Thoughts on race relations and labor mobs in the era
A column discusses a renowned Black athlete advancing race relations during the baseball season, critiques labor union mobs at political events, and shares notes on building industry reforms. It highlights Taft’s calm response to protests and praises the Industry Engineered Homes program to cut waste and standardize construction practices while urging broader adoption by suppliers and builders. It also includes a brief quote about constitutional personal rights and governance from a booklet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Frivbie
Grinnell Herald-Reg
Heritage of Freedom and Pest Control Insights
The piece contrasts freedom heritage with democratic renewal, noting few in the nation’s history enjoyed true liberty. It argues liberty’s persistence requires active defense and reflects on citizen enlistment in preserving freedom. It also discusses new insecticides and pest control, stressing rats threaten property and human sustenance, urging intensive research.
No Conservation Policy Cited by Iowa Official
Iowa Secretary of State Rollo Bergeson told a 42 Constitution Day crowd in Ottumwa that the state has no comprehensive conservation policy. He urged initiation of a program, criticized recent budget cuts, and warned that neglect of flood control soils threatens civilization and future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rollo Bergeson
OtLunin
Bergeson
Towa
Tewa
Educator driven to teach youth humane driver training
Editorial argues driver education in high schools serves humane aims and reduces traffic accidents by addressing human failure. It cites Knoxville Journal anecdote about shops and customer service, emphasizing service to needs regardless of size and the enduring obligation to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onage Press
Ten Years Ago at Pella Chronicle Highlights Tulips and Theater
A 10 year glimpse from October 21 recounts Ian Lowa winning arts promotion at Iowa State College, Tulip Time committees planting bulbs, eight southern Iowa school bands traveling to Central College for a festival, and local business moves including Prouty and Klein. Also notes Franklin De Haan recovering from surgery, Van Vark starting a new home, and a new Mobil oil station.
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The
Chronicle
Ian Lowa
Iowa State College
Lewis Hartley
Tulip
Legion
Chamber
Commeres
Adam
Prouty
Des Moines Soap Company
Charles
Pella
Ida Donal TeCocq
Iowa
Central College Athletic Field
Paardekooper
Marion County
Koch Bros. Company
Des Moines
Hollis Bybee
Clarence W. van Vark
Dward Schreiner
Sael Street
Local business, city notes and events in Kuyper's Korner
Tiquol did not flow faster and the expleion occurred. It was to Van Zevright Jose his sight. The Wapeile Oil Company sweld the opening of their new inn at the corner of Washing ton and Broadway, streets. Tra N. Curtis of Chariton took over pishagement of the Ame House from Te 1. Del tree who had operated under a lease for some time. Chamber of Commerce planning a municipal Halloween celebration with prizes for costumes and a big parade. Meyer and Wiggert Langerak building an oil and bulk station in Oskaloosa. Chamber of Commerce planning a recognition banquet for Pella's industries. Arie Schilder chairman of the committee selling tickets. Mayor Simon De Hann firing drivers who ran stop signs, Marshal Charley Dennis hauling them to the Mayor's office. Sunday violations high. Sam De Cook won the bid to grade Schulter Leigh streets. In Kuyper's Korner a note about Jonah and being swallowed by a whale.
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van Zevright
Jose
Wapeile Oil Company
Washington and
Broadway
Tra N. Curtis
Chariton
Ame House
del Tree
Chamber of Commerce
Meyer
Wiggert Langerak
Oskaloosa
Pella’s Industries
Arie Schilder
Simon de Hann
Charley “Dennis
Sam de Cook
Schulter Leigh
Kuyper
Korner
Jonah
Pella 1917 Libetry Loan quota topped by local drive
30 Years Ago October 26 1917 notes Liberty Loan second issue quotas for Pella set at 140000 with subscriptions over 148000. Lafe Collins of Knoxville county chairman assisted by Will Vander Ploeg. A varied local scene includes church pastor Roll Roll Re roll from Nousten Texas, Federated Club entertaining women from seventh District, Halloween show planned to deter mischief, and high school football a 31 to 0 loss at B. Dentists attend National Dental Convention in New York, Niagara Falls trip noted.
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Honda
Pella
Lafe Collins
Knoxville
Will Vander Ploeg
Robert Care
the Baptist, Church
Nousten
Texas
Federated Club
Eryone
Vella
Rahe Visser
Model Clothing Company
J. V. Tankelma
2. A. Edmand
New York City
Niagara Falls
Central College Leaders Face Baptist Convention Clash
40 Years Ago notes recall President L A Garrison presenting Central College at Pella’s case to Grinnell delegates. Debate centers on small town versus city location with Des Moines College rivalry. Other items include birthdays, a harness factory bid, store hours debate, Home for the Aged work, and a Des Moines Capital offer.
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L. A. Garrison
Central College
Pella
State Baptist Convention
Grinnell
Central
Des Moines College
Baptist College
Frank
Ike LeCocq
Franklin Street
Mra
John van Maren
First Reformed Church
Vander Werf
I. Neuenesch
L.A. Garrison
Henry Rhynsburger
I. J. Sadler
Iowa State University
Tanis Klein
Sam Vliet
Jake Sybenga
Peto Imand
Des Moines Capital
HJ. Shutts
the Chronic
20 Years Ago Fatal Sand Truck Accident
Twenty years ago on October 20 1927 William Paltzer was killed when a sand truck slowed near Rock Moune to pick him up as he headed to Auto Service Company. His foot slipped and he was crushed by the wheel. He left a wife and four children. Other items mention a marriage between John Valken hor e and Ruth Paardekooper of Keokuk and a burn incident at Barners Union store caused by a lighting match in the dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Paltzer
Auto Service Company
John Valkenhore
Ruth Paardekooper
Keokuk
Jona
Barmers Union
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Pella Chronicle
Official County Newspaper
JH. Sadler George Ver Steeg
Main St. Pella
Lowa
Bevansen
Polit
Senator Taft
California
Washington State
Taft
Ife
Ioo
Enterpri
Rosscreen Company
L. C. Fart
New York
United States
Eradiva
Knoxville Journal
John
Kyz
Noy
Fliteo
Tyme
W. I. Newton
Booneville
Bruinekool Smithy
Central Park
John Heerema
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
Nellie D. HH
West First Street
Etober
John Rietveld
John den Adel
Jacob Plender
HL van Houten
Meyer Langerak
Andrew
San Francisco
A. Blick
Leighton
Herman Rietveld
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
Butuse
Exposition
St. Louis
White House
Beng
Moores
Aarderooper’s
RMACY
World: News
Towa News
Meus
America
Minnels
Minne
Sota
Nebraska
Iowa State
Kansas
Peach
Reylater
Howitzer Pictures
Machine Gun
Googe
Des Moines Sunday Register
Green
Ideal Drug Store
TasteRite Cafe
Investors Selective Fund, Inc
Pompei
Investors Syndicate
Minneapolis, Mikweeota
R. F. Bennett
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