Thought of the Week from a South Bend Letter
A fragmentary note praises local leadership and moral tone, mentioning a preacher father, South Bend figures, and civic regard for the town’s children, reflecting mixed opinions on regional recovery and community character. The text references officials like Hollman of the Economic Cooperation Administration and Studebaker leaders, with unclear chronology and several garbled phrases.
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TB Miessayre
Traler
Cain
South Bend
Tidiami
Te Tant Hollman
Economic Cooperation Administration
Better Brown
Eauropean
Preyriia
Mro Wetman
Studebaker Corpors Lion
Apserien
South Beal
Non-commercial Tulip Time aims for spotless image
The piece urges maintaining Tulip Time as a wholly non commercial festival, opposing street sales and games of chance even for charity. It praises Governor Blue for defending labor rights after unrest in Waterloo and stresses Memorial Day ceremonies at Oakwood Cemetery and Garden Square, noting the holiday's distinct meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestia Ae Oras
Pella
Oakwood
Legion Post
Garden Square
Patri
Memorial Day Reflections and Liquor Advertisements Criticized
Citizens discuss Memorial Day meaning amid ongoing debates over liquor advertising. The piece condemns liquor promotions as disrespectful, warns of public outcry, and urges keeping alcohol business out of mainstream visibility while highlighting concerns about memory, duty, and societal values.
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Cine
Shire
Hones
Commerce Committee
Sen
Editorial Dissent Across Nations Sparks Debate
A collage of editorials discusses political manipulation and socialist media, noting the Communist stance on conflict exhaustion, Taft Hartley opposition, price controls, and press freedom. It contrasts American and Soviet views, citing Pravda's claims and the friction between propaganda and genuine liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell Herald-Register
Russia
Pravda
Soviet Union
Time Magazine
Epworth League District Convention program noted in 1908
A June 26 1908 article records Epworth League District Convention details at Pella Methodist Church and lists community events. It notes Banner G Brown’s death in Portland Oregon, local leadership, Chautauqua activities, Farm Day events, seed corn samples, and local business changes.
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Epworth League
Pella
Heeren
M. L. Bowman
Town State College
Ames
W. J. van Kersen
Dir
The
Chautauqua Assoc
Second Reformed Church
Bert Havin
Bil Pietenpol
Central College
Lake Geneva
Wisc
Consin
Forrest’ Kingshur
John Robott
Minnie de Ronde
Gales
Wang
Jelle Jelsma
William Kruger
Alex de Boer
Andrew Vander Waal
Glen Grandman
Mount Union
Iowa
Grace Buchanan
Dave Thomas
Hawkeye
Knoxville
Kate Johnson
Monroe
Nell
van Vliet
Prairiy
Sam van Vliet
Clarence Vander Linden
Prairie City
Cecil Hess
Bert Warren
Des Moines
Drake University
South Pella
Stegenan
Meade
South Dakota
Hand County
Towa
Ad Patterns from May Manton Hatters Company
Advertising notes the May Manton Hatters Company of Chicago and New York offering wonderful patterns. Minor local items mention Gert Van der Menen visiting Fred Ger lentown, and officials planning a Knoxville teachers’ event. Lew Bruinsma survived a fall from a fire escape at the Home for the Aged with no injuries.
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May Manton Hatters Company
Chicago
New York
Gert van der Menen
South Dakota
Fred Gerlentown
Aletinge
George ¢ Dames
Knoxville
Lew Bruinsma
Chautauqua and Wartime Rationing Highlight July Plans
The Federated Club sponsors a five day Chautauqua on Lincoln school grounds in July. Sugar and brown sugar are rationed with flour meat and poultry urged to support troops. I F Johnson urges rationing, Pella residents praise Liberty Loan efforts, and locals assist Red Cross.
