Death of John Van Veen in France
Mrs. H Van Veen learns her son John Van Veen died in France likely from battle injuries in late July. Enlisting with Co H 168th Infantry from Pella IA, he left Iowa in October 1917 and wrote cheerful letters home about service. News arrived unusually through the government insurance department before the war department casualty list. The note adds that Arthur DeJoode wrote from a hospital indicating John was wounded. The last family letter dated July 18 gave no hint of wounds.
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H.‘Van Veen
John
France
van Veen
Insurance Department
Arthur DeJoode
John van Veen
Pella
Co. H, 168Th Infantry
Oskaloosa
Iowa
New York
Chronicle
War Department
Fatal auto crash kills two in Oskaloosa disaster
In a Sunday morning crash near Oskaloosa a Cadillac driven by Boots White left a muddy road, rolled over, and plunged an embankment. Dead are Elmer McKey and Warner White. injured are Walter Johnson Dayton Smalley Harold Burke and Samuel Marks. White died from a head wound in the wreck. Johnson and Smalley were rushed to Holdenville for care as others returned home.
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McKey
Albert Ver Meer
Pella
William Bennett
Eddyville
Burke
Marks
Oskaloosa
Muchakinock
Eddyville Road
Elmer Or
Slim” McKey
Mercy Hospital
Warner White
Golden Eagle
White
Walter Johnson
Marke
Smalley
Warner
Oskaloosa Herald
Johnson
Elmer McKey
Dayton Smalley
Harold Burke
Samuel Marks
Farmington
Smalleyere
Holdyville
Marks R
Boots” White
W. White
North Third Street
Young White
Advertise Benefits By Highlighting Historical Naming Facts
A brief note argues advertising can benefit brands by linking to curiosity through naming origins. It cites Columbus versus Amerigo Vespucci to illustrate how names and discovery myths can spark interest. The piece frames ad storytelling as a way to engage audiences with history and local pages.
Pella City Council Proceedings September 17 1918
The Pella Iowa city council met September 17 1918 with mayor presiding and all members present except one. Items included electric department figures, city office building payment, resignation of city solicitor Van der Ploeg and unanimous election of Geo G Gaass to fill the vacancy. Budgets and warrants for interest on funding bonds were approved, and street extension at Main and Oskaloosa referred to the street committee. Meeting time set for 7:30 pm next session.
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City
Pella
Iowa
Vanden Berg
Blommers
W. H. van der Ploeg
van der Ploeg
Geo. G. Gaass
Main
Oskaloosa
Kuyper
Will Pietenpol Goes to Pittsburgh
Holland Michigan’s Hope College loses physics head Dr William B Pietenpol who resigns to join University of Pittsburgh as professor of physics The move marks a major step up for the local scholar who has built a strong record at Central College Pella Iowa and Wisconsin Denver Boulder and Chicago during his career and who is the brother of Central College dean H W Pietenpol The Pittsburgh enrollments total about 4000 in regular year and 6000 with summer sessions
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Holland, Mich
Hope College
William B. Pietenpol
Pietenpol
Holland
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Chicago
Western Electric Company
Boulder
Denver
Colorado
Central College
Pella
University of Wisconsin
H. W. Pietenpol
Central
Want Column Ad Encourages Readers to Respond
A small want column ad urges readers to try placing an advertisement for faster results. It highlights that ads bring targeted attention and inquiries, inviting individuals seeking goods or services to act now. The note emphasizes quick, local reach and practical value.
Letter from WORP BERGMAN About Philadelphia and Camp Dix
Soldier WORP W Bergman writes to family from Camp Dix N J detailing a grandmother Aunt Nellie visit and a Philadelphia trip. He describes sights including Independence Hall the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross house and notes drill and upcoming travel hopes. He mentions meeting Pete Hagen Reina Har ley and says camp life is damp with new warm clothes and a cold fought off.
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Neal
Nellie
St. George's Club
Trenton
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Y. W
Independence Hall
Congress Hall
Washington
Curtis
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Benj
Franklin
Betsy Ross
Pete Hagen
Aiken
New York City
Cody Boys
Mr. Harley
Tabernacle
Reina
Camp Mills
Gary
France
W. B. Bergman, Co
Camp Dix
N. J
Pella to Host State Sunday-school Convention Delegates
One hundred delegates from Pella are invited for the State Sunday School Convention October 1 to 4. Registration covers lodging and meals, with a four day plan of sessions and entertainment on the Harvard plan. Speakers include W Pearce and A M Locker. applications should be sent promptly to local organizers.
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Harvard
Lake Geneva
W. ©. Pearce
Coal Saving Rules Urge Thrifty Winter Fuel Use
Iowa citizens face a tougher coal shortage this winter warned by State Fuel Administrator Charles Webster. The piece urges economies and lists ten conservation steps from delaying furnace fires to weather stripping and using alternative fuels. It also recalls Liberty bond drives and community canvassing, praising patriotism and urging a strong fall response to fund war needs.
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Charles Webster
Iowa
Pershing
Fuel Administration
Canvassers Gear Up For Liberty Loan Drive
The September 28 Liberty Loan campaign pleases with strong support nationwide as citizens plan to buy many bonds. Pella backs past successes, welcomes new chair Van Gorp, who led the Red Cross, and an active canvassing corps aims to quickly meet a previously over subscribed quota in Pella and Lake Prairie Township.
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Waybackers
Pella
Lake Prairie Township
Marion County
Europe
Watson van der Ploeg
van Gorp
Red Cross
Pella District Fair Opens With High Hopes This Year
Preparations for the Pella District Fair are complete as officers and volunteers foresee one of the best fairs in years. Despite past weather delays, the event proceeds on September 24 to 26 with exhibits and amusements ready. Organizers urge the public to attend and enjoy sightseeing and entertainment.
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Pella
Good Registration in Pella
Registration for military service took place quietly in Pella on Thursday with ample helpers. Applicants were well distributed across the day, totaling 652 registered in the four city precincts and Lake Prairie township.
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Pella
City Precidors
Lake Prairie Township
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HN van Veen
198Th Infantry
Rainbow Division
America
Columbus
Amerigo Veapucci
City Journal
the Council
Will Pietenpol
Worp Borgman
A. M. Locker
W. H. Schilling
Minnesota
Phebe A. Curtiss
Children’s Work
Ohio
Chas. F. Dykatra
Misa Dorothy Wormhoudt
the Fuel Administration
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