Citizens Wallop Peoples Ticket in Pella Mayoral Vote
The article notes the mayor’s recall of a four year service starter in 1918, praising his record on paved streets and the municipal building. It reports winners Nick Van der Ploeg as treasurer and C J Lautenbach as assessor, with Vander Ploeg a WWI sailor and Lautenbach recently appointed to fill a term, while addressing ticket labeling quirks and best wishes for both defeated and victorious candidates.
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Johnson
Pella
Vanden Berg
Nick Vander Ploeg
C. J. Lautenbach
Vander Ploeg
Lautenbach
John Nieburg
van der Ploeg
Peoples
Citizens
The
Chronicle
Fresh Roasted Coffee Daily at De Wit Bros
De Wit Bros offers fresh roasted coffee daily appealing to passersby and regulars. The shop advertises a rotating selection of beans and aromas that draw customers to the storefront for morning boosts and midday treats.
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de Wit Bros
WANTED TO RENT Private Garage Near Square
Wanted to rent private garage or shed within two blocks of the square to store a car. Call Chronicle Office. Cor set bargains: fifteen demonstration models closings out at cost plus a few brassieres and children's underwaists. Mrs El. Porter 614 South St. Phone 73 Black. Salesmen wanted immediately with liberal commission and big profits. ETOWAH MONUMENT CO. 214 Confederate Avenue Atlanta Ga. 13-3t ee.
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el. Oi. Porter
South St
Liberal Commission
Georgia
Etherton
Winnsboro
Etowah Monument CO
Confederate Avenue
Atlanta
Council action questioned during transition talks
The piece notes ongoing debate over unsigned contracts and the start of plant work under incoming officials. It praises future mayor Johnson and council member Butt for their careful, public minded approach and emphasizes open discussion as the city prepares for leadership changes.
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van der Lyde
Butt
Douwstra
Elect Johnson
Johnson
Fultz
Pleasant Time At School Girls Vs Faculty Basketball
The High school girls challenged the faculty to a musicless comedy style basketball game last Wednesday night. A rough start saw Manuel score a basket by error and Olliver drop glasses while handling the ball. After nine minutes the referee Dr Steffen halted play over a broken shoe string. The final score favored the high school girls 19 to 14 with Albright Van Doorninck Olliver Vander Ploeg and Hafner Ver Steeg among listed players and Throckmorton's Verheul Denburger Vanden Oever among substitutes.
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Manuel
Olliver
Steffen
Albright
van Doorninck
Vander Ploeg
Fowler
Kuyper
Smorenburg
Hafner
Ver Steeg
Rosenbaugh
Beyers
Manuel and
Lautenbach
Throckmorton
Verheul
Denburger
Vanden Oever
Pietenpol brothers visit after mother's death in Otley
Will and Clarence Pietenpol were summoned to Otley by their mother’s death and traveled to Pella on Saturday to visit at the home of their brother, Dean N. W. Pietenpol, at Central College.
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Will
Clarence Pietenpol
Otley
Pella
Dean N. W. Pietenpol
Central College
Easter Sermons Highlight Resurrection Theme at Church
Church notes announce Sunday School at 10 a.m. led by Geo. Croll, morning worship at 11 with two Easter sermons on Christ's Resurrection and the nature of the resurrection body at 7:30 p.m. Evening and Wednesday prayer services follow. Sermons on Christian Experience postponed to April 8 after Easter.
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Geo. Croll
Christ
Easter Services at First Christian Reformed Church
Good Friday services at 1 30 p m Matt 27 39 44 The Mocking of Jesus and 7 30 p m Rom 5 8 The Commendation of God's Love through Christ's Death. Next Lord's Day 9 30 a m John 20 1 2 Mary Magdalene at the empty Sepulchre 1 30 p m John 20 3 9 The Disciples Discovery in the Empty Tomb 7 30 p m Luke 24 5 An Easter Sermon English service.
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Jesus
Holland
God
Christ
Mary Magdalene
Iowa House Bans Masked Mobs With Harsh Penalties
Iowa lawmakers approve a measure prohibiting masked or disguised persons from prowling or disturbing the peace with fines up to 500 dollars and 30 days in jail. The bill also imposes 10 year penalties for unlawful entry and up to 20 years for masked assaults with deadly weapons. The move follows nationwide attention to Ku Klux Klan activity though none has occurred in Iowa. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and be signed by the governor.
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House of Representatives
Ku Klux Klan
Iowa
Your Niche in the Mind of the Man Who Met You
Strickland W. Gillilan asks readers to examine their personal niche in another's memory. He questions whether their words, stories, and trade notions reflect authentic thought or borrowed phrasing. The piece urges self-examination of originality and sincerity in presentation.
First Sewing Machine Patent Record Year in England
The earliest authenticated sewing by machine occurred in 1755. An English patent was granted for a machine by F. Welsenthal.
