The New Order Threat and War's Grim Watch
The text surveys fears of a global conflict and the drive for a coercive peace, arguing that firm action backed by force could prevent another bloodbath. It notes national morale, press freedom, and the lure of a “new order” under Nazi rule, while praising Allied resilience and warning against passive optimism. It cites opinions from Time magazine, public letters, and pundits about naval power, morale, and the roles of Britain and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William Hardy
WHY NOT HORSE RADISH AND COLOGNE FOR GRID MEN
Carroll Herald notes a perfume ad touting masculinized cologne for college football men while comments on fall players. Oskaloosa Herald cites New York Times reports that Italian morale is low under Premier Mussolini, with claims he is ill and watched by the Gestapo in Argentina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
Benito Oskaloosa
Italy
New York Times
Mussolini
Argentina
Oldest English fire engine on display in Schoharie
Mead J. Vroman, longtime Schoharie Volunteer Fireman's Association member, stands beside America's oldest pumper built in England before the Revolution. The artifact sits before a 1713 building that has served as fort, church, arsenal, and museum. Vroman recalls firefighting recalls and praises Fire Prevention Week October 5 11 and Underwriters Laboratories.
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America
England
New York City
Lnter
Schohario
New York
Mead J. Vroman
Schoharie Volunteer Fireman's Association
Vroman
Taoking
Schoharie
Miro
Democratic Rally Plans Big Cox Band Visit in Pella
In 1896 Pella residents anticipated a Democratic rally featuring Cox's Band and visiting acts, with ex Governor Horace Boies as speaker. Delegations came by carriage and horseback from afar while merchants displayed products and locals discussed campaigns and weather.
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Pella Blade
Cox
Horace Boies
van der Meulen
Fred Bongers
Sadie Calhoun
Fred
Pelly
Caesar
Illustrious
Magnificent
Victorious
Mars
Majestic
Jupiter
Hannibal
Prince George
Gus van Vliet
John Reuvers
Knoxville
Wilkinson
J. B. Vriezelaar
Board of Supervisors
Tennis van Zante
William Jennings Bryan
Ottumwa
Citizensy
Livingston
Washington County
Pella
Asa Whitten
Grand Junction
Central University
George “Gieke” Vander Zyl
G. Vander Zyl
Vander Zyl Bros
L. Vander Sluis
Van
Lightning Strikes Spire as Prayer Continues at Second Reformed Church
A bolt during Sunday evening services knocked out lights and damaged the spire and aray at Second Reformed Church. Rev. Ben Brinkman calmed the crowd as several women fainted while organist A P Kuyper held a light aloft. Damage estimated around 400 dollars. The report also notes major flood losses at Pagosa Springs, Colorado, and obituaries for William Van Houten and C Synhorst. Other local notes include a fifth wedding anniversary surprise visit to Mr and Mrs John Van Vilet and updates on lectures and travel plans. Inc poration papers were filed.
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der Sluis
Sam Strong
Fairbury
Ke, Thompson
Paterson
N. J
J. Ossenaarde
Second Reformed
Larry Viersen
Jim Jansma
Pella
Orange City
Jim W . A. Stout
Blade
Gerrit Klein
South of Otley
Second Reformed Church
Ben Brinkman
A. P. Kuyper
Bobbitt
Vinton
Bus dispute leads to fisticuffs at depot
Officers W. H. Fowler and Ed. Van Gorp presided as a trial proceeded with several citizens testifying. Bob McIntire and John Van Nieuwenhuizen fought at the depot over bus position, a quarrel to be settled by the Knoxville Judge.
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Pella Motor Co
W. H. Fowler
Ed. van Gorp
Bob McIntire
John van Nieuwenhuizen
Knoxville
Obituary and College News From Pella Chronicle 1921
Death of Rev. R. R. Sadler founder of the Pella Chronicle and former Baptist Record editor is noted alongside Central College items. The issue mentions a planned Legion entertainment to fund a building fund, the death of Luke Van Maren near the railroad, the new Central College gymnasium dedication scheduled for October 21, and various campus happenings including football prep, a pond project prank, and a wiener roast anecdote.
