War in Europe Prolonged Aisne Battle and Naval tolls
The European conflict along the Aisne roars on with heavy fighting and no clear outcome. Western gains by Allied forces edge the German line while eastern reports hint Russian advances toward Austria. Naval losses and port detentions highlight a costly war at sea, with ships sunk or detained on both sides and limited spectacular surface action.
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Aisne
Berlin
Paris
Austria
Petrograd
Germany
North Sea
Suez Canal
Prairie City Water Works plans deep artesian well
Prairie City contracts with Coyne of Albia to bore an artesian well at least 400 feet deep and 14 inches in diameter to limestone, with a 12 inch section deeper down. The aim is to reach the same fountain head as Colfax mineral water, used by Colfax residents for coffee and cooking. Coyne’s machine can bore 3000 feet if needed, with the 400 foot well priced at 1300 dollars and 2.50 dollars per added foot after that.
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Prairie City
Coyne
Albia
Return of Chief Mahaska pageant at Fall Festival
The illuminated pageant in Oskaloosa Friday night of next week promises a spectacular show with the theme The Return of Chief Mahaska. Six to eight hundred people are needed to perform this new feature marking the festival’s close.
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Oskaloosa
Mahaska
Prairie City Visitor G Freeken Arrives Wednesday
Prairie City records note G Freeken visiting on Wednesday, with a brief mention of Lilie as part of the accompanying note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Freeken
Prairie City
Central College Sees Strong Enrollment and Growth
Central College reports promising prospects for the coming year with expected enrollment at least equal to last year. New faculty and expanded courses aim to elevate advanced college subjects and align the Academy with recent secondary education developments. The school emphasizes a strong Christian spirit, increased financial support, and plans to broaden religious life and community involvement under President J. W. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Friends of
Central
J. W. Bailey
Baptist Church Preaches Sunday Services by Rev Coulston
Rev W J Coulston of Boone Iowa will preach both morning and evening at the Baptist Church. The pulpit committee hopes all members attend and a cordial welcome is extended to everyone.
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W. J. Coulston
Boone
Iowa
Home Grown Apples Barrel Trade and Hog Vaccinations
First class sprayed fruit packed in standard size barrels with price per barrel of three bushels. Varieties include Ben Davis Town Blush Missouri Pippins Winesap and Willow Twig. Orders to be left at John Dykstra's office in Eddyville Iowa where samples viewable. TIM DYKSTRA. Dr T G Fultz vaccinated two large hog droves at Eddyville Monday.
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Ben Davis
Missouri
John Dykstra
Tim Dykstra
Eddyville
Iowa
Incendiary Fire Threatened Hubert Slob Home
A coal shed fire damaged by burning cloths saturated with oil was reported at the Hubert Slob residence. The fire, discovered by neighbor Tennis Plette, appeared set through a loosened fly screen and a burning bundle tied with a safety pin. Property owned by Mrs Heerema and rented to Slob, with move planned after October first, suffered minor damage and no motive or suspects are disclosed.
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Hubert Slob
Tennis Plette
THEN AND NOW WITH COWS
A nostalgic look at cattle farming from the 19th century to today. The writer recalls saving heifer calves, selling calves for five to ten dollars, and winter feeding with straw and corn. A harsh dry 1887 season forced neighbors to improvise water and barter cattle with Monroe county, illustrating how much cattle and prices have changed. A recent carload of twenty steers sold for 1595 dollars, about 79.75 per head, highlighting contrasts with past values and attitudes toward cattle and even boys.
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Wrnter
Monroe County
Monroe
Joseph
Egypt
Benjamin
Stock Exchange
Pella Band Plans Benefit Final Concert Saturday
The Pella band closes its season with a final concert on Saturday October 8. Despite funding shortfalls the group will perform after a successful run of music praised as above average. A benefit Tag Day on Saturday October 3 will help offset the deficit with attractive community volunteers assisting.
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Pella
What the Editors Know Excerpt on Censorship and Truth
A compact, opinionated excerpt discusses editors who know people’s vices in a town yet choose to publish only what serves the public, leaving harsher truths behind to protect humanity and themselves. It highlights editors’ restraint as a policy for longevity and enjoyment.
Hand of Death M Naaktgeboren Dies at 55 in Pella
M Naaktgeboren died at his home in Pella on Friday September 25 1914 at 7 00 am aged 55 years 10 months 3 days after a lengthy illness. He leaves a widow two sons and one daughter. A son in Kansas City was summoned home. Funeral services were held September 28 at 130 pm at the home and 2 00 pm at the First Reformed church conducted by Rev J Weselink. Interment followed in the First Reformed cemetery.
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M. Naaktgeboren
Pella
Kansas City
First Reformed Church
J. Wesselink
First Reformed Cemetery
Pioneer settler Wiggert Rietveld dies in Pella at 85
Wiggert Rietveld died at his Pella home at 12:30 a m on September 30 1914 age 85 years 7 months 9 days. He came to Pella with early 1847 colonists from Holland and settled on a Marion county farm later owning about 900 acres. After retirement he moved to Pella caring for his adopted daughter Cora VanDam and son Herman Rietveld. Funeral Friday October 2 1914 at 1:30 p m at home and 2:00 p m at First Reformed Church Interment Oak-Wood.
