End of Sabotage Talk and Public Health Notes
Courage and perseverance cited as guiding traits for Americans as editor praises President Roosevelt's stand against appeasing international pirates. The piece condemns Lindbergh's Des Moines speech, notes anti Jewish references, warns of infantile paralysis, and urges cleanliness and early doctor recognition. It discusses insurance, tornado losses in Jasper County, and the need for prudent insurance coverage amid a moving real estate market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindbergh
Roosevelt
Pella
Ross Meriti
Eeeal
McCalls
Maine
Nature
McIntire
Remembering the ground when buying amid war warns financial ruin
Senator Reynolds warns bankers and the public to avoid speculative buying during wartime. He stresses keeping feet on the ground, investing to preserve property rather than quick profit, and avoiding easy money as postwar downturn risks grow. He urges prudent saving and lending to curb a potential war bubble burst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anker
Robert Reynolds
Bankers of
Iowa
Hard Times Ahead Yet Hope in Shared Prosperity
The piece argues that defense spending and war debt will reduce living standards and raise taxes, with rising unemployment and scarce luxuries. Yet it suggests reconstruction abroad and possible trade cushions, urging restraint on nonessential purchases and urging gratitude for basic comforts. It ends hopeful that Americans may value simple blessings and share more with others.
Editorial Comment Blasts Policy Critics Across Papers
The editorials urge restraint on costly joy rides to save fuel and defend against inflation and postwar credit needs. They mock appeasement of Japan and contrast civil service with labor unions, while recalling a late Senator Borah misjudgment to critique today’s foreign policy critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford Register
United States
Borah
Europe
State Department
Pella’s Pasts Echo in Local Timeline Milestones
A look back through FliteO’Tyme highlights events from 10 20 30 and 45 years ago in Pella. Notable mentions include community milestones and civic happenings that shaped the town’s recent history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Pella Recalls 1896 Old Settlers Day and GOP Rally
In 1896 Pella Republicans held a rally for Hon. G. Diekma of Holland, followed by a night crowd that disturbed the town with whisky, songs, and shouting. Old Settlers Day at Pousquet grove featured church services, speeches by De Pree Kuyper Van Stigt and others, a basket dinner, and a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Diekma
Holland
the Blade
Lea
Towa
P. H. Bousquet
Grove
4Th Reformed
R. Vande Kieft
A. van Stigt
John Nollen
James Man
John D. G P. HM. Bousquet
P. de Pree
H. Kuyper
H. de Buoy
P. J. Kooleman
K. van Stigt
G. T. Clark
B. J. Zwemer
P. J. Kocleman
Knoxville
W. C. Jacobs
J. Bloem
Ver Beek
Shubring
GH. Nollen
H. P. Scholto
Holland Old’ Settlers’ Society
Nolten
Second Reformed Ladies Aid
T. ‘Tusseling
Lndies
John Steketee
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Wilhelmina
The
Des Moines Daily News
Buffalo Bill
Oskaloosa
Aart van Zante
Central University
Hope College
30 Years Ago Famous Judith Basin Ad Promises Opportunity
The 1911 item notes German Bros. advertise in the Judith Basin Montana crop conditions unclear with 15 to 60 dollars per acre. Central Firth football squad lists many players, with new men joining. Ed Van Gorp wins a race in Newton after a Kissel car tumble, while Velie outspeeds a Gun Western. A Maytag Auto Day and a wedding no doubt feature, plus recall of Albertus Synhorst’s death and Pella’s 1847 settlers. The coming Pella Fair Oct 5 promises ballooning, parachute jumps, and Curtis biplane flights with Kauffman and Tomsen. Peter Heerema launches a cleaning business with a club to reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Bros
Judith
Montana
Central Firth
Boynards
van Spanckeren
Visser
Aschenbrenner
H. Philips
P. Philips
van Zante
Hamilton
Atha
Williams
Kempkes
Byram
Dykstra
Nowells
Bailey
Barker
Ver Steel
Knoxville
Ed van Gorp
Newton
Elmer Maytag
Velie
Craven
Kilogg
Helen Marie Dieleman
John Heerema
Wilma Boland
Albertus Synhorst
Pella
Woodstock
Minnesota
Sioux County
Orange City
17Th
Iowa Infantry
Great Curtis
Kauffman and
Tomsen
Davenport
Town
Peter Heerema
B. H. Sack Tailoring
Local Fair Preparations and Visitors Mentioned
