Des Moines visitors join Van der Meulen firm members
H J Boland and J H De Vries of the Van der Meulen firm were business visitors in Des Moines Thursday. Mrs Dick Van Zee from near Leighton was hospitalized at Oskaloosa Thursday for appendicitis and is recovering well. Burr Oak school near Pella held its last day with an ice cream and smokehouse roast. John Liter, long based in Ottumwa, has moved back to Pella with his family into the J M Cox house on South Main Street.
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H. J. Boland
J. H. de Vries
van der Meulen
Des Moines
Dick van Zee
Leighton
Oskaloosa
Burr Oak
Pella
John Liter
Ottumwa
J. M. Cox
South Main Street
Bicycle for sale near Chronicle office
Good condition bicycle with almost new tires and a quality saddle. Asking price is $18. Contact W. A. Young at the Chronicle office.
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W. A. Young
Chronicle
Obituaries and notices from Alton and area in 1922
Deaths include John Den Hartog 71 of Hospers from Brights disease after five months. Born 1851 in Pella, married Anna Ver Hoef, 13 children, 12 living. Funeral at De Graaf home then Reformed church Alton. Also Pleas Hart died in train wreck at Girard Kansas. Mrs Frank Kester died at 46. services at home and Second Reformed, Oakwood burial.
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John den Hartog
Dick de Graaf
Hospers
Bright
Mr. den Hartog
Pella
Anna Ver Hoef
Sioux County
Orange City
Jacob Solsman
Sheldon
Henry Slothouber
Alton
Weibe Riemersma
Dirk
Herman Primghar
Dingeman
Sioux Center
John
James
Peter Vos
Walter
Edward
Worthington
Minn
Den
Pleas Hart
Girard
Kansas
Mr. Hart
Awtry & Lankelma
Oakwood Cemetery
Hart
J. R. Hart
Frank Kestter
West Third St
Kester
Jacob
Henry Slot
J. A. Buerkens
Second Reformed Church
Hart Family Thanks Neighbors For Kindness And Sympathy
Mr. and Mrs. J R Hart and Family express gratitude for neighbors friends and manifestations of respect shown after the sudden bereavement of their son.
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J.R. Hart
Card of Thanks From Mr. and Mrs. A. G. De Bruyn
The De Bruyns thank neighbors friends the American Legion and all who offered aid and sympathy in their bereavement special mention for the beautiful flowers sent in honor of their beloved son.
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American Legion
A. G. de Bruyn
Teachers Pay Will Not Be Cut In Pella Election
The school board promised no retrogression in efficiency after a sparse turnout at March elections. With fewer than seventy of twelve hundred voters voting, the meeting warned that a near loss of services could have followed. Friends of public schools face a deeper duty at the annual board elections.
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Pella
Friends of the American Public School
Discoverer of Rubber Tree By Jesuit Missionary Father Man eel de Esperanca
The rubber tree was discovered by Jesuit missionary Father Man eel de Esperanca during a missionary journey among the Cambelas Indians of South America. He named it the seringuetra noting that locals used the sap to harden into bottle shapes resembling a syringe.
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Father Maneel de Esperanca
South America
Handicap of Fear Reflections on Duty and Courage
A short meditation by John Wootman warns that fear in trials weakens resolve and dulls perception of the righteous path. The text emphasizes the danger of delaying duty and returning to old ways when facing adversity.
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John Wootman
Chronicle Office Carbon Paper and Second Sheets
A short note describes carbon paper and second sheets available at the Chronicle office. The itemization suggests printing or transcription needs and indicates stock on hand for newsroom or clerical work.
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Chronicle
Old settlers list updated with new additions in Chronicle
The Chronicle revises its long running old settlers list with fresh names and corrections. Notables include Mrs. Geo Van Pearsum Maurice Antonie Betten Orange City and several others across Iowa and beyond such as Chicago Newton Sioux County Oregon Wisconsin and St Louis transit mentions.
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the Chronicle
Geo. van Pearsum
Maurice
Antonie Betten
Orange City
Barbara Gerritsen
A. Pos
A. van Stigt
L. A. Hasselman
Sully
Gerrit Klein
M. Langerak
G. Q Gosselink
E. A. Roorda
H. van Maren
O. H. Viersen
P. de Kock
S. H. Vieresen
G. 8
D. van Zante
Klein
N. van Lint
D. Rietveld
H. Wormhoudt
J. Vos
J. Bakker
Wisconsin
Co. Dunnink
H. J. Vander Vaa
Sioux County
Buis
A. Ver Huis
J. Nollen
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J. J. van Dalen
E. Washington Street
J. H. van Gorp
Ohio
Royal
B. P.S
Ideal Pharmacy
Dr. Edmand
den Hartog
St. Louis
Peter Dunnink
Lubberden
M. E. Childress
Deg Moines
Hupmobile
Beman Auto CO
Oskaloosa Ia
Sunny
YSUDS
Delco Shop
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Sidney Smith
the Gumps
Carl Ed
Harold Teen
Carey Orr
Kernel Cootie
Frank King
Gasoline Alley
Chicago
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