China Opium Destruction Appeal Seeks World Aid
A Chinese National Opium Conference appeal urges global donations to buy at cost and burn India opium stocks worth about seven to eight million pounds sterling. Delegates ask newspapers, missionaries, and organizations to fund destruction efforts to end the trade and save lives while promoting international friendship.
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China
Peking
China Republican
Shanghai
Great Britain
Chung Hua Republic
Great Republic of China
Great Brotherhood of World Nations
Republic
Dr. Sun
Shanghi
Chris
Red Cross Society
Anti Opium Society
Bly
Weather Summary from May 18 Report by CO Ver Stee
The Weather Bureau report by John H. Ver Stee, cooperative observer, covers conditions on May 18. It notes temperatures, precipitation, wind, and notable atmospheric observations for the local area.
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John H. Ver Stee
Weather Bureau
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Wedding Bells as Miss Leland Sadler Weds Fred Lankelma
Miss Leland Sadler daughter of Rev R R Sadler and Fred Lankelma of Otley were married at the Baptist parsonage on May 8 Dr Bailey officiating. The couple left for Otley for a home and reception gifts welcomed the newlyweds. Miss Sadler will be missed at the Baptist Record Pella Chronicle office and in town life.
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Leland Sadler
R. R. Sadler
Fred Lankelma
Otley
Baptist Parsonage
Bailey
Philathia
Charles Porter
Leland
The
Baptist Record
Pella Chronicle
Fred
Lake Prairie Township Sunday School Convention at Baptist Church
The second annual Lake Prairie Township Sunday School convention will meet at the Baptist church on Tuesday May 20 with an afternoon session at 2:00 PM and an evening program. Six speakers will discuss methods to improve Sunday school work and there will be a devotional, a gang service, and two addresses in Holland and English by Rev. C De Leeuw and Rev. C E Pettit. Music is expected, especially in the evening, and all teachers and workers are urged to attend both sessions.
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Lake Prairie Township
Baptist Church
C. de Leeuw
C. E. Pettit
School Board Meeting Elects Teachers and Adjusts Wages
The Lincoln building hosted the monthly school board meeting Monday night. Teachers for next year were reelected, with Misa Sadie Story not seeking reelection. Salaries will rise to meet a new minimum wage law, and a special music penmanship and drawing teacher was planned but not appointed. Ruth Shepherd was elected history teacher replacing Ella Watt who resigned. Mamie Zaelke resigned as high school teacher and principal to join a Hampton, Iowa position after prior consideration.
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Lincoln Building
Misa Sadie Story
Ella Watt
Ruth Shepherd
Rhodes
Misa Mamie Zaelke
Hampton
Mise Zaelke
Pella
Private Golf Links Membership Notice
The Golf Links remain private grounds under the Country Golf Club. Prospective players should apply for club membership through any member, who can also guide a round and explain the game.
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Country Golf Club
Local Range and Stove Repairs and Supplies Offered
Range and stove supplies available. Repairs on stoves and ranges while you wait at home in town or country. Eighteen years experience. Repairs and supplies for all makes. All work guaranteed. Leave orders at the Chronicle office or phone Burkheimer and Vander Kolk at 123 Green.
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Chronicle Office
Burkheimer & Vander Kolk
Green
Lightning destroys Cummins home on Huber Street
Lightning struck the D. Cummins house on Huber Street between midnight and 1 am Wednesday. The fire consumed the 1872 structure built by D. S. Huber. contents partly saved. Firefighters struggled to reach the southeast town location, protecting adjoining property. Estimated value includes $1500 insurance and $2500 for the lot.
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D. Cummins
Huber Street
D. S. Huber
Huber
A. O
A Happy Pair Shoves Off College Comedietta
A college entertainment titled A Happy Pair featured Professor G F Sadler and Miss Dorothy Horning in a pleasantry about a young married couple adjusting to each other. The event, organized by the Ladies Auxiliary, included a musical and elocution program and raised funds for library improvements and a campus flag pole project.
