Push-Button Age Encourages Courtesy at Tulip Time
Thought of the week reflects on progress and manners as visitors flock to Pella for Tulip Time. It notes the shift from yokel stereotypes, recalls a hotel lighting anecdote, praises the Federated Clubs of America for backing two resolutions. One seeks to abolish the Electoral College for proportional votes, the other urges rehabilitation of watershed lands and proper land management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Clubs of America
Congress
Yankee Dutch and world affairs in a clipped column
A satirical look at Yankee-Dutch slang and language, proposes a weekly night school to teach Dutch with a bilingual dictionary. The piece shifts to a London conference on the British Commonwealth, India's republic path, and hopes for peaceful federation and unity among nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TBE
Chronicle
India
Commonwealth
London
England
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Pakistan
Ceylon
Free
Port Atkinson History Museum Idea Bridges Local Interest
The article describes Mrs. Aida C. Ivey promoting a local history museum in Port Atkinson Wisconsin. It would display Indian relics pioneers Civil War Gay Nineties and World War II artifacts with teachers guiding study. Donations funded exhibits and city support. more locals hope a dedicated museum space grows cultural educational value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
Port Atcinton
Wiscon
Mra
Aida C. Ivey
Wisconsin
Culler Hon
Tre
Pella
At Central College
Editorials Spark Debate on Liberty and Policy
A collection of outspoken columns questions US freedom, employment, and postwar treaties. It cites the Atlantic Pact, League of Nations, and potential costs of ratification while urging cautious spending and national strategy.
Front page notes on illness, taxes, and community plans
The June issue highlights a Dr Wall Men confining illness of 45 days with hopes of release in two weeks. Citizens consider a proposed municipal light plant and water works bonds. The piece also previews a July 4 celebration with a grand program and parade, plus local notes on residents, business activity, and small town gossip.
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Pogy
Wall
National City
California
Aman
Profesor Leuward
Mars
Vander Pal
Nick Gesman
Margaret Thomassen
Mendota
Minais
Kaco Milling Company
J. G. Thomassen
South Pella
Kate Todd
New England
Sam Sherman
Pella
Connement
Sammy
Mason City
Pella Blue Company
Main
Haisy Jung
Jakem
Calif
Langerak
Fragmented 19th century notices mix injuries and local events
A garbled OCR fragment mentions injuries from a fall, a woman named Laurie, and the Women's Relief Corps in a state, with references to Redmen Hall events. It alludes to local activities, a hill team performing downtown, and sessions with various unspecified attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris van Hebten
Grand Rapids
Halehivesun
Geooel Gruman
Laurie
Redmen Hall
Deaths at Indianapolis Speedway and a 1919 hometown roundup
Thirty years ago this week, Louis Le Cocq and his mechanic were killed in an Indianapolis Speedway accident when a wheel struck sand, the rear hit the wall and the gasoline tank exploded. Spectators included Harve Van Gorp Peter H Kuyper and Dr P P Carpenter. Other notes recount Model Clothing Company air shipments under 500 miles, veterans electing leaders, and local government wage decisions. The item also mentions a Memorial Day game where Bella’s Meteors lost to Melcher and various local accounts from Pella and Des Moines events, plus farm sales and family visits.
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Louis le Cocq
Indianapolis Speedway
Louis
Harve van Gorp
Peter H. Kuyper
Dr. P.P. Carpenter
Model Clothing
Chicago
Young
Albert Stowe
Chamber of Commerce
Mark McWilliams
PV. Aschenbrenner
Tunis Kemp- Ben Kuyk
Rube Brand
Buerkens
Melcher
Pella
Scott
Panther Stevy
Chamber of
Bo M. Cole
I. J. New Estate
Ed Bogaards
Jake Vogelaar
Jobn J. Blommers
Temn Plette
Mr. and
Mes
A. Vander Meulen
Prairie City
Monroe
Monro Mirror
Arie
Andrew Klyn
Des Moines
Henry Klyn
Merry
360Th Infantry
Ath
Twenty Years Ago at Ames and Nearby Events
A summary of a local memory page recounts a 19th or early 20th century social scene in Ames. It mentions couples Fred Dehier and his wife Mary, Mary’s medical studies in New York, and a wedding at the Dehier home. It notes Captain W H Barker and Civil War reminiscences, plus local figures Henry Kuyper, Cornelis Kale, Gerrit Klein, and others arriving or traveling in state tours. The piece weaves school, commerce, and community notes with oblique references to historic events and people connected to Ames and Cedar County.
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Mo Brae
Wehard
Mary
Mileautee
Riehard
Ames
New York Medical College
Pella
Path Park
Heer
Bologna
W. Hlh Barker
Phe
Cedar Collen
Sid Dial
Central
Henry Kuyper
Des Moines
Rainbow Dis Vision
Cornelis Kale
Gerrit Klein
Din Porter
Jinander Wert
Walter Vander Hart
Seth Niemantsver- Land Ten den Hartge
U. S
Arthur Donai
Aphreys
Abe Lincoln’s Ten Precepts in a Turbulent Guide
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled text about Abe Lincoln and moral precepts. The readable fragments discuss strength in faith, urging men to act rightly and uphold virtue. The piece appears to mirror a historical or moralistic editorial tone with references to civic duty and benevolence.
Ten Year Memory Of Local Pool Opening And School News
A cluttered censored recall notes a Memorial Day pool opening and beachgoer antics among bathers. It mentions seniors, a Federated Club fund raiser, a bereft wading pool plan in West Market Park, and a Central College event with a commencement theme about Christianity. A new chapel contract is cited, and several local people and families are referenced in short vignettes including marriages and visitors.
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Shieh
Denny Carpenter
Ike
Ies
West Market Park
Central
Callewe
Ian Aosne
Supreme Chart
Careau
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Che Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
Jonews
Ho. Sadler, George Ver Steeg
T. Sadler Publishing Co
St. Petia
Lowe
Funtaffice
Mt Init
Tohnk
Ak Decor Clase
Moun
Howe
Clark McWhorter
Serati Assoedi Senate
Westinghouse Enpineers
United Nation
Neh
Teas Tien
Indi
Isa
Therhood
Maraton Republic
United States
Sioux County
Augusta
Kandent
Wright County Monitor
Senate
League of Nations
Dto
Cherokee Courier
Iowa County
Randall Wirth
Elie Zens
Cherokee County
Likewis
Lowa
Sume
HS Pathens
America
Fliteo
Tyme
Main Street
Bels Vander Zyl
Nannie Gosselink
Colorado
Allie Dicleman
Roy Brown
Rock Island Railroad
Kansas
W. W. Brown
Myer
Ileeh
Mro
Fred Dehier
Othe
Sook
Tay Sai Oor
U.C.L
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Abe Lincoln
Cebu Herald-Journaly
Abraham Lineal
Sinco
Bovine
Vanter
Deo Moines
Coliere
Dan Dingeman
Fort Des Moines
Aneerals
Newton
Leavine
Will Vander
Titi
Omaha
Aereceptiog
Money Co
Omanie
Tra
Kenneth
Puerto Rico
Frit
Kuhn
Navi Paganda
Americ
Elizabeth van Veen
Alvince
Alvin
Iowa University
Matt Kempkes
Corsica
Zoo
D-X
John W. van der Linden
Pella, Iowa
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