Van Gorp and Vande Voorts on the farm life
A Chronicle visit highlights Will J. Vande Voort and John F. Van Gorp on their 100 plus acre farms. The piece recalls family history, a 1915 new house, the 1893 panic, schooling, fads, weather, and local recollections from neighbors, plus a light anecdote on a doctor and home remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Will J. Vande Voort
John F. van Gorp
Clarence Bogaards
Gerrit Engbers
Philip Bogaards
John Vande Voort
Vande Voort
Will J
Miss Groetveld
Joan
John I. van Gorp
van Gorp
Craven
Mr. van Gorp
Mr. van Vark
Public praise for Wrigley and Colgate in Chicago
The Chronicle comments on Dr. Aschenbrenner's talk to the PTA and defends education against praising marketers. It highlights William Wrigley Jr feeding two thousand jobless men with hot meals and shelter, urging more philanthropy to improve the country, while criticizing turpentine and lard as a home remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Schakel
Mary Jane
Mark
Chronicle
Aschenbrenner
Igley
Colgate
Wrigley
Chicago
Wrigley and
Adlerika Promise Guides Restful Sleep Relief
An advertisement touts Adlerika as a German remedy that cleanses both upper and lower bowels to wash out poisons causing gas and nervousness. It claims improved sleep and urges readers to buy at Vander Linden's Drug Store with a hopeful note about feeling better by tomorrow.
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Vander Linden’s
Inquiring Reporter Seeks Public Opinion On Matters
Weekly column invites five individuals to share views on a public issue. The format elicits diverse perspectives and reflects local sentiment on current topics.
Life Span Outlook Discussed by Medical Experts
Doctors FOX CARPENTER and KRAMER weigh chances of raising the average lifespan beyond 54 years. They cite infant mortality decline, healthier habits, and better nutrition as keys, with emphasis on prevention, selective reproduction ideas, and lifestyle education.
Women risk health in fashion driven dieting says expert
Dr Esther Retman-Goed Hart warns that fashion and weight loss habits harm women more than men, stressing that health should guide behavior. Dr J J Sybenga notes life expectancy gains from germ theory and preventative medicine, with average lifespan rising from about forty to fifty seven years over generations, while cautioning against extreme high pressure living.
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F. F. Carpenter
Newton
Illinois
Esther Retman-Goedhart
J. J. Sybenga
Courthouse Statistics and Local Birth Records
Licenses issued to Tommy Daniels and Pauline Wise of Melcher. Births recorded since last report include Dorothy Marie Pearson of Attica born Feb 17 1932, Ruth Luella Stevenson of Knoxville born Feb 17 1932, Alberta Louise Corbin Brees of Knoxville born Feb 21 1932, and Billie Chilcote of Tracy born Feb 11 1932.
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Dorothy Marie
Doc Pearson
Attica
Ruth Luella
Henry Stevenson
Knoxville
Alberta Louise
Lewis Corbin Brees
Billie
Elza Chilcote
Tracy
What Exercise Does For You By Dr Scholes
Dr William J Scholes explains how exercise causes muscle contraction and relaxation heart rate increase stronger circulation and faster breathing. Strenuous activity leads to perspiration as muscles burn fat and glycogen for energy. The piece notes rapid energy use and ongoing metabolic effects.
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William J. Scholes
Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin advertised as vitality booster
An old style health ad claims Dr Caldwell's syrup pepsin revives vigor at any age. It touts a delicious herbal formula with senna and pepsin, starting to work from the first spoonful, preventing bilious spells and constipation, safe for adults and children, and inexpensive.
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Dr. Caldwell
Essential to Continued Enjoyment of Good Health
A fragment highlights a factor deemed essential to maintaining ongoing health. The wording suggests a stance on habits or practices important for wellbeing, though details remain unclear in the OCR snippet.
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J. F. van Gorp
Will J. van de Voort
Bill van Hemert
Dr. A
E. W
Mutual
Fred Lautenbach
Dave Verought
South Side Square
Biddy
J. H. Shinn
Fhone
Pella, Iowa
C. I. Fox
Nellie D. Kramer
Tommy Daniels
Melcher
Pauline Wise
South Woods
Guernsey
John W. Vos
Morton
Sarva
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