World beliefs split among religious leaders survey
The Inquiring Reporter presents a panel of clergy including Dr I J Abbers Rev Paul Ripper Rev R T Nordlund Rev Martin Monsma Rev G Menning and others discussing whether the world is getting better or worse. They address material comfort moral decline spiritual prospects and the coming of Christ with mixed views on progress and doom. Additional notes mention a two week sale at Heerema Drug Store and rain-shortfall concerns in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Abbers
Pella
Christian Church
God
Christ
R. T. Nordlun
Martin Monsma
Drand
Rev. G. Menning
War of gas and barbering prices sparks local debate
Rev R Douwstra of Otley, back from a trip, advocates a benevolent war of cheaper gas and barber services. He notes wide price discrepancies across Des Moines, Shenandoah, Clarinda and Osceola, urging farmers unions or co op to push for lower rates and more uniform pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Douwstra
Otley
Douwstra
Des Moines
Emmettsburg
Spencer
Lakes
Towa
Dakotas
Black Hills
Denver
Kansas
Nebraska
Shenandoah
Clarinda
Osceola
Shenandosh
Farmers Union
Farmers Co-op
Young Bald Eagle Is Captured in Wayne County
A young bald eagle was captured on Austin Schooler’s farm east of Summerset in Wayne County. The bird, baldheaded with a light neck ring, had worn a path around a tree while living near the timber. District game warden George Killinger will take custody as it is turned over for placement in a state park after recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Schooler
Summerset
George Killinger
Pella Markets Hear Local Produce Quotations
Local producers supply price quotes on 60 and 80 cent items including roosters ducks geese pigeons hogs. Markets show Chicago hogs delivered and Pell area listings with dealer price signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pell
Local Classifieds Include Food, Farm, and Paint Ads
Classified sections list small ads for pickling alum and crisping with Little Gem, land requests of 60 to 100 acres, grinding and shelling services on farms, sale of White Rock brooders, Guernsey cows, kitchen cabinet, a typewriter, varnish and paints, used cars, shelled corn, tankage, linseed oil, roof paint, and upholstery materials. Local businesses and individuals promote goods and services with contact notes and prices.
Farmers Peril and Political Rhetoric In 1930s Era
A speech by Mr. Bowman argues against high tariffs and urges farmers to consult the Debt Council before signing away farms while predicting a new era of high prices. Milo Reno discusses panics, overproduction, rural finances, and calls for farmer unity and support for Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debt Council
Bowman
Nazarene
Milo Reno
Coolidge
Reno
Government Seeks Standing Corn for Government Sale
County FEDERAL EMERGENCY RELIEF ADMINISTRATION official John Roberts coordinates Iowa Marion County survey of standing corn, free of chinch bug, to cure and bale fodder for feed. Proposals open at Knoxville Court House third floor. price not less than 1.26 per ton dry weight delivered to concentration point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Marion County
John Roberts
Court House
Knoxville
Iowa
Roberts
World Facts and Figures From the Era
A snapshot of 20th century statistics cites global indebtedness over 400 billion dollars and US college foreign enrollment totaling 1 720. It notes annual deaths by own action around 25 000, a Boulder Dam exhibit at the World’s Fair, and US stance on Manchukuo. Milk production exceeds 105 billion pounds, plus a caterpillar species evolving into a plant. Fort Niagara is mentioned as a modern military reservation element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bureau of Reclamation
Uncle Sam
China
Japan
Manchukuo
Fort Niagara Military Reservation
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Paul Ripper
Lord Jesus Christ
Heerema Drug Store
Ohio
Loop
Firestone
John Leydens
Benteco
Oan
Kingtaste
Young Bald
Wayne County
Pella Markets
John Langstraat
Columbus Street
Chronicle
C. W. Clement
G. van
Dick Diekema
Buwalda
G. J. Rouw
West First Street
D. Sjaardema
Liberty Street
Inquire Chronicle
Idea Pharmacy
van Houweling Auto CO
Palla
White Rock Broilers
Phone 22
Green
D. S. de Haan
Guernsey
B. J. Brom Hatchery
Gamble
L. GC. Smith Typewriter
Ideal Pharmacy
White Way Auto CO
Wm. Engbers
Bed
Davenport
A. W. Gysen
Oskaloosa
H. P. van Gorp
Maytag
ABC
Woodrow
Van’s Motor Service
van Gorp
Theo
le Cocq
Neal Schuring
J. H. Shinn
John Gus van Gorp
Hooksema Bros
Fred Lautenbach
Canada
Mr. Reno
Mason City
Roosevelt
Fredric
Charlie Ruggles
Mary Boland
W. C. Field
George Burns
Gracie Allen
Leslie Howard
Bette Davis
Aedes Courd
The
United
Beans
Ibs
Pillsbury’s
United Cold
Fort Niagara
U. S. Army
Standard Service
Atlas
John Rietveld
Franklin and
East First Streets
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