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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1934
Page
6
A narrator notes how people respond to questions about everyday life. Easy for the first and last respondents, but the middle group requires time, revealing a quirk: those with the most leisure often do the least thinking.
The text notes Hitler's consolidation of power in Germany after succeeding to the presidency left vacant by Paul von Hindenburg. It reflects uncertainty in Europe post World War I and suggests Hitler will use his authority to advance Nazism and its aims, with world observers watching forthcoming developments closely.
The passage notes that voters plan to weigh opposition to the national recovery act and administration in fall races for county and state offices. It mentions whispers of refusing support for NRA opponents and for those seeking to undermine the administration, while some Republicans oppose the administration as a matter of policy, with others preferring anything that restores normal conditions.
A number of individuals question how strictly the NRA code is being enforced across business lines. The writer argues enforcement or abolition is likely, warning that failure would undermine promoters and possibly lead to suspending NRA activities, noting that enforcement in one area implies enforcement nationwide.
A visiting friend criticizes newspapers for spreading pessimism and propaganda. The piece argues for balancing coverage to paint a brighter outlook while noting farmers and the public tire of promises. The author emphasizes shaping readers' thinking toward a more hopeful perspective.
If bouquets were given while the performers are alive Ruth Visser and others showcased at the Herwyners picnic. The daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Visser delivered a reading and several roles displayed dramatic ability. The writer believes these obscured talents could gain recognition if given opportunity.
The speaker reflects that rain reveals the heavenly Father’s care, noting how varying experiences with rain affected crops and travel. Gratitude grows from trials, and the speaker questions whether they will ever again complain about rain after seeing its impact on daily life and harvests.
The piece records hog prices at $5.35 top on Chicago markets the prior week and voices hope for higher levels alongside corn gains. It criticizes Prohibition era shifts toward perceived respectability in drinking and warns that sales could tempt new drinkers, urging restraint amid economic concerns.
A fragment from the Inquir discusses the difficulty of stimulating thought among people. The speaker notes that those presumed to think deeply often do the least, and mentions posing a straightforward question to provoke reflection.
The National league lead held by the New York Giants sits about three games ahead of rivals as the Cubs gain ground by winning multiple games. In the American league, the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees stay within three games, keeping the title race wide open and unsettled as the season unfolds.
The old yardsticks of wealth fall apart as autos become common. Low priced cars let a fair income buy ownership in a year, so ownership no longer proves riches. A man with a car may be poor, while a richer looking person may be financially better off without a vehicle. We’re all nearly equal in that regard.
The article extols Billy Sunday as a towering evangelist whose revival work drew tens of thousands and reached many who seldom attended church. It notes criticism of his methods and accusations of graft but highlights his philanthropy and unique standing, asserting there will never be another Billy Sunday.
The piece states that how people vote this fall depends on events before election day. It notes voters are democratic in principle and will exercise conscience, though external influences also play a role. It argues voters across the states are thinking seriously and seek a better change before voting.
Editorial notes Republican criticism of government employment while acknowledging benefits from New Deal programs. North English Record urges Borah as a presidential candidate for 1926, praising his patriotism and concern for people. It argues big business thrived under the Roosevelt administration with Johnson and Baruch guiding policy, and questions Johnson’s future with the NRA.
Mrs. McAdoo, daughter of ex president Woodrow Wilson, aged 24, wins a divorce decree from U S senator William Gibbs McAdoo, then 51, with mental cruelty cited. He sought public life and travel. she preferred painting and sculpture at home with their two daughters, ages 19 and 14.
A rambling column from Pella contains humorous and hazy town chatter about a recent baseball game between Lovilla and a Knothole Amsterdam team, misplayed plays, and a string of local quips. Other items include wedding reports, park remarks, cooking class jests, car talk, and remarks on history and dancing favorability.
A collage of brief science tidbits reports six weeks after tuberculosis exposure in prisoners at a Colorado state facility, Purdue invents wrist straps with dry ice for cooling, and astronomical distances show light travel from Milky Way stars. It warns about sun burns, insect fumigation, and a smoking myth about fingertip cooling.
International Sunday School Lesson discusses Amos 6 1 27 11 14 and Isa 55 11 Devotional read Golden Text Seek good and not evil that ye may live The plan outlines contentment conduct and captivity noting Israel prospered under Jeroboam II but indulged luxuries and sloth Amos condemns intemperance and self indulgence warning that prosperity without duty leads to judgment The lesson stresses restraint and obedience to divine law and cautions against all forms of indulgence leading to moral collapse
Mrs. Marie Van Gorp De Reus of Denver urges constitutional reform and election changes. She cites scripture and Liberty Bell inscriptions, condemns political puppetry, and proposes secret ballot nomination, term limits, multiple nominees, voter access by mail or proxy, and public awareness of election times and places.
A speaker urges Christians to stand fast in liberty granted by Christ and to act, not be passive. It lists five stumbling blocks in organizations: nominating committees, multiple offices, strangers in office, single nominees, and undisclosed election times. Proposes secret ballots, term limits, qualified leadership, multiple nominees, and clear voting rules to restore liberty, equality, and fraternity nationwide. MARIE VAN GORP DE REUS
A fragmented reminiscence questions how nations and people misread early signs of crisis. It contrasts Austria and Germany with farmers bankers youths and buyers of luxury goods, noting lofty hopes and misplaced confidence amid changing times.
Reports detail injuries from a collision injuring Mrs. H Rozenberg and several others, including broken elbows and a preserved leg, plus deaths Engle Ver Ploegh and Mrs. W. W. Shultz. A double wedding, birthdays, amputation, a buffalo skull exhibit, a large barn fire, a new birth, and heavy rain with corn damage are listed among community events.
Thirty years past, Aug 18, 1904 reports a burglary at the New Sharon post office with about $250 taken. Other notes include Samuel G. McAdoo, 13, killed when lightning struck a barn, a local clerk H. L. Bousquet, a wedding trip, birthdays, jobs changes, and community events across Des Moines area.
Lincoln Nebraska primitive skull guarded by Dr Earl H Bell of the University of Nebraska after recent Cedar county exploration. The skull challenges existing timelines for early Americans and likely dates from 600 to 1,000 years ago, not older than Neanderthals. If found in western Nebraska it might be seen as evidence of pre glacial human life.
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