Acres of Diamonds in Pella's Untapped Wealth
A call to action in Pella Iowa to transform opportunities into jobs. The piece urges leveraging local coal seams, a canning factory, a wagon plant, hog packing, sugar beet farming, and coal and wood products to attract 3000 jobs within two years, arguing a sugar factory and beet processing could yield immense local prosperity if the town will act and invest. It cites Russell Conwell's Acre's of Diamonds as inspiration.
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Pella
Towa
Iowa
Marshalltown
Buerkens
Sugar Trust
Business Men’s Association
Commercial Club
Russell Conwell
Philadelphia
Colorado
Canada
Texas
Merchan dise stock passes to J H Kuyper Co
A death not present but a business change reports the H Kuyper stock of merchandise passing from H Welle to J H Kuyper Co. J H Kuyper becomes part owner and will manage the stock. The firm will close out the old stock before introducing a new, with Kuyper’s clerkship experience expected to attract patrons.
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H. Kuyper
H. Welle
J. H. Kuyper & Co
J. H. Kuyper
Same
Welle
Kuyper
Painful Folding Bed Accident Strikes West Pella Lady
Mrs H G Van der Meer of West Pella was injured when a folding bed toppled as she prepared for bed last Monday night pinning her to the floor. She freed herself after hours, aided by milkman, relatives and a physician. No bones were broken though she suffered severe bruising and pain.
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H. G. van der Meer
West Pella
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Bysink Is A Bright Evening
Last Friday evening November 17 neighbors and friends helped celebrate Mrs. L A Bysink with a warm supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Vandermeulen. The event brought joyful arrivals and a festive gathering with extended time for guests to arrive and share in the surprise.
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L. A. Bysink
Henry Vandermeulen
Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Eysink at 56th Celebration
At about eight, Mr. and Mrs. Eysink were called home to attend arrivals. In their absence thirty friends gathered to honor Mrs. Eysink on her fifty six birthday with a luncheon, toasts led by Rev. J G Caughlan, and songs. Her sister from Muscatine surprised her guest list, readings praised woman’s work, and Edward Eysink played a piece. Decorations featured roses, carnations, chrysanthemums. The evening closed with fond memories and best wishes for future birthdays.
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Iowa
J. G. Caughlan
Thanksgiving Day Hymn of Gratitude and Praise
A devotional poem expresses gratitude for harvest and divine protection. It thanks God for sun light moon and stars, water and air, gospel truth, aging and youth, troubles, and guidance, urging mercy and steadfast faith toward a heavenly Thanksgiving Day.
Fire at Kuyper store barely averted
A fire started by chenille partiers near a gal lamp at the Kuyper store yesterday afternoon. A salesman quickly tore them from their fastenings and carried them outside, where they burned to crisp. No major damage occurred beyond burnt curtains, thanks to swift action.
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Kuyper
Hand of Death Thomspon Died in Prairie City Home
Mrs Margret Thompson died at her daughter Mary E Shurer’s home in Prairie City on Monday evening November 13 1911 aged 98 years 10 months 28 days She had been an active Baptist church worker for 76 years and was a great aunt of Mrs G B Clark of South Pella Mrs Clark attended the funeral held last Thursday in her honor
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Mary E. Shurer
Prairie City
Margret Thompson
Funeral for Mrs Johan van Vark Held at Home and Church
The funeral of the late Mrs Johan van Vark was held at her home on Tuesday at noon and at the First Reformed Church at 2 pm. Large attendance marked by neighbors and longtime residents. Interment in Oakwood cemetery. She died at 71 years 3 months 18 days after a two week typhoid illness. Survived by thirteen children, grandchildren, and other relatives.
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Johannes van Vark
First Reformed Church
van der Werf
Oakwood
Duty and Grace of Thanksgiving in Christian Life
Rev. Co. A. S. Dwight argues that thankfulness is both a duty and a grace for Christians. He urges believers to reflect on divine mercies, render thanks in speech and action, and let gratitude shape daily life and charitable deeds. Thanksgiving should lift the soul and motivate practical ministry to the needy.
