Rural School Flag Fund Recalls Civil War Pride and Patriotism
A 1910 Marion County notice explains the 33rd Iowa Infantry Flag Fund gift placing American flags on rural schoolhouses in Mohaska Keokuk and Marion counties. It urges a flag day on September 30 1910 with exercises featuring a regiment veteran to inspire students and honor Old Glory over public schools forever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaws ‘Infantry
Marion County
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Jora E. White
Knoxville
Mohaska
Keokuk
Marion Counties
George W. Schee
33Rd Iowa Infantry
33Rd Iowa
83Rd Town ‘Infantry
Endorsed by County Superintendent on Flag Day
The county superintendent endorses the trustees letter urging patron support for their first Flag Day in schools. The message invites personal interest in the event and describes the flag colors as symbols of courage, truth, and patriotism, urging citizens to unite in appreciation for the gift to schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iival
Atio Provileg
White
Ity
Memory-lapse man returns as former mayor in Kansas
James Ester a brick mason from Conway Springs travels to Wisconsin and resumes his identity as George Becker ex mayor grocer and contractor after a two year memory loss. He is recognized by W H Ground of Stoughton and agrees to return home to his wife who had believed him dead and became a paralytic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway Springs
Kas
James Ester
Stoughton
Wisconsin
George Becker
Exmayor
Becker
Madison
W.H. Ground
Pella Ad Committee Seeks Auto Owners for Fair Boost
Advertising committee calls on Pella and surrounding residents with automobiles to donate time for promoting the upcoming Pella Fair and Home Coming week on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Those with cars urged to contact Dick Den Adel or Ni J. Gesman for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Dick Den'Adel
Ni J. Gesman
Saloon Petition Sparks Church Dismissals
A local church expelled members after a petition supporting a saloon operation was circulated and not fully removed from records. The dissenting group asserted the signers consented, leading to membership terminations and ongoing tensions within the congregation.
Old Settlers N B A Plans Officers Election Meeting
The Old Settlers Association calls a meeting next Tuesday evening at City Hall at 7 39 P M to elect officers. Old settlers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers Association
Overland Welcomes Frank Elscott to Brand Lineup
Frank Elscott of near Sully joined the Overland family this week and is now riding about the country in the twentieth century style. Star Auto Co manager Harve Van Gorp initiated him into the fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Elscott
Near Sully
Overland
Harve van Gorp
Star ‘Auto Co
Dr Beyl to Occupy Pulpit at First Reformed Church
Dr Beyl president of Central College will occupy the pulpit in the First Reformed Church Sunday night September 21. The event brings a notable figure from higher education to the local church for a special evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beyl
Central College
First Reformed Church
Three Fourths Corn Crop Safe From Frost
Dr George M Chappel head of Iowa weather and Crop service says three fourths to three quarters of the Iowa corn crop are safe from injury by ordinary frost. Rainfall last week exceeded two inches the heaviest since May, with cool cloudy conditions aiding progress toward maturity and many acres being harvested for fodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
George M. Chappel
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Chappel
Busy Session Enrolls New Preachers and Ordains at Pella
Sully Iowa paper notes Classis of Iowa of the Christian Reformed Church met in Fall session at Pella. New pastors named include F J Drost Leighton C De Leeuw Pella J Bolt Kuner Col. Danhof examined and ordained as pastor of Sully church. Classis voted to rename itself Classis of Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Classis OF
Pella
Pakkebier Kuner
T. Brandsma
J. Heeslage
R. Engbers Osskal
B. Hugan
T. van der Ploeg
C. de Leeuw
J. Bloem
D. A. van Zanten
M. Zylstra
Denver
van Dellen
Siebert
Col
S. Bouma
Galesburg
F. J. Drost
Leighton
J. Bolt
Kuner
Danhof
van der Meer
Grand Rapids
Mich
Sully
Iowa
Classis
Hand of Death Claims Infant De Cook at Porterville
John Vinton De Cook infant son of Mr and Mrs Conrad De Cook of 8 miles southeast of the city died of indigestion Tuesday at 9 am The funeral was held this afternoon at 1 from the home with Duiker of Leighton presiding Interment followed in Porterville cemetery The community expresses sympathy to the grieving parents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vinton de Cook
Conrad de Cook
Duiker
Leighton
Porterville
Mahaska County boy ends life after exam failure
Cecil Hess of Mahaska County shot and killed himself last week after brooding over failing a medical exam. He had been studying in Denver Colorado and would have completed medical school had he passed. His parents, Mr and Mrs O G Hess, are well to do and live in Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Hess
Mahaska County
Denver
Col
0. G. Hess
Oskaloosa
Memory of Mrs Awtry Honored by Sandridge Neighbors
The Sandridge neighborhood records heartfelt appreciation for the life and influence of Mrs. S Awtry who moved to Newton with her daughter Effie a year ago. She spoke little but with meaningful conviction and was a model mother. The group prays for the bereaved and hopes others follow in her footsteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Awtry
Fell From Cart Injures William Verron
William Verron fell from a cart last Saturday, breaking his arm. Dr. Carpenter reduced the fracture, and Verron expects to attend school again this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Verron
Carpenter
Pear price cut announced by Ver Greed Co
