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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

7

Central Beats Wesleyan 7 6 In Muddy Showdown

Central defeated Wesleyan 7 to 6 on a snowy mud slick field. Shields kicked the deciding goal after both teams scored in the third quarter. Lowe and Green made key tackles for Central, while Byers and Kensinger gained ground and Anderson punted. The entire contest featured limited open play and heavy ground fighting as Central pressed Wesleyan into downs multiple times.

Central Wesleyan Lowe Green Byers Vander Wal Anderson Kensinger Snyder Davis Shields Byram Doe Lodwick Kepler jPothovan Kuyper Terlouw Byera Central Wesleyan Byeré Lowe Snyder Shields RT Ballew Pothovan Vanelle Kemble Jansma VanderWal Hyzer Anderson Thompson Terlouw LE Gooch Doe Green Davis Byers Hamilton Thomas Michigan Mattison Ames Clark Penn

Why Woodrow Wilson Should be Re-Elected Prize Winner

The Philadelphia Public Ledger awarded second prize of 300 dollars for the best pro Wilson article. Fredric P. Noble of Spokane Washington wrote Why Woodrow Wilson Should be Re-Elected. his wife Minnie Edmand of this city accompanied by her daughter visited her mother Mrs. T J Edmand in Pella during the summer.

Philadelphia Public Ledger Woodrow Wilson Fredric P. Noble Spokane Wash Minnie Edmand

Telephones in Rural Schools Urged After Injury Incident

A six year old girl was badly burned when her clothes caught fire at the Brick school south of town. The school had a telephone and prompt medical aid was secured, prompting a call for a telephone in every rural school funded by the district. The Newton News notes this could protect other children in isolated schools.

Newton News

College Notes and Upcoming Artist Series at Monroe High

Prof Brouwer directs Orchestra and Band at Monroe High with Thursday rehearsals. Student pianists include Mary Helen VanderLinden and Alfred Johnson. U V A served coffee and sandwiches at Friday game. Artist Series opens November 10 in the college auditorium featuring Salvi the Italian harpist, Madam Read soprano, and Miss Harris pianist. Chapel talks cover Iowa history business and literature with Miss Sorensen, Mr Clifton, Miss Graham, and Mr Phillips presenting. Our Iowa Falls trip Friday and local comments by J L Harper and Carl G Byers touch on Meredith voting.

Brouwer Monroe High School Mary Helen VanderLinden Alfred Johnson Sadler College Auditorium Salvi Madam Read New York Miss Harris Clifton Towa Iowa Miss Graham Scholtes Pella Phillips Iowa Falls J. L. Harper Des Moines Sunnyside Carl G. Byers Byers Meredith Carl

Card of Thanks for Our Sister’s Illness and Death

We thank neighbors and friends for their kindly aid and interest during the illness and passing of our sister.

Harding Pella speech highlights tariffs and temperance

Lieutenant Governor W L Harding spoke in Pella on a Thursday morning to a sizeable local crowd. He urged a bigger tariff to shield U S industry, backed keeping prices high, and addressed state issues including saloon policy and prohibition. He defended past actions, attacked Bishop Stuntz and the Des Moines Register, and pledged to use his influence to keep alcohol out of Iowa. He criticized single tax ideas, discussed land holdings, and stressed the need for rough roads to spur progress.

W. L. Harding Pella Central College Harding Republican Party Europe Harding Spent Much More Time. He Stated That He Respects Mr. Meredith Mr. Meredith Mr. Harding Davenport Prohibition der Demokrat Des Moines Register Stuntz Methodist Church United States Iowa Sioux County

Harding Defends Bond Plan Amid Railroad Road Debate

The speech touched on a proposed hundred million dollar bond issue and the cement and automobile industries as the opposing force feared by readers. Harding claimed a political fight with the Des Moines Register over his stance, recalling past primaries and Clarke’s wet position. He noted some unnamed source said grav el roads cost five thousand dollars per mile. The audience in Newton received the remarks courteously as he avoided lengthy discourse to catch a train.

Meredith Atlantic Pella Harding Des Moines Register Register Clarke Dell Huntoon Town General Assembly Newton

Iowa Soldiers to Vote in General Election on Border

Attorney General Cosson ruled all Iowa soldiers serving on the Mexican border may vote in the November 7 general election. Governor Clarke will appoint commissioners to carry poll books and ballots to Brownsville and Donna where two polling places will be set. Secretary of State Allen calls county auditors to send copies of sample ballots. about thirty three counties are affected. Soldiers vote without city registration requirements.

Towa Cosson Iowa Clarke Brownsville Donna Calvary Allen Orice Des Moines

No Trespassing on Prairie Lake Land

West side of Prairie Lake property owner G. Kamerick announces hunting and trapping forbidden. All persons are notified that trespassers will be prosecuted on the land area.

Prairie Lake G. Kamerick

Central College to Host Dr Winfield Scott Hall Talk

The Y M C A of Central College presents Dr Winfield Scott Hall to students, high school pupils, and the community on Monday October 30. The program includes a high school mass meeting, chapel talks, interviews, college talks, Y W address, and a community meeting for all men and boys of the city at the high school auditorium. Friends of Mr and Mrs J W D Roovart have moved from Des Moines.

Y. M Central College Winfield Scott Hall Hall College Y. W All Men and Boys of City H. S. Auditorium J. W. D. Roovart Des Moines

Wilson's Record A Fine Showing

A patriotic outline praising Wilson's record in peace and preparedness. Highlights include America First neutrality, Monroe Doctrine and Pan American policy, 300,000 Americans repatriated, foreign trade expansion, anti-dumping and war-risk laws, and bold public works such as irrigation, conservation, and tax reforms.

America Mexico Pershing United States Panama Danish West Indies Panama Canal Japan Department OF Commerce Federal Trade Commission

Henderson Stock Company Brings Clean Shows to Pella

The Henderson Stock Company performs nightly at the Womens Federated Club Building in Pella. Despite rain early in the week, crowds attended the shows. The company pleases local audiences with wholesome entertainment and affordable pricing, including a merchants complimentary ticket and ten cent reserved seats.

Henderson Stock Company Womens Federated Club Henderson Company Pella

VanZante couple depart for Portland after visit

John VanZante and his wife left Wednesday afternoon for their home in Portland Oregon following a visit with relatives in town.

John VanZante Portland Ore

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