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Paul
Rev
Co. A. S. Dwight
Pioneer citizen Ipple Gerrit Ipple dies at 88
Ipple Gerrit Ipple a respected pioneer near Pella died Thursday November 16 1911 at his home eight miles north of town aged 88 years 11 months 10 days cause diabetes He leaves an aged wife three sons and three daughters Funeral held at his home Saturday November 18 at 10 am conducted by Rev Meyera of the Galesburg Reformed church and burial followed in the First Reformed cemetery north of town.
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Gerrit Ipple
Pella
Holland
America
Meyera
Galesburg Reformed Church
First Reformed
For These Things We Give Thanks
Thanksgiving day reflections on parental care and values. The text praises clean living, health, shelter, education, and self-sufficiency, framed as gratitude for what parents provide. A dialogue aside about lavishness contrasts with prudence, ending with a humorous exchange about fashion slippers.
Death of Mrs Dora Ruckman Van Syoe in Knoxville Township
Mrs Dora Ruckman Van Syoe aged 58 years 5 months 29 days died of tuberculosis at her sister Mrs W J Marsh home in Knoxville township west of the city on Sunday Nov 12 1911. She was born April 14 1858 in Marion county and was active in the MB church later joining the United Brethren. Funeral services were held at Eden church Monday Nov 13 at 2 pm conducted by Rev Chas N Pace with interment at Lincoln Cemetery.
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Dora Ruckman van Sype
W. J. Marsh
Knoxville Township
Marion County
United Brethren Church
MB Church
Eden Church
Chas. N. Pace
Lincoln Cemetery
Knoxville Journal
City Council Adopts 30 Day Trial for Chemical Fire Engine
City council met in regular session at city hall on Tuesday evening and adjourned shortly after 9 pm. Aside from routine business, the notable action was ordering a chemical fire engine on a 30 days trial. otherwise little business was transacted.
Thanksgiving order deadline at SyBENGA's Bakery
Notice urges customers to place Thanksgiving orders by Wednesday the 29th as the bakery will close all day for Thanksgiving. The terse item names SyBENGA's Bakery and Thanksgiving closing.
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Sybenga's Bakery
Joe and Jack Love Poem from Martha Callaban
A sentimental verse from Martha J Callaban of 45 Kentucky Ave Indianapolis Indiana praising two men named Joe and Jack. The speaker expresses affection for both, longing in their absence and uncertainty about choosing the right partner.
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Joe
Jack
Martha J. Callaban
Kentucky Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Wedding Bells for Miss Jennie Van Arkel and Marry Ten Hagen
Last Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Rev B F Brinkman officiated the marriage of Miss Jennie Van Arkel to Mr. Marry Ten Hagen at the Second Reformed Church home. Only relatives present. The couple retired to the Geelhoed store area home after a luncheon, with friends wishing them happiness and a bright future in business.
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B. F. Brinkman
Second Reformed Church
Jennie van Arkel
Marry Ten Hagen
Harry de Haan
Ten Hagen
C. H. van Arkel
Peter Ten Hagen
Vanderpol
the Chronicle
the Chronicle Joins With Their Many Friends In Wishing Mr. and Mrs. Ten Hagen
K P Lodge Hosts Entertainment Evening
K P Lodge members and about one hundred guests enjoyed a social reception at the lodge rooms Tuesday night. A 10:30 lunch featured escalloped oysters veal sandwiches coffee ice cream and wafers. Gene Grundman led the culinary setup and the orchestra provided music for the pleasant event. The reception was a success and another similar affair is planned.
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K. P. Lodge
Gene’’ Grundman
Kuyper Couple Celebrates 55th Wedding Anniversary
Last Monday Mr and Mrs M Kuyper celebrated their fifty fifth anniversary with a family gathering at their home. Children and grandchildren visited, bringing baskets and sharing a happy evening. The Chronicle extends best wishes for many more years of happiness. Also a notice seeks a good Jersey cow from P A Renaud, phone 49.
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M. Kuyper
Wisig
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Henry Johnson
West
Barker
J. A. Caughlan
Hand OF Death
Thompson
Brerere Sn
Pert
Mabelle
Dora Ruckman van Syoe
Joe and
Saya
K. P's
Jersey
P. A. Renaud
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