Thoughts on Nobility and Caution From a Prairie Column
A collection of reflections discusses noble behavior, economic caution during wartime, and social wit. It cites Plato and Shakespeare while warning about price jitters in sugar, urging listeners to trust facts, not panic. The piece laments a public figure, praises Iowa's abundant harvest, and notes hidden taxes in Pella totaling about 16 percent of retail sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Consumers Tax Commission
Pella
Iowa
Midwestern Voices on Taxes and War Neutrality
Howard Coonley, president of the National Association of Manufacturers, argues against war profits and calls for fiscal restraint, noting 22 percent of national income goes to taxes and warning against higher levies. The piece critiques sit-downs and slow-downs in Chrysler plants as coercive labor actions harming production and consumer recovery, and faults relief draw amid unemployment as part of a broader strike climate in Iowa where C I O is viewed skeptically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Manufacturers
Chicago
Howard Coonley
Association
Middle West
Midwest
Chrysler
Iowa
The Enduring Role of Local Merchants Against Middlemen
A column argues middlemen cannot be fully eliminated by law. Co-operatives struggle against experienced middlemen, who operate with low overhead and adapt quickly. Consumers benefit from reduced waste, while small town merchants remain entrenched as part of local life, illustrated by a Scots tale about avoiding middlemen.
Editorial Comment Warns of Corn Picker Dangers and Profiteering
The Rockford Register laments corn pickers as a rising farm menace citing injuries from entrapping machinery. It contrasts farmers risky profit motives with business restraint, noting wartime price volatility and AAA program doubts as farmers seek gains but face limited high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Register
Cliff Gregory
Wallace
Farmer
AAA
Chester Kellogg and the insurance magazine hustle
Chester Kellogg laments the endless balance between jokes and serious content in his insurance magazine. He notes readers critique every editorial choice from clips to original writing and jokes, admitting occasional plagiarism accusations while defending editorial independence.
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Chester Kellogg
40 Years Ago in The Pella Blade Os Kal oo sa
The Os kaloosa saloon shooting left Hurbert Breuklander wounded as two colored men fought nearby. The item recalls Boer War dispatches, then notes local ads, book topics by Bryan and Carnegie, a Won der Musical Autometer giveaway, and various small town incidents from 1899 including gym mischief and Halloween excesses reflecting period sensibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Blade
Hurbert Breuklander
Oskaloosa
J. W. Poot
Pella
Te ‘Ad
Henry Neyenesch
Cables Drugstore
Haviland
Royal Dresden
Vienna
Royal Bonn
Limoges
Ference
Worcester
A. Vander Zee
William J. Bryan
Republic of Empire
Andrew Carnegie
Bon Ton
Invoice
Charley Lautenbach
New Sharon
Hallowe'en
Paris
Des Moines News
Grand Opera House of
Des Moines
1909 Mandolins Prize Contest and Local News
In the 30 Years Ago column dated Nov 18 1909 two beautiful mandolins valued at 25 each offered as grand prizes to the two young ladies with most subscriptions to The Chronicle next week Miss Enrietta Ver Heul leads briefly ahead of Miss Leona Hunt other notes include marriages Henry Vander Meulen Christine Muntingh John Hospers and Dena Verley plus diphtheria cases penn defeats central 29 to 0 and a death in Oxford Town apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Enrietta Ver Heul
Leona Hunt
Henry Vander Meulen
Christine Muntingh
John Hospers
Dena Verley
Vander
Oxford
Town
Lewis Beyl
Central
Second Reformed Church
Bert van Vark
Ver Steeg Co
West Side
Electric Palace
Pella National Bank
Coal strike tightens supply in Pella November 1919
Twenty years ago, on November 20, 1919, a major coal strike left Pela with only enough coal for November and some communities without any supply. No rail shipments were being made, and officials hoped a local solution would be found before the shortage worsened. Tennis Van Zante had just returned to Pella from overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pela
Pella
Tennis van Zante
Pella News Rides Mix Of Local Notes And Arts
The report records local items including a Pella visit by Mark Todd with stock to Kansas City, Edison Tone Test coming to Pella on Nov 22, and a Red Cross drive boasting strong turnout. Evangelistic meetings at the Methodist church closed with 442 dollars offered, 42 converts, and gifts to Miss Saylor. Council to advertise paving bids for next year. Chaplin’s Sunnyside played at Alamo Theatre with A Dogs Life and Shoulder Arms listed. Wireless telegrams claim 2100 mile links and a pocket wireless phone noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Todd
Pagosa Springs
Kansas City
Pella
Colorado
A. Waechter
Rudy Wiedoeft
Florence Ferrell
Kathryn Paden
Edith Henry
Edison
Vander Linden
Ruly
Red Cross
Charlie Chaplin
Alamo Theatre
Sunnyside
Invention of Motor Driven Car Horn Described
A motor driven car horn had been invented but was not yet used on cars. The note highlights early automotive sound signaling development and indicates no widespread adoption at the time.
