Germans Still Talking Bank in 1923 Letter
A preserved 1923 letter from Giessen to Dr. Carl Aschenbrenner discusses Germany’s Europe leadership claim amid hyperinflation. It references a two million mark banknote, German politics under Dr. Cuno, Poincaré, and the impact of inflation on daily life, asserting Germany’s liberty while criticizing three adversaries. The writer, V. J. Block, expresses gratitude for a dollar sent and promises further news.
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Carl Aschenbrenner
Germany
Europe
Giessen
M. D. Pella
Hoffman
Cuno
Guscany
Poincare
Bayern
Franzosen
Banken
V. J. Block
Farm Bureau Demonstration At Ver Ploeg Farm
A dress form demonstration was held at the James Ver Ploeg farm north of Pella on Friday afternoon October 26. Mrs G W Ryke of Otley led the session with about twenty ladies participating, and two dress forms were made. The Farm Bureau for women is expanding and the attendees showed strong interest in the program.
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James Ver Ploeg
Pella
G. W. Ryke
Otley
Farm Bureau
Ryke
Levi Richardson Ill in Newton Visit
Levi Richardson of Santa Ana California is seriously ill at the home of Mr and Mrs George Denniston in Newton with heart trouble and related ailments. He previously lived in Newton for 10 years and near Kellogg before moving to California. His niece Gertrude Richardson assists in his care. He is well known in Pella where he often visits relatives.
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Levi Richardson
Santa Ana
California
George Denniston
Richardson
Newton
Kellogg
Gertrude Richardson
Jasper County
Pella
Louisa Richardson
Pella Red Cross Chapter Holds Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Pella Red Cross Chapter is set for Monday at 4 PM in the basement under the Security Bank. Members who donated in last year's drive are urged to attend as officers will be elected and important matters discussed.
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Pella Red Cross
Elderly Man Struck In Auto Accident
Ed Sheehy of West Washington Street was struck near Franklin and Broadway about nine o clock Sunday evening by a car driven by Harold Klein from west of town. His right leg was broken at the knee. he was taken home where Dr. Fox treated him. Neighbors and Masonic members tended to his needs.
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Ed Sheehy
West Washington Street
Harold Klein
Sheehy
Franklin and Broadway
Dr. Fox
Masonic Fraternity
Near East Relief canvass organized in Pella church basement
Mr. Shallcross of Des Moines spoke at several Pella churches and organized a town wide canvass for Near East Relief starting November 5. A city general committee chaired by John Van der Ploeg arranged territory and solicitors. last year Pella area gave about $1,000 and aims to exceed it.
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Near East Relief Society
Shallcross
Des Moines
Pella
First Reformed Church
John van der Ploeg
Dan Dieleman
Bert Baron
A. T. Klein
Gerrit Bennink
John Langerak
Connie van Donselaar
Nick Ter Louw
Tom de Bruin
Jake Rus
Pella Endures Sudden October Snowstorm
A surprise Monday storm in Pella brought rain that quickly turned to snow, leaving an inch and a half by morning and temperatures 12 to 15 degrees above zero. Roads grew slick, travelers sought early shelter, and hotel capacity was reached as corn harvest readiness rose with the cold.
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Iowa
Pella
A Chilly Halloween Night In Pella Enjoyed By Crowd
A cold Halloween in Pella drew a large crowd to Main Street where a Chamber of Commerce led celebration featured a band, masked parade and window displays. A kangaroo court set up fines for some mischief, while church groups sold oysters and locals praised the orderly, if brisk, event despite fewer attendees due to the chill.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pella
Main Street
Chronicle
Holland
Arie
American Legion
Federated Club backs community playground project
The Woman's Federated Club of Pella met at Mrs. C. Aschenbrenner's home with hostesses Mrs. A. H. Clark. Miss Julia Haymond Watson spoke on her Europe trip. Four new members joined. The club plans a fundraiser to buy playground material for West park, pending Park Commission improvements. A Ladies' Minstrel Show on November 15 will launch fundraising, plus five winter entertainments with Des Moines Community Service Association. Season tickets priced at $1.50.