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John D. Rockefeller Jr
Camp Dodge
Town
Renaud
Rockefeller
New York City
Jasper County
Newton
Harding
Christian Reformed Church
Peoria
Keeling
N. J. Vanden Berg
L.A. Bickford
Art Walls
Oskaloosa
Jennie Baron
The
Red Cross
TH. P. van Gorp
Marty Hesselink
John A. Pershing
Pella
Jay Kempkes
Dena Vander Pol
Jaya
Henry Edimand
Camp Dodger
Medical
Chemical
Connie van Rees
Navy
Boston
Picnic at Grundian Grove and county notes from Tas 20 Years Ago
The June 28 Tas issue reports a Chamber picnic at Grundian Grove north of town with a brick car raffle raising funds. Notes include local names and events such as Michele Sadler teaching, Ames College print experiments, Marion County poultry Breeding, road interests for Eddyville, and changes in ministers and residents, reflecting sparse rural news of the period.
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Chamber of Commerc
Grundian Grove
Cornelius
Duke van Zante
Viller Vander
Electric
Che
Stunden Boieines
Buerkon Waren
Peparatey
Michele Sadler
New York
Ixty Tawi
Lowa Ate College
Ames
Marion County
Dollar Day ads and storm damage near Pella and Galesburg road
Ten years ago on June 30 a Dollar Day sale filled 16 page issue while a heavy windstorm wrecked buildings at McCombs farm southeast of Pella. A big barn fell and trees at Fred De Cook's place were uprooted. Chamber of Commerce men discussed the dangerous condition of the Galesburg road near the bridge where weeds obscured visibility.
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the & McCombs Farm
Pella
Fred de Cook
Chamber of Commerce
Galesburg
Insurance and savings offer from WM Dieleman Sully Iowa
WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa urges insured protection for farm and city property and crop bail, auto policies, and a savings plan with life insurance. He promises low rates with reputable companies and offers visits by calling 50 or writing P O Box 146 to arrange a quote.
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Sully
WM. Dieleman
Iowa
Junior Isn't Looking for Work In Summer Community
An elderly narrator recalls youths in the community who seek summer paid work but many avoid actual labor. The tale argues a parent should not hand money freely to teach responsibility and self reliance, urging the junior to earn wages and learn merit through effort.
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Overnor
Robert
WHO
Des Moines
National Guard
Waterloo
Rath
Blue
Turkey
Ummer
Junior
Town park project approved by Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce approved funding to complete a new park in Tal i Town near North Mains while residents enjoy West Marriytt pool scenes supervised by Mrs. Frank Kester. Inquiries on Tulip Time and a festival print plan were discussed as townspeople anticipate a year ahead.
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Lechway
Dinier Chamber of Commerce
Tali Town
North Mains
West Marriytt
Frank Kester
Sbya Kwokler
Ts. Smith
Len Warn
Hon
Jack Bootma
J. Wy Hariey
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Official County
Hom. Sadler George Ver Steeg
Ee Tress
My Sadler Bilching Co
Main
Att Bontutfion
Welln
Necotulelnan Mall
Vern
Remrembraniers
Irene Rivile Hassan
Carties
Myst
Nick
Asia
Alaska
South America
Northwood
John L. Lewis
Givins
Sigourney Review
Natal Association of Manufacttu
Fliteo
Tyme
Federal Land Bank Farm Loans
National Farm Loan Aas
M. D. Taylor
Clark Taylor
North Market
Oskaloorm
Otam
Cory Q
Eddyville
Thei Town
Ken Noel
the Chronic
Delfe
Sweden
Dean
Marin Meulpobler
Eli Countey
Thames A. Timphirey
Belle
Tounet Busine Vaaryeil
What Pont
Don Nuttins
Sos Muana
Plac
Criminnaler
Mist
E. Renaud
Middelionp
Rate Pyeseline
Central Cole Lore
Tunis Prins
University of Michie
Central
Mary Liggett
Fertis Seminary
Yokaharma
Japan
Democrats
County Board of Supervisors
Marion CO
Roy D. DE Witt
Standard Oil
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oi
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