Des Moines Visitors and Local Notices in Pella
Local brief notes list residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Thomassen in Des Moines, H. W. Pietenpol and family with Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Pietenpol in Otley, and A. C. Kuyper on city business. Also mentions Doll's in Oskaloosa, Connie Duiker from Central College Academy visiting Holland and Grand Rapids, Mich., and various social calls, shopping notes, and small-town events across Pella and nearby towns.
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Connie Duiker
Central College Academy
Holland
Grand Rapids
Mich
Lightning Strokes Voltage and Current Estimates
The article notes voltages in lightning strokes are only estimates ranging from hundreds of thousands to billions of volts with no measurements. Amperage has been measured in a few attempts, indicating currents up to 25 000 amperes. No practical method to harness lightning energy exists yet.
Evolution of Pocket Handkerchief Phrase History
A tracing of the term pocket handkerchief reveals its evolution from kerchief covering for the head carried in the hand to a covering for the head held in the hand and kept in the pocket, showing shifting usage.
Exercise Care for Self Preservation in Advice
The text argues that personal caution is wiser than judging others. It urges prioritizing one’s own load and self care over critiquing others to avoid repeating unwanted outcomes. It emphasizes practical examples of caution over lengthy counsel.
Political Announcement for Representative Haitor
The Chronicle announces that Haitor will seek the Republican nomination for a seat in the state legislature subject to the June primary. This formal declaration states candidacy details and party affiliation for the upcoming election.
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Haitor
The
Chronicle
Republcan
Kool
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Thomassen
Des Moines
H. W. Pietenpol
H. J. Pietenpol
Ottey
A. C. Kuyper
H. Kuperus of
Leighton
Pella
Oskaloosa
Doll's
de Wit Bros
David van Loon
Eddyville
John Ten Hagen
Jas. van Vark
Oska- Loosa
Udell Hendricks
Laurel
Ottumwa
J. N. Cozad
Newton
Peter Splint
M. J. Harkness
Pella High School
A. P. Vander Meide
H. J. Bruinekoo
Ceylon
Doedyns & Son
Thunder Creek
Fred Lankelma
Saratoga
W. F. Crew
Mary
Robert
Tim Dykstra
F. R. Gambell
Dorothy
J. S. Jeluma
H. J. Boland
M. D. McWilliams
John Ulrich, Jr
Capital City
Mra
H. P. Vander Meulen
Charley Klein
Mrs. N. de Reus
Sam de Cook
Maurice van Helden
Pagadena
California
van Helden
Hattie Lubberden
Franklin van Gorp
L. Popma’s
Anna Visser
J. A. Buerkens
Gladys
J. A. Mulder
John Wisse
Baby
Colfax
J. W. Huyser
Poland
Guy Run- Nells
Oskaloost
Nature
Ideal
C. H. de Wolf of
Frank Garnant of
Monroe
Martha Firth
Central College
Cascade
Iowa
Wm. Fagan
Christina Brom
Herman Vander Meulen
Herman
Pelican
aith_frriends
A. T. Vander Beek
Nora Scholte
Iowa City
State University
M. Vander Linden
Neal Kersbergen
H. S. Keables
Delco
John de Goey
John van Spanckeren
Tanlac
New York
San Francisco
Pacific Ocean
Ideal Pharmacy
H. P. van Gorp
R. R. Sadler
J. S. Gladstone
Misa Sarah Mullins
J. T. van Zante
Katherine Rhynsburger
F. Dykstra
Katherine Bieshaar
Chris le Cocq
New Sharon
J. Blommers
Ben Blommers
L. Popma's
Board of Trustees
Lake Prairie Township
Gary T. Vogelaar
Franklin Street
Letitia Dekker
Fred
Dekker
Clarence Buerkens
Harry Neyenesch
George Kaldenberg
Bob Lautenbach
Ames
Carrie Halbert
Frankie Morrow
Mary Lowery
J. A. Phillips
R. C. Payne
J. H. Taylor
Anna Brassfield of
Bert Roelefsen
Bob
John Tollenaar
Bondurant
Wm. van der Linden
Tollenaar
Keokuk
Martin Paardekooper
Peoria
Ill
Mrs. Tollenaar
Arther Steeg
Indiana
Nettie Shaw
Buckeye Best
Delco Shop
Remington
van Zante
E. F. King
Agent Pella
Pella Markets
Farmers Co-operative Xchange
Pella Produce Co
Hart Schaffner Clothes
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Bell Clothing House
Pella’s Largest Clothiers
D. den Adel & Co
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