What Iowa Is A lyrical portrait of Iowa’s bounty and history
A long panoramic piece extols Iowa as fertile and prosperous, praising its rivers, grains, livestock, and civic virtue. It notes historic contributions, industry, and education while weaving in local anecdotes and forthcoming events, from road plans to drought and flood concerns, and public notices on farms and parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
America
Croesus
Midas
Ilona
Spain
Lowan
Waukon
Story County Poultry Association
Avaud
Pioneer Y aims and mottos for Junior Hi Y program
The Junior Hi Y notes outline the Pioneer’s Purpose Motto and Eleven Aims focused on health, self control, reliability, fair play, duty, thoroughness, teamwork, kindness, reverence and loyalty. It notes initiation eligibility upon mastery and reports Martin Heerema Louis Vander Wild and Bert Jansz receiving their first emblems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Heerema
Louis Vander Wild
Bert Jansz
Des Moines Mortuary Notice for Mamie Hynes Black
Mrs. Mamie Hynes Black died at Mercy Hospital Des Moines on September 29 1928 age unknown. She was born in Pella and funeral services were held in Des Moines with interment at St Ambrose Cemetery. The family expresses thanks for sympathy and floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Black
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Pella
Mamie Hynes
D. Hynes
E. F. Black
St. Ambrose Cemetery
Thankful thanks for neighborly help and flowers
We express heartfelt gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness during our beloved wife and mother’s illness and passing. We gratefully acknowledge the beautiful flowers sent as tokens of friendship and sympathy.
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Childress
Help Wanted and Sale Notices from Central College Issued
WORK WANTED The Y M C A of Central College seeks work for all students. Notify John Kenning at 1310 N Main St or call 170 Blue. FOR SALE Black driving horse available for double or single, saddle work. Also three purebred Jersey calves and a flock of White Leghorn roosters from Tom Barron strain. Contact Jake Van Wyk, phone 62 on 30. CLOSING OUT SALE 176 head purebred Chester Whites shown in Davenport season winning 7 championships and many top placings. Sale begins 12:30 Monday October 16 in a city tent, with free dinner at 11:30. J L Dickerson Knoxville Town. ROOM FOR RENT in modern furnished house. L W Hartley.
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Central College
John Kenning
N. Main St
Curve
Tom Barron Strain
Jake van Wyk
Davenport
J. L. Dickerson
Knoxville
Town
Pella Woman Highly Regarded
An obituary tribute praises Miss Kuyper as a godly, highly regarded woman whose education talents and administration shaped the community. The piece recalls her devotion to faith and service, noting the sense of loss at her passing and the enduring glory of God reflected in her life.
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Anwar
Piwuaaky Ag
Atvad
Denne
Japan Mission
Ana
Rarper
Union Twp Farmer Undergoes Serious Operation
R. Q. Buckman of Union Township northwest of town was admitted to the Methodist hospital in Des Moines for a very serious surgical operation Friday. Doctors removed a portion of the colon due to bowel obstruction, with the liver also involved. Buckman had been in poor health for months and was scarcely able to work on his farm over the summer. Relatives and friends await more favorable news as reports describe the extreme seriousness of his condition.
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Patch Grove
Wisconsin
Iowa
State Hospital Farm
Big Four Poultry Association
Adair
James Hunnicutt
Tama County
Tama
Osceola County
Ocheyedan-Hlurris
Red Cross Japanese Relief
Riverside Savings Bank
Citizens Savings Bank of Riverside
State Banking Department
Bel Iowa
Mason City Globe Gazette
Iowa Department
American Legion
Union Stockyards
Chicago
Rock Island Hnes
State Board of Conservation
Clearlake
Clear Lake
Cerro Gordo
Des Moines
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
R. Q. Buckman
Union Township
Methodist Hospital
Ruckman
Salvation Army Rescue Home in Des Moines Sees Rise in Admittances
Major Elizabeth Caldwell reports two thirds of girls seeking entrance come from small Iowa towns. Many city entrants are from schools and colleges aged 14 to 20. She cites “fake” marriages as a recurring lure and notes married men as the core source of trouble. The home, housing about 50 girls, features a nursery and strict access for visitors.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Salvation Army Rescue Home
Elizabeth Caldwell
Major Caldwell
Boy Scouts of America in Pella Seek Nearby Support
Since school start, Pella Scouts study the Scout program with six members visiting Mr. Brunia for the Bandaging Test. Bert Jansz completed the training while noting tape head bandage trouble. The American Legion plans to foster them, replacing the former Chamber of Commerce as their guiding group. A park concert night raised 12.26 from volunteers, and Mayor Johnson praised the scouts as they invite local boys aged 12 to 18 to join and learn.
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Pella
Pella Chamber of Commerce
The
American Legion
Time and Fill You Up With Something Good to Eat
Thursday October 4th event invites attendees to bring their fathers for a shared meal at the High School Gym.
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High School
Peanut Butter Fresh Made While You Wait at De Wit Bros
A brief note announces fresh peanut butter prepared while you wait at De Wit Bros. The service highlights quick preparation and on-site availability for customers seeking hot or ready-to-use peanut butter products.
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de Wit Bros
Market quotes from Farmers Co operative Exchange Pella Iowa
Quotations show hog prices per cwt from 6.20 to 7.30 dollars and corn per bushel around 0.75 dollars, wheat near 0.85, oats and cream values listed with unclear figures, reflecting agricultural commodity pricing at the Pella exchange.
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Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Pella
Iowa
Boyd
Rock Island Train Service Timetable Notes
Eastbound and westbound trains listed with passenger numbers and times. Local freights 832 and 831 carry passengers. freight for shipment must be at the station by 5 00 p m the evening before.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iowa News
Iowa State College Experimental Farm
Amersburg Community Club
Farm Bureau
State Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Webster City
Sanday
Fres Moines
Malvern
Kenneth Jones
Antigonish
Sue
Ogden
Des Moines Federation of Women's Clubs
Laura Taft
Iowa Children’s Home
Madison County
Winterset
State Park Board
Waterloo
Laporte City
Janesville
Hudson
Cedar Falls
Town Board of Conservation
State Executive Council
Huttle Lake
Emmett
Starr's Cave
Burlington
Hamburg
Fremont County
Congress
Polk County
Board of Supervisors
District Court
University of Iowa City
Herbert Quick
Quick
Slheim
Sam van Hemert
Poland
China
T. H. Kaldenberg
L. W. Hartley
Union Twp
Farmer
Knoxville Journal
Salvation Army Home Service
Towa
BOY Scouts OF America
Mayor Johnson
Pres. Hoffffman
the Legion
Ewan
Rock Island Train Service
Wabash
Howell
Pella Supply CO
Louis van Roekel
Aart van Roekel
Great White Way Bus Line
Franklin Hotel
Fifth Street
Locust
Grand
Town Railway Commission
Cadillac
L. T. Munson
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