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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1907
Page
1
In an emotional homecoming, surviving members of the Thirty third Iowa gather in Pella to honor their service from 1861 to 1865. Local citizens, led by Colonel Mackey, the secretaries, and the Commercial Club, decorate the town and host visiting veterans and their families.
A Des Moines Adjutant General report cites Washington statistics showing enlistment ages from 10 to 21. It notes over two million boys under 21 served, while about 600,000 were over 21, with the average age between 18 and 21, reflecting a historic youthful wartime force and its patriotic sacrifice.
The passage contrasts 1860s youth and older revolutionary fathers. It notes laws sparing boys from enlistment, yet during war years of 1861 to 1865 the cradle sent responders, transforming schoolboys into liberty saviors while revolutionary fathers averaged about 33. The piece reflects on Europe and wartime mobilization and the unexpected vigor of youth.
Reports detail a Tuesday of arrivals, enrollment, and a public square gathering for the Thirty-third Iowa Infantry Volunteers veterans. Activities included a band concert, Speeches by Major Jno F. Lacy and Rev. A. V. Kendrick, recitals, and a 25th wedding anniversary tribute to Tom and Mrs. Cox.
A large evening gathering featured a dress parade and martial music. Rev VanderWerf offered a prayer after a band selection, followed by a stirring choir rendition of The Blue and the Gray. The meeting moved into an old time experience session with lively participation. Reporter notes focus on the event and reserve business talks for next week.
Excerpts from letters by Daniel W. Croll Mendesh Kansas and ComradesP McMullen G H Hughes Belknap Iowa Robert Wynn Lexington Nebraska express regrets at absence due to health and distance. They send regards and request a paper report, with hopes for future reunion and weather good attendance.
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