Pella Gains Ten Percent in County Census Report
The census shows Pella population at 3,338, up 317 from 1910. Marion County totals 24,957, a gain of 1,962. Dallas township leads with growth from 980 to 3,259 and Melcher new town with 1,582 residents. Liberty township suffered losses, while mining areas declined in Everest and Swans. Other townships mostly gained with varied shifts in population.
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Pella
Marion
Dallas
Melcher
Liberty Township
Bussey
Marysville
Hamilton
Beverest
Clay Township
Ryanklin
Indiana
Knoxville
Kaville
Grove
Pleasantville
Polk Township
Rock
Summit
Swan
Union
Collision injures children during homeward drive
A family returning from church suffered injuries when their car collided with another vehicle. Mr Van Haaften and his family were involved, while the other car's occupants escaped with minor harm.
Woolley Coming Event Mentioned in Brief Notice
A fragmentary note references John Woolley and an evening event in Oc Ney, with unclear details but indicating an upcoming appearance or activity.
Pella Routs Bussey 7-6 in Narrow Victory
Pella defeated Bussey 7 to 6 in a tight football match. The first half produced no scores, Bussey led 6-0 at halftime after a third quarter Pella rally. A fourth quarter drive by Pella produced the decisive goal line score as Bussey contested the call at the goal line amid a late fumble play.
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Pelle Fotball
Bussey
Pella
Gatra
Doorninck
Fire at Parsonage Burns Through Sooty Kitchen Blaze
Firefighters were called to the parsonage of Rev. Droz, pastor of the Baptist church, just before noon on Wednesday. The blaze started from a spark in the kitchen chimney, burning soot and a small blaze on the roof. The fire caused minor damage and will require new shingles. the building was insured.
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Droz
Baptist
Ity
MCA
Brockman House
Katharine
Fire alarm at Lincoln school during noon hour
Fire department called to Lincoln school after a blaze started in a waste paper receptacle in the basement. Teachers and pupils had extinguished the fire before responders arrived.
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Lincoln
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude to Neighbors
A brief thanks card reads We wish to thank the neighbors and tread for the Kindness, shown us. The note kindly acknowledges support and sympathy from community members during a difficult time.
Herring Not Able To Attend Democratic Meeting
A Friday political meeting expected O L Herring to speak for governor but he was unable to attend due to a sore throat. Rev J E Kyrbe of Des Moines spoke, praising Herring while criticizing the Republican administration and recounting alleged abuses in pardons the Ida county case and stock swindles affecting farmers.
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O. L. ‘Herring
Harry, de’ Reus
Kyrbe
Harring
Herring
Harding
Republian
Kendall
Ida County
Rebbun
Kybre
Blue Sky
Cora Wilson Stuart to Speak at Pella Meeting on Oct 13
Arrangement with the State Central Committee calls for Cora Wilson Stuart of Kentucky to address women voters at the Lake Prairie township and Pella meeting on Wednesday October 13 at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Farmers and families are urged to attend and Ruth Sumner may also speak.
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Cora Wilson Stuart
Kentucky
Ruth Sumner
Conference of Young People Plans for Pel Norenber event
A meeting of representative people from Pella gathered at the Second Reformed Church on Thursday evening to perfect plans for a November 15 event involving about 200 top young boys and girls from the region. Activities will run two days at the First and Second Reformed churches under the Iowa State Sunday School Association to promote Christian manhood and womanhood.
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Pella
Pel Norenber
Iowa
Iowa State Sunday School Association
Another Good Man Gone in County Stock Case
The July issue lists the Iowa Cord Tire Co of Des Moines as failing to file blue sky information. A man named Willowby, a parolee from a prior conviction, is arrested after selling stock and not delivering goods in Pocahontas county. A September notice says Willoughby was indicted twice for selling stock under false pretenses.
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Lsted
Iowa Cord Tire Co
Des Moines
Willowby
Mr. Willowby
Pocahontas
Ghby
E. Willoughby
Town Cord Tire Company
Pocahontas County
Rock Rapids
Co. Silesmen
Marion
Vacation Trip to Korea From Missionary Desk
A travel diary recounts a voyage portion toward Seoul and Fusan, detailing cabin upgrades, onboard routine, and varied passenger mix. The narrative describes arrival in Seoul, initial orientation, English-speaking help, a wary cholera precaution, and settling into the Brockman house with local assistance, including challenges with a mislaid cook and a returning neighbor.
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Fusan
Japan
Korea
Tong
Seoul
Rickeha
Brockmand
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John
Woolley
Ella
Rev. J. KE. Kyrbe
Conference OF Young People
Leona Vander Linden
Journey
Amoy
China
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