Biggest Day in Pella’s History Continues on Page 1
A long list of names appears under the banner Biggest Day in Pella’s History. The roster includes Arti B Umble Lloyd Riche Florance Frucht Gary Vogelaar L. B. McConnachey Lloyd J. Rankin Ben Snelson Chester Fry Carl G. Byers Arnold Schippers and many others, hinting at a civic or community commemoration event with notable locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Rogers
Vernal
Shipnae Odell Jackson J
Milton Ralph H. Brauner
Robert Johnson Ray Dyer Everett R. Lanphier
Waldo C. Steenhoek
Albert T. Ver Meer Thomas J. Roush Lyle M. Mick Adrian H. Rietveld
Carl Crane Lowell Mansell
Henry van Steenis
Peter H. van Gorp
GL Tilm Raymond E. Barber Howard J. Robson
Lorris W. Iddings Will Silvanus Eldie E. Anderson
Cornelius van Hemert
Geo. W. Ries Cornte Mullenburg
Arle van Rees Lane Schakel
Walter Garrison
W. G. Beaner Samuel J, Stally
Peter Vander Heide
W. B. Borgman
Gerrit van Hemert J. J. Bybenga
Geo. H. Lankelma
Martin’ Paardekooper
John Durham
Richard Brown
L. M. Kinter
Loyd Shilling
Oskaloosa Brigade Band Fairs Military Program
The Oskaloosa Brigade band furnished the music for the afternoon program aided by local musicians and groups. Carl Byers sang a solo with a hearty encore though reluctant to respond. The Male Choral Club directed by the late Prof Groet sang two selections including The Trumpet Calls to Meet the Foe, a piece with strong wartime meaning. Three singers wore uniforms. others are draft age. The encore spoke to devastated Europe and our army. President M J Hoffman of Central College chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa Brigade
Carl Byers
Prof. P. Groet
Europe
Pres. M. J. Hoffman
Central
Col
Great War Patriotic Day Draws Massive Local Parade
Hon. M. Wentworth spoke at the patriotic afternoon program in Pella with Mrs. Gebhart from Knoxville adding remarks. An Irish song, jugglers, and a balloon ascent followed, then a large evening automobile parade with many decorated cars highlighting war work. Seven bands performed as crowds from nearby towns joined in, with strong civic participation and a shared resolve to support soldiers and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wentworth
Des Moines
Sons of the American Revolution
Gebhart
Knoxville
Daughters of the American Revolution
K. T
Newton
Oskaloosa
Otley
Neely
Fife and Drum Corpa
Nwton
Pella
Pella Hosts Future Victory Celebration For Returning Soldiers
A pledge to organize another grand parade in Pella to honor returning soldiers, promising a day of reunion and rejoicing after victory. The event aims to involve all residents and celebrate the heroism of service members, with details to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Wheat Farming Campaign in Iowa 1917 Notice
The 1917 wheat surplus stands at 208000000 bushels with allied nations seeking 400000000. The USDA conducts a winter wheat campaign in Iowa urging 15 percent more wheat and 27 percent more winter wheat. Citizens should obtain governor wheat cards, note sale and intended fall acreage, and return cards to W H Vander Ploeg in Pella Iowa. Grow winter wheat to improve per acre returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
National Defense
W. H. Vander Ploeg
Pella
For Sale and Rent Classified Highlights
Seven room house with large garden for sale or rent. Rentals include three rooms on Main street, possibly furnished. Seed sales include Timothy seed and Bearded Winter Seed Wheat from Wm H Nolin of Monroe Iowa. Farm for sale 118 acres near New Sharon. Cream separator sales jobs offered by Royal Cream Separator Co. Old false teeth bought by Domestic Supply Co with mail-in offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Nolin
Monroe
Iowa
New Sharon
Omer Goodner
Searsboro
Domestic Supply Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Experience Teaches. Use the Experience of Others
A quoted opinion on learning from others and the value of shared knowledge. The note asserts that experience of many persons surpasses that of one and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt, effective, and pleasant for coughs and colds. Signed by F D Stubenrauch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlan
Wheat and Mother Gray Remedies Promoted in News Briefs
Economic notes warn labor will be scarcer next spring and freezing risks to wheat are low if sown correctly with a $2.00 government price guarantee. Allied needs wheat or Europe may face separate handling, per county bulletin. Also offered are Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming fast relief for colds, constipation, and worms for 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Mother Gray
Also Mentioned on This Page
Opera House
METRO
Francis X. Bushman
Ralph M. Bare
L. A. Thom
EL. Noftiger
Claude Crandall
Wilbur F
Amsberry
Nathan W. Kingrey
Jasper de Raad
John de Leeuw Ed J. van John G. Veenstra
Theo. D. Morris Lee A. Hill
H. G. Carson Lee Crouch Veryl
A. Ross Tra
A. Nolin
Gradus de Kock Jacob BH. Webb
Cecil Hunt
Walter Snyder
Arthur Gladson
Fa Vanden Berg
Counte
Walter Gallaway
David B. Hill J, L. Bowery
Kodak
Stubenrauch Drug Store
Ther Chronicle
Main Street
Main St
Royal Cream Separator Co
Dearborn
Chicago
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
the Bell Clothing House
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
South Side
D. den Adel & Co
F. DE Reus
Pella, Iowa
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