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Wiggert Rietveld
Pella
Mr. Rietveld
Holland
Marion
Cora VanDam
Herman Rietveld
First Reformed Church
Oak- Wook
Mission talk and war report at Second Reformed Church
On Sunday morning Rev. James Dykema of Mescalaro New Mexico, a missionary among the Indians, will speak. In the evening Rev. S VanderWerf, Field Secretary of Domestic Missions, will speak. VanderWerf recently returned from Europe and will refer to the war there.
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James Dykema
Mescalaro
N. M
S. VanderWerf
VanderWerf
Europe
W J Clark Suffering From Heart Trouble This Week
W J Clark has been quite sick this week with heart trouble. No further details are provided in the report.
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W. J. Clark
Portinga and Aalbers Wed in Otley Home Ceremony
Miss Ella Portinga of Pella and Jacob Aalbers of Otley united in marriage on Tuesday September 29 at 7 30 p m. Justice G Van Vliet officiated at the home ceremony. Portinga is known in Pella and Aalbers is a young farmer. The Chronicle offers congratulations and best wishes.
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Ella Portinga
Pella
Jacob Aalbers
Otley
Justice G. van Vliet
Miss Portinga
Miss Margaret Vander Goor Wed to Sherman Hedrick
Friends learned this week that Miss Margaret Vander Goor married Sherman Hedrick of Knoxville in a Saturday ceremony in Knoxville. The couple will reside on a farm near the county seat as the Chronicle extends congratulations.
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Margaret Vander Goor
Sherman Hedrick
Knoxville
Lizzie VerSteeg
Miss Lizzie VerSteeg Weds Lawrence Caulkins in Knoxville
Miss Lizzie VerSteeg of Pella married Lawrence Caulkins of Knoxville on Saturday September 26, 1914 at 8 30 p m in Knoxville. The bride, once a compositor at the Chronicle, now works as a clerk at Keables Drug Store and will reside on a Knoxville area farm with her husband. The Chronicle extends best wishes.
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Caulkins—VerSteeg
Lizzie VerSteeg
Pella
Lawrence Caulkins
Knoxville
Keables Drug Store
Caulkins
Chronicle
Missionary Meeting Program At Eighth Annual Conference
The Women's Missionary Union Classis of Pella Iowa holds its Eighth Annual Conference at Second Reformed Church October 6 1914. Morning devotionals welcomes addresses and offerings feature Gertrude Dodd Henry DePree Ida S Scudder and Dr Ida Scudder with various pastors. Afternoon includes devotional exercises VanderWerf Te Paske and Edward Ralston plus solo and address by Ida Scudder. Evening program includes song service scripture reading and addresses by Jas Dykema and VanderHeide with offerings and benediction.
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The
Women’s Missionary Union
Classis
Pella
Iowa
Second Reformed Church
Josh
John Wesselink
A.rozendahl
Leighton
Gertrude Dodd
New York
Holland
Henry DePree
China
Jean Vis
New Sharon
John
A. J. Te Paske
Edward S. Ralston
Jas Dykema
Mescalaro
N. M
S. VanderWerf
Ida S. Scudder
India
C. Deelsnyder
Sully
Edw
Huibregste
Eddyville
Méscalaro
Notice From Mrs S Van Dusseldorp
Public notice states that the signer will not be responsible for any bills made by others in her name after this notice. The statement is signed by Mrs S Van Dusseldorp and references addresses 39 40.
Good Iowa Farm for Sale Near Otley Described Ad
80 acre Iowa farm for sale about two miles southwest of Otley. For terms and particulars write or call on Dr. W F Crew Pella Iowa. Adv tf.
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Otley
W. F. Crew
Pella
Iowa
Jasper County Fair Ends With Striking Success
The Jasper County Fair concluded in Newton News style with broad praise. Attendees called it the best exposition ever seen in Jasper County, noting larger and better exhibits, and the Merchants and Manufacturers building added a metropolitan touch as the crowning feature.
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Newton News
Jasper County
Central College Y M C A Lecture Course 1914 15
The Pella program lists seven entertainments from October to March. Skildkret's Orchestra opens October 8, followed by the David Duggan Grand Opera Co on October 23, then lecturer Julius Caesar Nayphe, the Killarney Girls on January 7, Lincoln McConnel on January 26, Montaville Flowers on February 16, and The Old Home Singers on March 30. Season tickets $2. seats reserved October 7 and 8.
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Central College Y. M. C. A
Pella
Skildkret
David Duggan
Ravina Park
Chicago
Victor Emmanuel
Chicago Grand Opera Co
Roscoe Kimbell
Mme Elze Arendt
Arthur Fram
Charlotte Ikert
Julius Caesar Nayphe
Athens
Palestine
America
Greece
Killarney
Old Erin
Lyceum
Lincoln McConnel
Montaville Flowers
Mr. Flowers
Ben Hur
North America
Notice of closing hour at Pella stores
All Pella Drug Stores and Van derLindens Bazar will close at 6 30 p m starting October 12 except Saturday evenings.
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Pella Drug Stores
van derLindens Bazar
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Prairie City Water Works
Lilie
T. G. Fultz
Rietveld
Aalbers
Portinga
Hedrick—Vander Goor
Missionary Meeting
Anthem
Jas. VanderHeide
Bethany
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