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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
6
Journal notes J J Vander Werf logging a log cabin origin and farm life on routes three and four. It records visits to C De Geus Van Gorp Vos homes and the large Vander Werf farm, with remarks on tractor farming, holiday movement, and Peters Van Gorp family history.
The board of supervisors reduced the Soldiers Memorial building tax by $2,000 at two taxpayer meetings, a fifty percent cut. They announced no further reductions are possible. Next year county government will cost $405,500, about $100,000 less than 1930, though taxpayers had urged another $100,000 cut.
A 6% pound daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Burl Plummer while traveling toward Beech, near Marion County. The car stopped on the road as the stork arrived. Dr. E P Bell attended, and mother and baby were moved to nearby Grover Plummer’s home.
Rogs Hardy, a miner from Delta Falls, fell about 40 to 60 feet while descending a shaft ladder on Tuesday afternoon. He suffered a fractured spine likely causing paralysis below the break, plus broken bones in both feet and torn ribs. He was transported to Iowa City Hospital that evening and is reported to be stable after the trip.
The text outlines when to start Pasteur treatment after a dog bite or suspected rabies. It notes vaccination uses brain or spinal cord material from inoculated rabbits and is given by daily injections for three weeks. Immunity develops as hydrophobia symptoms typically take weeks to appear. It adds unrelated critique about tariffs.
A countryman endures loss as his wife dies from long cancer while he and their dog provide solace. The piece praises quiet loyalties in hardship and the role of faithful companionship in sustaining civilization, citing nearby ministry as a sphere of similar unseen devotion. Chronicle want ads bring results.
A light touring car and a Dodge collided near Chariton on U S Highway 84. A child passenger was thrown through a shattered windshield but suffered no injuries. L G Thompson of Chariton drove the Dodge. J T Smith of Melrose drove the other car. both vehicles sustained heavy damage.
Oren De Witt a 26 year old from Stockport fell while attempting to board a moving freight train between here and Ft Madison last night. He suffered the loss of both legs, was taken to Santa Fe hospital at Ft Madison in unconscious condition, and identified this morning by Lloyd Lawson. His condition remained serious.
John Hasty of Delta Mercantile Co. was bitten on the second finger while cutting bananas when a large tarantula sprang from the stalk. He rushed to Dr. Stirlen for treatment and the wound is improving. The tarantula was killed. the spider had two inch legs and a body as large as a small thumb joint. Insects of this size are found in the southern states and often in bananas.
A medical note discusses dog bite anxiety and rabies risk. Hydrophobia is rare, but prevention matters. Muzzling free dogs is best. treat bite victims promptly. Wound care includes antiseptic cleansing and cauterization to destroy infection before absorption.
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