Central College on Convention Vote and $430,000 Support
The State Convention votes on the committee of seven report to decide Central College funding. Pella delegates defend the college and urge approval as Des Moines protests. If approved, $430,000 total support includes $100,000 pledged already and funds from the Baptist College of Iowa. A special Pella Commercial Association train to Grinnell conveyed a firm message of support.
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Pella
Central College
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Baptist College of Iowa
Grinnell
Pella Commercial Association
Baptist Convention
Waverly beet sugar factory begins operations
The $500000 Waverly Indiana beet sugar factory started Monday with about 300 wagon loads of beets, plus two car loads from nearby points. Beets sell for $500 per ton and the plant will operate day and night until processing completes. This marks Iowa’s first beet sugar production and highlights soil potential in the state. Reverend W J Van Kersen and family return from an extended visit.
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Waverly
Waverly Junction
Sumner
Iowa
Michigan
School Life and Training Notes Across the Nilby Campus
A fragment from a school column describes student ceremonies, a Remington typewriter exhibit, shorthand progress, and new business practice methods. It notes Elizabeth Gezel Murial Leland Gertrude Gezel Joyce Lapham, a county superintendent Josephine Smith, Booker T. Washington quotes on race, and ongoing glee club rehearsals led by Prof Shure with about twenty four participants.
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Jay A. Lapham
The
Philos
Elizabeth Gezel
Murial Leland
Gertrude Gezel
Joyce Lapham
Dean Sevérn
Glee Club
Prof
Shure
Railroad wins big in Pella vote and celebration
A lively Garden Square meeting in Pella showcased multi language appeals for a North and South railroad. Voters, with strong support from Holland and English speakers, cast a sweeping ballot while celebratory flames marked the beginning of a greater Pella. Mayor Vander Zyl and promoter E A Harris praised conservative directors and anticipated rapid construction within two years, with 34 percent taxes ready upon completion.
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Garden Square
Pella
H. F. Johnson
B. H. Bousquet
J. H. Stubenrauch
John Nollen
H. Neynesh Gee
Thomassen
G. H. Wormhoudt
John Dykstra
Vander Zyl
E A. Harris
Pella and
Lake Prairie Two
Harris
Southwestern Railroad
Pleasant Surprise Honors Gosselink on 48th Birthday
Relatives gathered on East Franklin street to honor Mr. G H Gosselink on his 48th birthday. Dainty refreshments were served by the visitors. Born in the vicinity, he has lived here all his life and is highly regarded. The article wishes him many more happy returns.
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G. H. Gosselink
East Franklin Street
Mr. Gosselink
Baraca Philatheas Host Oyster Stew Party
Baraca Sunday-school class of the Baptist church entertained the Philatheas in the South woods with oyster stew and Weehe roast. Prof Martha Firth chaperoned. They built a fire on crotched sticks, sang, played games, and ended as clocks chimed. The moon shone bright and spirits rose.
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Baraca
The
Baptist Church
Philatheas
South Woods
Martha Firth
Advertisers Fined for Lottery Advertisement in Federal Court
Harry W Amrine publisher of the Quincy Press W T Amos publisher of the Sidney News E J Griffiths publisher of the Sidney Journal Milton Hertzman and Samuel Piper merchants and John E R Line real estate dealer were fined 25 and costs each in Cincinnati federal court last week for publishing a lottery ad They offered prizes to stimulate trade Line sold lots in a subdivision and promised a free lottery ticket with each purchase Hertzman offered a chance on an automobile Piper advertised a kitchen cabinet prize American Press
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Harry W. Amrine
Quincy Press
W. T. Amos
Sidney News
E. J. Griffiths
Sidney Journal
Milton Hertzman
Samuel Piper
John E. R. Line
Cincinnati
Line
Hertzman
Piper
American Press
Sale of stock and land option offered by Van Spanckeren
B H Van Spanknckeren Jr announces a chance to buy his general merchandise stock for cash or trade for land at value. The notice follows a social gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R R Beard who entertained about 50 friends with an astronomy lecture and moving pictures, ending with refreshments and a pleasant social conclusion.
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B. H. van SpaNnckeren, Jr
R. R. Beard
Health column echoes personal responsibility in views
A health column notes the writer bears sole responsibility for published views and urges open ventilation in cold months. It cites Phillips Brooks and Bulletins on air quality and church ventilation, then provides health quotes on opiates, tuberculosis, and creed promoting healthy living and home focus.
Study of home life as valuable as history or literature
Dr. professi man argues that the home is the most profitable and interesting study for women, central to life’s issues. He claims home economics offers cultural value comparable to history or literature, underscoring its importance at the American School of Home Economics.
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Professi
Jordan Science Hall Supports College Science Progress
In the last half century science has earned a place beside Classics and mathematics in college curricula. Central’s Jordan Science Hall showcases this advancement, aided modestly by proceeds from a rummage sale. Please continue to assist in every possible way.
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Jordan Science Hall
Central
Telephone Man Killed In Humeston Wires Accident
D R Kunkel owner of the Telephone Exchange died after a pole accident near the depot in Humeston. He was woking on wires when a train backed down the Y and broke the pole throwing him thirty feet. He suffered a crushed skull and internal injuries and died about an hour later. He was a well regarded citizen with no funeral arrangements announced yet.
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Humeston
D. R. Kunkel
Telephone Exchange
Kunkel
Former Townsman Injured In Ninth Street Accident
The Monday's Capital reports C. Canine was struck by a Ninth street car as his buggy overturned near 1102 Ninth street. He suffered facial and head cuts and bruises. his horse ran away. He was unconscious, but no bones broken and expected to recover in weeks. Mr Canine, formerly of Pella, is brother of Mrs B Gardner.
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Capital
Ninth Street
C. Canine
Mr. Canine
Pella
Baptist Church Special Program at Auditorium
A church notices item notes a special program at the auditorium Sunday evening with an opening voluntary hymns scripture reading anthems prayers offerings and solos. It mentions Mrs Vander Zee and D Dykstra visiting relatives in Oskaloosa and a local farm description near Knoxville with 159 acres and good water.
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Baptist Churcil
Carrie Cox
Marie Lautenbach
Harry O. Viersen
H. Verhey
Miss Baldwin
Louis Bousquet
A. Vander Zee
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
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Iowa Normal Monthly
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Lake Prairie Township
Tal Pella
Lake Pr'e
Baraca’s
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H. C. Payne
Pella Chronicle
the Chronicle
Phillips Brooks
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Humeston Exchange
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