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G. F. Sadler
Dorothy Horning
Mendelasohn
Der Freischatz at Osage lecture praised
An Osage paper reports on Prof George F Sadler of Central College presenting Der Freischutz at Cedar Valley Seminary under Principals G A Hoffman and featuring G W Churchill and J E Armstrong as teachers. The audience felt the performance lively from the picnic in Act I to the trial and happy ending in Act III and praised Central College’s musical talent.
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Osage
George F. Sadler
Conservatory of Music
Central College
der Freischutz
Cedar Valley Seminary
G. A. Hoffman
Central
G. W. Churchill
J. E. Armstrong
Sadler
Professor Sadler
Card of Thanks for condolences and flowers
The family expresses sincere gratitude to all who gave sympathy and kindness during bereavement. They thank friends for acts of support and for the beautiful floral gifts in memory of their wife.
Council Meeting Highlights Across Routine City Affairs
The council discussed crossings, grading and sidewalks, routing petitions to the street and alley committee. Officials reported on power plant tar damage, a block 69 remonstrance, wall construction, land rental near Howell, and park croquet grounds denial. It approved sidewalk on north Main, paving referrals, and licenses for plumbers and drain layers. Reports included finances, clerical appointments, an ordinance on clerk duties, warrants for bills, and street light cable condition concerns.
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Ed Porter
Power House
H. Vos
Tia
Howell
North Main Street
M Franklin
Broadway
Lee
A. N. Vander Linden
A. C. Kuyper
H. J. Rhynsburger
City Electrician
Fire Department
Committee On Electric Lights
Liberty Corner Class Play and Graduation Details 1918
Miss Stuff presented the Liberty Corner graduation and class play on May 9 1918. The play The Hoosiers School featured Rev Albert Vanierploeg speaking From Nine to Ze. Five graduates Katherine Keuning Hattie Menninga David Fennema Dick Ver Dugt and Eddie Keuning. Katherine had the county high average at 97 percent with the lowest old ninety one. Parents praise Miss Sturt's work and thank her publicly as she leaves the school.
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Miss Stuff
Liberty Corner
Hoosiers School
Albert Vanierploeg
Migs Stuff
Katherine Keuning
Hattie Menninga
David Fennema
Dick Ver Dugt
Eddie Keuning
Miss Sturt
High School Alumni Booster Meeting Set at Puritan Drug
High School Alumni will hold a booster meeting at Puritan Drug Store on Tuesday May 20 at 8 p m to plan arrangements for the annual banquet All members are urged to attend T Kempkes President
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Puritan
T. Kempkes
Hand of Death notables early Pella settler Jannigje Muilenburg
Mrs. W. Van Rooyen dies at James Hyink home after long diabetes battle. Born in the Netherlands July 23, 1843, she emigrated at age three, married W. Van Rooyen in 1866 at Pella, Iowa, and moved to Sioux County in 1869 among early settlers. Survived by eight children and her father H. Muilenburg of Orange City. Funeral held Monday at Newkirk Reformed Church.
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Pella
Jannigje Muilenburg
Alton Democrat
W. van Rooyen
James Hyink
van Rooyen
Netherlands
America
Iowa
Sioux County
Warning posters urge girls to avoid danger at public places
Iowa Public Welfare league led by president C. L. Baxter broadcasts warnings to young girls. Posters in hotels schools depots and churches advise not loitering at stations at night avoiding strangers and not forming new acquaintances to protect from white slavery.
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Iowa Public Welfare League
C. L. Baxter
Pole Collapse Injures Two Linemen In Town
Dave Breen and John DeBruyn were atop a telephone pole in the southeast part of town when it broke under their weight. Breen escaped with scratches a bruised face and a sprained wrist, while DeBruyn suffered a scalp cut needing stitches and missed several days of work.
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Dave Breen
John DeBruyn
Breen
DeBruyn
de Bruyn
Nature
Marriage licenses issued since our last list
The record lists issued licenses including Si Miles Allen, Effie Code, George McIntyre Ferri, Laura Allen, Allison A Carr, and Jessie Myrtle Hodges. The notice presents names tied to upcoming marriage filings in a local register.
