War in Europe reports Antwerp capture and refugee toll
The German capture of Antwerp, Belgium's fortified city and former capital, ends a week long defense. A $100 million war tax is imposed on the city as refugees stream toward Holland. The battle line in northern France shifts little while Russians retreat in Austria and Prussia. Overall, the week favors Germany.
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Antwerp
Belgium
Holland
France
Russia
Austria
East
Prussia
Mass Meeting For Relief Work in Pella Area
An informal gathering at Mayor H F Johnsons home discussed raising funds to aid European relief, focusing on sending aid to Holland for refugees from Belgium. A mass meeting is planned for Tuesday Oct 20 at 2:00 PM in the First Reformed church to organize committees and invite local pastors and merchants to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Johnson
Europe
Holland
Belgium
Pella
First Reformed
Commercial Association
Netherlands
Seed Saying Contest At Second Reformed Church
The Womens Federated Club awarded prizes in a seed contest and for better babies at the Second Reformed church last Friday. Boys were urged to save seeds from muss and sugar melons sunflowers cucumbers and watermelons clean and dry them and pledge to feed the birds this winter. Prize winners included Verle Ramsey Harlan LeCoca Mansford VerSteeg Harry Clayton Harry Mitten and Henry Rhynsburger with monetary awards and seed weights listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Federated Club
Second Reformed Church
Boye
Verle Ramsey
Harlan LeCoca
Mansford VerSteeg
Harry Clayton
Harry Mitten
Henry Rhynsburger
Banquet in Honor of President Wilson in Des Moines
The Iowa League of Wilson Clubs hosts a October 29 banquet in Des Moines honoring the Democratic administration. President Wilson and cabinet members are invited, with Secretary Bryan and Postmaster General Burleson confirmed. Democratic and county candidates from across the state will attend. tickets are limited and available from A. J. Anders or G. H. Gue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa League of Wilson Clubs
Des Moines
Wilson
Bryan
Burleson
Japan
Mexico
A. J. Anders
Oelwein
Wilson League
G. H. Gue
The Hand of Death Peery Mrs George Peery Dies
Mrs George Peery died at her home ten miles northwest of Pella on October 12 1914 at 6 00 am aged 26 years 8 months 11 days cause Brights disease she leaves a husband and an infant funeral services were held October 14 at the home and at the Galesburg Christian church interment at the German Cemetery near Galesburg
Obituary of Katherin Harriet Van Spanckeren
Katherin Harriet Van Spanckeren of Pella Iowa, born June 23 1859, died October 4 1914 aged 55 years 3 months 11 days after a long illness. She married B H Van Spanckeren Jr on June 17 1882 and had five children Bernie H L Henry Harriet Leland Ir Warner and Bessie. She joined the Baptist church in 1883 and supported its work. funeral was held at home October 1914 led by Dr J W Bailey. card of thanks from family ensued.
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B. H. van Spanckeren, Jr
Bernie H
L. Henry
Mesa, Ariz
Harriet Leland
Dixon, Ir
Warner
Bessie
van Spanckeren
The
Baptist Church
J. W. Bailey
Pella Drug Store Posts World Series Inning by Inning Results
Pella baseball fans learned the World Series outcomes inning by inning as games progressed thanks to Puritan Drug Co securing and posting the scores in their storefront window.
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Pella
Big Baby Show at Pella Highlights Local Health Contest
The Womens Federated Club hosted a baby health contest at Second Reformed church in Pella on October 9 drawing 43 entrants from nearby areas. Prizes went to Dorothy Cook, Eva VanHouwelung, Arthur Den Adel, Ray VanderLinden, and Northa Awtry with scores up to 97.7.
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Pella
Womens Federated Club
Second Reformed Church
Scott and
Harbach
Des Moines
Miss Hammer
Carl Aschenbrenner
Geo. F. Sadler
Geraldine Aschenbrenner
Y. T. van Niewaal
H. P. Scholte
Dorothy Nelle Cook
Edd. Cook
Eva Mae VanHouweling
A. B. VanHouweling
Arthur den Adel
Eddyville
J. W. den Adel
Ray VanderLinden
Marinus VanderLinden
The
Peoples Cafe
Ray
Chronicle
Northa Awtry
Carrie Awtry
Prairie City
Reavers & Hollebrands
John A.pos & Co
James Welch Richardson
Ellsworth Richardson
Doris
Paul Merle Benning
Dr. Scott
B. F. Brinkman
Marie Lautenbach
YeFoto
Three Cent Fare and Land Value Tax in Cleveland
An American Economic League article explains how a three cent streetcar fare in Cleveland raised land values and rents, benefiting landowners. It argues public improvements increase land value and urges adopting a single tax taxing land values to fund government revenue.
