Thoughtful wartime musings and calls for unity in crisis
A reflective column urges action over hesitation as the nation faces global threats. It cites Hitler, Japan, and European unrest, praises resilience and faith, and contrasts Rand Babson and Lindbergh’s views. It discusses union tensions, defense strains, and a call to end forced unionism while stressing national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Babson
Mr. Babson
Lindbergh
New York
Hitler
Germany
Soldier letters spark. home support and school reform debate
A Washington dispatch reviews soldier morale tied to home letters and USO chapels, praising military life while urging kinder, more supportive correspondence. It also discusses rural school standards, teacher pay, and the need redistricting to improve education in farm districts, urging local focus and shared funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission On Army and Navy Chaplains
Washington, D. C
United States Army
USO
Editorial Voices on American Identity and Labor
Editorial excerpts from multiple Iowa papers critique birth certificate hurdles for Native Americans born before 1900, compare politics to mud holes, and condemn John L. Lewis’s coal strike as a push for a closed shop. The pieces mix cultural commentary with labor disputes and church leadership remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Herald
America
Sigourney Review
John L. Lewis
Lewis
Iowa Permit Rules Highlight Residency Question
The Northwood Anchor notes that Iowa allows a non resident to drive with his own license plates for ten days before switching to Iowa plates at a high cost. It contrasts with foreigners living in Iowa for years who need not obtain citizenship and sometimes delay naturalization until qualifying for pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Iowa
Iawa
Right to Work Amendment Gains Attention in Senate
Support for Senator O Daniel of Texas grows nationwide for a proposed constitutional right to work. He argues democracy fails if citizens are barred from employment for union membership or dues. The measure, sought as the first post Prohibition amendment, would bar forced union dues or hiring discrimination based on union status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
Lewis
Roosevelt
National Association of Manufacturers
Association
John Gall
Des Moines
Gall
Mr. Gall
Jawn
Cal Coolidge
Knoxville Express
O'Daniel
Texas
Congress
Senate Judiciary
America
Central University Football Team Falls in Knoxville Game
Central University's football squad traveled to Knoxville to face a town team and suffered a lopsided 18 to 1 defeat. The return game is planned for Saturday here. Players listed include Dickens, Stonaker, Gaass, Bousquet, McBride, Jones, Lankelma, Livingstone, Swayne, Elliott, Rongers with Tom Price as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central University
Knoxville
Dickens
Stonaker
Gaass
Bousquet
McBride
Jones
Lankelma
Livingstone
Swayne
Elliott
Rongers
Tom Price
45 Years Ago in Pella Blade November 17 1896
A collage of notices from 1896 reports gold hoarding before elections, McKinley elected yet to take office, a Keokuk death from tumor operation, Will Calhoun health trip to Mexico, West Market jubilation, curfew law in Knoxville, teaching changes, mandolin concerts planned by Des Moines instructor, diphtheria deaths north of Reasner, a proposed Niagara Falls steel arch bridge, and an ad for Dr. Carper visiting Pella for various ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Blade
McKinley
Henry Rhynsburger
Keokuk
Will Calhoun
Mexico
West Market
Cox
Knoxville
Jennie Rhynsburger
Hattie Higley
Cedar Falls
Newell
Des Moines
J. M. Cox
Carl Riedelsburger
Central University
Reasner
Broderson
M Peter Broderson
Niagara River
Falls
L. L. Buck
East River
New York City
Chicago
P. D. Carper
Pella
Stabling Electric Vehicles And Pella's 1911 Turn
A Pella reminiscence notes electric vehicles changing business as a stable owner installs charging gear and hires a cleaner. Dr W F Crew arrives from Des Moines to practice after study at Central College and Electro-therapeutics in Chicago, while J F Burns opens an electrical supply in the Opera House. Local growth includes a planned $100,000 building boom, a new depot platform, and auto purchases as cold snaps and typhoid concerns persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Crew
Pella
B. F. Keables
Crew
Central College
John Stuart
Marion County
University of Chicago
J. F. Burns
Opera House
Des Moines
Pella Tiger
Indianola
Art Cummings
Cathro
Nebraska