Central's Armistice Day win over Penn in 1929
Ten years ago Central College defeated Penn 13 to 12 on Armistice Day in Oskaloosa. Wilkins and Johnson sparked the rally as Penn led 12 to 7 before Wilkins scorched an end run and Johnson kicked the deciding point. Other notes include road paving progress, new baby beef clubs forming in Marion county, and Ransom Awtry’s persimmon discovery on his South Pella lot.
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Central
Penn
Oskaloosa
Wilkins
Rysdam
Johnson
Verle Ver Dught
Covey
Pella
Otley
Marion County
Herbert Kline
Knoxville
Donald Reese
Pleasantville
J. B. Stone
Central College
R.A. Carnahan
Central Park Cafe
M. W. Brown
Cincinnati
Ohio
The
Baptist Church
Chronicle
Newbaron
Kolenbrander
Iowa
Ransom
Awtry
South Pella
Pella and Melcher Play Scoreless Football Battle
In a muddy field at Pella the Pella High Little Dutchmen held unbeaten Melcher to a 0-0 tie. Melcher dominated yardage with 13 first downs but was stopped at crucial moments by a stiff Pella line. Dutchmen defense and a late surge kept Melcher from scoring as the season closed.
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Pella
Melcher
Andy Bubon
Bubon
Bubon Melcher
Memorial to Be Purchased for Paul Lautenbach
The Student Council in Pella Public Schools invites every pupil and teacher to contribute to a memorial honoring Paul Lautenbach for his time and labor. The memorial, likely a piece of furniture or equipment for the school, will bear a bronze inscribed plate.
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Pella
Paul Lautenbach
Lautenbach
What a Life High School Play to Debut Soon
Mr Birdsall announces the title What a Life as the next high school play. The author Clifford Goldsmith wrote about high school students after touring many East high schools. The Broadway run and Des Moines roadshow with Jackie Coogan are noted. cast names to be released later.
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Des Moines
Jackie Coogan
Public Schools Visited by Parents
A total of 291 fathers and mothers visited local public schools last week to view their children’s work. Lincoln school attracted 124 visitors, Webster 107, and the High School 58. Prizes awarded to the top visiting grade at each school, with Lincoln’s Miss Van Sittert fifth grade leading at 33 and Webster’s Miss Reuvers first grade with 20. Each winning class received a large framed picture.
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Lincoln School
Webster
County superintendents meet in Knoxville after dinner
A Marion County gathering of school superintendents met in Knoxville on Wednesday November 8. Dinner at the Jones cafe preceded a general session where plans for county declamatory contests and officials for county basketball games were discussed. Hartzell of Albia and Walker of Ottumwa were hired as officials. The next meeting is set for December 14 in Knoxville with all county coaches invited for the first time to participate in basketball regulation discussions.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Jones Cafe
Hartzell
Albia
Walker
Ottumwa
Marion Covty
Buerkens
Methods Class Visits Webster School in Pella High Notes
The Methods Class led by Miss Elnora Hepfinger studied teaching reading to kindergarten through second grade pupils in a rural setting. They prepared seatwork for reading lessons to blend enjoyment with education and observed a first grade reading period at Webster School. The second graders proudly showcased their self-made library and explained its rules to the visiting students.
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Elnora Hepfinger
Pella High School
Ing
Webster’ School
Newspapers of 1789 projects on display in class
In Mr. Birdsall room students display lay outs of front pages as if from London or Paris during the French Revolution dated July 14 1789. Some include pictures maps ads and weather reports while others mirror newspaper craft for Dickens tale The Tale of Two Cities.
