The Case for Soil Conservation Progress in Iowa
The Soil Conservation Service should stay independent from the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. Its record in Iowa shows gains in soil saving and fertility, free from political whims. Rep Ben Jensen notes broad House support for continuing conservation as a separate agency, a vital move for Marion County and the nation’s farming prosperity.
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Soil Conservation Service
Goverrmment
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Iowa
The
Washington
Ben Jensen
Extra
House
Marion County
Treasury Bond Drive Controversy Angers Protest Letters
Treasury official Ted Gamble cites ill timed release of Japan atrocities story as hindering war bond sales and drawing protest letters. He argues protests mix patriotic concerns with indirect pressure on citizens to buy bonds. Iowa highway chief Fred White objects to a federal rural highway agency plan seeking 375 million yearly for three years.
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Ted Gamble
Portland
Oregon
Gamble
Treasury Department
Treasury
White urges equitable rural road funding plan
Mr. White's counter proposal mirrors a bill by the Association of State Highway Engineers advocating dedicating 291 million of each billion in federal funds to rural highways. He urges distributing these funds to all counties so plans can be made in advance and local facilities used to build secondary roads, arguing for state and local control over administration.
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White
Association of State Highway Engineers
Advanc
Towa Commission
Washington
T Dane Ser
Aggievale
Memorial tower and community center proposed for Pella
The Chamber of Commerce and Historical Society advocate a durable tower with a beneath community center to honor local soldiers and all wars. Preliminary sketches by John Lautenbach of New York envision a bronze permanent record, year round use, and a shrine within reach of local funds, with broad community backing urged.
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Chambter of Commerce
The
Historical Society
Doegel
John Lautenbach
New York
Pella
Chamber of Commerce
Bond drives and moral leadership in wartime finance
Editorial commends Secretary Morgenthau for rebuking bankers who used blackmail to push war bond quotas in 1917 18. It praises bond committees for using salesmanship over threats and urges caution against labeling nonbuyers as traitors while warning of the danger of clever operators exploiting spare cash.
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Wallac ‘Armer
Treasury
Morgenthau
Simon
Ten Year Ago In Pella City Notes Local Affairs
A May event list recalls city actions including an ordinance banning handbills downtown and ward updates. Officials Gerrit Stephan Ven Zee led district duties. Gerrines, Wormfieldt, Levine Bes, Daliter Boo, and others held roles. Commerce group discussed downtown nuisance handbills while Chamber promised a home talent show. Shinn elected Pella Golf Club president. candidates Sents and Bogaard announced Board of Supervisors dates. A column in This W Pella carried an off color joke, a report on Mrs Eleanor Roo’s 6000 mile trip, Rev Veldman’s article, a 2 percent retail sales tax starting April 1, and an appearance by Robert Wadlow in Osceola.
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Ballinger
Mayer
Gerrit Stephan
Zee
Hein
Pdi
Poe
Anvne
Gerrines
Franstra
One
Daliter Boo
Saldre
Tian Davie
Gilbert
Cac
D.C
Mitten
Main Street
John We Olink
Central College
Chaber of Commerce
Hankel
Doe Shinn
Pella Golf Club
Vander Linden
Gerald Rysdam
Marion Vanden Dever
L.A. Sents
Arie
Boga
Board of Supervisors
Sents
Bogaard
Pella
Pella Indy
Eleanor Roo
Porto Rico
Virgin Islands
IL Veldman
Protestant Reformed Church
Robert Wadlow
Oskaloosa
Stevens
Wadlow
Accident in Pelly Involves Mr and Mrs De Jong
March 27 1924 report notes Mr and Mrs W M De Jong injured when a buggy overturned after a horse unhitched in downtown Pelly at East First and Franklin. The team fled westward, both occupants escaped serious harm as the horses broke loose. J M Cox celebrated his 79th birthday in Knoxville with son in law and daughter Will Van der Ploeg and wife.
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W. M. de Jong
Pelly
East First
Franklin Streets
J. M
Rock Island
Pella Hotel
Pella Newsmix: Local Events and Accidents Highlight Week
Des Moines visitor addresses Chamber crowd and recalls ties to Stasi shin river tragedy. Central College students perform musicale and debate civic topics while city plans pave concrete streets. Wedding notices, theatre ads, and a hospital calamity near death mark a busy period in Pella and Jefferson counties.
