Local notices recount illnesses and reactions to strikes and outbreaks
James Van Loon and several neighbors report illness including pneumonia and measles. Henry Evans, an older settler, dies at Lockman while working at mines. Lynnville plans a musical appearance and New Sharon reports mild scarlet fever with new cases. City officials close gatherings, quarantine schools and churches until March 16 to curb contagion, urging precautions for safe town trade and travel.
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the Tribune
James van Loon
Henry
John Wynberg
Gertrude Carter
Katherine Bolibaugh
Richard Vanderpol T. van Zante
Pella
Leighton
Henry Evans
Lockman
New Sharon
Ira Dunwoody
Jake Jones
Jones
Doris Phillips
W. E. Phillips
Francis Beal
Leslie J. Beat
Prairie City Social Notes Report Visitors and Moves
Prairie City notes detail visits from H Van Arkel and daughter Bessie of South Dakota to Murray Ten Hagen’s, A T Rouwenhorst of Pella visiting son Everett, Mrs J Van Bentum traveling to Otley, Alonzo DeHaan returning to Pella, Jack Robertus moving from Pella to the Holdefer farm, Vander Syde and Will helping settle, YT Vogelaar near Mitchellville and brothers John and Jake Vogelaar at an auto show in Des Moines and visiting T Vogelaar’s home.
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H. van Arkel
Bessie
South Dakota
Murray Ten Hagen
Pella
Holdefer
Prairie City
Vander Syde
Will
Vogelaar
Mitchellville
John Vogelaar
New Sharon
Jake Vogelaar
Des Moines
T. Vogelaar
Monroe News Roundup and Local Piano Champion
Monroe notes W H Hetherington and family visiting Ft Riley soldier Will with rheumatism then possibly Houston. J W LeGrand from Los Angeles visits. Lucile Cochrane, 16 or under, wins first prize at Des Moines Histeddfod with Butterfly Waltz Op 85 No 2. Instructor George F Sadler of Central College, Pella.
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W. H. Hetherington
Camp Funeton
Kansas
Will
Ft. Riley
Houston
Texas
Dewey
J. W. LeGrand
Los Angeles
California
John
Monroe
Des Moines
Lucile Cochrane
J. H. Cochrane
Friml
George Francis Sadler
Central College
Pella
New Sharon Notes on Moving and Hog Sales
John DeBruyn and family move this week to Pleasantville Iowa where they will reside in a small cottage previously occupied by Rev Loft. A. Timbrell sold three Big Type Poland China hogs last week earning 215.97 for two and 101.06 for the third, showing strong local hog-raising activity. The New Sharon band will make
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John DeBruyn
Pleasantville
Iowa
Rev. Loft
C. A. Pos
A. Timbrell
Sharon
Knoxville News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Draft
Attorney W H Lyon left for Dubuque to handle legal matters. Families from Bussey, Pella, and Mt Pleasant connect with Knoxville visitors and far flung relatives. Alex Shilling bought Eveland estate for 70.75 an acre near town. Scott School donated 40 to Red Cross. Fred Rhynsburger enlists with Spruce Production Division.
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Jas
Eveland
Geo. A. Spencer
Ft. Madison
Scott
Knoxville
Fern Rowland
Red Cross
Miss Rowland
Fred A. Rhynsburger
J. 8 S. Rhynsburger
Pella
Aviation Service
Cam Culbertoan
Vancouver Barracks
Wash
Des Moines
Fred
West
Rhynsburgers
The Joy of Gardening Across Wealth and Labor
Frances Duncan argues in The Joyous Art of Gardening that garden love is democratic. The book asserts gardening enjoyment comes from creation and companionship with plants, not wealth or status, and that simple gardens can possess as much charm as grand estates.
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Frances Duncan
Profit From Municipal Farm in Springfield Reported
Springfield Texas City Prison Keeper Henry Meter reports 520.15 cash plus prisoner upkeep and vegetables from the municipal farm. About 400 bushels of corn were grown on a 20 acre tract near the water works and sold to police and fire departments with additional vegetables adding 190. The plan is praised for physical and moral benefits, keeping inmates from the bull pen this summer. Commissioner Roy R. Reese supports the plan.
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Springfield
Henry Mester
Mester
Roy R. Reese
Department of Health and Public Safety
Common Garden Error Overplanting Trees
A common error in gardens is planting too many large trees. Removal of some trees is often the only remedy as the landscape becomes crippled or underdeveloped. Use border plantings and preserve open lawn spaces for a better, lasting effect.
Garden Design Emphasizes Harmony of Art and Utility
The article argues design is the key in gardening. No planting should proceed until a good design is agreed. A garden must be natural in plant use yet subdued, avoiding a wild look and ensuring harmony between aesthetics and function.
Off-the-Tray Service on Western Trains
Passengers avoiding the dining car may use a new off-the-tray service at lower cost. Walters carries large trays through the cars offering sandwiches hard boiled eggs fruit pies cakes hot coffee milk and more. The service targets women travelers especially those with children for convenience.
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Walters
War Savings Stamps Drive to Support World War Effort
War Bonds and thrift stamps urge citizens to back Uncle Sam in the ongoing war. The appeal stresses funding allies and “crushing” Kaiser forces, calling the fourth year of conflict a pivotal moment to invest for civilization’s sake.
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Uncle Sam
Civilization
Library report and home economcis steam cooking tips
Library report from February 1918 shows books issued daily average 98 with a high of 235 and a low of 86, 46 new readers, 107 books mended, receipts 6.55 in fines and 1.25 non resident charges. Leona Reuvers is librarian. A Iowa State College home economics note discusses steaming to save fuel and suggests double boilers or kettle and strainer to cook multiple items simultaneously.
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Leona Reuvers
Home Economics Division
Iowa State College
Market Prices and Local Notes from Pella Area
Market briefs list cattle hogs corn and grain prices with per cwt and per bushel ranges. Produce and poultry figures updated by Pella Produce Co include eggs and butter values. Local readers note Chamberlain's Cough Remedy endorsements and a Friday visit by Mr and Mrs P A Renaud to their son Harry in Otley.
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P. A. Renaud
Harry
Otley
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