New Merit Rating Plan Rewards Careful Driving
The National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters proposes a New Merit Rating Plan offering a 10 percent reduction in insurance rates for careful driving. Eligibility includes owning and operating a private car for at least two years, no accidents in the prior two years, valid license, clean driving record, and regular brake and steering inspections. The plan targets all private passenger cars and aims to reward safe behavior as a supplement to penalties for violations.
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National Bureau of Casualty and Surety Underwriters
Honors land in Pella High School as state winners
The Pella high school team swept top honors in the state typing and county music contests. The victory reflects two classes of honor: earned merit and honorary degrees. Faculty in the commercial and music departments guided the students, whose studious effort and devotion led to success. The editorial celebrates the winners and urges continued, broader victories.
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Pella
Commencement as Beginning and Responsibility
The article reflects on the season of school commencements as a true beginning. It warns that many students have a solid foundation yet fail to apply knowledge, wasting effort and time, risking only a diploma without continued growth or college pursuit.
Commencement Week Honors Faculty and Graduates
The article lauds the role of school heads and faculty in guiding graduates through insufficient preparation, praising students and parents for dedication. It notes commencement week requires hard work from faculty and students and congratulates all on another year's achievements as graduates face changes and many will seek jobs.
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City urged to paint up night Marshall's house
Public call for immediate cleanup and painting of a visible city building. The piece argues neglect by officials, notes available funds, and suggests city leadership should act to improve appearance and spur further improvements.
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Marshall
Giy
Fragmentary note on constructive, not destructive intent
A concise fragment notes that the matter is entirely constructive in nature, with no destructive aims. The context suggests a newspaper reader’s orientation toward peaceful, progressive actions rather than harm.
Pella column urges police presence at high school events
This Week in Pella argues for giving complimentary season tickets to city police to curb disturbances at performances. It recalls balcony seating for order, criticizes rowdy youths, and humorously notes local tales from Glee Club concerts. It also comments on oil stations, road behavior, and Dr. E Stanley Jones advocating Christian morality for India.
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George Ries
Broadway Street
E. Stanley Jones
India
Camp Montgomery Comedian Dies and Travels Abroad
Camp Montgomery, a character comedian, died recently after a career spanning nations. He made his first trip abroad on the Mauretania, with reports noting his somber departure and a three-day period of subdued reception during the voyage.
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Camp Montgomery
Mauretania
Sories
Road bond issue May 22 county voters urged
Oska loosa Times Globe calls the May 22 road bond election the most important issue for Mahaska county and cites road conditions, tax relief from abutting property, and primary road funds as offsetting bond costs. The piece contrasts with waiting for state bond legislation and highway funding. Will Rogers comments on anti prohibition politics and Democratic splits. Monroe County News notes Will’s joke could threaten the party’s future.
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Oskaloosa Times Globe
Will Rogers
Democratic Party
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Monroe County
University votes on varied faiths among students
Report lists 6 179 of 9 040 UW students reporting religious affiliations including Roman Catholic 1 042 Lutheran 1 018 Methodist 060 Congregational 887 Presbyterian 680 Jewish 553 Episcopal 441 Baptist 235 and Christian Science 189. Plus notes on spelling quirks and local community notices including marriages and society events.
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University of Wisconsin
Oskaloosa Herald
Twenty Years Ago Local Civic Events and Accidents
Twenty years ago petitions circulated to call an election for bonds to fund city water works and a light plant. In Grinnell a contest drew over 60 participants as Joyce Lapham won a $60 prize for an oration titled America Among the Nations. The Mahaska statue unveiling in Oskaloosa drew 20,000 watchers on May 12. Friends gathered at the Home for the Aged to help Mrs. De Bondt celebrate her 61st birthday. Epworth League officers at the Methodist church elected Miss Martha Ver Heul president and Miss May Eysink secretary. Fred Graham, son of Mrs. W. Graham, nearly drowned at Prairie City after falling into a cistern while with his mother.
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Joyce Lapham
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