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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
A poem by N. J. Gesman critiques shifting beliefs from sunny providence to tariff politics. It contrasts childhood lessons about sunshine and blessings with 19th century party arguments, praising farmers while lampooning tariff schemes and Democratic ascendancy.
On Thursday March 5th the twenty fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs W A Butt was celebrated. Relatives and neighbors joined a surprise visit by Masonic lodge and Western Star members who presented a dozen silver teaspoons and a matching dozen silver knives and forks. Detailing speeches and refreshments, the event ended with warm wishes for more anniversaries.
Central College closed the 1914 season with trips to Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant, losing both games to Parsons College 21 19 and Town Wesleyan 32 22. Eight games were played, four won and four lost, with an all-new lineup. Coach Warren and the team look for a winning season next year.
Peter VanRees of Pella and Maggie Mullenburg of Otley united in marriage at Oskaloosa on Saturday afternoon March 7, officiated by Justice D B Hawkins. The couple will reside in Pella.
College notes list recital participants Bessie Van Spanckeren Dora Reerink Marguerite Yoder Carolyn Clark Ruth Gregory Marguerite Tracy Marie Reynolds Aroline Lunt Guy Churchill Marguerite Tracy visits mother Mrs Tracy plans move to Pella Open Advance society session Friday features Mr Sadler on Der Freischutz at 730 pm Prof and Mrs Clayton host dinner Dr Beyl speaks on courtesy at chapel Baseball prospects noted Chorus concert next Tuesday includes Chorus Male Glee Club Ladies Glee Club Ladies Quartette Male Quartette Readings Piano Solos Vocal Solos and Duet Y M and Y W C A were hosted at Dunn Cottage last Thursday evening A piano quartet Droz Glantz Yoder Faassen to play at chapel Friday morning
A time limited promotional pitch offers six publications including Evening Tribune and Iowa Weekly Homestead for one year at $2.00, claiming ten thousand Iowa readers accepted it in three months. The buy is marketed as the largest value seen by Iowa papers and stated as the last chance to take up the liberal deal.
Clip this ad and mail today with payment to the Evening Tribune Des Moines Iowa or call the Chronicle office to send in your order.
Central College Y M and Y W C A held a joint reception at Dr. Beyl's home with a cut paper puzzle, recitations by Miss Greiner and Miss Barron, a piano solo by Miss Tracy, and a vocal performance by Prof. Ralph MacIntire. Couples acted out literary titles in charades, including Much Ado About Nothing and The Light That Failed. Refreshments followed as guests departed in good spirits.
An old prose piece argues against corporal punishment, contrasting harsh training with love and fear. It laments how whipping bred mutiny and fear, suggesting parents should spare the rod to avoid spoiling the child. It evokes pirates and grim fates to warn against harsh upbringing.
A fragmentary line speaks of a led presence in the fire and a son who may glimpse a god in his fatherly figure. The cryptic text reflects literary allusion and personal reflection embedded in the print.
Sunday morning presents Our Parties a discussion of the variant schools of belief in our denomination. Sunday evening features Our peculiarities or The New Covenant detailing the vital point of difference between our denomination and others. The sermons aim to instruct not provoke controversy.
A teacher training class plans Thursday session focusing on Lesson 9 The Senior Age 16 to maturity covering pages 171 to 174. Students are urged to bring problems for group problem solving. Prof Childs will discuss The Teacher course in about two weeks.
Mail a dollar to the Register and Leader of Des Moines Iowa to receive four months of the paper through July 15 1914. The ad promises reliable political news cartoons Iowa and world news and market reports and urges readers to subscribe.
The annual election of the fire department was held Thursday evening at the monthly meeting. Elected were President A. P. Vander Meiden, Vice-President Bert Baron, Secretary Chas Porter, Treasurer J. J. Blommers, Chief T. Smorenburg, and Assistant Chief Bos Andeweg. Chief Smorenburg treated the crew to cigars, with extra cigars from Mrs. Gardner of W 1st street whose home recently burned.
Attire advertised as all wool perfect fits with a regal tone. Price starts at $15.00, offered by M. Vander Linden. The brief notice emphasizes a royal impression and custom tailoring.
A brief rental notice from W. W. Sadler invites inquiries via the Chronicle office for a small house to rent.
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