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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
1
The piece questions whether recovery will be abrupt, suggesting it will be gradual after bank failures and inflation. It argues prosperity returns slowly and emphasizes that about 90 percent of serious automobile accidents result from careful driving by the majority, while reckless drivers, though under 10 percent, cause most crashes.
The piece argues leaders misaddress the issue by cutting hog output while industrial unemployment shrinks markets. It urges employing workers with fair wages to eliminate surplus and avoid relying on foreign wheat, estimating a 100 million bushel domestic shortfall if jobs disappear.
The piece argues the recovery effort is a patriotic nationwide movement deserving full support. It compares it to World War mobilization, saying success hinges on employment and economic revival, urging everyone to cooperate fully to sustain gains and safeguard the nation’s progress.
The editorial argues against two sets of rules for locals and outsiders and warns against selective policing. It recalls a past incident with double parking and a difficult left turn, noting the need for consistent enforcement of all laws rather than lax policing of other violations.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt’s push for repeal should not become a party issue, noting southern Democrats’ resistance and the belief that repeal transcends party lines. It cites Senator Glass and Secretary Hull, and highlights debates over states rights, liberty, and the economic rationale cited by repeal advocates.
The speaker argues states should decide liquor policy by their own convictions, not external pressures or party politics. He warns repeal is not a guaranteed remedy and urges a nationwide choice based on protection of state rights, with emphasis on not condemning dry states.
Iowa editorials mock the No Republicans Allowed interpretation of the NRA emblem while urging humor moderation and critiquing political labels across Fremont Fremont county and state papers. Opinion pieces urge unity in wartime spirit, dismiss skepticism about relief programs, and analyze unemployment aid and public relief with blunt language.
A collection of local quips and anecdotes features Jim Van Vark’s pipe gag about a “Missouri mershaum” and miscues from residents like Joe Vande Kieft balancing books for Albert Van Heukelem. Readers note funny misreads, wrong numbers, and playful jabs at editors, song trends, and the press.
A collection of quirky lines about history and language from a children’s book. It features humorous, incorrect or paradoxical statements attributed to famous figures and concepts, framed as playful quotations.
A concise note tracing the Flight O'Tyme feature through two historic Chronicle issues dated 1903 and 1913, noting its recurring presence and relevance to that era's aviation culture and publishing cadence.
In 1918 the Oskaloosa Baptist Association met at the Pella church with Rev. J. W. Bailey as moderator and Rev. R. R. Sadler as clerk. Notes mention Pukweedienne camp fire girls, Prof. and Mrs. G. F. Sadler as chaperons, and a possible presidencies at Grand Island College. Several local clergy and residents are cited with events including weather impacts, illnesses, aviation attendance, horse lightning death, moves, and a traffic accident injuring H. D. Wormhoudt and Mrs. Wormhoudt.
Thirty years ago in Albia a brakeman Charles Hobson had his left leg run over while switching on the C B and Q railroad. Durham lines were being erected by Farmers Mutual Telephone and soon operable. Pella mayor issued a proclamation for a special election on annexing outlying districts. A Knoxville area farmer bought Mt Pleasant land at 132 dollars per acre, a record price. A woman died from burns after a chandelier with seven kerosene lamps toppled and fell.
A church floor in Leclaire Iowa saw two lamps explode. John Wesley Smith wed Miss Louella Grace Harris under a cottonwood in Keokuk County after license issues. A large hayrick was built on Charles Aldrich farm near Knoxville, measuring 25 by 50 feet. The Newton branch train ran on schedule for the first time in a while on the Iowa Central. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs L Langstraat. Mrs Van Kersen died in Michigan. A wedding between William Bruinekool and Marie Klein was announced. Twins born Aug 15 to Mr and Mrs J Andeweg. A moonlight Skunk River picnic left two girls hatless.
A Des Moines letter to the Register denounces NRA symbolism and the payroll compliance illusion. The writer urges sacrifice, hard work, higher wages, and opposes idle leisure, challenging employers to act rather than rely on slogans.
Monroe County News reports morning start on highway 59 surfacing north of Albia. About 25 gravel trucks haul material from Eddyville Des Moines river beds for first application with 16 500 yards to be spread. Ferguson Dick Construction of Dana holds the contract at 10 843 dollars. Local labor to be used. 170 applications received. up to 100 locals may join the project. Wages 40 cents per hour for a 34 hour week.
A playful exchange features a caller asking about points for a “little slam” to the city bridge department. The remark evokes light city humor as staff respond to a curious inquiry about bridge scoring.
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