New Plans Proposed for Music Events
Proposals before the State Music Association include creating a madrigal group with mixed vocalists and possibly enlarging vocal ensembles. Schools will vote before any action, with discussions on whether to limit group sizes or remove limits entirely.
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State Music Association
Marching Band Proposals At State Educators Meet
A state education meeting discussed juror structure for voice events, standardizing score cards for marching band, and adding three new field events. Proposals include single judges for solos, high school teacher judges, and events like band lyre solo flag signal and drum solo with baton twirling. A committee urged more clinic festivals to widen student participation and critique opportunities.
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Ber
Locker Room Chatter From Small-Town Football Notes
The entry records rough results from several games with Pella involved and a standout moment as Fred Heerema’s dream came true on a fake punt against Melcher. It notes missing equipment, deadlock scores, and basketball practice already starting.
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Sigourney
Pella
Lincoln
Colfax
Melcher
Fred Heerema
History class writes editorials on Federalists and Anti-Federalists
In the early part of last week Miss Jane Gosselink supervised a history class where students wrote editorials defending both Federalists and Anti Federalists. The exercise proved satisfactory, stirring, and useful in showing the differences between the two political parties.
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Jane Gosselink
Pella High Emphasizes Education Week Participation
Editorial lauds Education Week efforts from November 5 to 11. Parents visited schools, sampled teas, and discussed problems with teachers while staff, superintendents, and students pledge continued strong support. Journalists urge sustained morale to boost football, basketball, and track success at Pella High.
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Pella High
Mikada
Acti
Olson's Speak At High School Assembly
Mr and Mrs H I Olson of Winterset spoke at Pella High about life in Bethel Alaska. A history of northern life and a film from the Kushokwin River trading post educated pupils. Curios displayed and a Q A period followed with a student asking for Eskimo a white ox name.
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Pella
H. I. Olson
Winterset
Bethel
Alaska
U. S
Towa
Kushokwin River
Bering Sea
Curios
Olson
Pella Teachers Attend State Convention
Delegates numbered 530 at the state teachers convention held in Des Moines on November 2 3. The 21 000 member association planned district meetings within two years to improve manageability. Representatives from the Pella district included Miss Marie Healy and Miss Jane Gosselink. Officers were elected and new officers installed on Friday morning with Mr Harrison of Buena Vista as president and Mr Zolliot of Des Moines as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Jane Gosselink
P. H
Lubbers
Central College
Brown
Marion County
Marie Healy
Pella
Harrison
Buena Vista
Zolliot
Easurer
Schmidt
Clinton
Peteron
le Mars
Typing People Make Progress This Month
The entry notes progress in typing speeds among advanced students during October. It references individual trainees and their personal items and appearances, including Bob Lubbers, Rudy, Birdsall, Miss Tysseling, Peeley Kempkes, and De Bruin girls. The passage blends technical focus with informal school life references and light humor.
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Bob Lubbers
Rudy
Birdsall
Miss Tysseling
Peeley Kempkes
de Bruin
Miss Hopley
Tysseling
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Wheat Belt
Legion Post
Bors
Andrew
Methodist Church
Garity Feeder Works
Battle
Mies Elnora Hepfinger
Beulah Hays
Margery van Heukelem
Alice Postma
Dorothy Lynch
Edna de Jong
Gladys van Rheenen
Janet Vander Kieft
Mildred Gosselink
Edith Brummel
Joyce Ver Ploeg
the van Heukelom
Birdy Beintema
Janet Hol
Winita Vos
Cornelia Verschuure
Marie Hol
Norena Grandia
Tana Mae van Gilet
Elnora Hepinger
Webster School
Buck de Prenger
Editorial
Peedelee
Peadelee
David Braashart
Chester Bricker
Cora Mae V.d. Linden
Dorothy Langerak
Ruth van Donselaar
Henrietta Ver Meer
Sara Rose
V.d. Linden
Evelyn_Palmquist
Florence Robinson
Betty Je Pronger
Eileen Sadleraymond Robus
Grace Rozenberg
James Sents
Corona Synhorst
Harryette Schilder
Melvin Evelyn
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