Holland Modernized Twenty Years Ago Change Sought
Cornie Groenendyk urges changes in local administration as he reflects on Dutch origins. The piece recounts family history from Holland to Iowa, detailing Groenendyk and Meppelink ties, farm operations, and prospects for a productive year. It notes their children Carol Harold and Willis, and Carroll’s strong school record. The article blends reminiscence with village life and notes on community figures and a band program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenning
Illess
Mr. Sterk
Fynhaart
Eddyville
Kirkville
Pella
Brand Ver
Holland
John
Connie
Ihany
Marlin Sterk
Peoria Christian School
Connie Steents
Del
New Sharon
William
Louis Vos
Otley
Nellie
Johanna
Peter
Gertrude
Tunis
Sterk
van Veldhuizen
Henry van Veldhuizen
William van Veldhuizen
Case Nunninckhoven
Harvey
Everett van Veldhuizen
John van Hal
Oskaloosa
Frank van Veldhuizen
Neal Bauman
Veldhuizen
Cornie
Eit
Mr. Groenendyk
Jay
Carol
Harold
Groenendyk
Meppelink
Dutch Center Farmer Adopts Tractor Power On Groendemyk Farm
Cattle from New Mexico origins graze on the Groenendyk farm as Mr Groenendyk and his brother Ben switch to a Farmall tractor. The move aims to boost efficiency yet preserves horse use for oats and highlights economic benefits for workers and fuel suppliers. The Cedar Wright area grows as a Dutch community with families sharing Dutch language reading materials. UAW ends its first convention as an independent union endorsing President Roosevelt for reelection.
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Groenend
Groenen
Ben
Groenendyk
Cedar and
Wright
United Automobile Workers of America
Roosevelt
Voyage Memoir Through Europe and the Mediterranean in 1726
A traveler recalls a voyage through the Netherlands Genoa and Port Said begun with a Dutch stop and continues via Gibraltar Elba and the Suez Canal. The narrative contrasts Dutch attire with Italy and England tensions and reflects on war talk and historical sites including Columbus statue and a vast Catholic cemetery. The account includes personal anecdotes of encounters with English and French speakers and a critique of war mood and memorial priorities.
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Del
Pella
Netherlands
Phat
Mark
Holland
Bay of Biscay
Gibraltar
Fortre
Genoa
Italy
Abbysinia
England
Frances
India
Columbus
Argest
Port Said
Elba
Napoleon
Central Defeats Penn In Baseball
A garbled report shows Central defeating Penn in a baseball game with scattered names and substitutions including Bosveld Ammerman Paulin Van Arkel and others, though many details are unreadable. The piece references lineups and batting changes but lacks full context or clear final scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosveld
Ammerman
Paulin
G. van Arkel
Detroit Savings Bank Bandits Robbed for Over $46,000
Detroit Savings Bank offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the bandits who escaped after a bank robbery yielding more than $46,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Savings Bank
College Annual Appears on Campus Pelican Yearbook
The Junior Class completed the college yearbook The Pelican with a new campus picture plan. The edition features every student enrolled, color dividers, and a streamlined layout. Editors praise the production and urge orders before prints sell out.
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Pelican
Edito
Tulip
Rabies disease overview and prevention steps
Rabies or hydrophobia is a communicable disease affecting dogs and other animals, with transmission to humans through animal bites. It outlines stages in dogs, historical discovery by Negri, and emphasizes Pasteur vaccines and prevention measures including prompt wound care, observation of suspected animals for ten days, and timely preventive treatment for injuries, especially around the head and neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publ Health Laboratory
Louis Pasteur
First Iowa newspaper 1836 in Dubuque
The first newspaper in what is now Iowa appeared on May 11 1836 the Dubuque Visitor with a date line Du Buque Lead Mines Wisconsin Territory The issue shows a feature on the founder and editor Senn Ming The only surviving copy is on file in Des Moines
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Iowa
Dubuque
Duu Buque
Fletare
Senn Ming
Des Moin
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Cornie Sterk
Cornie Groenendyk
Tinta
Cour
Exeter
Leonard
Groenestyr
Willis
Mrs
Connie Groenendyk
Hen
Gauss
Mrs. C. Groenendyk of
Leighton
C. Groenendyk
Cedar
New Mexico
Farmall
Rev. C. de Bruin
GC. A. de Brain
von Penge
Peete
Central
PENN
Merton
Van
Sudan
Berry
Borden
Terrabes
Ath Central
Wagcai Hs
Furdaulin
Wabls Na
van Arkel
Arkel Hs
Lindberg
Paty
Rubinoff
Chevrolet
Rul
Detroit
Gore Exh
Ely
Probek
N. le
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