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Chronicle
Des Moines
American Economic League of
Cincinnati
Ohio
Cleveland
Henry George
George
Virgil D. Allen
Mr. Allen
Allen
Tom L. Johnson
Baptist Church Rally Sees Bigger Sunday School Attendance
President J. W. Bailey of the college will preach both morning and evening at the Baptist Church. Rally day exercises last Sunday were interesting with a notable rise in attendance, and officials hope for even larger crowds next Sunday. Grant Reynolds reportedly captured a large wolf north of town last week.
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Baptist Church
J. W. Bailey
College
Grant Reynolds
City Council approves street and utility requests in regular session
In a Tuesday meeting the council granted requests to lower a crossing, provide drainage relief, extend a water main and sewer line, and finance street grates. It authorized selling the city fire engine for 100 dollars, reported Sept 30 balances, and approved bond interest payments and various street repairs and bids.
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A. G. VanZee
D. W. Gaass
Independence Street
H. First Street
Schakel
Liberty Street
East First Street
H. Gezel
Marion Streets
Longford
Kans
Liberty and
W. First
Broadway
Oskaloosa
Butt
Committee For
Notice of Referee Sale in Marion County Iowa
A 1914 notice announces a referee sale by J. H. Stubenrauch and Geo. G. Grass for partition of property in Marion County Iowa. Land described totals 72.70 acres in section 22 township 76 north range 18 west. Terms require 20 percent cash sale day with balance by March 1 1915. Sale at Geo Gaass's office in Pella between 9 am and 4 pm, starting 2 pm.
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District Court of Iowa
Marion County
Daniel Sels
Peter A. Sels
Towit
Geo. G. Gaass
Pella
Iowa
J. H. Stubenrauch
Geo. G. Grass
Shilderet's Hungarian Orchestra Opens Pella Course
A six man ensemble opened the Pella Lecture Course at Central College auditorium last Thursday. The full house stayed for over two hours with medleys praised by some as the most enjoyable parts. Manager Vogelaar is credited for the course’s success and for selling season tickets covering seven numbers at $2.00 each, a substantial undertaking by the students.
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Pella
Central College Auditorium
Vogelaar
Weddings of Hunt Johnson and VanderBeek Shinn
Miss Helen Hunt wed B L Johnson in Des Moines on October 8 and spent time in Pella before moving to Ft. Dodge where he works as a barber. On October 14 Miss Marie VanderBeek united with John Shinn in Knoxville after a First Christian Reformed Church ceremony.
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Johnson—Hunt
Helen Hunt
Anna Hunt
Des Moines
B. L. Johnson
Ft. Dodge
Pella
Johnson
Marie VanderBeek
John Shinn
Knoxville
Shinn
FiFi of the Toy Shop to Inspire Pella Audiences
FiFi of the Toy Shop will stage a musical and dramatic program at the auditorium Thursday and Friday. College and town talent headline a main cast with many school children in elaborate drills. Proceeds benefit the Ladies Federated Club rest room fund. Admission 35c. Reserved seats at the Two Vans.
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Fifi
Pella
Toy Shop
Ladies Federated Club
Adv
College Notes and Social Events Highlights
Friday Ray Day activities included a pep meeting in chapel before Rays distribution and a baby contest by the Confederated Club. Prof Sadler teaches four to six daily with children. enrollment in his department grows. omissions: Miss Reynolds visited, recital plans by Hussey, Fi Fi at the auditorium, Clayton voice recital, War Talks by Sorensen, Mrs Childs hosted Seattle friend.
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College
Confederated Club
Sadler
Omaha
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John Braam, Sr
Leighton
William J. Coulston
Dest
Council
Jake Rovaart
Des Moines Stationery Co
Shilderet
Shinn—VanderBeek
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