Pella’s Place in a Fading Rural Town Card
A reflective note blends royal memories of Holland with calls for plain speech in journalism and real estate writing. It argues that small towns survive by strong local papers, civic connectedness, and merchants who serve the community, urging Pella to measure itself by this standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Juliana
Holland
Holander
Groves
Miny Mall
Tudor
Sally Pinth
Pella
Where Do We Stand In Small Towns
The Iowa Economist article by William J. Tudor, sociology instructor at Iowa State College, asks if the small town is doomed and outlines methods to address rural decline. It discusses community resilience and proposed actions for village life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Tudor
Iowa State College
Iowa Economist
Tudor
Editorial on parental delinquency and media cynicism
The piece cites Hollywood gossip and public figures while condemning sensationalism. It highlights San Francisco's experiment to curb juvenile delinquency by forcing parents of delinquents to attend eight lectures on childrearing, hoping for reduced youth crime and greater parental responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskuluwsn Herald
San Francisco
School For Parents
Russians and Gold in Lend Lease Vaults Debate
In Sigourney Review remarks, critics argue that the Russians will repay lend lease with gold, which the U.S. will bury at Fort Knox. The writer contrasts this with other monetary ideas, noting gold’s lack of practical value and mocking various cultures that use unconventional forms of wealth. The piece questions the rationale of exchanging iron, steel, tools, and machinery for gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Review
Fort Knox
Pacific Islands
Pella Reflections Look Back 10 20 20 Years Ago
FliteO'Tyme recalls notable Pella moments from a decade ago, two decades ago, and recent decades, highlighting people, places, and events that shaped the community's memory. The column sketches local milestones, personalities, and hometown moments with period flavor and concise notes.
Local 10 Years Ago Recap From Pella Area
Local memories recount a day of student activities and sports in Pella. Events include a city hall gathering, landline campaigns, and a football loss to Prairie City 15 to 6. Notables mentioned: John Stubenrauch, D W Jaass, and Van Rees amid school events and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsinh
Bultz
Ingar
B. Jultz
Henry Vandenheer
van Turner
Posen
O'Connor
Republican Committee
Pella
Meulpeller
Netherlands
John Stubenraueh
Arnold Schippers
Earl Klein
Pella Ifigh
Prairie City
Menning
Bevan
van Rees
Brubaker
Central
Simpson
Drake
Ford
Berkey
Kregel
Open car craze and phone franchise saga in 1924 issue
The Oct 16 1924 issue centers on National Old Car Week with ads for Buick Hudson Essex Overland Ford Chrysler Dodge and Chevrolet offering closed tops and winter enclosures. It also dedicates nearly two pages to a heating phone controversy over a new franchise vote set for the following Wednesday, leaving little room for news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick
Hudson
Essex
Overland
Ford
Chrysler
Dodge
Chevrolet
Wedding notices and community ads from a Knoxville era
Fragmented text notes a marriage between Harry De Reus and Lillian Underhill of Knoxville. It mentions a wedding trip and a picnic event hosted by Junior and Second Reformed Church members, with references to a Tim's camp near the Key Moines River and local reader ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry de Reus
Lillian Underhill
Knoxville
Junior
Second Reformed
Tim
Key Moines
Marriage and college events dominate Central College pages
In October 1914 Central College notes Miss Mazel Arnwell’s wedding to Dr. Bert Warren and a forthcoming student talent play “Fi of the hop” on October 15. Drake University crushed Central 51 to 0, with coach Warren humorously blamed for the lopsided game amid funeral attendance and campus activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazel Arnwell
Eo Futon
Central College
de Bop
Bert Warren
Warren Wits
Dreauway
John de Cook
Bnt
J. J. Vannekeren
Merchant
Drake University
Drake
Warren
Kansas
Coral
Roach
Brown
Nowells
Ver Steeg
Woody
Byers
Westervelt
Phillips
Miller
Irl Byers
Central
B. van Spanckeren
Fred Fanssen
South Woods
Lucille Love
Masti den
UK Chronicle
Cassidy & Bellamy
Galesburg
Ilinois
Bob McIntire
Insurance and Savings Advertisement Offers
An insurance solicitation promotes coverage for farm and city property, crop bail, and automobile insurance across branches. It urges safe planning with life insurance and savings, promising low rates from reputable companies. The contact is WM Difleman Sully, phone 60, P.O. Box 146 for callbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
P.O
Difleman
Tows
Fragmented Memoir of Stable Life and Odd Anecdotes
A garbled report recounts a sequence of events with names and places blurred. It mentions a stable location, a procession to Pot hather, Watlec, Heel Ord, and Vic Ket. It references Ohiberall, decorated items, and a payment of 825.00 with a request to contribute. The text also notes travel to Chattetun, HK, a state event, and a winner of a diamond Medal. It mentions Canada, a land north of Revina, and ladies wearing patent leather shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boers
Shier Warner
Poth
Arenanes
Ohiberall
Pelke
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Prila Chronicle
Official County
Sadler George Vie Sipeg
My Sadler
Main St. Pella
Town
Princess Juliana
Julie
England
Mayanine
America
Houses
Congress
Msnimans
House
Senate
Maury
Roment
Maverick
Canada
Sam
Gobbledegook
Teleny Chronicle
Hollywood
Walter Winchell
Jos R of
G. I. Joe
Home Front
Teir Community War Fund
National War Fund
Fliteo
Tyme
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
Osteopathic
Drs. Kramer and
Kramer
Nellie D. H.H
West First Street
J. J. Subenga
M.D
North Side Square
Reuben Schakel Pella
Iowa
M. D
van Haaften Pella, Iowa
J. C
de Bruin Pella, Iowa
Pella, Iowa
Board OF Directors
Andrew Ter Louw Pella
John Ver Meer Pella
N. T. Mein
Towa
Andrew de Vries
John K. Steenhoek
Prairie City, Iowa
Monroe
John Huigen
Mn Fay Porter
Aulver
Gowelink Belz
Deate
Leonard E. Allen
Pella Pella
Overland Greyhound
Nas
Operated
Interstate Transit Lines
John Lanschuit
Zokoro
Burdock Cut Rate Lumber Co
Oskaloosa
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