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England
F. Welsenthal
England's Glass Center Emerges as Global Glass Hub
The article identifies St. Helen's in Lancashire as Britain’s premier glass center, a major producer whose wares reach nearly every region worldwide, underscoring its prominence in the global glass industry.
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England
Great Britain
St. Helen's
Lancashire
Sale of New Goods Benefit Auction by Central College Ladies
The Ladies Auxiliary of Central College plans an unusual benefit sale on April 14 at 1:30 PM at V. D. Ploeg building or Public Park. New goods from manufacturers and wholesalers include stoves, auto robes, groceries, silverware, garments, wall paper, cigars, perfume, and many small items. Proceeds fund the auxiliary activities.
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Central College
V. D. Ploeg
Just for Fun On a Smoking Car
A well dressed woman boarded late and sat in the smoker car. A man behind began puffing his pipe and smoke soon filled the car. She scolded that smoking bothers her and the man retorted that she should quit.
He'd Rather Retreat Without A Horse
A military officer tries recruiting a black soldier for the colored cavalry. The recruit, named Rastus, refuses, saying he does not want to be encumbered by a horse when the bugle sounds retreat.
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Rastus
Sam
Tim OBrien Injured In Car Crash Asks About Recovery
Tim OBrien, among several occupants seriously hurt in a car accident, is rushed to a hospital for surgery. He regains consciousness dazedly and asks where he is as a nurse reassures him that he will recover, prompting his anxious query about the extent of recovery.
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Tim O’brien
Feeley
Tim
Another Whack at Lawyers From a Trial
A courtroom exchange recalls a witness defining an oath as telling the truth. The judge asks what happens if truth is not told. The witness replies that dishonor follows before God and man, except among lawyers.
Judge orders year of hard labor in Kaspar case
The judge sternly tells Kaspar he will be sent away for a year at hard labor. Mrs Kaspar interjects from the rear of the courtroom asking to modify the sentence and keep him at home.
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Kaspar
Pella Declamation Wins and Class Updates in School News
In New London the pre district contest saw upperclassmen prevail and Frances Ver Steeg urged onward toward future district success. Pella celebrates three Sub District winners Gerrit, Margaret, and Frances while Marion Veenstra and Paul Bruins visited P. H. 8. Business students earn Typist certificates from L. C. Smith, aiming for a Govt. bronze pin.
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Pella
New London
Frances Ver Steeg
Brighton
Centerville
Albia
Bonaparte
Ollie
Burlington
Chariton
Oskaloosa
Bloomfield
Waterloo
Miss Hanson
Margaret
Gerrit
Frances
L. C. Smith Typewriter Co
Wilda V. P
Marion F
Sophia L
Wilma V. D
Gertrude V. R
Rolfus Sack
Clarence V. N
Henrietta V. D. O
Mansford V
Verna L
Govt
The Girl Who Understood Men Salesgirl Dialog
A salesgirl recounts a shopper who bought a five pound box of chocolates claiming it was for his wife. The companion questions whether the man is married or has done something wrong, hinting at a possible extramarital motive or misdirection.
Noah and the Jealous Man in a Flood Tale
An elderly preacher condemns pride while recounting Noah as a jealous, boastful figure who saves six white lives during a levee flood. The tale layers biblical references with dialect, showing envy at heaven’s gate as the crowd debates who earns praise.
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Noah
Plato Stebbins
Fiel
Hebben
St. Peter
Bruder
The J. O. B. Degree Mock Graduation Note
A young man returns home with an M A from college for graduate work. A friend quips that Robert will be seeking a Ph D next and the family jokes about aiming for the J. O. B. degree.
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Y Euppane
Robert
Rally Encourages Girls Reserve Membership at H S
A large group of girls attended Tuesday evening’s rally to boost Girls Reserve interest. Sybil Terpstra and Marion Frush spoke on the four fold life and the Girls Reserve club. A vocal duet by Bessie V. D. P. and Wilda V. D. P. and a Bertha P. piano solo were highlights. Ver Heul outlined more details and invited nonmembers to join.
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H. S
Sybil Terpstra
Marion Frush
Bessie V. D. P
Wilda V. D. P
Bertha P
Ver Heul
Sophomore girls study textile fibers at physics lab
Miss Hafner led sophomore girls to a physics lab for fiber experiments on wool, cotton, silk, and flax. They explored adulteration, weighting and simple tests to identify each fibre, noting gums clays and starches used as fillers and their removal during washing.
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Miss Hafner
Chronicle Editor Note on Initials in Names
The Chronicle editor cautions that names shown with only initials are of limited public interest. The note explains why full names are preferred for clarity and historical record.
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Chronicle
Knoxville Votes Record High in City Election
Knoxville voters cast 2066 votes for mayor, a historic total, as N. D. Shinn defeats incumbent E. H. Gamble by 228. County-seat interest focused on a new paying contract, with Lafe Collins securing a city council seat by 75 votes. opponents won all offices except city assessor.
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Knoxville
N. D. Shinn
E. H. Gamble
Shinn
Lafe Collins
Pella
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