Chautauqua ends with mixed reviews in Pella
Reflects on two days of the Pella chautauqua with comments on the Killarney Trio, Doctor Stuchell, Bohannon duo, and Kloss lectures. Notes Royal Venetian Band and Handel Choir performances, mixed audience reception, and financial outcome. criticizes local value and suggests whether Pella should host a higher quality event or quit.
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Killarney
Stuchell
South America
Royal Venetian Band
Claire Courant Entertainment Co
J. Claude Youdan
Chautauqua
Travers-Wick
Pella
Travers-Wick Co
Which are we a citizen or a passerby in need
A man refuses to donate to the Red Cross claiming he pays his bills and earns his living, so he is a good citizen by daily toil. The piece questions whether such a stance truly contributes to the nation as it notes his family forms part of the 100,000,000 counted in the population at a dollar apiece.
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Humanity
United States of America
Good Samaritan
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Red Cross
United States
Dr Bailey Resigns Pastorate at Pella Church
Dr J W Bailey, pastor since early this year, announced to members that he will resign on July 8 to direct a financial campaign for a new Baptist college in Iowa. He came to Pella from Oshkosh Wisconsin in 1910, previously led Central College, and may relocate from Pella after this change.
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J. W. Bailey
Baptist Church
Baptist College
Iowa
Bailey
Pella
First Baptist Church
Oshkosh
Wis
Central Collge
Oskaloosa Plan to Straighten Pella Road Ends Risky Kink
Oskaloosa city council and Mahaska county supervisors agreed to remove a dangerous kink at the northwest city corner where the Pella road meets Evans road. Plans include buying part of W H Minnick property to straighten the route, creating a direct south to L street or east to B avenue connection. Minnick consents. Mrs Lee Johnson and two children visit in town.
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Oskaloosa City
Mahaska Co. Board of Supervisors
Oskaloosa
Enda
Pella Road
Fair Grounds
Pella
Joff
W. H. Minnick
L Street
B Avenue
Minnick
Dea
Poisonous Burma Beans On Market
Reports from Iowa warn of poisonous beans from Burma entering the U S market. The beans resemble navy or lima beans but are darker and netted. A Graettinger grocer received a consignment tested by state college authorities as poisonous with no known deaths yet. Purchasers should test foods before use.
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Burma
United States
Iowa
Graettinger
Minneapolis
State Agricultural College
Patriotism of the American press praised for Liberty Loan work
The Liberty Loan Bond campaign of 1917 is hailed as a nationwide public service by the press. Newspapers in all languages gave space freely, educating readers about bonds and the loan’s purposes. The drive reached every community and boosted financial literacy across the nation.
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United States
Men of America
Press of America
Liberty Loan
Visser Seahy wedding in Bussey notable ceremony
One of the prettiest wedding ceremonies in Bussey occurred at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday June 20 at 4 00 PM when Miss Jeanne Seahy wed Mr Garrett Visser in the presence of over a hundred guests. Miss Nina Mick sang I Love You Truly and Lulu Whetzel played Mendelssohn. Christine Moon was bridesmaid and Wesley Irvin attended the groom. Ruth Courtney and Almeda Cooper carried baskets of roses and sweet peas with pink and white color schemes. Martha Cooper was …
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Bussey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jeanne Seahy
Garrett Visser
Nina Mick
Lulu Whetzel
Mendelssohn
Christine Moon
Wesley Irvin
Ruth Courtney
Almeda Cooper
Martha Cooper
Marriage ceremony in Bussey honors Miss Scohy and Mr Visser
The wedding of Miss Scohy and Mr Visser took place with Rev. A N Courtney officiating. The bride, longtime operator at the local telephone exchange, and the groom, a Bussey real estate man, plan to reside in Bussey after a Chicago visit following their three course meal at the Downing hotel in Oskaloosa.
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A.N. Courtney
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Scahy
Augustin Scohy
Lovilla
Bussey
Peter Visser
Pella
Oskaloosa
Downing Hotel
Visser
Chicago
Pella Forms Band To Perform For Public Concerts
A renewed interest in local music leads to forming a Pella band with help from the Christian Reformed group. A meeting last week tested talent, and a late start will be overcome by enthusiasm. The booster committee aims to raise funds for remaining season concerts. Eighteen members listed include Henry Ver Steeg and several Vander families among others.
