Mrs P Sels Dies Quietly at 62 on Franklin Street
Mrs P Sels aged 62 died at her Franklin Street home on Wednesday May 23 1928 at 650 PM after a hard day's work. She leaves four sons one daughter and her husband died in 1920. Her mother Mrs A Verrips and several siblings mourn. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at First Reformed Church with interment at Oakwood Cemetery.
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P. Sels
Franklin Street
A. Verrips
First Reformed Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Mrs J C Clark Dies After Goitre Operation
Mrs J C Clark died at General Hospital in Des Moines on Wednesday evening May 23 1923 aged 26. Death followed an operation for goitre but a cancerous condition was found and recovery was not expected. She leaves a husband and a small adopted son. Her mother lives in Provo Utah where she met her husband when he was a pastor there. The Clarks have lived in Fairbank Oelwein and Pella Iowa where Mr Clark pastored Baptist churches. Funeral arrangements not made as of writing awaiting mother’s wishes.
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J. C. Clark
General Hospital
Des Moines
Provo
Utah
Iowa
Fairbank
Oelwein
Clark
Pella
Card of Thanks for Loss of Wife and Mother
Wording thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in the sorrow of losing a wife and mother. Gratitude for beautiful flowers and memories, noting interment may be at Pella or Utah, signed by G B Versterg and daughters.
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Pella
Utah
G.b.versterg
Ford trucks lead demand as one ton models surge
Detroit dispatch notes rapid growth in motorization of delivery and haulage across cities and farms, with Ford trucks dominating sales. In the first four months of the year Ford delivered 59,978 trucks, 31,682 more than a year earlier. The week ending May 15 set a new production record of 39,308 cars and trucks for domestic use, surpassing the prior high. River Rouge Fordson Tractor output reached 2,940 for the week, while the Lincoln division produced 185 cars in the week ending May 15.
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Detroit
Mich
Ford Trucks
Ford Motor Company
United States
Ford News
River Rouge
Fordson Tractor Plant
Lincoln
Cunningham Dirt Farmer to Join Federal Reserve Board
President Harding named E. H. Cunningham secretary of the Iowa Farm Bureau federation to replace the late Milo Campbell on the Federal Reserve Board. Seen as a strong move to win farmer confidence, the pick prompts debate over a dirt farmer’s perspective and the balance between farming interests and broader industry.
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Harding
E. H. Cunningham
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Federal Reserve Board
Milo Campbell
Mchigan
Cunningham
Federal Reserve System
Wall Street
Farmer Focused Reformer Seeks Reserve Board Seat
Indianola Record comments on Mr. Cunningham as a man who views farming as a key industry and aims to align the Federal Reserve system with farmers. The piece argues he would push for fair treatment, transparency, and collaboration among farmers, capital, and labor, warning that resistance would doom the board’s mission.
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United States
America
Cunningham
Reserve Board
Federal Reserve System
Farmers of America
Indianola
Post Office Hours for May 30 1923
Stamp Money Order General Delivery and Carrier windows open 12 00 to 1 00 P M Collections from street letter boxes at 8 00 A M for business section and 11 00 A M for business and residence sections No City or Rural delivery Postmaster.
Sewing Machine Sale Sparks Payment Question
A talk between a seller and Mrs Deerie reveals a dispute over payment timing for a sewing machine. The agent presses for funds while Mrs Deerie recalls the seller claiming the purchase would quickly pay for itself.
Tanlac Restores Ada Richardson’s Health and Cheer
Ada Richardson of Milwaukee credits Tanlac with ending nervous weakness sleep problems headaches and indigestion. She says the tonic let her wake rested and return to household duties with renewed strength and mood. Tanlac is sold by reputable druggists with over 37 million bottles sold.
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Ada Richardson
Winnebago St
Milwaukee
Wis
Tanlac
Pella School Faces Loss of Three Special Teachers
Pella schools conclude a year of strong instruction across departments including music and the commercial program. The editorial notes the board should maintain salaries to avoid hiring inferior staff but confirms three of four special teachers will depart, with only Mr Manuel staying on after a substantial raise.
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Pella
Manuel
Open Road quip about pyramid builds and workmen
The Open Road quotes a wry exchange about a pyramid's long construction and home workmen. The dialogue contrasts ancient grandeur with modern labor, hinting at shared fatigue and skepticism between generations.
Lost and found and sale notices bundle
Lost white sweater return to Herbert Wormhoudt for reward. Found watch fob apply at Chronicle office. WANTED TO BUY a Shetland pony call this office for particulars. HOUSE FOR SALE modern residence of late B Buerkens 515 East First Street also six octave organ inquire at Buerkens Mfg Co office. Lost ball glove somewhere on street return to this office for reward.
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Herbert Wormhoudt
Chronicle Office
B. Buerkens
East First Street
Buerkens
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DE Jong’s Floral House
North Main Street
C. den Hartog
Liberty St
Ina BR. Davis
H. H. Sadler
S. C
Rhode Island
Monroe
C. B. Jarnagin & Son
My Place
Independence St
D. de Bruin
North Pole
South Pole
Royal
Admiral Peary
Amundsen
Scott
Stanley
Africa
Red Crown
Standard Oil
Broadway
Franklin Main
Elm St
Carl Byers
Pete van Zanta Auto Service Co
Pella Motor Company Auto Service Co
Main St
H. L. Renaud
Otley
Standard Oil Company
Pella, Iowa
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