Pella Plans 1922 Seventieth Fifth Anniversary Return
The article details Pella Iowa preparing a home coming for 1922 to mark 75 years since the Holland colony arrived and town was laid out. It notes prior celebrations in 1897 and current efforts by the Chamber of Commerce to organize dates, finances, and a band program, including funding, equipment, and performer compensation.
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Pella
Holland
Earler
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Union
Cox
Young Man Killed in Team Accident in Tracy Minn
Members of the Klein family in Pella received word Sunday of the death at his home Saturday of Tennis Klein age 36 son of J. T. Klein of Orange City. The cause was an accident with his team at an elevator in Tracy. He was married with no children. Uncles G. T. H. Klein A. T. Klein and Martin Klein with cousins John G. Klein and Arthur Klein left for Orange City for the funeral Tuesday.
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Klein
Pella
Tracy
Minn
Tennis Klein
J.T. Klein
Orange City
G. T. H. Klein
A. T
Martin Klein
John G
Arthur Klein
Returns After Winter in Holland
Peter Slegh arrives in Pella with his wife, whom he married in Holland, after a wet winter there. He will work the coming season for A. C. Van Houweling near Otley. He says Chronicle memories from his time abroad were enjoyable and recall the good land of his adoption.
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Peter Slegh
Holland
Pella
A. C. van Houweling
Otley
Hold Many Tax Meetings in Des Moines County
Burlington Illinois report cites County Agent H. H. Turner noting numerous tax meetings in Des Moines county. Farmers show more serious and intelligent consideration of tax apportionment and fund use, aiming for greater economy and clearer requests. He warns of overlooked expenses that burden taxpayers.
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Burlington
H. H. Turner
Des Moines
Turner
Cattle Feeders Day at Ames April 12th
Cattle feeders gather at the Iowa Station for a practical Cattle Feeders Day on April 12 seeking guidance on alfalfa hay mixes silage and limited grain in rations. Experts from cattle yards buyers packers and the Animal Husbandry Department will discuss feed costs valuations markets and roughage. Participants urged to bring questions and share experiences for a more profitable future. De Wit Bros advertise fancy fresh roasted pecan coffee for $1.05.
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Iowa
Tve
Ames
Iowa Station
Ames S
H. H. Kildee
O. Culbertson
Animal Husbandry Dept
Tragic Death of Mrs Hoffman's Niece in Jamaica
President M J Hoffman of Central College and Mrs Hoffman learned of the death of their niece Adeline Lopez at Kingston Jamaica. The fourteen year old girl was attacked by a monster shark while bathing near her home. She lost a leg and died thirty six hours later from shock and blood loss. Kingston residents had believed harbor sharks absent and bathing was common. The shark was described as eighteen feet long and capable of severing a leg with force about a ton and a half. The island of Jamaica expresses sympathy to the family.
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M. J. Hoffman
Central College
Kingston
Ito
Sunday Patriotic Day at the Baptist Church
Sunday was observed as Patriotic Day at the Baptist church with morning and evening services. The pastor spoke on The Call to Patriotism, citing righteousness exalting a nation. Evening program led by B P U members Kath da ooup ey Lucile Cochrane Mary Crew Henry Huizinga James Mowe Fred Lautenbach and Albert Johnson with flag decor and engaging programs.
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Baptist Church
James Mowe
Fred Lautenbach
Albert Johnson
New Agricultural Seed Law Protects Buyer
The 39th General Assembly enacted a Pure seed law governing the sale of agricultural seeds. Each package shall display seller name seed name net weight weed content noxious weed content germination date tested and analysis fee. Buyers may submit a seed sample to the dairy and food commissioner for analysis.
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39Th
General Assembly
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Enjoyable Time at the Stephen De Geest Home
The youthful residents near Leighton gathered at Stephen De Geest’s home for a neighborhood party last week. About twenty five attended while poor roads kept others away. Refreshments were served and all reported an enjoyable time. Fresh fish ca ffle h and carp Saturday at De Wit Bros. Phone 114.
