Letters From Pella Soldiers Reach Home From War
A collection of wartime letters from Pvt. Roy A. Van Skike and Pvt. M. R. S. of the American Expeditionary Force describes overseas travel from Camp Jersey to France, rest camps, and a musical unit’s U S tour. Roy reports safe arrival, family greetings, and interest in writing from France. Rube Brand of the 439 Field Artillery Band shares experiences aboard trains, a Y M C A stop, a casino visit, a sea voyage, and hope for a 4th of July reunion, noting gas masks and warm clothing as safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. van Skike
Roy
O. K
Camp Jersey
Camp
Jesup
Gifre
Wwe
Tiga
Bess
Pvt
Roy A. van Skike
France
U.S. A
M.T. C. American Expeditionary Force
New York, Co
Cody Bell
Cody
New York
Herb Barnhouse
Chronicle
Rube Brand
Soldier’s letter from Louisville front lines 1918
Paul Buwalda writes from Louisville on October 20 1918 describing travel via Chicago where he observed a bond sales stunt, four battery mates dead from flu, and a frontline furlough amid longing for home in Iowa. He mentions cigars and funds sent by comrades, the flu outbreak, and hope for relief as he signs off to his mother.
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Louisville
Chicago
Canal
Sears-Robuck
Fire Department
Liberty
Weill
Pella
Iowa
Paul
Letter From Rube Brand October 3 1918
Editor Chronicle: I am well and growing big. Here in France we enjoy the experience, weather ideal, sickness rare among many boys. The band played for a funeral last Sunday and for a French soldier this morning. We have been busy with duties and rehearsals and not writing to everyone.
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Chronicle
O. K
Bar
Caddock
France
Real Estate Transfers In Pella And Surrounding Townships
Multiple transfers recorded including John G Gaass to P van Drunene a lot in Pella for 1450 dollars. Pieter Gaass Jr to Abraham B Van Nimwegen quit claim deed for four lots in Pella, one dollar. John Ulrich and wife to John Ulrich Jr a tract in Lake Prairie township for 6000 dollars. Abraham Dykstra and wife to Leen dert Welerse eighty acres in Summit township for 2900 dollars. John Nieburg and wife to J H Kaldenberg 112 lots in Pella and a Lake Prairie tract for one dollar. William De Bruyn executrix to A W De Bruyn a lot in Pella for 1100 dollars. B Van Beynum and wife to Tryntje Rug part of a lot in Pella for 1300 dollars. State Savings Bank of Monros to Tunis J Broom a lot in Pella for 2600 dollars. John Bosveld Jr and wife to Jennie DeBorst a lot in Pella for 1200 dollars. Carrie D Halbert to Benjamin Braashart Jr part of four lots in Pella for 2206 dollars. M Vander Kool to Mrs Gerrit Van der Garde a lot in Otley for 1650 dollars. M J De Zwarte and wife to B Geo maat a lot in Pella for 1475 dollars.
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John G. Gaass
P. van Drunene
Pella
Pieter Gaass, Jr
Abraham B. van Nimwegen
Palla
John Ulrich
John Ulrich, Jr
Lake Prairie
Abraham Dykstra
Leendert Welerse
Summit Township
John Nieburg
J. H. Kaldenberg
William de Bruyn
A. W. de Bruyn
B. van Beynum
Tryntje Rug
State Savings Bank of
J. Broom
John Bosveld, Jr
Jennnie DeBorst
Carrie D. Halbert
Benjamin Braashart, Jr
M. Vander Kool
Gerrit Vander Garde
Otley
Fourth Liberty Loan Tops Marion County Quota
The Fourth Liberty Loan surpassed its Marion County quota with strong local support. The list shows allotments and subscriptions across four subcategories, totaling more than a million dollars in government securities. Citizens and organizations backed the war effort with substantial purchases, reflecting robust public participation.
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Marion County
Democratic Candidate for Representative George J Jones
A local endorsement praising George J Jones as a trustworthy farmer and businesslike Democrat. The piece asserts no doubt about his election in Marion county and lauds his integrity, education, and commitment to the people, urging a vote for him in Des Moines.
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George J. Jones
Jones
Marion County
Des Moines
Quiet Title Suit Involving Cedar Creek Land In Iowa
Henry P. Vander Meulen sues multiple defendants over a large acreage in Marion County Iowa. The petition seeks to quiet title and confirm possession of the described real estate under color of title after more than a decade of adverse possession. Defendants are urged to appear by December 1918. otherwise default and judgment requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Mitchell
Mary A. Mitchell
Robert Mitchell
Buffon Mitchell
Lola Ethel Mitchell
George Ahn
James Ahnu
Clare A. Ahn
Jonas Ahn
Lucinda Ahn
Willoughby Ahn
Mariah Ahn
Mary Sammons
Leyi Ahn
Bettie Ahn
Alfred Ahn
Lucy Ahn
John Ahn
Anderson Jeffers
Mary A. Jeffers
Albert P. Brewer
John Wessner, Sr
Ellen Louisa Steterwald
Elias Steterwald
Carrie Belle Mosher
John W. Weaser
Louise Weaser
William Weaser
Thi
Cedar Creek
Jasper Nye
South Cedar Creek
Allo
Section 28
Township 74
Range 18
West St. P. M
Clerk of the District Court
Marion County
Iowa
Hhis
Knoxville
Journey Through Early 20th Century Military Camp Visit
Editor Young describes a railroad journey east from Pittsburgh through Maryland and West Virginia to Harper's Ferry, noting river routes, terrain, and the Potomac. He recalls John Brown, mentions J. S. Coppee’s uncles, and reflects on meeting diverse travelers including soldiers and Negro servicemen. He arrives in Washington, camps at Camp Moeigh, and asks for the Chronicle.
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Des Moines
Pennsylvania
West Maryland Railroad
Maryland
Cumberland
John Brown
Pella
J. S. Coppee
Harper's Ferry
Oshkosh
Sam
Camp Dodge
Virginia
Washington
Camp Moeigh
Washigton, D.C
A Treat in Store for Music Lovers of Pella
Mrs. M J Hoffman and Mise Verne Hendricks work hard to prepare for a Japanese musical comedy Miss Cherry Blossom. Forest environment limits showings this time though many young men would take part in the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
M.J. Hoffman
Mise Verne Hendricks
B.A. Ts Qn
Aumitad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy van Skike
Paul Buwalda
District Court
State of
Henry P. Vander Meulen
Hart & Hart, Attorneys
YOUNG
Pella Produce CO
WESF
Eddyville
Albia
Chariton Road
H. A. Bauman
Pella, Iowa
Th & van Zante, Auctioneers
Poland
Rose Hill
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