Pella Soldiers Describe Lucky Stand in France
In a Sept 24 1918 letter from the front Pvt Edward A Donal of Co H 358th Infantry A B F France recounts the Sept 12 drive, a brutal barrage from 1 to 5 am, eight miles advanced, fierce fighting, captured prisoners and bowls of hard luck. He recalls near misses, a Bowie machine gun used against Germans, and the hunger that followed a 27 hour chase. He notes fellow Pella and Van Zante men, tanks and dugouts, and appeals for Red Cross aid and YMCA support from home.
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France
Dad
Bowies
Harry DeReus
van’ Zante
Andrew van Zante
Jake DeBruyn
van Zante
Bush
Red Cross
Harry Hesselink
Old Spot
Comerrot
P. H. van Gorp
A. C. van Houweling
Oklahoma
Towa
Pella Boys Write Home From France During War
A soldier from Pella shares a long lively letter from France dated September 10 1918 describing arrival in France rain mud and boots with nails, old men breaking rocks, small railcars and wagons, women drivers, beggars poor houses wine shops and high prices for eggs sugar and gasoline. He mentions meeting friends Freeman Rube Brand and Matt Hooksma at Camp Milla and asks for letters back home while apologizing for lying in the closing line.
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France
U. S
Freeman
Camp Milla
Stable
Rube Brand
Matt Hooksma
Rube
Message from France by Pvt Lubberden and Pvt Lankelma
A partial note on a mess kit written on site in France by Pvt Adrian A. Lubberden and Pvt Freeman Lankelma of Bat D, 67th Art, C A C, A E F, documenting time constraints and intent to write again.
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France
Adrian A. Lubberden
Freeman Lankelma
Bat. D
C. A.C
Notes from the Front: Pvt Rube Brand in France 1918
Private Rube Brand writes from a French camp about train travel, mountain scenery, food shortages, and camaraderie with Herb Barn, Cody Bell, and fellow soldiers. He describes a warm reception from locals, visits to a 1500 year old castle, and plans to return ready to play basketball with the Tiger team, while recounting German prisoners and wine. He ends with assurances to his family and a sighting of Joe Porter’s name on a board.
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France
Daddy
Herb Barnhouse
Cody Bell
Herb
Colfax
Tiger
Joe Porter
Joe
O. K
Rube Brand
F. A
Dear Friend Letter From Cornie Kool
Cornie Kool writes to a friend about three months in the country, medical corps duties, treating sick and wounded, injuries from a fall from a truck, and jokes about wound stripes. He notes fine roads and driving duties, with the letter continuing on the last page.
Editor Young Goes to War from Pella Chronicle
W A Young announces his enlistment in the quartermaster service at Camp Dodge after seeking war work since the start of hostilities. He remarks on 27 years in Pella, his desire to support democracy, and his hope the Chronicle remains strong amid his absence.
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the Chronicle
Lfe
Chronicle
Quartermaster’s Department
Camp Dodge
Uncle Sam
Pella
Berty
W. A. Young
Harry Clayton Accidental Shooting in Iowa
Harry Clayton son of Prof. Clayton formerly of Pella died in an accidental hunting incident near Lynnville Iowa. While with two other boys they released a squirrel and he tripped causing his gun to discharge killing him almost instantly. The family, including his mother and sisters in Texas, were notified. funeral and burial occurred in Lynnville yesterday.
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Harry Clayton
Prof
Clayton
Pella
Harry
Ed Clayton
Lynnville
Iowa
Texas
Notice to Voters on Non-partisan Judicial Ticket
The secretary of state directs the Non-partisan Judicial Ticket be printed in the center of the ballot at the extreme right. Note this change to locate the ticket. Burton Russell, nominee for judge, signs the notice.
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Secretary of State
Burton Russell
Incendiary Fire at Sully Parochial School Building
An unknown person attacked the Reformed parochial school in Sully by pouring oil and setting a fire during the early morning hours last week. The blaze was stopped before major damage. bloodhounds failed to locate the culprit, and Jasper county grand jury investigations are anticipated. The piece condemns mob rule and urges lawful prosecution.
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Reformed Parochial
Sully
Jasper County
Van Maren Retires From Longtime Blacksmith Shop
Van Maren sold his blacksmith shop and stock to Chas Porter this week. Porter plans to have his son Ed join in the manufacturing business in Pella. Van Maren, aging yet hearty, will take a rest after forty years of steady labor at the shop.
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H. van Maren
Chas, Porter
Fruit and Vegetables Wanted for College Charity Drive
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Central College announces a new dormitory store room ready for October donations of fruit and pickles. Donors should label jars with name and contents. Unsold produce funds the Auxiliary while aiding student charities. Notify the committee to collect surplus garden vegetables to prevent freezing. Committee members: Miss A. Graham, Mrs. J. Wesselink, Mrs. H. J. Pletenpol.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Central College
Ladies
Pella
A. Graham
Mra. J. Wesselink
Irs
H. J. Pletenpol
Interest receiving dates on the four Liberty Bond issues
Four Liberty Bond issues have eight semiannual interest dates per year. The clipping lists payment days: First issue June 16 and December 16. Second issue May 16 and November 15. Third issue March 16 and September 16. Fourth issue April 16 and October 15.
Library notice limits hours for book returns only
The Public Library will be open Friday and Saturday afternoons for the return of books only.
Convicts Transferred From Knoxville Inebriate Hospital Farm
Fort Madison convict colony workers were moved to Woodward and Clive under guard G H Armstrong. Most are trusties with sentences near completion. At the hospital three convicts and about fourteen patients remain husking corn and tending crops as the tile and electric grit plants shut down at 10:30 PM signaling possible permanent closure pending legislative action or Star Board mandates.
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Ft. Madison
Knoxville
State Brick and Tile
Woodward
Clive
G. H. Armstrong
Star Board of Control
Knoxville Journal
Last Chance to Convert 4% Liberty Bonds to 4%%
Government urges holders of First Converted 4% and Second 4% Liberty Bonds to send bonds for conversion into 4%% bonds before November 9 in Chicago. Without conversion the bonds stay 4% and lose market value, harming the holder and benefiting the nation. Bring bonds to the purchasing bank with instructions to convert to 4%% bonds of equal value.
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Chicago
Sam
Combating influenza guidance from public health officials
Dr. Robert Blue warns the nation that influenza spreads through crowds and airborne droplets from sneezes and coughs. He urges covering coughs, avoiding public spitting, and staying home when sick. the guidance also applies to colds and other illnesses.
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Robert Blue
United States Public Health Service
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Boche
Pvt
Edward A. Donal
Cornie Kool
Young
Camp Meiggs
Hi. van Maren
Darky
Pabeon
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