Pella Theatre Proposes Special Movie Year Patronage
The Pella Theatre owned by Smith and Parish plans a special bid to attract patrons with a year of excellent pictures featuring Will Rogers Shirley Temple Robert Montgomery Joan Crawford and others. Local theatre operators praise films as educational and morally elevating and say they provide fine service to the community. The piece also notes the constancy of taxes like the sales tax as people grow accustomed and complaints thin to a minimum.
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Pella
Smith and Parish
Will Rogers
Shirley Temple
Robert Montgomers
Joan Crawford
Iowa
Albia Barber Price Ordinance Sparks Price Comparison
In Albia the city council fixes barber prices 85 cents for a haircut and 20 cents for a shave. The mayor may veto the ordinance and experts say Albia follows a gentlemen's agreement rather than formal law. Prices rose after the NRA era, with larger cities charging more, while Pella offers cheaper shaves at 5 cents and haircuts at 50 cents in some places.
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Albia
Pella
NRA
Campaign against weeds prompts civic pride and housing concerns
A local paper urges residents to keep premises clean arguing for civic duty and public health. It notes scarce housing, suggests federal funds could have spurred new homes, and mentions rents of 20 to 25 dollars. It also calls for sportsmanship, safer streets, and a smooth school year ahead for 1935-36.
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Mpaign
Pella
State patrol begins enforcing motor light violations
The Chronicle praises the new state patrol as it targets violators of motor traffic laws. It cites common lantern and headlight violations where drivers meet oncoming cars with unclear signals, risking collisions, and urges continued enforcement of lights and other infractions.
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State Department
Pella Alderman Says Pool Project Near Start
Alderman John Hoeksema, head of the pool committee, reports that every effort is being made to secure action from Des Moines and state FERA headquarters. He says work could begin soon, addressing public impatience for a local swimming pool as calls grow stronger each summer.
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John Hoeksema
Des Moines
FERA
Pella
the Chronicle
Hoeksema
Editorial mocks sedition rallying cries amid campaign discourse
The Detroit News ridicules the Save the Constitution slogan and proposes alternatives like Do or Die and Forward the Light Brigade, arguing a party should not appear ridiculous. The Indianola Tribune notes a Sheldon boy jailed after slashing two horses, receiving seven five years at Fort Madison penitentiary. the act is seen as misdirected revenge against a nonhuman target.
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Detroit News
Sed
Save the Constitution
Light Brigade
Indianola ‘Tribune
Sheldon
Keokuk County
Fort Madison
Sigourney Viewpoints on Jobs and Unemployment
A Sigourney reflection notes that twenty five years ago few women worked daily while many men found work, and argues that machines are not the sole cause of unemployment. It urges readers to assess local communities where women now hold jobs once held by men, viewing this shift as a major factor in unemployment.
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Sigourney Review
Republican platform plank sparks party power gripe
Colfax Tribune reports a Springfield gathering where Republicans debated a platform. A rumored one sentence resolution argues the party must be returned to power to save civilization, though the text appears to serve party self preservation.
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Colfax Tribune
Springfield
Republican Party
Nudism fad spreads from beaches to harvest fields
Jasper County reports note a growing fad of nude labor in outdoor work. A traveler’s account describes scores of hired men and boys in fields stripping to work, sparking questions about practicality, weather tolerance, and social norms amid a cotton surplus.
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Jasper County
Invention claims weight lifter with shock actuated generator
A device presented as a weight lifting machine allegedly uses a spring actuated electro generator and a spring actuated paddle. When operated the current is supplied to the operator, while the paddle remains in operation. The item is framed as an odd invention with potential harm.
Bits of Gossip From This Week in Pella
A humorous local column recounts town talk on wartime worries, drinking beer, amateur ball, and daily foibles. It notes remarks by Klompen residents and visitors, witty exchanges about temperance, attire, and love, and playful jabs at local figures. The piece highlights community quirks and social scenes in Pella.
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Pella
Tick exposure and prevention while in vegetation
A fragmented note warns readers about tick bites from dogs and wildlife and advises avoiding direct contact with ticks. It emphasizes inspecting the body for ticks after outings and wearing protective clothing, noting ticks may attach after several hours and suggesting cautious movement in grassy and wooded areas.
