over soil loss and the need for flood control through dam projects. The piece attacks apathy to contouring and terracing, and calls for immediate action, citing Ottumwa council's flood dam resolution and broad support from affected counties. It also highlights a Des Moines Register photo feature of Le gion Hawkeye Boys State at Camp Dodge, praising a Negro governor and the sportsmanship of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldtimer
Des Moines
Bellefontaine Bridge
Marion
Jones
Tama
Iowa
Ottumwa
Congress
Eddyville
Farmington
Bonaparate
Keosauqua
Keokuk
Red Rock
Loqens
Des Moines Register
Legion
Camp Dodge
Legion Boys State
Don Clayter
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt High
Towa
Keep perspective as crises fade from daily news
A reader urges maintaining historical perspective amid nonstop media crises. Local action, community work, and keeping daily worries to a minimum can stabilize spirits and improve home towns. The piece contrasts national tax debates with personal duties and possible tax relief via higher dependent exemptions to aid lower-income families.
Editorial and public notices mix in a 1960s viewpoint roundup
A compilation of editorial quotes and public remarks from multiple papers. It contrasts Algona Upper Des Moines with Denison Review and Knoxville Journal on themes of indigenous history taxes and debt, child humor, and a Communist Veterans protest at U S Senate offices. The Denison piece notes a child’s bed bug gag, while Knoxville evaluates the veteran demonstration, with Time magazine cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona Upper
Des Moines
Ten Years Ago Drowning Incident Near Howell Station Bridge
A Knoxville lad Elmer Sharp aged 15 drowned in the Des Moines River about three quarters of a mile above the Howell Station bridge on a Sunday afternoon. Companions unable to help him. body recovered next morning by Jacob Goemaat several miles below the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sharp
Knoxville
Howell Station
Des Moines
Sherif Kading
Jacob Goemaat
Galesburg
REA
Ivan Gezel
Ivan
Federated Club
West Market
Matt Kempkes
Rich Lautenbach
Matt Vander Heiden
T. G. Fultz
J. S. Wilson
John Hoeksema
Frank Miles
White Way paving near Mahaska County opening soon
Twenty years ago on July 14 1927 Mahaska County completed paving on highway No 2 the White Way and prepared to open the road to traffic after 1 823 yards of concrete. American Paving Corp Omaha had bid a year earlier. The day included ice punch for workers and 50 Legion members treated to Lindberg Specials at Royal Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way
Mahaska County
Trafic
American Paving Corp
Omaha
Nebraska
Tom and
George
Constantine
The
Royal Cafe
Legion Post
Legion
30 Years Ago July 19 1917 Burglars Captured After Car Wreck
South Pella and Rock Island freight house burglars were arrested after their stolen Ford wrecked near Parker's bridge. Marshal Bickford and Constable De Cook brought them to Pella and notified the Sheriff. Stolen goods found in the car. Vor Steeg directs a new Pella band that drew a large crowd for its first concert praised for popular airs. J M Cox and Mrs Cox took over the American House after leasing it to W S McCall. A prayer meeting in First Reformed Church planned for soldiers heading to the war. U S Labor Department mobilizes workers for industrial plants with voluntary Public Service Reserve. Justice Department declares liquor transport wet to dry territory illegal. Elsa Maxwell front-page feature predicts a great breath in Iowa. Nora Bayes popularized a poem turned song. Carlier Steeg returns from Devil's Lake field trip. University of Chicago study group involved. F Aschenbrenner chairs women’s war duty registration group. Mrs H P Scholte and other officers listed. Floyd Gambell advertising damaged merchandise sale at auction by Nick Boland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Zante Bros
South Pella
Rock Island
Parker's Bridge
Marshal Bickford
John de Cook
Pella
Fenry Vor Steeg
J. M. Cox
Tom Cox
J. Wesselink
G. F. Sadler
U. S. Labor Department
U. S. Public Service Reserve
Department of Justice
Washington
University of Chicago
F. Aschenbrenner
Insurance and savings ad from Sully Iowa
SEE ME for insurance on farm and city property and for bail on crops and automobile insurance. Start a savings account with life insurance for income in old age. Insure in good companies at low rates. Call 50 Sully or write P. O. Box 146. I will call on you, WM. Dieleman, Sully, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
P. O
Yor WM
Dieleman
Iowa
40 Years Ago July 18 1907 Santo Domingo earthquake aftermath
A short tale recalls Mrs Sweet nee Jessie Brown wife of an army captain and granddaughter of Mrs W W Brown of Pel la escaping a Santo Domingo earthquake with her infant child. The issue also notes dire South Main Street conditions from the Square to the depot with ruts and chuck holes hindering travel and calls for dirt fills and repairs. George Ganss and wife return from a West honeymoon facing cheers as they ride down town in a noisy procession. Perth Commercial Association plans a meeting where W G Sanford of Des Moines proposes relocating his Monarch plant if offered inducements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet
Jessie Brown
W. W. Brown
Pella
Santo Domingo
South Main Street
George Ganss
Schulte
Ben Langerak
Will Robertus
Lou Bousquet
Nick Gesman
Monarch Manufacturing Company of
Des Moines
Perth
Commercial Association
Sanford's proposal and modest fundraiser headlined
The article notes Sanford's proposal and urges action. The College Auxiliary ladies are sewing neckties for men and boys to sell at Vander Pal store, with proceeds aiding the Jordan Hall project on Central campus. Also recounted are car troubles of Pella auto enthusiasts, a flood warning and local weather, a base ball game score, a dress mishap, and Harvey’s boom with a cement plant plan clipped from the Harvey News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Vander Pal
Jordan Hall
Pella
Oskaloosa
Des Moines
Skunk
Howell Station
River Bridge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella Chronicle
Teened
Official County Newspaper
HH. Sadler
George Ver Steeg
By Sadler Publishing Co
Main St. Pelle
Mister
Ood
Daily Living
Harlan Miller
Mr. Miller
Irs
Affai
Truman
Hoover
Denison
Willie
Knoxville Journal
United States
U. S
Martin
Pennsylvania
Communist Party
Moscow
American Congress
Time Magasine
Fliteo
Tyme
Pool
Pool Park
del de Haan
Washington,d. C
Mrs. de Haan
Dorothy
Del
Agriculture Department
Ford
J. C. McLaughlin Company
R. D
H. P. van Gorp
Chamber of Commerce
Woodrow Washing Machine Company
Roland Klein
Pacific Coast
California
Washington State
Claire Jewell
Waterloo
Pella High
Lucile Harrison
Lake Prairie Township
H. P. Scholte
H. P. Vander Meulen
Fred Carpenter
Floyd Gambell
Nick Boland
Menia
Vander Linden
John Rietveld
Kansas
Pete Bloem
van Vark
Pella Independents
Lynnville
Chronicle
Harvey
Harvey News
Burdock
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Trucks
White Way Auto Company
Pella, Lowa
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