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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
4
A fragment from a column recounts a woman shopping for soap at eight cents per cake and bargaining for three cakes. It contrasts with a king’s counting house and a neighbor’s wage offer, then quotes reflections on selfishness, friendship, and gentlemanly conduct.
A compact moral note urging boys to value piety over priggishness and patience, stressing that true manhood combines character and spirit, not mere muscle. It emphasizes courage, self-control, and the integrity of following higher standards rather than the crowd.
The passage reflects on divine gifts arriving slowly and the value of patient waiting. It argues that those called to spiritual work often judge success by immediate results yet true growth and strength emerge from patient waiting, offering bigger returns than hurried outcomes.
While Germany sought a Dutch foothold in Holland Bismarck and the Dutch ambassador observed a military parade. The ambassador praised the soldiers as fine but declared them too short, a remark he repeated for the Grenadiers who stood six to seven feet tall.
An exchange quotes the ambassador describing the channel as eight feet deep, illustrating the navigational challenge in the quoted transcript.
Death notices report Mrs. Adelaide T. Squires of Hildebran North Carolina died October 7 1915 after a lingering illness from cardiac asthma. Survivors include her husband C Squires and local ties to Pella. Also noted are the passing of Mrs Dirk Gleysteen at Alton October 23 aged 79 born in Holland who emigrated at sixteen and lived in Pella Keokuk and Sioux County with nine children, a Reform church member, and a funeral October 25 conducted by Rev De Jong. Three sisters survive.
The choir at First Reformed church surprised director James Ver Hey with a gift, presenting a fine bookcase to show appreciation for his work. Members enjoyed a pleasant evening at the parsonage Thursday, noting how quickly time passed.
The Ladies of the G A R plan a bazaar in the front room of William Van Rees's shoe shining parlor on Saturday November 6th. They will sell aprons fancy work and home cooking including home made candy. Visit them there.
Prof. S Kooyman of Newton was in Pella arranging music classes and will return Thursdays and Fridays weekly to oversee lessons. He aims to start a Pella ladies band similar to those in Knoxville and other towns and asks interested girls to see Mr Groet at the Music Sacrum for a meeting and arrangements.
College notes report a Wednesday recital featuring Cora Ver Ploeg and others with Prof. Sadler. Geraldine and Ruth Aschenbrenner visited Monroe guests of Miss Lelia Droz. Artist Course next on March 18 features Spanish cellist Sala, praised by Mr. Salvi. Tickets advised early. Alethians and Philos held a Hallowe en party chaperoned by Miss Dunkel and Mr. McWilliams with roasted wenr ies and trimmings. Philo boys expect treats from Heinie Van Spanckeren, Bob Williams and Harry Maxwell. Advance held a progressive Hallowe en party, chaperoned by Miss Greiner, a howling success.
Miss Hussey was hosted at Miss Greiner s home on Tuesday for her birthday. Prizes in contests went to Clifton McIntire and Sadler. A buffet luncheon followed in a red and white decorated din line room with candles. Thimble to Miss Marie Greiner money to Mr. McIntire ring to Mrs. Sadler. Roy Hillyer visited Iowa City with Parson Hanson. Dr Childs hosted in honor of Mr. George Kelley of Ottumwa. German club formed. Prof Anne Sorensen spoke on Applied Arts. Piano Quartette accompanied Der Freischutz during the OvertureWednesday morning.
A quote from Channing emphasizes living with small means and refinement over fashion, pursuing study, gentle speech, and honest listening to nature. It urges bearing challenges cheerfully, acting bravely, and allowing spirituality to grow through everyday life as a personal symphony.
The job office offers neatly printed circulars to reach the buying public and invites quotes on prices. They promote a quick campaign with measurable results and urge potential clients to compare pricing and outcomes.
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