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Federated Club of
Pella
C. Aschenbrenner
A. H. Clark
Julia Haymond Watson
General College
Europe
West Park
Park Commission
Des Moines Community Service Association
Women Club Forms Farm Bureau Committee
At a Town woman's federated clubs meeting a new Farm Bureaus committee was created with Mrs Ellsworth Richardson of Pella as chair. The move aims to unite town women and rural workers for mutual benefit through educational efforts and closer collaboration.
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Woman's Federated Clubs of
Ellsworth Richardson
Pella
Cheap Fair to Iowa City for Iowa Michigan Game
The Rock Island railroad offers a round trip fare of one and one third fares to Iowa City for the Iowa Michigan football game on November 3. Sale date is November 3 with a final return limit of November 4 and no stopovers.
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Rock Island Railroad
Iowa City
Pella’s Eldest Resident Mary Todd Ill Again
Mary Todd, Pella’s oldest resident since 1843, is gravely ill at home after a fall last summer. She suffered a broken collarbone and heart trouble following a family reunion trip, with her Colorado-based son notified as concerns grew. Relatives including her daughter, nurse Mrs. Sarah Richardson, are providing care.
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Mary Todd
Pella
Sarah Richardson
Claim for damages over road land seizure near Fairmount
Jacob and Simon De Haan sue Jasper county for 6000 dollars claiming six acres were taken from their farm for road purposes, after appraisers valued the land at 2550 dollars a jury trial sought to recover the higher amount.
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Jacob
Simon de Haan
Fairmount
Jasper County
District Court
de Haan
Jasper County Record
Pastor seeks church role in community affairs
Rev. George M. Derbyshire of Pella Baptist Church calls on churches to participate in public life. He moved the midweek prayer meeting to Tuesday to allow church members to join the Hallowe'en celebration planning and urged local Chamber of Commerce to recognize churches as agents for community welfare. He spoke after returning from the Iowa Baptist Convention and supported the celebration idea.
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George M. Derbyshire
Pella Baptist Church
Hallowe'en
Derbyshire
Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Baptist Convention
Muscatine
Hallowe’en
Pella School Notes Include Contests and Quiet Illnesses
Pella schools plan a short week due to a State Teachers' meeting in Des Moines. Senior class declamatory preliminaries begin November 9 with three rounds to select district representatives. the district contest is hosted by Pella. Uncle Tom's Cabin moved pictures drew crowds as silent reading gains traction. diphtheria cases caused quarantines but remained mild with no deaths. Snow brings coughs. damp footwear linked to colds. Mr Hinton adapts to Oak Park, while students craft cedar chests in manual training. Parents days replace PTA meetings, with three conferences per teacher yearly. Webster school sees better attendance than Lincoln. high school enrollment holds near 190 as some juniors seek easier work. Some high school boys work at the canning factory after hours.
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State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Pella
Hinton
Oak Park
Webster School
Lincoln School
Canning Factory
Ladies Reading Circle Annual Meeting in Pel la
The Ladies Reading Circle of Pella held its annual meeting at Mrs. G. G. Gaass home Friday evening with husbands present and a sumptuous dinner. The group outlined fall and early winter opera programs and heard selections sung by Mrs. T. H. Liggett and Mrs. M. J. Hoffman illustrating the operas under review.
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Reading Circle
Pella
G. G. Gaass
T. H. Liggett
M. J. Hoffman
Iowa Farm Bureau Plans Fifth Annual Convention in Des Moines
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announces its fifth annual convention will be held in Des Moines January 16 1924. An engaging program of music and speeches is planned with focus on cooperative marketing of live stock. A National Livestock Producers Association representative will discuss operation methods and successes.
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Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Des Moines
National Livestock Producers’ Association
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Ver Ploeg Farm
Near East Relief
Vicinity
Federated Club
10WA
Legion Post
van Veen-Van Hemert
Masonic Hall
Memorial Building
Legion
Masons
Legion Auxiliary
Post
America
Garden
Mrs. Todd
Wellington Nessaman
News OF
Pella Public Schools
Ladies' Reading Circle
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