Local Des Moines business and Memorial Day notices
H De Gooyer handled a business call in Des Moines while lawn mowers were sharpened at H Ver Heys blacksmith shop. Mrs Herman Rietveld hosted the PEO Eight Wednesday. Richard Sybenga traveled to Cedar Rapids for Sybenga Co business. Henry Ver Ploeg won the contract for depot mail transport for the year. Rev H J Everly of Kirksville Missouri is secured again for Memorial Day services and G A R post congratulated for securing him. Several locals journeyed to Des Moines to discuss W P and Southern railway progress. Mothers Day carnations were scarce as greenhouses could supply only about half the requested number. services were held in churches Sunday.
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H. de Gooyer
Des Moines
H. Ver Hey
Herman Rietveld
Richard Sybenga
Cedar Rapids
Sybenga Co
Henry Ver Ploeg
H. J. Everly
Kirksville
Missouri
G. A. R. Post
Geo, Thomassen
Dr. Keables
Henry Rhynsburger
W. P. & Southern Railway
Green House
London’s Erudite Cabmen And Their Musical Insight
London News recounts two cabmen who gained recognition for their musical knowledge after befriending Sir Frederick Bridge. One cabman, who often drove from the Albert Hall, challenged the tempo of Mescal chorus performances, sparking friendship and respect. The cabman even offered to lend a score of a new oratorio by Peros for Bridge to view.
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London
Sir Frederick Bridge
Sir Frederick
The
Albert Hall
Royal Choral Society
Peros
Frederick
London News
Sleep and discipline against insomnia impact on duties
The text discusses how insomnia tempts sufferers to neglect duties and lose interest in routines, urging gentle evening activity to calm the mind and avoid fear of sleep. It emphasizes preparation for sleep through congenial activity rather than anxiety about the night ahead.
Work as antidote to fear and phantom symptoms
The text argues that work combats fears and morbid symptoms of psychasthenia by restoring contact with reality. It claims only through real engagement can a person, whether normal or abnormal, find lasting satisfaction, quoting Rev. 8.8 from McComb in Harper's Bazar.
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Harper's Bazar
Law of the kitchen set by English county judge
An English county judge defines a kitchen law where a mistress and her maid become equal in status when the mistress helps in the kitchen. In a case over a month's wages in lieu of notice, the cook and general maid argued the mistress dismissed for backtalk. The judge ruled the backtalk alone did not justify dismissal given the kitchen equality implied by aid in the kitchen.
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England
Lea
Great Scott on Writing a New Original Play
The York Herald quips about an author surrounded by multiple novels epigrams proverbs and anecdotal volumes as he contemplates writing a new and original play. The remark highlights the prolific clutter on the writing table and the ambition to craft fresh drama.
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Scott
York Herald
Youngsters Do Well in Jack and the Bean Stalk Play
The low er grades of the High School presented Jack and the Bean Stalk last Friday in the Auditorium to a packed house. Miss Carrie Cox directed the production and trained a chorus of children's voices. Nicholas Van der Ploeg starred as Jack with notable solo work.
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Jack and
Carrie Cox
Nicholas Vander Ploeg
Jack
Cox
Klein and Niemeyer wed at home ceremony
Mr. Peter Klein and Miss Laura Niemeyer were married last Friday evening at Rev. Vander Werf's home. A small group of relatives witnessed the ceremony as friends extend warm wishes for a long life together and prosperity. The couple will reside with Mrs Klein's mother.
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Peter Klein
Laura Niemeyer
Vander Werf
The
Chronicle
Kiein
Price mix up in Vander Pal's ad leads to discount for Jim
An ad price dispute ends with Vander Pal apologizing for a 10 cent overcharge. Jim is granted the lower 89 cent price as a one time courtesy, with the note that the error was the store's fault and the savings are on them.
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Vander Pal
Jim
Weather Report Summary for Week Ending May 11 1999
John H. Ver Steeg, co operative observer of the Weather Bureau, notes readings from Government Standard instruments exposed per Weather Bureau guidance. Information covers weather data collected during the week ending May 11 1999.
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John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S Department of Agriculture
Junk buyer in Pella offers top prices for all scrap
A local ad from Pella Maine? offers to buy junk and scrap metal rubber rags hides at high market prices. The advertiser, A Bernstein, promises constant presence and easy contact, urging readers to call 97 Red for prompt offers.
