Marion County Farm Census Shows Decline in Farms
The Marion County agricultural bulletin from the Fourteenth Census reports farms dropping from 2708 to 2402 over ten years, a 11.3 percent decrease, while farm value rose from 31,530,910 to 64,905,061, up 105.8 percent. Ownership, tenancy, acreage shifts, and livestock changes are noted along with regional comparisons.
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Marion County
War Boards
Mahaska County
Jasper
Monroe County
Warren
Polk
Benefit Basketball Game for College Walk Fund
A benefit basketball game is planned between the Pelle Tigers of the Women’s Federated Club and Central College’s Ladies Auxiliary team on Monday evening March 8. Proceeds will go to the fund for laying walks on the college campus.
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Pelle, Tigers
Central College
Peder Pedersen to Speak at Iowa Farm Meeting
Peder Pedersen renowned as an informed Iowa farmer will address a public gathering of the Farm Bivens in the Community Club at Pella on March 9, 1921. He is expected to discuss farming methods and market insights for local growers.
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Peder Pedersen
AT. Pella
Estrand
Iowa
Surprised by Neighbors At De Haan Home
About twenty five neighbors attended a house party at Jacob De Haan and wife west of town last Wednesday evening. The couple, residents for twenty one years, are moving to town, prompting the surprise gathering. The event featured socializing and a warm send off, with neighbors confident the family will remain a valued part of the community.
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Jacob de Haan
Osteopathic Bill Passes House With Narrow Vote
The Osteopathic bill cleared the House last Wednesday with only two dissenting votes from medical members. It establishes an Osteopathic Examining Board and grants full physician rights including a special license for major surgery. It requires a high school education and four years in an accredited college of Osteopathy.
Public School Weekly News Highlights
Hy-Try girls work to fund delegate trips while candy sales occur during basketball events. The fourth six weeks closes with cards home next week. Sub district declamatory contest at Pella on March 18 includes contestants from several towns. Teachers expand access to better literature via library books distributed by each teacher. City Library offers free reading for children, with librarian guidance. About 125 teachers enrolled in the Pella study center. Oskaloosa girls basketball to face high school team, followed by Monroe boys versus high school team. Monroe reputedly undefeated this season. Jadin and His Lamp shown in moving pictures at 188 high.
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Southeastern
Pella
Oskaloosa Y
Monroe
Prairie City
Jadin
Iowa county agents urged to avoid politics at Ames convention
At the Ames gathering of county agents and extension workers Secretary Cunningham of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation urged agents to stay out of state politics and let Farm Bureau offices handle legislation. He cited 18 agricultural bills before the legislature and stressed cautious reform of cooperative live stock shipping, better organization of cooperatives, and a practical focus for county programs. The Iowa Farm Bureau funded a $10,000 contribution toward the committee’s work, expected to yield a solid plan for farmers and citizens.
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Ames
Iowa
Cunningham
Iowa Farm Bureau ‘Federation
Farm Bureau
Agricultural Committee
Farmer
Towa Farm Bureau
Ndt
Evangelistic Campaign Ends at Second Reformed Church
The evangelistic meetings at the Second Reformed church closed after three weeks with a packed service and a sermon on weighed in the balance. Rev. Larson led a high class team including Lt. Lau and Prof. Libby, drawing praise for their talent and character. The article notes financial concerns over evangelist pay and emphasizes lasting community impact beyond the number of converts.
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Second Reformed
Pella
Larson
Congregational Church
Watertown
N. Y
Lau
Libby
Rehurch
Garden City
Aareon
Win One and Lose One in School Basketball Doubleheader
The girls beat Knoxville 5 to 3 in a high school game while the boys lost 31 to 9 against Monroe. A good crowd attended, drawing strong interest from school circles.
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Knoxville
Monroe High School
Fruit and Shade Trees for Spring Delivery at Oak Grove Nursery
A local nursery offers spring delivery of leading apple varieties, White Birch, Carone Poplar Shade Trees, and other fruit and ornamental trees. Home grown stock sold at wholesale prices. Also available berries flowering shrubs and vines. For varieties and prices contact Oak Grove Nursery A Ver Ploegh, phone 389-10.
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Oak Grove
A. Ver Ploegh
Pella Produce Prices Quoted In Fragmentary Ad
A damaged OCR fragment from March 1921 shows prices for dairy goods with partial terms like Milky and cents per quart. The readable bits hint at a producer listing or ad but omit clear product names and final figures.
Local primary field mostly unopposed for city offices
Tuesday marked final petition filings for the March 7 city primary. Most incumbents seek re election with few wards facing contests. Notable candidates include Mayor H J Vanden Berg and several aldermen. Jake Plender’s absence sparks debate over primary legality amid national sentiment.
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H. J. Vanden Berg
Ben Kuyk
E. J. Faassen
Jake Plender
Supreme Court of the United States
Jake
Heeren
Heerema
Pella Baptist Church Hosts Social Meeting Series
The Pella Baptist church held the first in a series of weekly social meetings. A Saturday-style supper was arranged for children and elders, followed by a story hour and social visiting. The evening closed with the weekly prayer meeting led by the pastor and plans for next Wednesday.
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Pella
Ife
New Marshal Appointed in City Herald Chronicle Report
The City, as reported last week, appoints a new city marshal Mr Carter to replace the resigning C W Dennis. Carter is described as a comparatively new man in civic service and takes the post amid local attention.
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CL. Garter
Moving Weather Shifts in Pella Residents Change Homes
March brought widespread moves as many residents swapped houses, with Pella's population staying roughly level. Notable relocations include Jacob De Haan moving into A Kuyper residence, Kuyper to Chicago, and editor Dylhoff commuting from Leighton. Several others moved within town and to farms, signaling ongoing pursuit of better opportunities.
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Pella
Jacob de Haan
Main Street
A. J. Kuyper
Kuyper
Chicago
John C. de Bruyn
Peter Vogelaar
Weekblad
Dylhoff
Leighton
P. Vogelaar
East Second Street
M. de Reus
P. Vander Kolk
Gerit den Hartog
Peace Street
H.W.” Pietenpol
Pieténpol
G. G. Thomassen
Kolenbrander
Gerrit Brouwer
Franklin Street
Otto Ver Meer
Brouwer
Sam Verrips
Eddyville
Art Verri
Old Deed Shows Early Clark Farm Patent Near Pella
The original patent dated July 1 1848 for Green T Clark near Pella is shown by A H Clark. The parchment bears a bright ink signature of President James K Polk. Clark was an early Marion County settler arriving before the Holland colony and living near Pella until his death about 12 or 15 years ago.
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A. H. Clark
Green T. Clark
Pella
James. K. Polk
United States
Clark
Marion County
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Marion CO
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Merce
Saturdéand
Buna
Auf
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