Epidemic of Encephalitis Lethargica Spreads Worldwide
A health official warned that encephalitis lethargica, called sleeping sickness, is the era's most serious outbreak starting in St. Louis and spreading to Texas, California, Florida, and beyond. Doctors from the Public Health Service and others pursue serum treatments as mosquitos, winters, and suburban patterns complicate the mystery while officials pursue the cause and a cure. An accompanying joke depicts a bribe to a poor man, ending with a fisherman-like punchline about bread and waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Texas
Califormia
Florida
J. P. Leake
United States Public Health Service
C. Armstrong
Public Health Service
L. L. Williams
Fragmented plea note linked to unpaid wages and patrols
A fragmented text references instructions about not signing CODs and mentions Dox SOS and P. D. It appears as a chaotic plea involving pay, patrols, and a person named Annette Morse Smith. The readable content hints at demands or warnings but lacks a coherent narrative or verifiable event.
Explosion at What Cheer Kills Four. Town Shaken
A blast at What Cheer devastates a grocery, paraphenalia and lodge supplies in the Py thian hall. Four people die, many injured as debris floods the basement. Firemen battle flames while officials cite defective wiring and spontaneous combustion of gases. Mayor Kolling praises volunteers and urges safety measures and public roping of fires.
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K. of P
Pythian Hall
Kolling
Strohm
Ames
Don’t Invest Money For A Job Advice to Young Workers
A cautionary editorial warns youths not to invest money to obtain employment. Positions tied to money upfront indicate poor business practices and likely only last while the capital lasts. Readers are urged to beware such schemes and to be prudent with starting contracts and offers.
Do Not Sign Documents Without Careful Sleep Over It
The article warns against signing letters notes and documents for friends without parental or legal counsel approval. It notes many troubles especially for women who sign carelessly and advises a young man to “sleep over it” for 24 hours before committing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger W. Babson
Dunn Eilers Team Holds Screen Spotlight In Hold Me Tight
The famed Dunn and Eilers duo return in Hold Me Tight at Pella Theatre Sept 7 8 9 Their long credited chemistry and natural style have defined a new standard for screen teams Both actors started as NYC extras before rising to fame. their shared interests include horses dogs flight and song On the same page a Missouri potato report notes a rise from 38 cents to 825 per carload, urging caution against overinvestment in potatoes.
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James Dunn
Sally Eilers
Pella Theatre
Fox
Dunn- Eilers
Filmic Hall of Fame
Jimmy
Dunn
Sally
New York City
Local Sully notes mark visits, birthdays and ball game
Sally Mrs Geo Riene and Emerson visited Northwood relatives while Alice Riene visits Adel. Ward Steeg and others visit the World’s Fair. Carroll Macy tops southern Iowa hog buyers with 678 carloads shipped. Ball game fans attended a Witney team victory 6 to 2. Numerous locals attend birthdays, school start and community events.
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Geo. Riene
Emerson
Northwood
Alice Riene
Adel
Wilander
Vernon
Walker
Ward Ver" Steeg
Donald Miller
Donald Wiskerhof
Carroll
Macy
Ottumwa
Southern Iowa
Will Hendricks
Little ‘Son
Galesburg
John Pella
Vander Wilt
Mina Jacobs
Sioux County
Sully
Joe Long
Rama
Mabel Dieleman
Oskaloosa
Herman Kersbergen
Des Moines
Anthony Vande Beek
Black Hills
Harrison
Witney
Sally Aces
Fern Kruseman
Pella
John Holdsworth
Ruth Castorf
Ruth
Leon de Penning
Albert Buitenwerf
Kilduff
Chronicle listing a yellow second sheet for 40¢
A fragmented OCR item lists a yellow second sheet for 40 cents at the Chronicle office. Names and phrases such as Fa Adin Kacoucue and Keroa dle appear, but the text is garbled.
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Chronicle’ Office
Taratvane
College notes open with chapels and campus life at Central College
The opening chapel addressed by Henry S. Nollen of Equitable Life Insurance spoke on education as preparation for life work. Freshmen moved through tests, registration, and social events. homecoming is planned for Oct. 14. Faculty summer activities and personnel updates listed amid student life and campus notices.
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Wesselink
Henry S. Nollen
Equitable Life Insurance Co
Towa
Nollen
Pella
Central College
Central
Drake University
Jordan Hall
College
The Land of the Free and Frigidaire Ads
A dated marketing page from Van Den Berg Electric Co highlights “The Land of the Free” with jokes about free-born citizens and household ads. It promotes Frigidaire investments, Atwater Kent radios, Hoover cleaners, and various batteries, ending with a poem urging perseverance.
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van den Berg Electric Co
Everything Electrical
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Bride
Douglas Fairbanks, Sr
Robinson Crusoe
Eddie Cantor
the Kid
Spain
P. D
Ray
Annette Morse Smith
Cascade Inn
del Montes
Hume
Peg
Benteco Hominy
Benteco
Dunn-Eilers
Missouri
Aces
Reasnor
Bert McBride
Dorothy Perendaal
Andrew Perendaal
C. C. Carpenter
Chicago
Agnes Mathes
East First Street
D. Sjaardema
Dan Hoogenakker
J. G. Sybenga
Paul Boertje
H. O. Viersen
W. Cle
van Houweling Auto CO
T. H. Keldenbors
Wathall Idg
Court House
Buerkens Mig
Star Oil Station
John Kamerick
G. I. Roorda
Eden
Dexter
Van's Motor Service Ba
Ven Gorp
Keoming
Ely
Neal
VIN Hatchery
Paul Care
Pella, I
Will den Adel
Chronicle
Otley
C. and
G. van vi
Salts
Pevnek
Iagle
Rev
Bre
H. J. Potter
Ackley
Iona
Pauline
Jeann
Hoefker
Grundy Center
E. T. Koerlin
Dids
Lester Mulle
Anne Honpers
Weir
Bosch
Pietenpol
Stuart
Drost
George Mennenga
University of Town
de Moor
H. Stuart
Michigan
Evers
Century of Progress
Liggett
Dean
Coach Winter
Manitou
Colo
Frances Bailey
University of Iowa
Firth
Caldwell
Boise
Idaho
Fred Hubbeling
Ayrshire
Elsie Schilling
Evangelical Training School
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst
Bloomington
Cunera van Emmerik
Jewel Peterson
Sioux Falls
Land of the Free
U. S. Tires
Hoeksema Bros
Washington St
Iowa
Lugur
Anice Ecitae
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