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R. R. Sadler
Pella Chronicle
Baptist Record
Central College
Des Moines University
Legion Post
Ceipta
Luke van Maren
Washington Street
Pella
M. J. Hoffman
Central
Thomas H. Mackenzie
General Synod
Wil D. Brown
D. D
George Jewett
Des Moines
Iowa
Gerrit Boerefijn
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Entral
Graceland
Lame
Central College Notes
Milton Hoffman
Pete
Falls
Feneral
Bank closes after depositor run shocks community
Ten years ago on October 22 1931 the Security Bank shut its doors after a hectic Saturday run on deposits. The same day reported the death of John Lankelma aged 70 who passed away in a hospital in Alhambra California.
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Security Bank
John Lankelma
Lankelma
Alhambra
California
Defense Savings Stamps Album Fill Question
Quiz asks how many Defense Savings Stamps fill an album. It tests knowledge of the wartime program and saving bond series.
Central Homecoming and Town Notes From Pella
Pella reports a Homecoming game between Central and Wesleyan ending in a 14 to 4 tie with C Wilkins scoring both touchdowns and Tharp adding the kicks. Community items include a tag day for relief, land ads by John Hollebrands, piano clearance by George Ramsey, ministers urging trust in local business, and talks on unselfish Christian service inspired by Zacchaeusอกจาก.
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E.T. Warns
Des Moines
Pella
Central
Wesleyan
C. Wilkins
Tharp
Ames
John Hollebrands
George Ramsey
Pella Motor Co
George Yates
Des Moines Register
Sixth District
The
Legion
W. D. van Sittert
Humble Service and Pride in Jesus Lesson
A Sunday School reflection on Matthews parables and Luke stories contrasts worldly values with divine worth. It highlights humility over pride, cites the Zebedee sons, the tenacious tax collector Zacchaeus, and Jesus’ unselfish ministry culminating on the cross.
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Jesus
Matthew
Zacheus
Children Want To Buy U S Defense Bonds
A nationwide poll of 10 000 children ages eight to thirteen found that one third would invest a full $100 in United States Defense Savings Bonds if given the money. Thirty percent of boys and twenty eight percent of girls favored bonds with nearly equal total across income groups. others would save, buy toys or clothing.
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Washington, D. C
United States
United States Defense
William T. Reed
Chicago
Treasury
Sioux County Corn Crop Exceeds Expectations
Sioux Center News reports the Sioux County corn crop is performing better than predicted after a hot, dry season. Farmers who feared yields as low as 26 to 30 bushels per acre now anticipate 40 to 50 bushels. Albert Klumb, 11 miles west, notes about 50 bushels per acre as they continued harvesting.
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Sioux County
Albert Klumb
Here
Sioux Center News
Morgenthau urges citizens to curb inflation now in Boston talk
Secretary Morgenthau told the Advertising Club of Boston that inflation is a present danger and urged immediate use of controls. He warned against selfish gains raising prices and appealed for collective effort to flatten peaks and fill valleys in the economy as defense spending ends.
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Chicago Tribune
Europe
Atlantic
Russia
Finland
Sitler
America
Melchoir Palyi
Hitler
American Legion
Ural
Cau
Turkey
Britain
Winston Churchill
Henry Morgenthau
Advertising Club
Boston
Mass
Mr. Morgenthau
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Official County Newspaper
Watio
Dy Sadler
Mala St. Palla Town
Sher
Sant
Chronicle
Gestapo
Frank Knox
U. S. Navy
Knox
C. W. de Kiewier
Iowa University
Pallot
Fliteo
Tyme
Benjamin H. Namm
National Retail Dry Goods Association
Savings and Loan Association
Washington, D.C
Rev
H. L. van Dellen
S. S. Union
Earth
Zebedee
Sodom
Gomorrah
Israel
Jerusalem
U. S
Sioux Co
Morgenthau
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