Inquiring Reporter on beer's economic impact
Five residents share views on whether beer's return would ease economic woes. Franklin van Gorp doubts major help though jobs in manufacturing may arise. Dr. C I Fox says funds are capped and beer may hurt other businesses. F E Colville cites limited Iowa breweries but supports revenue from legalization. Fred Dekker notes revenue potential but uncertain overall impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. C. I, Fox
F. E. Colville
Fred Dekker
Beer Tax Debate Reflects Economic Strain And Wages
The discussion centers on beer and whiskey taxation as a path to prosperity. John Wynberg argues broad recovery requires living wages and full employment, not selective brewery jobs. Critics say tax revenue hurts common people and will not restore 20 to 30 year-old prosperity.
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John Wynberg
Uncle Sam
Clothing distribution set for next Tuesday by league
Mrs. Paul Scholte, chair of the Community Welfare league clothing committee, reports a new consignment from the American Red Cross has arrived and will be ready for distribution Tuesday of next week. Those in need should call at the Red Cross and Welfare league rooms above Vanden Berg's barber shop.
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Paul Scholte
Community Welfare League
American Red Cross
Red Cross and Welfare League
Vanden Berg
Fowler Grants Reduction in Business Rates
Local official Mr Fowler answers four key questions on telephone rates. He cites 50 cent extra for new phone type and says commercial rates apply, mileage reported at 80 to 90 miles, and that competition does not justify rate cuts. He notes Knoxville has 15 miles of lines versus five here and defends continued lower charges.
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Knoxville
Fowler
Snakes Found In Garden On Main Street
While digging in his garden on Main Street Friday Henry Tuffy Roelofsen uncovered 49 live garter snakes occupying a three foot square area.
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Main Street
Henry
Tuffy
Roelofsen
Henry Van Dyke dies in Princeton at 80 one day after birth
Princeton N J April 10 Dr Henry Van Dyke world famous educator author philosopher and clergyman died today at his home in Princeton in his 81st year Born November 10 1852 in Germantown Pa his career spanned professorships foreign universities and cabinet posts He served as minister to the Netherlands and to The Hague during WWI and received the Legion of Honor He was president of the National Institute of Arts and Letters and married Ellen Reid in 1881 with five children
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Princeton
N. J
Henry van Dyke
van Dyke
Leters
Mellon
Avalon
Germantown
Netherlands
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Hague
Legion of Honor
America
National Institute of Arts and Letters
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Royal Society of Literature
Ellen Reid
Baltimore
Brooke
Tertus
Elaine
Paula
Katrina
Library Notes Highlights Library System Reach and Programs
The city library carries almost 10 000 volumes available to patrons. City borrowers hold 2100 library cards while rural and out of town borrowers hold 278. The year saw a net increase in circulation of 2450, with a total around 47097. Regularly received are 50 magazines and periodicals. A department of Dutch books exists and the Library Board is appointed by the Mayor.
Local Farm Ads and Quotations from Pella Iowa Markets
A dense page of miscellaneous farm advertisements from Pella Iowa. Quoted price lists cover grains hogs eggs and dairy, with notes from Farmers Union Marketing Association and John Wynberg. Also listed are sales offers for cabbage plants clover hay Guernsey milk, various farm equipment, and livestock such as work horses and a Ford truck. Additional small notices include services and buying offers from local residents.
Paper Sale Notice at Chronicle Office
Classified notice states 100 sheets typewriter paper priced at 26 cents per unit. Describes BYxll size and good bond paper grade available at the Chronicle Office for purchase.
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Chronicle
Chronicle Ofice
Library shows 1906 origin and growing book fund
The city library, built in 1906 and funded by taxpayers, notes that rental shelves for new books expand with patronage. A small late-fee applies for country borrowers while staff repair books several afternoons weekly. The collection includes about 160 mystery stories and 250 western and adventure titles, with careful borrowing urged and whispers for quiet.
School Notes PTA Meet Highlights Teacher Absence
The PTA met in the high school assembly room last Thursday with five nonteaching parents present. The treasurer reported a small balance. Seth Parker club turned over 125 to Welfare with about 15 more available on bank opening. Mr Good of the Chronicle gave the evening address, stressing education's four interested institutions and three development lines head heart hand.
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Supt
Frush
Seth Parker
Good
the Chronicle
Ambiguous Path to Final Goal Discussed at Hearing
The discussion considered whether the final objective could be achieved, noting the address was intriguing and deserving of a broader, longer hearing.
Last school year meeting to be held May 4 in Assembly
The final meeting for the school year is scheduled in the Assembly on May 4. Attendees are urged to confirm attendance and bring any required documents. The event marks the close of the current academic term with standard administrative items on the agenda.
Curious headlines and cluttered ad blurbs in a weekly electric paper
A fragmented misc item from Electric Sparks includes a curious anecdote on feminine curiosity, a neighbor’s paper clipping misread as a personal item, stray ads about safety bulbs for closets, washing machines, and a joke about selling encyclopedias to brides, plus bargain battery notices and stray product pitches from Van Den Berg Electric Co.
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van den Berg Electric Co
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Hap” van Gorp
United Paint and “i Body Co
van der Ploeg
Milk Maid Bread
Princeton Theological Seminary
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
Brick Presbyterian Church
Library Notes
Pella
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Iowa
Farmers Union Marketing Association
Chicago
Manin Street
Otley
G. van
John Bosveld
A. B. Kersbergen
Paul Koopman
Hattie Hols
Thelma Miedema
Phone Farmers Elevator
C. W. Clement
Forrest Verloeg
Henry Brouwer
West Franklin Street
R. van Maanen
Guernsey
South Woods Dairy
J. W. V Vogelaar
L. H. Vander Linden
Ford Truck
Louise van Roekel
Lucas White House
Buerkens Mfg. Company
Eairway
Maytag
Woodrow
NS MI Motorervice
Walter den Adel
Leighton
Pete Vos
Washington
Gary T. Vogelaar
Franklin Street
W. Huyser
Liberty Street
Hk Grundman
Ereider
Erkens Mfg. Co
Farrow
Jas. Vander Waal
BABY
Hackett Hatchery
White Leghorn Farm
Farmers Union
Old Opera House
Bidg
Ramseyer Hatcheries
Oskaloose
Towa
Pella Sanitary Rendering Co
Hocksome Bros
Lea
Forrest Ver
Brom Hatchery
Detroit
Lafayette Toast
Mich
Choalcie Lice
Newayager
Geo
Roadhouse
XOTEX
Farmer
Star Oil Co
Northeast Corner Square
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