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Si Miles Allen
Effie
George McIntyre Ferri
Laura Allen Allison A. Carr
Jessie Myrtle Hodges
May Day Election At College Sets Queen Rex Maids
May Queen is Mary Ketman with King Rex to be decided between Robert Williams and Charley Hamilton. Maids of honor include Ruth Campbell and Lelia Droz from seniors and juniors, Julia Dunn and Jessie from freshmen. A YW drill follows the Penn Central game with two performances after lunch and supper. Faculty approve a full day with several booths for lunch ice cream and candy. Supper served 5 to 7. Adv.
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King Rex
Mary Ketman
Robert Williams
Charley Hamilton
Ruth Campbell
Lelia Droz
Julia Dunn
Jessie
Y. W
Penn Central
Oskaloosa Plant Manager in Pella Over Power Deals
G W Garner head of the Oskaloosa light and power plant now owned by the McKinley interests inspected Pella this week. He contends Pella could buy current from Oskaloosa cheaper than local production and says a proposal may be presented to the city council. The Oskaloosa plant has 5000 horsepower capacity and runs the city streetcar system along with lighting and power to manufacturers and other users.
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G. W. Garner
Oskaloosa
Pelican Notice Promises New Annuals From Pelican
Next Tuesday the Pelican will formally appear after a delay from the Homestead Printing Co. fire. About 225 books are already ordered with 25 annuals remaining. Harry Kempkes, Manager, promises it to be the best yet.
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Pelican
Homestead Printing Co
Harry
Jay Kempkes
Mgr
College notes on campus events and May Day plans
The Philos hosted the Alethians for a daylong Des Moines river picnic with chaperones Prof. and Mrs. Bailey and Prof. Dodson. Mrs. Jeasie Sadler served supper to a happy pair. Anne Sorenson and Dean Baitsell attended. May Day May 16 and the May Pub were announced. Dr. and Mrs. Beyl entertained seniors and faculty with a two course luncheon after a dramatic program. New books arrive as librarians catalogue and Miss Graham aims to ready the room before commencement. Guy Churchill plans to stay for summer school.
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Philos
Des Moines
Birthday celebration for H. Van Maren at home
Seventy eight year old H. Van Maren marked his eighty eighth birthday on Thursday. His brother L Van Maren sister Mrs John Raorda and his children and grandchildren joined at his home for the occasion. He remains strong and hearty and hopes for many more anniversaries.
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H. van Maren
L. van Maren
John Raorda
Mr. van Maren
Otley Social Notes From Otley Iowa Area
Delays from last week discussed as residents report injuries and medical issues. Henry Van Ze sustains finger injury leading to blood poisoning while testing an old boiler, John Van Roekle also ill with blood poisoning. A two year old near Otley had a fingertip removed after an incident with a wringer. Local visitors and travel notes include Mea Rawson and sister in Capital City, Dr Rawson assisting in Prairie City, P. Breen visiting Monroe relatives, Herman Soetens of Pella visiting Otley, and Josie Van Peursem and Emma Peursem’s brief trip to Pella. Also references to John Kaldenburg of Pella visiting and Mrs C Van Ekern in Pella, with D Da Jong reported somewhat better.
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Will Klein
A. van Pearsem
Pella
Henry van Ze
Otley
John van Roekle
C. van Nees
Dr. Rawson
Prarie City
P. Breen
Monroe
Herman Soetens
Morris van Hemert Soent
Josie van Peursem
Emma
John Kaldenburg
T. H
Eastern Star Meeting Closes With Refreshments and Reading
After the Eastern Star meeting Monday evening members of the Masonic fraternity gathered at the hall for refreshments including ice cream frappe and cookies. An impromptu program followed with recitations and songs featuring Miss Margaret Phillips whose declamations impressed the attendees.
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The
Eastern Star
Masonic Fraternity
Margaret Phillips
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