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Pella
A GOOD SERVICE AT LOCAL BAPTIST CHURCH
The Sunday night service at the Baptist church inspired the congregation with Dr. Fowler delivering a uplifting sermon. Dr. Fowler, brother of townsman Walter Fowler, had visited before moving to New York for a new field of labor after six years with Calvary Baptist in Minneapolis.
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Baptist Church
Dr. Fowler
Walter Fowler
New York
Calvary Baptist Church
Minneapolis, Minn
High School Notes Highlight Nearby Activities
Juniors bid farewell to George Versteeg who returned home to Honeywell Kansas. Freshmen hosted an entertainment for Sophomores at Prof Frushs home. Clean up day featured grounds work and a high school baseball win 6 to 3 over a college team. Seniors had class pictures taken and boys plan to play Knoxville High on Saturday aiming for another win. Juniors set party for Seniors on Thursday the 20th at Alfred and Kamp Wormhoudts home.
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George Versteeg
Honeywell
Kan
George
Frush
Knoxville Hgh
Knoxville
Alfred and
Kamp Wormhoudt
No Trespassing Notice at the Fair Grounds
No trespassing on the fair grounds. Any one found violating this notice will be dealt with according to law. By order of the board of directors.
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Board of
Direc Ors
Proclamation Warns Offenders For Congregating Outside Church
Mayor N J Gesman of Pella issues a proclamation warning young men and boys who gather outside church entrances during services that this behavior violates city ordinance and will be arrested and punished after this notice.
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Pella
N. J. Gesman
Curious Commons of Colds Across Lands
John Milne notes that cold susceptibility varies with environment and exposure. He cites explorers Livingstone Nansen and Johansen as examples of resisting cold in some climates yet catching illnesses in others. The piece suggests climates produce fewer cold germs, while foreign microbes may trigger sickness when travelers return home.
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South Africa
David Livingstone
Jan
Scotland
Nansen
Johansen
Arctic
St. Kilda
Fair Island
Shetland
John Milne
F. B.S
London Mall
Lake Ronkonkoma the Long Island freak of nature
A brakeman tells two schoolboys of Ronkonkoma a legendary lake on Long Island where tides rise and fall twice daily and waters switch between fresh and salt. He recalls a drowned friend found near Oak Island and suggests an underground link to Great South Bay via Fire Island inlet. Indians named it Ronkonkoma, with locals differing on pronunciation.
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Long Island
Atlantic Ocean
Oak Island Beach
Fire Island Inlet
Ronkonkoma
New York
City Hall
Stony Brook
Sayville
Islip
Great South Bay
Disraeli Among the Lords In Jestful Revelation
The anecdote recalls Disraeli tasting life in the house of lords after his elevation. A peer asked how he felt, and he quipped about being dead and buried and in the realm of the blest, revealing his audacious wit amid politics.
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Disraeli
House of Lords
Rip Van Winkle Awakens Amid Reporters In Mountains
Rip Van Winkle emerges from decades of sleep to a crowd of reporters asking how he survived twenty winters. He jokes about sleeping and the lack of steam radiators, noting the presence of mountain ranges. He then sets off with a stick to find a vaudeville manager.
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Rip van Winkle
Rip
Col. Lee Remains In Union Square Monument Tale
Old Col. Lee once helped collect funds for a Washington statue in Union Square. A skeptical New York citizen refused a subscription, saying Washington’s fame endures in hearts. Lee replied that Washington is in a tight place, a witty retort remembered by many New Yorkers.
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Col. Lee
Ninth Street
New York
St. Denis
Gen. Washington
Union Square
Washington
New York Press
Elephant Turns Hydrant Trick At New York Zoo
Jule the elephant at Central Park Zoo demonstrated clever species behavior by inspecting a hydrant after a plumber fitted a permanent T shaped handle. The animal tested the new spigot, found no water flow, then used her trunk to drink, and afterward turned the water off, pleasing keeper Snyder.
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Jule
Central Park Zoo
New York
William Walker
Keeper Snyder
Misread Vaudeville Sketch Leaves Man Disappointed
A reader recalls misjudging a vaudeville act after misinterpreting chatter about an eight headliner. He expected a central performer but found the act featured a supporting assistant in a millinery shop role.
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Insido
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