Pella Floods With Record Rainfall and Demolished Wall
A Friday morning storm in Pella dumped seven to eight inches of rain, flooding cellars and streets, testing the new storm sewer system. The flood toppled a retaining wall and damaged structures while hay barns burned near Fifield and Arie Boot’s farm. Walter Geurts recounted wading through floodwaters with a coal load, his team forced to abandon a bridge crossing as water surged across roads toward the river.
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Pella
Arie Boot
Cornie
Fifield
Chronicle Office
Walter Geurts
Geurts
Gearts
Toam Place
Howell Station
Pete van Steenwyk
Pete
Des Moines Visit Highlights Local Medical Lectures
Mrs J J Sybenga and her mother Mrs Black traveled to Des Moines Saturday where they met Dr Sybenga who had spent several days in Chicago attending a course of lectures away from home.
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J. J. Sybenga
The Test of a Town Editorial and Ads Pulse
An editorial notes that a newspaper’s advertising columns reveal a town’s business vitality. Ads serve as a thermometer of public warmth and the pulse of the community, indicating whether the town keeps pace with economic matters.
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Times
Sheldon Mail
Reception for New M. E. Pastor
A Wednesday evening reception at the M. E. church welcomed Rev. Mr. Hill and his family, with 200 to 300 attendees. D. S. Huber gave the welcome, the pastor offered an optimistic reply, readings by Bessie Morsis and Bertha Veenstra, and a duet by Mrs. Nina Blommers and daughter. The event featured wooden shoe favors and refreshments. Attendees included families from Asbury and Harvey churches.
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M. E. Church
Mr. Hill
D. S. Huber
Bessie Morsis
Bertha Veenstra
Nina Blommers
Asbury M. E
Chrisman
Hanna
May
Metcalf
Amsberry
Harvey Church
Wats
Beaver
Redding
K. D. Bondholders Plan Foreclosure Action
An Associated Press dispatch from New York dated October 3 reports K D railway bondholders forming a committee to deposit bonds with a trust company by October 20 to initiate foreclosure proceedings. The Rock Island line lease expires at month end, and renewal was denied by Rock Island.
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Associated Press
New York
K. D. Railway
Rock Island
City Council Clears Agenda and Secures Formal Acceptance
City council met Tuesday evening with few urgent items. They approved a formal acceptance of the Des Moines Electric ordinance, discussed a patent dispute over Wayne water softener bonds, and directed securing an indefi nite bond. Salt purchases for the plant were authorized. Bills totaling 10,061.16 were approved, with treasury on hand at 24,795.29.
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Des Moines Electric Company
Des Moines
Wayne
Pella Woman Miss Jennie Kuyper Dies in Japan Earthquake
Revered Ferris Seminary principal Miss Jennie M. Kuyper is killed in the September 1, 1923 Japan earthquake. The obituary recalls her calm consecration when asked to become Ferris Seminary principal in 1922 and her unselfish readiness to serve.
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A. Pieters
Japan
Jennie M. Kuyper
Ferris Seminary
Karuizawa
Tokyo
Miss Kuyper
Adriana Kuyper
Adriana
North
Dr. Booth
Mission
Woman's Board
Shima
Iowa plans biological wrinkling to gird against corn borer
State entomologist Dr. Carl J. Drake announced a plan to bolster Iowa against the European corn borer by breeding up the native smartweed borer and releasing its parasites. The strategy aims to have natural enemies ready statewide before the pest arrives from the Great Lakes region. Researchers note no immediate danger, as no effective control exists yet and the insect problem grows each year. A Canadian entomology conference recently discussed the issue, and Drake intends to coordinate with the government to obtain parasites and begin breeding both insects and their predators.
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Iowa
Carl J. Drake
Drake
Great Lakes District
Canada
Safe Blown at Standard Oil Plant in Bussey
The Standard Oil Co. safe at the Bussey plant was forced open early Monday. Thieves took $96.57 and escaped. Entry was made by breaking a window, using nitro glycerine on two doors. Sheriff Clarke suspects local amateur involvement and investigates as a local talent job.
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Standard Oil Co
Clarke
Geggs
Bussey Record
Teachers' Convention Showcases Top Talent in Des Moines
The Iowa State Teachers Association annual three day session in Des Moines the first week of November will feature the country’s best talent in music and lectures. The lineup includes prominent political and business speakers alongside the usual educational circle presenters. Also advertised is Cookstove coal at 29 cents per bushel delivered by Vanderzyl Bros.
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Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Iowa
Vanderzyl Bros
Small Fire at City Pumping Station
About eleven this morning a fire alarm from Howell reported smoke issuing from the city pumping station. Fire crews found the floor between the two motors on fire caused by an electric wire. Pumps were shut down briefly for repairs. damage was not great and the fire was extinguished before the truck arrived.
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Howell
Gauss
Schreiner
Gesman Addresses Pella Federated Club on Taxation
Hon N J Gesman spoke at the Woman's Federated Club of Pella gathering hosted by Mrs Laurence Van Rees. He discussed taxation and government questions while Miss Sara Van Buren contributed musical numbers.
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Woman's Federated Club of
Pella
Laurence van Rees
Tunis H. Klein
N. J. Gesman
Japanese Relief Funds Reported In Red Cross Canvass
Local Red Cross committee reports on the Japanese relief fund canvass with details on balance retention, total quota of 400 dollars, and additional subscriptions from Bethany neighborhood and Security State Bank. The committee says the entire amount contributed was sent to relief in Japan, ensuring funds reach their intended destination.
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Red Cross
Bethany
Security State Bank
Red Cross Committee
J. G. Subenga
John Onstine to Open Sanitary Grocery Saturday
John Onstine will open his Sanitary Grocery on the east side of the square next Saturday. He recently bought goods in Oskaloosa but chose to move his store to Pella. The local Chronicle wishes him well in his venture.
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John Onstine
John
Oskaloosa
Pella
the Chronicle
Former Central Man Sees Eclipse
Pet Davis recalls traveling from Liberty and Indiana townships to witness the September 10 solar eclipse. He describes driving through orange groves to the California coast, the line of totality with thousands of parked cars, the crescent sun, the corona, and the eerie purple sky, then the return journey from San Diego to Los Angeles with heavy traffic all along the route.
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Knoxville Express
Pet” Davis
Fella
Davis
Liberty
Indiana
California
Catalina Island
San Diego
Los Angeles
Orange
Walnut
Santa Fe Springs
Marion County Fair
Torrey Pines
Pacific
Fly Free Date Set for Hessian Fly Control
Marion County farmers learn September 29 is the fly free date for fall wheat sowing. Hessian Fly threat ends once sowing occurs after this date, per County Agent Wallace F. McKee. Farmers praised for cooperative efforts, with only a few early sown fields left to propagate flies for next year.
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Marion County
Chronicle
Wallace F. McKee
McKee
Band Concert Postponed to Next Saturday Evening
Bad weather last Saturday caused the band concert to be postponed. The final concert of the season will occur next Saturday evening, featuring the program previously announced in the Chronicle last week.
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Chronicle
Removal Notice for James Verhey Office Move
James Verhey announces his office has moved to the rooms above Ideal Pharmacy and provides the phone number 339 for contact. The notice serves as a formal relocation update for clients and associates.
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Standard Oil
Bussey
Federated Club
PET
Moon
James Verhey
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