Thoughts on calm nature and war time optimism
A mosaic of reflections urges calm through nature’s healing. It cites Calvin Coolidge and Henry Adams, then shifts to grass powder health claims and a European famine assessment by Henry Phillips. The piece discusses morale, the role of citizens, and the hope that American supplies can avert hunger and war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hah Lips
Word Traveler
Met
Europe
Phillips
Ameriy
Iilotte
America
Tren
Veterans Day Reflections on Sacrifice and Duty
A political and patriotic editorial laments party tactics and praises military service. It honors Allied sacrifices in wars, urges citizens to remember those who gave their lives for liberty, and calls on readers to honor colors and recommit to national ideals. It contrasts liberal education with practical work and stresses duty to country.
Editorial on wartime tulip festival and press role
An editorial notes Hitler’s invasion of the Netherlands and a Tulip Festival in Pella, praising resilience and local mood. It covers local sentiment among Dutch-born residents, reporting on press duties to inform public opinion and the role of newspapers in shaping informed citizenry during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beokul. Co
Hitler
Netherlands
Tella
Pella
Holland
Fragmented 41 Years Ago News Reconstructs Town Losses
A garbled May 20 41 years ago item describes community tragedy and fundraising efforts. It recalls a funeral and hospital struggles, with references to a traveling scent fundraiser and a veteran lord, plus mentions of local figures Van Rawle Siphe Sephine and Cindey, along with a future career plan and health concerns. The piece hints at Nieves and Grinnell connections and a significant impact on Poway locals.
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Mella Lade
ST Vaibeary Fund
Thee Baptist Nrc
Woah
Mtoe
Mier
Boston
Vorkehis Bidl
Riiing Co
Fia
Westie
van Raw
Tiemark
Vanerah
Sephine
Grinnell
30 Years Ago Highlights From Pella and Surroundings
A clipped slice notes a sickbed illness and a high school play cast led by Mrs. AD Wormhoudt for When Duty Calls at Pella High School. Local sports recount Tella Mete r defeating Oskaloosa Cubs 2 to 1, with Hollebrands scoring. Real estate shows six farms selling near 100 dollars an acre, with forecasts of value doubling by 1915. Other items mention Rob inson Show attendance by Edward Thomassen, Ray Van Maren, and George Ries, a Baptist pulpit committee inviting J W Dailey of Oshkosh, and corn replanting due to cool weather and poor seed. Also mentioned is a button factory planned for Oskaloosa and questions about Pella attracting a factory.
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Wty
V Kolk Nad
Ike
Pella High School
Overkamp, Wornhoudt
Alfred Wormhoudt
Will Rhynsburger
Aneel Reuve Talvh Grundman
Cornice Dykstr
Leona Nei
Edward Thomassen
Ray van Maren
George Ries
The
Baptist Church
Ee J. W. Dailey
Oshkosh
Wis
Oskaloosa
Pala
Helen Bio Biers
Anu
Portland trip and local events in brief report
Faward Le Cocq traveled to Portland Oregon to join the Model Clothing Co after a purchase. The report notes Mee dohn Nollen’s birthday with family in Cary and a son’s funeral. A contractor struggles with paving work as materials and transport delay progress.
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Faward le Cocq
Portland
Oregon
Model Clothing
Gace
Dee Moinee
Gall
Vance
Mary
Cary
F. Smith
Ellerbrock
Tal Ayers
J. Vefman
Raittesis
Nine Ten Years Ago A Mashed Gazette of 1980 Events
Ten years ago in 1980 a jumbled report notes a scam on highway 63 near Pella and Mari Wits moving equipment toward Jacpee County. June activities include church placements and theatre decisions. A Des Moines fire damaged a panel boat while others battled flames. A tax petition and high school graduation losses are mentioned alongside a tomato plant dispute and a memory contest. A collision near Colfax injures Mrs CL Aitch and daughter riding with Mrs M Rawlings of Casper Wyoming.
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Pella
Mari Wits
Jacpee County
Seidany
Board of Wealth
van Wengelingen Tetirtove
Des Moines
Higeste
Eluet Dan Ether al Lowe
Grines Canmang Co
van Wak
Central Col
CL. Aitch
Colfax
M. M. Rawlingy
Casper
Wyoming
Rawlings
Mindy pen Towa sity analysis from Otuma Courier
A fragmented editorial discusses national identity and ancestry in the United States. It questions the dominance of Dutch and British lineage and ponders the influence of various European peoples on U S direction and policy decisions. The piece reflects on heritage and national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otuma
Learn to Like Calm Living in Masoni Canada Amid Calm Precepts
A fragmentary piece from Masoni in Montreal outlines simple life goals to cultivate calmness and longevity. It urges readers to enjoy plain food, reading, music, conversations, nature activities, and the beauty of sunrises and rain. It emphasizes independence from material ownership and the influence of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canada
California Highway Patrolman Warns of Gambler Mindset on Roads
A CHP officer cautions that Americans take risks in daily life and on highways. He notes drivers exaggerate vehicle condition claims and boast fast trips, highlighting how the urge to prove judgment extends to driving speed and reliability.
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California
Newton
Oldtown
The Average Motorist and the Hazard of Risky Driving
The piece argues that self confident drivers overestimate their skill and push danger thresholds. It contends accidents stem from gamblers with life and others at stake, warning that even the best drivers can misjudge and cause harm on highways. It stresses caution and responsibility for all motorists.
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Alto Machh
Aceon
Muspia
Hwans
Vay Pereenkce
Don
George Orcutt of Monroe Dies After Illness
George Orcutt of Monroe, head of the Hybrid Corn Company, died early Tuesday at Town Hospital in Desa. The 69 year old former lumber dealer and bar business operator leaves behind a long career in agriculture and production.
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George Orcutt
Monroe
Cor
Desa
Hybrid Corn Company
Barsiness
Monroes former education board member burial noted
Monroe mourns a former board of education and town council member with funeral services held at a Tex based church. Attendees included prominent hybrid seed corn producers as burial followed in Monroe Cemetery. Born Otley Iowa March 11 1871, son of pioneer settler, he married Tule Sh ot Otley in 895, survived by wife and two daughters.
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Monroe
Board of Education
Fl Paso
Tex
Monroe Cemetery
Oycutt
Otley
Iowa
Tasper
Fuentes
Deca
Tule
Clade B. Charlton
Maine
Mrssing of Mearth
Power saving plow redesign by college engineer
E Collins an engineer at Town State College reduced plow power by up to 80 percent. The modified plows throw dirt only onto unplowed ground, lowering side draft and increasing trash covering efficiency by as much as 23 to 7 percent. Clean cotton rags requested by Chronicle Office.
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E. Collins
Town State College
Is Your Town A Good Place For Your Child
A letter urges communities to hold a bring up children survey to assess both negative hazards and positive offerings for youths. It calls for citizen panels to list local issues such as morality, bootleg tolerance, housing, and street gambling alongside proffered assets like progressive schools, recreation centers, pools, juvenile courts, and public officials with social views.
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Britain
Chortsicht
Lahore Selene
Amenina
World
Ward Barnes
Eagle Grove Eagle
Othiet
Che Newspapera
Atier
Chronicle Offic
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S. Stem
Central States Electric Company
Standard Service
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Standerd
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