Big industrial edition drew praise from readers
Readers across Iowa sent letters and clippings praising the Pella Chronicle industrial issue of September 23. Exchanges from Indianola Humeston and Chariton lauded the forty page edition highlighting local manufacturing and the Woodrow Washing Machine plant. Delighted reviewers from Des Moines and Knoxville praised the make up, press work, and overall enterprise, noting Pella as a growing factory town with Central College and strong home markets.
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Chronicle
Pella Chronicle
Pella
Marion County
Newton
Woodrow Washer Company
Iowa
Indianola
The
Hollander
Humeston
Knoxville Journal
Woodrow Washing Machine
Gentral College
Chariton
Mr. Young
Supreme Court Upholds Bovine Tuberculosis Tests
The Supreme Court upholds a law authorizing tuberculosis testing of breeding cattle as a public health measure. Justice Vermilion notes police power allows breeding cattle testing and notices must be published with a ninety day testing window. Officials say the decision clarifies enforcement and aids counties starting eradication efforts.
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Supreme Court
Webster Co
Department of Agriculture
M. G. Thornburg
C.W. Vermilion
Farmers Protective Association to Meet at City Hall
Farmers Protective Association schedules a business meeting at the old City Hall on Saturday October 9 at 1 30 p m. All members urged to attend the session and participate in the discussion.
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Farmers Protective Association
Old City Hall
Mahaska County Township meeting dates list
Mahaska County township meeting dates from October 26 to December 9 include Black Oak at Pleasant View School October 27 led by Marie Vande Haar Prairie at Tainter November 10 led by Mrs Homer Hull Richland at Peoria November 24 led by Rena Hull Scott at Olivet December 7 led by Frances Bellows Western townships are emphasized for Chronicle readers.
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Mahaska County
Chronicle
Black Oak Township
Pleasant View School
Marie Vande Haar
Prairie Township
Tainter
Homer Hull
Richland Township
Peoria
Rena Hull
Scott Township
Olivet
Frances Bellows
Missionary Society Hosts Japanese Luncheon
The Womens Missionary Society of the Second Reformed Church met at Mrs. D. G. Gosselink's home with Mrs. Geo. Rameey assisting. Papers on Japan were read by Mrs. A. D. Ver Steeg and Mrs. G. Han kamp, followed by a Japanese lunch served by ladies in costume. Thirty-two members attended and planned next year's work.
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Womens Missionary Society of the Second Reformed Church
D. G. Gosselink
Geo. Rameey
Japan
A. D. Ver Steeg
G., Hankamp
H. H. Geelhoed
Power Plant Enlargement Approved and City Finances
Regular city council meeting on October 5 1926 presided by Mayor Fultz. Minutes approved, treasurer reports show balances and quarter receipts. Contract awarded for power house enlargement to Lautenbach & Son and switchboard installation approved. Sidewalk and street drainage orders issued. Finance committee report adopted with warrants totaling funds across General Water Works and Electric Light funds. Special sewer assessments authorized. housing ordinance directed. six firemen coats approved. council adjourned.
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Fultz
Chas. Lautenbach & Son
Electrical Engineering & Construction Company
Monroe Street
A. C. Kuyper
Notice of Removal at 625 Franklin Street
Individual C Aschenbrenner moves office to first floor quarters in the Sack Building at 625 Franklin Street, filing a notice of removal. The address and name appear in the official filing with docket 89-26 DR C. Aschenbrenner.
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Franklin Street
DR. C. Aschenbrenner
Signs and the Pharmacy Ad Signs in Life Guidance
A commentary on the recurring pharmacy ad series DRUGS and DETOUR guiding readers along life’s highway. The piece praises druggists and aligns the ads with public health, noting readers in Pella may be healthier for heeding the warnings and advice.
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Chronicle
Pella
Two Heerema Cousins Share First Day Of Life
Peter Heerema of Pella and Martin Heerema of Indianola announce that their wives gave birth to sons at 1 15 p m on Friday October 1. Each baby weighs a bit differently though both are healthy. The cousins’ mothers are reported to be doing well.
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Peter Heerema
Pella
Martin
Indianola
Pete
Matt
Byram
Independent candidate announces run for L. P. Township Assessor
Anthony van Zante records candidacy for assessor of L. P. Township He resides in the country and is eligible at 40-4 Wacomice R. F. D. 1 Pella.
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L. P
Wacomice
Anthony van Zante
Pella
Card of Thanks for Funeral Support and Floral Tributes
The family of J. H. Soetens expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support after the death of their wife and mother. They also thank those who sent floral tributes.
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J. H. Soetens
Van Rheenen Promotes Free Foot Care Demo
An advertisement for Van Rheenen's Bootery invites a free demonstration on October 14 featuring Dr. Wm. Scholl's foot relief appliances. Attendees receive Pedo-graph prints of their stockinged feet showing the issue and receive advice on suitable remedies. The prints are announced as a regular future feature at the store.