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Rushwood
Jesse
Relief payments drop in June for families and aid
Relief payments in June declined 9.8 percent, with family relief down 6.6 percent. Preliminary figures from the Federal Emergency Relief Administration show 4,100,082 families on general relief in May, falling to 3,? here in June, tied to broader funding cuts and program changes.
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Publie Tom
Harry J. Hopkin
Drogress
Kate Ra
Vella Meteors, Bloodhounds, and town notes in Chronicle
Twenty years ago on August 12 readers learned of the Vella Meteors defeating a team from Oskaloosa 20 to 8, a train fire incident halting saling near town, a tender truck breakdown delaying Weaving, and bloodhounds tracking suspects who entered the Martin home at Olumna to steal a water and chain and an ammo box with insurance papers. Reports cover local business sales, mail deliveries from Sears Hachuck, a stroke affecting AJM Rodlofsen, the death of John Blacktsid in Le Grande, vacationing clerks Arie Boland, and plans of B W Clayton family moving to San Marcos Texas to teach. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Loren Caulbens, while Chroncile typesetters reminisce about earlier days. The Lino machine installation and Moogh’s cannery outlook frame broader town conditions.
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Chronicle
Oskaloosa
Martin
Olumna
Hig Banger
C.F Dykstra
Ben Kivi
Hella
Pella
Sears Hachuck and Coors
AJM
Rodlofsen
John Blacktsid
Resinto Pella
le Grande
Arie Boland
Dex Moines
Quincy
Hof
B. W. Clayton
San Marcos
Texas
Loren Caulbens
Stubenrauch
White
Des Moines
Moogh
Facyo
Weath
Temperance Teachings From Daniel On Health And Mind
An International Sunday School lesson argues temperance through Daniel 1 8 20. It links abstaining from the king's meat and wine to physical health mental sharpness and moral restraint. The piece asks readers to reflect on alcohol tobacco and societal controls and their impact on conscience and health.
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Daniel
B.C. Phuc
Daneel
Weekly Health Message on Rock Mountain spotted fever spread
In 1935 four cases of Rock Mountain spotted fever were reported to the state health department. Counties Linn, Poweshiek, Union and Jasper are noted. The disease, tick borne by Dermacentor variabilis, affects rural residents and camp visitors. A vaccine exists but is costly and not a treatment. Practical precautions can reduce risk.
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Department of Health
Linn
Tee
Poweshiek
Union
Giel
Iowa
Unpaid Deposits in Closed Banks Surpass Half
Washington reports a Federal Deposit Insurance survey shows more than half of deposits in closed banks remain unpaid at year end. The study cites 84.784 billion aggregate deposits and 1.552 billion unpaid across national and state banks, with cooperation from banking authorities nationwide.
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Washington, D.C
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Vt Muanke
Dushon Dalbers
Tee
Do C
Shire Bankinge Canamissinners
Sof
Eney
Buetly So Nel
Sas
Reader BI
Credit Pension Tax Payment On Poll Tax Des Moines
Iowans holding receipts for old age assistance tax credits may offset poll taxes if tax was paid before penalties. State authorities interpret receipts without penalties as valid against poll tax in district actions. Sioux City mayor removal hearing denied. judge refused preliminary hearing. Four bank robbers used a car to threaten Mount Prospect State Bank customers before failing to enter.
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Des Moines
Bo W. Rice
Tate
Sioux City
William D. Lee
Wayes
Mount Prospect State Bank
Chieu
Atlass Center
Pellawell
Tun
30 Years Ago Home from the Chronicle of Ate
A digest of local notices recounts a family reunion at the Edmand home, a livery barn incident, a saloon fine in Oskaloosa, a marriage in Oskaloosa, twin births, travel plans for Tice, a looming Iowa state fair, a bumper Valley farm tale, and minor injuries among neighbors, with community chatter on city matters and a planned industrial edition.
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Chronicle of
Ate
de Kock
Jacob Ver
William Overbergen
de Edmand
Ty J. Edemmund
de Cook and Wheeler
Chronicle
Near Futu
Pella
Oskaloosa
Marie
William van Oostrum
Uth Pella
D. L. Wynna
T. D. Tice
Gradus’ Vander Wal
Blommora
Jin
George
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