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Stephen de Geest
Leighton
Mr. de Geest
de Wit. Bros
Tax lien filed against J. C. Collins for illicit whiskey business
A federal tax lien of 2461.33 dollars plus penalties was filed by the Internal Revenue Service against J. C. Collins, tied to ownership and possible future gains. The case relates to a previous seizure of a large still, fruit, whisky, fifteen boxes of fruit, and 600 pounds of sugar at his farm east of Tipperary, and follows his January district court guilty plea and 300 dollar fine. Collins has since moved to Marion county, with federal authorities pursuing the case across counties and states.
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Internal Revenue Collector
J. C. Collins
Tipperary
Collins
Marion County
Anderson
Creston
Chariton
Des Moines Man Saved From Slacker List By War Office
Carl M. Johnson of Des Moines, named on the war department slacker list, served honorably in the navy. He was aboard the U S S President Lincoln when that ship was torpedoed and is now at work at his home. State Adjutant Barton of the American Legion arranged to set him right in Washington.
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Carl M. Johnson
Des Moines
War Department
Navy
Lincoln
Shlo
Barton
The
American Legion
Washington
County politics warms up with new sheriff and representative bids
The Chronicle notes growing county race activity with I M Wise seeking sheriff and A Kool running for representative. It also prints a notice naming Jacob De Haan for representative and Peter Tysseling for supervisor, while hinting at additional candidates. The paper emphasizes nonpartisan ad rates and fair treatment for all advertisers.
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Chronicle
I. M. Wise
A. Kool
Jacob de Haan
Peter Tysseling
Board of Supervisors
Newton Apollo Club Draws Large Crowd
The Apollo Club of Newton under Elias Blum gave a concert in Pella Tuesday evening, sponsored by Gold Star Post No. 89 American Legion. Rain caused travel delays from Otley to Pella, yet about twenty five members performed a varied program with solos, quartets, and choruses, aided by reader Mrs. Moore. The nearly sold out house reflected strong local support despite late arrivals.
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Apollo Club of
Newton
Elias Blum
Pella
Gold Star Post No. 89
American Legion
Otley
Mystery of War Solved Cyclops Disappearance
An AP report from Beaufort North Carolina says a bottle with an engineer’s note from the navy collier Cyclops, missing since 1917, was found near Cape Lookout. The note claims a German submarine nearby and orders to abandon ship before torpedoing. Cyclops carried 221 crew and 57 passengers under Lieut. Com. Worley.
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Thomas Watkins
Melcher
Cape Lookout
United States
Associated Press
Beaufort
N. C
Atlantic
Cyclops
Frank C. Nigg
Maquoketa
Fred H. Rooney
Council Bluffs
William C. Breese
Lisbon
John W. Crawford
Estherville
Fred Davison
Coin
Worth Wymore
Montezuma
W. F. Worley
Iowa City Elections Highlight Local Shifts and First Woman Leader
Iowa cities held municipal elections mainly in odd or even years, with Des Moines ousting most incumbents except one. Mrs. C. H. Morris became Des Moines mayor, first woman elected to a city council post. Several towns elected women to mayor, others approved or rejected Sunday entertainment and band support, while bond issues remained light and fiscal caution guided votes.
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Iowa
Pella
Des Moines
Barton
C. M. Garver
H. B. Frase
MacVicar
Mitchell
C. H. Morris
St. Charles
Calamus
Antville
Marion
Ames
New Sharon
General Assembly
Central Glee Club Boys Receive President Harding
A Central College Glee Club party met President Harding in Washington last Thursday. President shook hands with all, spoke briefly about Pella, then waved goodbye as the group continued toward Philadelphia. They stay in New York City area this week with evening concerts at the Brooklyn Y M C A.
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Geo. F. Sadler
Central College Glee Club
City of
Washington
Harding
Sadler
Pella
Philadelphia
Wilmington
Dela
New York City
Brooklyn Y. M. C. A
Broken Leg Requires Reset and Casting for Local Man
John F. Van Gorp, living northeast of town, had his leg broken some time ago and underwent a bone reset and casting after not recovering as expected. He was placed in a cast to aid healing.
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John F. van Gorp
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de Wit Bros
the Baptist Church
Lucas-Marion County
Newton Apollo Club
Sue
Central Glee Club
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