The notice states pears are reduced to $1.50 per bushel benefiting buyers who paid more. A carload is expected to arrive by Tuesday of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ver Greed Co
Missionary Festival Draws 3000 in Christian Reformed Churches
The Annual Missionary Festival was held Tuesday with nearly three thousand attendees. Over one thousand dollars was raised for mission work carried on by the Christian Reformed churches. A full write-up will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Reformed Churches
Wetw
Tho Oughti
Lanney
Ordination of Albert Van der Ploeg at Otley church
Delegates from multiple Iowa churches met September 8 at Otley to ordain Albert Van der Ploeg. The council, organized by J W Graves and J W Bailey, approved his call to gospel ministry and the Colfax church pastorate, with service led by S E Wilcox and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Moriah
J. W. Bailey
van der Ploeg
S. E. Wilcox
C. W. Harter
G. C. Forrest
J. W. Graves
F. M. Smith
L. D. Weyand
Fred Berry
Albert van der Ploeg
Colfax
J. W Baicey
Two Crops of Strawberries Harvested by Local Growers
Uncle Bennie Gardner is harvesting his second crop of strawberries this season marking plants to build a larger two crop bed next year. Prof. Dudgeon, living on the Shaw property near the college, also reports a good quantity of second crop berries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Gardner
Prof
Dudgeon
Shaw
Mr Sam Hess Heads Toward Mission Texas Farm Idea
Mr Sam Hess of Sully drove in Tuesday morning to catch the 8 40 train west aiming for Mission Texas. He buys a farm there last spring hoping his son would farm it but the plan stalled and Mr Hess now plans to dispose of his real estate in the name of Am ents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hess
Sully
Mission Texas
Ball Game Postponed for Fats and Leans Next Week
Rain postpones the clash between the Fats and Leans, moved to next Tuesday at 2:30 PM. Proceeds go to the Home Coming fund. participating businesses asked to close next Tuesday and attend the game.
Council Meeting Notes and Utilities Update
The council met in regular session with Mayor and most members present. The street and alley committee was instructed to notify sewer contractors to repair streets before fair week. General Electric representatives spoke about meters and generators. City Clerk Kuyper was chosen to attend the Municipal League meeting in Waterloo and later traveled to Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waechter
Plender
General, Electric Co
Kuyper
Our City
Municipal League
Waterloo
Oskaloosa
College Notes Hears from Y.M and Y.W.C.A. reception notes
The Y M C A and Y W C A receptions last Friday were a success with varied activities. A Piano Male Quartet featuring Carl Hillyer Guy Churchill Herman Beyl and Prof Sadler performed. a new Shoninger grand piano arrived for Prof Sydler's studio and is praised for tone and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M
Hoya
Ann
Dr. Bailey
Chapel
Carl Hillyer
Guy Churchill
Herman Beyl
Sadler
Bailey
Dread Disease Strikes Marion County Villages
Public health report confirms infantile paralysis in Marion County with three local children afflicted. Eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Van King near Everest coal camp paralyzed, plus two young daughters near Knoxville and southwest of town also affected. A separate note lists Richardson farm calves for sale near Pella with red color and good juvenile stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van King
Everest
John Stickle
Knoxville
James Franks
Stei
M-Co-News
Sana
Richardson Farm
Pélla
Poli
Tawney Goes Down 10 to 2, Anderson Nips Tawney
Winona Minn September returns from yesterday's primary show James A. Tawney losing renomination to Sidney Anderson, with Anderson claiming about 2000 votes. Nye of Minneapolis and Miller of Duluth were renominated. insurgents V o l sted, Davis, Steenerson, and Lindbergh also led. Fourth district results unsettled between Stevens and Halbert, Stevens leading. Hammond renominated in Second district. Republican opponent A J Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona
Minn
James A. Tawney
Sidney Anderson
Lanesboro
Tawney
Clarence B. Miller
Duluth
Volstead
Davis
Steenerson
Lindbergh
Fred C. Stevens
Hugh Halbert
Stevens
Hammond
A. J. Ward
Little Child Hurt Near Power Pump
Three year old Burdette Sargent, daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Sargent, was badly injured Friday morning near a power pump. Her leg was caught in moving gear and flesh and muscle were torn from the bone. Her father saved the limb by quickly stopping the belt. She faces severe pain and a slow recovery with hopes of no permanent crippling. Pleasantville News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdette
R. M. Sargent
Mr. Sargent
Pleasantville News
Iowa News Briefs Stirred by Local Incidents
Reports from Des Moines and surrounding areas detail a critical condition stroke for ex county auditor J S Rabon, a severe injury to Hattie Wannett in a Des Moines fall, electrician P H Hodges burned by high voltage, and Mose Galneck severely burned rescuing a stove. A mail pouch theft at Marshalltown yielded opened letters and recovered checks, while Enid Oklahoma bidders visited Des Moines to lure Agar Packing Co. plant with an undisclosed bonus. Dr Mitten and family visited Prairie City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Rabon
Jasper County
Hattie Wannett
Des Moines
P. H. Hodges
Marshalltown Power Co
Mose Galneck
Newton
Iowa
Galneck
Union Station
Marshalltown
Agar Packing Company
Enid
Okla
Agar Company
Also Mentioned on This Page
Schee
Mahaska,’ Marion
Kéckuk Counties
John F, Lacey
Harriet M, Cruzen
F, Schee
the Weather Report
Ava
Wisconsin City
Kansas Town
OLD Settlers
N. B
Sully, Ia
Hand OF Death Baby DE Cook
Mansen
Sandridge
Texas
Council
College
Philo
Marion CO
Minnesota
Congress
Mr.and Spire Te Veena
Mi i
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!