Des Moines visitors Mrs John Boyt and children call on the Peter Welle home while fair organizers prepare for the event. Workmen set up seats at the race track and plans surface for an amphitheatre within one or two years as baby show entries exceed prior years. A full course is planned for ministry study for a young man and promotion materials are being finalized for the ES P D Fair coming soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boyt
Des Moines
Peter Welle
Veterans from 83rd Iowa in city for reunion
Forty Civil War veterans arrived for the 83rd Iowa Infantry reunion, met by Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts and Legion members. Josiah Petty of Perry and Alex Moore of New Sharon entertained at the high school auditorium. President M. J. Hoffman welcomed the visitors. Farm mortgage bankers gathered in Des Moines protesting government activity in farm mortgage field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
83Rd Iowa Infantry
Chamber of Commerce
Boy Scouts
The
Legion
Josiah Petty
Perry
Iowa
Alex Moore
New Sharon
Rattler
M. J. Hoffman
Central
Des Moines
Taxation push and river flood notes in Des Moines region
Tax-exempt securities to be taxed. coal from local mines at eight dollars per delivered ton to Des Moines. Protests rise with talk of an investigation. Governor Kendall cooperates. Weekend Dollar Day advertised by Y. T. Van Niewaal and Floyd Gambell. Watermelons drift down Skunk River after floods. Ackley Creek high. Bob Lautenbach travels to Ames for second year in architectural engineering. George Kuldenberg plans civil engineering course. ster Welle returns from Illinois canvassing to study dentistry at Town University. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vander take daughter Wilma to Lowy City for hip treatment. Outside the Law shown at Alamo Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Nate Kendall
Y. T. van Niewaal
Floyd Gambell
Apa
Skunk
Rai
Ackley
Bob Lautenbach
Ames
George Kuldenberg
Ster Welle
Ilinois
Town University
Joe Vander
Wilma
Lowy City
Alamo Theatre
Ten Years Ago In Oct 1931 Kuyper Lumber On Display
A 16 foot long hollow Douglas Fir trunk mounted on a truck showcased Kuyper Lumber Co. an exhibited relic. The Model Clothing Co. planned a new store opening Oct 10 after a previous fire. Legion posts elected leadership and pledged Boy Scout sponsorship while local clubs and residents planned activities as autumn weather loomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuyper Lumber Co
Model Clothing Co
Lee M. Henry
Legion Post
Will van Sittert
Joe Kamphuis
Central College
Wormhoudt & Plette
Gerrit Hasselman
Kilgore
Nebraska
Lois Grandin
Minneapolis
Minn
Northwest Institute of Medical Technology
Central
Hastings
Neku
Wilkins
Hostetler
Owen
Buena Vista
Storm Li
Mayo Hospital
Lawrence van Rees
Phonics for Infants Wise parenting in early language learning
A report from the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station outlines how parents should nurture a baby's speech. It emphasizes initial vowel sounds and simple syllables, then introducing real words with clear pronunciation. The approach aims to prevent stuttering and ensure readiness for first grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Time and Creation Reflections by Helen Welshimer
A reflective poem about divine pacing in creation and human haste. It contrasts God’s measured work with our rushed dreams, noting that divine works mature slowly while human projects often remain unfinished. The piece urges patience and appreciation for natural growth.
Invisible Foe and the Battle for America Faith
A Sunday School lesson surveys spiritual warfare against the powers of darkness, noting espionage and deception as modern “fifth column” tactics. It traces biblical battles, the fall of Satan, and Christ's ultimate victory, urging Christians to wear God’s armor and uphold the Bible as guiding light in perilous times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Holland
England
America
Germany
Rotterdam
Christ
Eph
Herod
Pilate
Egrain
Devil
Garden
Gethsemane
Jesus
Hitler
God
Christ Jesus
Paul
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pella Chronicle
Sadler Publishing
Official County Newspaper
Youn
Main St
Chronicle
Cary Mail
John Quincy Adams
Pur
Jasper County
Kandy
Clarion Monitor
Japan
Osceola Tribune
Civil Service and Labor Unions
Jefferson City
Civil Service
the Childrens
Fliteo
Tyme
Montezuma Rey
You
Helen Welshimer
John
Jesus Christ
Pible
Isaiah
Prines
Earth
Sea of Glass
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