Harve van Gorp
Rock Island
Dave Breen
Dave
Min
Henry Welle
Leighton Stock Sold in Bargain Merchandise Sale
The entire general merchandise stock once bought from the Kuypers was sold by M. M. De Reus in Leighton to Meppelink and Co. He plans to devote his time to the produce business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuypers
M. M. de Reus
Leighton
Meppelink and Co
Twenty Years Ago 1921 News Highlights
A hunting accident claimed 44 year old John Schippers near West Amsterdam schoolhouse after a head wound from a shotgun blast. Central’s football team lost 28 to 0 to Town Wesleyan with one first down. Mrs. J. Broam, injured in a fall, was sent to Rochester for evaluation. Nick Boland, auctioneer and real estate man, died. The Tiger hoops club began practice ahead of a Knoxville opener in two weeks. Wheat fell below one dollar a bushel for the first time in six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schippers
West Amsterdam
Central
Town Wesleyan
Nick Gesman
Legion
Con
France
Eral Johnny
Warren Harding
Death of Al Clark Recalls Early Dutch Colonists
Ten years ago the death of Al Clark, born 1858 on a farm southeast of Pella, is recounted. He was the son of Green T. Clark and his pioneer parents who influenced Dutch colonists. The Clark farm lay on the Marion Ma haska county border, where Albert Wanders then resided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Clark
Pella
Green T. Clark
Clark
Marion
Mahaska
Albert Wanders
Drive to sell Defense Savings Bonds begins now
Quiz Q asks when the drive starts and confirms that Defense Savings Bonds are the same as stamps sold at post offices and elsewhere. The notice notes availability and official stance that the bonds are on sale through post offices and other locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Savings
Savings and Loan Association
United States
Washington, D.C
Central Cubs Take Penn Game in Muddy Showdown
The Central team won 20 to 12 over Penn as Hostetler Tysseling and Wells starred in a muddy field. Unemployment rose while Oscar Benson, theatre owner, planned a relief fundraiser. Also noted: Farm Bureau petitioning the Federal Reserve to restore 1926 price levels and tariff aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Slob
Oscar Benson
Farm Bureau
Federal Reserve Board
Central
Penn
Hostetler
Tysseling
Wells
Hocksema & Trump
The Sunday School Lesson On Luke Sixteen Eleven
The lesson contrasts the Pharisees with the rejoicing angels over Christ's mission. It notes how the Bible reveals Jesus as the Word and Savior and urges reading the scriptures to understand world conditions today. A parable on a dissipated son illustrates sin, need for repentance, and the Holy Spirit's work to seek and save the lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Bethlehem
God
Jesus Christ
Tony
Holy
Salvation Path of the Prodigal Son Sermon Summary
A preacher contrasts sin and salvation, citing the prodigal son’s repentance. Mercy is shown as God runs to welcome the penitent, clothing him with Christ’s righteousness. The restored believer receives sonship, bears testimony, and lives as a light and salt, with eternal joy ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Local Roll Call Urges Red Cross Support this November
Citizens urged to back the Red Cross during the November roll call from the eleventh to the thirtieth. Home front needs emphasized with calls to show instant aid and standing readiness through regional drives and community participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Farm Bureau Head Charts Safe Course for Farmers
Ed O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation warns against price hikes that could trigger inflation and later deflation. He walked out of Senator Thomas's Washington meeting urging a fair parity approach to protect farmers after the war and to prevent being taken for a ride when hostilities end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Ed O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Thomas
Washington
O'Neal
Mr. O'Neal
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NATIO
Malm
Ssociation Lee
SEG
H.W. Sadler
George Verste
Ada
Chronicle
Bella, Towa
Isylini
Britain
Ameri
Japan
Europe
Stein
Longfellow
D. Maines League of Women Voters
Paul
Anthe
Rockwell Tribune
Adolph Hitler
Russia
Clear Lake
Ralph J. Magee
The
Methold
Mole Hills
Sunsey
Reciser
Elle
Fliteo
Tyme
Rev
H. L. van Dellen
S. S. Union
Cliff Gregory
L. C. Smith Royal and Underwoods
Sadler Publishing Company
Hote
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