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van Rheenen
Wm. Scholl
Van Gorp Celebrates Eighty Fourth Birthday
Wm. Van Gorp Sr. marked his eighty fourth birthday on Tuesday October 5 in a family reunion with children and forty one grandchildren plus nine great grandchildren. He is reported in fine health and enjoyed a two course luncheon as relatives offered congratulations and best wishes for his return of the day.
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Wm. van Gorp Sr
Mr. van Gorp
Buick Sales Surge From 1925 Levels in Pella
The Pella Motor Company reports a near doubling of Buick car sales over 1925, causing distribution and accessory supply strains. Nebraska Buick Auto Co. notes bumper shortages until they can catch up with orders. Dealers are urged to place bumper orders in advance.
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Pella Motor Company
Pella
Gambell Quits Merchandise Business in Pella Sale
F R Gambell announces he is quitting the merchandise business in Pella after twelve years and offers his entire stock at reduced prices. The sale began this morning at nine o'clock after the store had been closed for a few days. Rumor says he plans to devote time to the insurance business.
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F. R. Gambell
Pella
Mr. Gambell
Central Loses Parsons Game on Long Road Trip
Central College football traveled by train from Albia to Fairfield due to bad roads to meet Parsons College. The game ended in a one score loss for Central, with Parsons scoring late in the third quarter after maintaining possession. Central made late gains but could not overcome the deficit.
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Central College
Fairfield
Parsons College
Albia
Howell
Parsons
Central
Park Way of Oskaloosa Dies in Monmouth Illinois
Park Way of Oskaloosa, Mahaska county, aged about 55, died at 8:25 Saturday morning in a Monmouth Illinois hospital where he had sought treatment for Brights disease. He had not seemed seriously ill until this week. Family members left by the first train for Monmouth but did not reach him before his death. He was a brother of Mrs. T Mann of Fella.
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Park Way
Mahaska County
Oskaloosa
Monmouth
Illinois
Bright
Oskaloosa Herald
Mr. Way
Federated Club Reports Summer Work and Plans
The Woman's Federated Club met October 5 at 2 30 PM with Mrs Ver Plog hosting and Mrs Vander Ploeg assisting. Papers on Iowa topics were presented by J C Mitten LeCocq Klein Van Genderen and T H Klein, praising the talks. Funds spent include 890 for sidewalks and tennis courts 434 for shelter house work 100 toward a new Central building and 540 gifted by Mr and Mrs Geelhoed. Park Commission contributed 317 80 for sidewalks 7 25 for stumps and 100 for tree removal. Next meeting November 2 features a dramatic recital by Central College and a paper on Medieval Music.
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Federated Club
W. C. Ver Plog
Diller Vander Ploeg
Iowa
J. C. Mitten
Shelter House
Geelhoed
Park Commission
Gilbert
Kting
J. G. Sybenga
G. A. Stout
A. H. Clark
Central College
Ben Blommers
Celebrates Eightieth Birthday By Hasselman Family
Mrs. H. J. Hasselman of 1115 East First Street celebrated her 80th birthday on Sunday October 8. Her children gathered Monday at the home to celebrate with her. she is in good health and enjoyed the family gathering. The Chronicle extends felicitations and wishes many more such birthdays.
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H. J. Hasselman
East First Street
Senator Dan Steck Speaks in Pella Meeting Obscure
United States Senator Dan Steck of Ottumwa spoke at the County Memorial building in Pella mid afternoon. The event started about an hour late and drew a small crowd. J. H. Stubenrauch chaired and introduced Steck, with attendees from Knoxville and nearby areas.
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United States
Dan Steck
Ottumwa
Pella
J. H. Stubenrauch
Knoxville
Call for bids on mine run and lump coal for county hall
Bids will be received until October 9 for furnishing both Mine Run and Lump Coal to the County Memorial Building at the American Legion Hall. G. H. Vanden Berg, Trustee.
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County Memorial
American Legion Hall
G. H. Vanden Berg
Sheriff Candidate Edgar E Clark Seeks Mar ion County Vote
A Democratic candidate for Sheriff in Marion County asks voters for support ahead of the November 2, 1926 election. Edgar E. Clark appeals to residents to back his bid as he campaign plans emphasize public safety and county leadership.
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Marion County
Edgar E. Clark
Moved to new ground floor office near Pella Motor Co
Dr Fred F Carpenter MD relocates to a ground floor suite three doors east of Pella Motor Company at 606 Franklin Street. The notice confirms the new office address and physician’s professional designation.
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Pella Motor Co
Franklin St
Fred F, Carpenter
M. D
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