Local Pella notes and visits dominate town page
Local items describe visits by Mrs Kate Hammel and families to Des Moines and Pella, several trips to Monroe Prairie City and Des Moines, and a Pella fair attendance. Poultry ads urge readers to bring in stock as prices rise. A World’s Work note cites national wealth growth and Bryan’s noonday talks in St Louis.
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Des Moines
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Adv
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Hartley
Rela
H. Rhynsburger
Chicago
Pella Produce Co
Harry DeReus
Ames
Porter
Lomax
Pella
H. L. van Reese
Prairie City
Martin DeWit
Williams Jennings Bryan
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
St.Louis
Federal Council
Bryan
Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Charles Stelzle
Bids invited for remodeling city heating plant
City of Pella Iowa invites bids for remodeling the heating plant in the city office building per plant and specifications open for inspection at the City Clerk's office. Bids must be filed by October 13 1916. Council reserves the right to reject any bids. August 7 1916. Board adjourns pending further action on drainage districts and school district finances.
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Pella
Iowa
No Longer Romantic Mill Retired by Owner
The Louisville Courier Journal recalls a famed mill once beloved by artists. The owner explains crowds of painters made him ashamed of its dilapidated look, prompting repairs to restore its appearance.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Ropes of Sand and Buried Hopes Quips
A seaside quip notes a girl’s ropes of sand seem strong enough to hold any fool man she wants. Another line from the New York note wishes buried hopes didn’t need tombstones, or supply would run short.
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Florida Times-Union
New York
Marion County Board Approves 1916 Tax Levies
The Marion County Iowa board of supervisors met in Knoxville on September 11 1916 in regular session. All members were present. Minutes from August 16 1916 were read and approved. The board ordered the county auditor to enter 1916 taxes in township and city tax books according to specified levies.
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Skunk River
Perry Township
Casey & Weaver Bros
W. H. Allen
S. B. Hudson
John Templeton
Mabel Zugg
Board of Supervisors
Marion County
Iowa
Court House
Knoxville
Harding Tries to Fool the People on Road Question
An analysis of Harding’s record shows support for public utilities and road taxes, with contradictions on commissions and prohibition. It cites votes on H. F. 89, tax commissions, and road funding, plus varying statements on state highway authority and liquor laws. The piece argues Harding shifts positions with political winds.
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Harding
Crist Public Utilities Commission
Carroll
Iowa
Allison
Ackley
Average per capita meat and dairy consumption in 20th century
The text states annual per person consumption figures: beef 80.3 pounds, veal 7.5, mutton 6.5, lard 10, pork 67.5 totaling about 172 pounds. It adds butter 17.5 pounds, cheese 3.8, ice cream 17, oleo margarine 1.5, and milk about 475 pounds.
Editorial Snippet on Poetry Paper Sides
A New York Times exchange shows a budding poet asking if poetry should be written on one side of the page. The editor replies that the poetry itself often dictates but notes much should not be on either side.
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New York Times
The Dead Sea Receives 6.5 Million Tons From Jordan Daily
The Dead Sea gains about 6.5 million tons of water each day from the Jordan River. With no outlet, its level falls only through rapid evaporation driven by the hot, dry climate and winds.
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Dead Sea
Jordan
New Christmas Gift Ideas in Darned Net booklet
Advertises a 20 page booklet of net and crochet designs for garments and home items. Offers postpaid delivery for 15 cents and lists Della A Grizel, Box 847, Iowa City, Iowa as contact. Describes patterns for yokes camisoles petticoats collars jabots curtains bed spreads and lingerie in netting.
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Della A
Grizel
Iowa City
Iowa
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