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Pella
Henry Ver Steeg
Bf le Coca
Joh van Dyke
Wm. van Dort
Leonard van Ee
Les Welle
Andrew Wormhoudt
Dick Vander Ploeg
Joe Vander Berg
Bert de Bruyn
Louis de Bruyn
Hugo Kuyper
Henry Kuyper
Arie Kamerik
Chas Sipkema
Rube Brand
Red Cross campaign heads Iowa effort for $1 million
C E Klingaman and A E Kepford take charge as Iowa solicits Red Cross support. The war council backs a nationwide drive of 100 million dollars for Red Cross wartime relief. Governor Harding urged county defense councils to organize local fundraising during Red Cross Week June 18 to 25. James B Weaver directs state activities.
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Iowa
C. E. Kiingaman
State University Extension Division
A. E. Kepford
State Board of Health
Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
Mr. Klingaman
Wilson
Washington
Chicago
Harding
Defense
James B. Weaver
The
New Shoe Shop Opens Opposite Chronicle Office on Main
Joe De Koning, longtime shoemaker in the Van Rees Shop, has rented the Brinkhoff Building opposite the Chronicle office on Main Street and opened an independent shop as demand for repairs rises with higher shoe costs.
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Joe de Koning
van Rees
Brinkhoff
Chronicle
Main Street
Bogeard Millinery
Red Cross Campaign Seeks Large Gifts in Pella
The Red Cross drive in Pella and Lake Prairie aims for 2700 dollars with 1800 plus raised in three days. Canvassers report ongoing efforts and hope for larger gifts to match the community’s Liberty Loan and YMCA subscriptions, stressing duty and service.
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Red Cross
Pella
Chautauqua Assembly
Lake Prairie
Liberty Loan
Army Y. M. C. A
Auto wrecks mar pleasant weekend drive near Pella
On a sunny weekend several mishaps occurred as motorists enjoyed the weather. Two Sully youths Holdsworth and two Pella girls Carrie Ten Hagen and Jennie Van Vark were in a Ford that overturned near the west limits of Pella, pinning them beneath it. Ten Hagen suffered a shoulder dislocation, others bruised. A second crash near the fair grounds left uncertainty on injuries. James Van Vark of White Way Auto Co. by Franklin Street collided with another car, breaking a wheel.
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Sully
Holdsworth
Pella
Carrie Ten Hagen
Jennie van Vark
Knoxville
Miss Ten Hagen
Fair Grounds
White Way Auto Co
James van Vark
Pella Produce Co
Franklin Street
Star Garage
Fireproofing Old Capitol at State University
The Old Capitol, dating to 1840, will be fireproofed soon under J M Fisk supervision. State funds approved by the last legislature will cover the work aimed at preserving appearance and historic features, including the wooden dome and veranda which define the building’s character.
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Capitol
State University
J. M. Fisk
Iowa
Fisk
Prairie City Defeats Pella Meteors 1–0 on Thursday
Prairie City beat Pella Meteors 1 to 0 at the athletic field. Ver Steeg pitched well for Pella, allowing few hits, while Marks earned the win for Prairie City with strong pitching. Batteries: Prairie City Marks and Kingdom. Meteors Ver Steeg and Kuyper. Attendance light due to a campus chautauqua ending early.
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Prairie City
Pella Meteors
Ver Steeg
Pella
Marks
Marks and Kingdom
Meteors
Grow Your Own Garden Seed Save Your Seed To Avert Seed Shortage
Iowa seed men warn of a coming seed famine as European beet carrot radish spinach seed supplies are cut off and local harvests will be short due to labor issues. Home gardeners are urged to save peas radish lettuce seed now, dry thoroughly, store in a dry place, and plant only enough to conserve future supply. Information on seed saving will be provided by the truck crops man at Ames.
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Ames
Iowa
Europe
Tuck Crops
Evangelist T. D. Franklin to preach at church Sunday
Evangelist T. D. Franklin will occupy the pulpit Sunday morning. In the evening the Sunday school will observe Children’s Day exercises at the usual hour of service.
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T. D. Franklin
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Wm. G. McAdoo
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Old Capitol
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