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W. Jarnagin
Des Moines
Chamber of Commeter
Dee
Cate
Gerrit
Aptogaan
Andy
Tennant
Penetien
Kettering
Othe Belle Cresaiery Co Larkin
Barning
Tom
Honatierk
Bethe Chow
Ely
Liphay
HC Hathinie Pheise Rads
Raonsvally
Fone
Mane
Val van Zante Bol Teen Bhickert
Koki Berdear
Darkerowith
Uhily
Weth Fon Sovieties
Central College
Diadaby Lanse
Mirald Klein
Bee Rhein
Thi Brox
Koy de Puen
Mico Defin Taunt
Elizal Therserge
Vander Dautents
Ihe
Anna Pals
Mary Brain
Chrisine Holten
Mee
Washinton
Wwe
Eo Renaud
Rome
Ahoon
Mies Ander
June
Edna Sturst
Pella Tigers Triumph and Local Notices Update
Thirty years ago the Pella TI Tigers defeated Ellsworth 20 to 0 as key forward C Olson left with a broken arm and Big John Olson powered eight baskets. I Keubles added five, coach Bert Warren boasted a state amateur title. Local items include Mr and Mrs John D Richveld’s 25th anniversary and Mr Cox’s 69th birthday with 48 years service to Rock Island Railway. Muscatine plans to welcome Iowa motorists in August as traffic surges. The Pella Gazette lists prices from 15c corn to 1.00 chicken and 10c lard. proprietor John Carson’s American House served daily stages. issue notes no other local news.
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Pella
Cers
Ellsworth, Iowa
Bert) Warren
Tigers
John D. Richveld
J. M. Cox
Cox
John Carson
American House
Musings of the Town Crier From Norman Van Gorp Ii
Norman F Van Gorp cadet writes from U S Naval Air Station Olathe Kansas describing ground school naval life at Nile Kinnick Hall and the bustling training environment. He notes transfers from civilian attire to military norms and asks for mail, mentioning Spud and hometown ties.
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A. P
Istc
Norman F. van Gorp
Cadet Barracks
U. S. Naval Air Station
Olathe
Kansas
Small Town Papers Boost Morale for Soldiers at Front
A Kansas town editor argues wartime needs shift to local homefront stories. Soldiers abroad crave names, hometown ties, crop news, and editorials on state and nation. Small town papers serve as the strongest link between front line troops and home.
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Great Bend
Kan
Tribune
Kansas
Minnesota
Hom
War Manpower list adds children's wear to essential industry
War Manpower Commission includes infants and children's gear in essential activities to ensure production. WPR allocates cotton fabrics and worsted yarn for knitted undergarments and infant hosiery with deliveries expected around March, not available on retail counters yet.
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War Manpower Commission
WPR
Idren
Bridegroom’s Remark Sparks Nervous Ceremony Moment
A bridegroom in a highly nervous state shouted a garbled plea to the clerk at the ceremony’s end, asking for a pause or change as the moment closed. The incident occurred during the wedding proceedings, with observers noting the odd outburst and the clerk’s reaction amidst the crowd.
Quadruplets Turn Hobby Into Full Time Business
A man whose part time passion for quads evolves into a full time enterprise is profiled, highlighting how a casual hobby expands into a serious business venture driven by dedication and market demand.
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Advertising Age
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Mt Te Imnil Matt
Wilson
Congress
Sen
Thorse
Fred White
Fliteo
Tyme
Everett C. Kruseman
Chrisbe den
Aigies
Aotory
Okalonsa Times
Ho Hoit
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Mathers
Tantenbach
den Adel
Curb
Nick Gosman
Therie Palaer
Belwin Aint
Frank Hal
Iva Shepherd
Mestela E
Buel Tavis
Alice
Shade Soul
Viersen
Simon van Hun
Netherlands
V Hatin
Hin MacVicar
van Kees Liebe Klein
Freda
Electric Palace Theatre
Universal Hawk
Directa Yd
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Mlalabad
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Lyharer
Tally
Karl Marx
Henry George
Cole Legge
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Spud
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First Street Telephone
J. J. Sybenga
M.D
North Side Square
Hustling Business
Sully
P.O
WM. Dieleman
Lowa
Bloem’s Grocery
New England Granite Co
Main St
Pella, Iowa
Bert Vande Kieft
Mgr
Greyhound Lines
Operated
Interstate Transit Lines
Panies
Chicago
Hotel
Overland Keyhound
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