Local News Briefs From The Week
Mrs. Jacob Plender received a letter confirming the death of her sister Mrs. Vander Kamp in Holland. She died November 1. Pastor J. W. Bailey’s two Sunday talks from the pulpit covered the Call of Christ and youth conversions. Mrs. Dave Dykstra cared for her mother, Mrs. H. F. Fisk, recently. The DeBruyns resumed missionary work with Winnebago Indians after a month visit home. Mrs. T. V. Hart visited her father A. N. VanderLinden at the week’s start.
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Jacob Plender
Vander Kamp
Holland
J. W. Bailey
The
Baptist Church
Christ
Dave Dykstra
Mitchellville
H. F. Fisk
Pella Notes Highlight Visits and Local Happenings
Miss Freda Reuvers visits Newton while C Rhynsburger tours to Hammettsburg and Orange City. Mrs H F Fisk recovers at Oskaloosa street. Camp Fire Girls announce engagements. VanderLinden relatives visit Des Moines. VanderWal returns to Pella to run a harness business on Franklin. Fae Lankelma hospitalized in Des Moines for surgery and recovering. Postmaster Bousquet recalls Louisiana trip and visit with coach Zae Aschenbrenner in Shreveport. Mrs Fred VanderZyl and baby visit, then Des Moines trip to grandmother Hanna. Florence Fifield at Central College for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving services planned. English-speaking churches unite 10:45 am at Baptist house. other churches afternoon. Leighton girl’s daughter undergoes operation in Oskaloosa. Maude Huxford visiting at the College. Rev S H B Wilcox aids with Iowa Baptist Annual printing. Chronicle issued early for Thanksgiving. Engaged by Wednesday comedy previews. Two Vans board event Saturday. Dr John L Boyl writes from Denver. Beyl preaches Nov 28 and 30 and participates in Thanksgiving services.
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Herman VanderLinden
Sioux City
N. van Vliet
J. A. VanderWal
Montrose
Colo
Pella
Franklin Street
John
The
Chronicle
Fae Lankelma
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
B. H. van Spanckeren
Citizens National Bank
Bernie
Mesa
Arizona
Southwest
Bousquet
Louisiana
Shreevesport
College
Louisiana College of Pineville
Zae Aschenbrenner
Zae
Fred VanderZyl
Baby
Woldyville
Ben Grant
A. J. Hanna
Florence Fifield
Central College
Southwest Town
Vander Pol
Chris VanGinkel
Monroe
Methodist
Leila van derLinden
Ray
Brayton
Iowa
Margaret Phillips
Albia
Margaret
Baptist House of Worship
Jesse A. Monkman
M. B
Henry van Brogen
Leighton
Oskaloosa
J. J. Sybenga
Miss Maude Huxford
Ruth Aschenbrenner
Ralph Westervelt
Vans
John L. Boyl
Denver
First Baptist Church
For Rent Farm near Pella Iowa 830 Acres 180 Cropland
Farm listing for 830 acres located eight miles east of Pella Iowa. 180 acres dedicated to corn with the remaining pasture. Rent set at one half crop. Riggs and Core of Barnes City Iowa handle the lease.
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Pella
Riggs & Core
Barnes City
Iowa
Get Lots of Eggs OcCum Sales Ad
OcCum offers eggs sold on every continent and state claiming instant cures for poultry diseases and higher egg output. Price is $1.00 or 50c with a 60c bottle and full particulars available at the Chronicle office. money back if unsatisfied.
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Chronicle
Muscles of steel do not guarantee health
The text argues muscular strength and health are not the same. It cites athletes and a slender woman as examples of resilience against illness. It notes exercise improves digestion and sleep, while strength does not ensure disease resistance, highlighting women's greater vitality in resisting cold, starvation, and blood loss.
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New York World
Mongolian Women Drench Hair with Glue and Grease
The wide World Magazine article describes Mongolian women's elaborate headdresses. It details middle-parted hair drenched with fish glue and grease, shaped into ears or a tail to signal marital status, secured with wooden and silver or gold clips, and often adorned with precious stones. The process can take a day and varies from weekly to yearly among different social groups.
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Turo
Wide World Magazine
Dirty Scones and the Untidy Rooms Tale
A London Tatler item recalls a character nicknamed Dirty Scones, praised as an excellent fellow with a single foe soap. Bolug enters his rooms to rebuke the untidy, slovenly state, exclaiming that the only clean thing is the towel, in a curiously framed anecdote.
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Oxford
Bolug
London Tatler
Notice of Referee Sale of City Property in Pella Iowa
A court ordered sale of Marion County Iowa city real estate is set for December 17 1913. Properties include parts of lots 12 13 14 15 16 in block 21 North Pella with 25 percent cash due sale day and balance by February 1 1914. Sale at Geo G Ganss law office Pella Iowa. Referee J H Stubenrauch and attorney Geo G Grass oversee proceedings. 47-8. LEGAL NOTICE PROOF OF WILL To Whom it May Concern: an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Tennis VanArkel deceased will be heard December 16 1913 in Marion County Iowa. Meyer Langerak Clerk. Knoxville Iowa Nov 18 1913.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Gerrit Roorda
A. A. Buwalda
Pella City
Towa
North Pella
Geo. G. Ganss
Pella
J. H. Stubenrauch
District Court of Iown
Tennis VanArkel
Meyer Langerak
Knoxville
Wedding tour visits Otley and local updates
Mr. Frank Walker's brother John and bride arrived Wednesday November 12 for a short stay with Frank and his wife. Mrs. C VanAke rn improving after illness, helped by her son’s family from Pella. Monroe Telephone Co under Charley Long installs a new line here. Mrs. R Hulleman of Annandale visits her daughter Mrs. G Vriezelaar. A.B. Colyn bought 240 acres in Louisiana on return from there. Neighbors celebrate Lizzie Breen's birthday with games and refreshments.
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Otley
Frank Walker
John
Frank
C. VanAkern
Mr. C. VanAkern
Pella
Monroe Telephone Co
Charley Long
R. Hulleman
Annandale
Minn
G. Vriezelaar
A.B. Colyn
Louisianan
Arie Breen
Lizzie Breen
Fifty Million Dollars Value of the American Raw Fur
A Chicago fur dealer writes that last year’s global raw fur production reached about fifty million dollars, with American furs accounting for roughly two thirds. He notes fur trading as a historic, highly volatile market influencing wars and exploration, and predicts active demand this season as furs remain essential protective clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wall Street
Steel Trust
Tobacco Trust
Winter Fashion Emphasizes Fur Garments and Trimmings
The text notes that people in winter work with the elements, and that furs are highly fashionable. Milady’s wardrobe is seen as incomplete without fur sets, while fur trimmings gain popularity as a stylish detail.
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Milady
Fur trims for fall and winter outfits gain favor
The article notes fur trims on outer garments for fall and winter, highlighting stylish fur accents on coats and outerwear. It mentions fur used on ladies hats, evening gowns, and dresses as decorative trim, underscoring growing demand for luxurious fur details in women's fashion.
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Hata
Also Mentioned on This Page
Vander Linden
T. V. Hart
A. N. VanderLinden
Freda ‘Reuvers
Newton
C. Rhynsburger
Hmmettssburg
Orange City
Oskaloosa Street
HB. Wilcox
Town Baptist Convention
Iowa Baptist Annual
Geo, G. Grass
the Masonic Theater
Puritan Drug Co
M. Vander Linden
E A. Cantonwine
Mahaska County State Bank
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