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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1934
Page
6
One of the favorable signs is that high salaried farm leaders who once belittled tillers of the soil are now building faith in institutions and systems. The change is welcomed by farmers as a better approach to problems, contrasting with earlier destructive sentiment. The piece notes that calling and ability, not merely vocation, determine whether one should preach.
The W. H. McLaughlin 212 acre farm near Adel sold Saturday by Spiller's agency to K. W. Heinberger, a farmer northwest of Adel, for 125 dollars per acre. Also noted: a worker electrocuted at Ft. Dodge, a girl injured in Coulter, and various state and national items across Iowa and beyond.
Officials offered admission for farm produce and even chinch bugs, but the plan flopped. Receipts were mostly apples, carrots, and two quarts of chinch bugs. Farmers chose cash, preferring independence over charity or semi beggar roles.
The Winnebago Republican laments many Republicans siding with Democrats to back Gov. Herring. It cites Bob Calflesh as the first to publicly back Dan Turner for re election and urges others to join the bandwagon. It offers reasons voters drift from party rules to focus on administration efficiency rather than politics.
The piece contrasts early 20th century cars with today’s models, noting vast advances in comfort and convenience. It recalls the old touring car and the Tin Lizzie, once affordable but crude, against modern vehicles described as floating palaces enabled by mechanical genius.
The article notes a quarter century of upheaval in fashion with shifts from high collars to comfortable low collars and from pointed shoes to wider footwear. It highlights changes in coat and trouser cuts, claiming modern styles look better and feel better, ending man’s sartorial torture.
The escape of prisoners from county jails and state prisons raises questions about building protection, guard carelessness, or possible bribery. The writer asserts that persistent escapes imply a systemic failure and that authorities must tighten security and locking procedures to prevent breaches.
The piece argues colleges have bred more preachers than needed as many churches fold or struggle financially and spiritually. It urges a stricter divine call for ordination to curb easy career choice and suggests some ministers should pursue other work while others in different fields should preach.
The piece urges continued agitation by the younger generation to start a Pella swimming pool project. It calls for weekly demonstrations if needed, and asks all citizens to rally in support, noting older residents should back the effort.
The speaker notes that every generation misreads the other. Bishop Hughes of the Methodist church adds that the claim folks are not like they used to be is unfounded, saying they never were. He suggests youths and parents both confront similar problems in thought and behavior.
A Iowa writer laments how drought and smoke obscure the state’s scenery this year. He notes about 3,000,000 acres in the country are in the grouth area and looks forward to better times when nature’s beauty returns and a new song can be sung.
Editorial argues Illinois voters repealed alcohol statutes hastily, creating unregulated taverns in Chicago. It contrasts Iowa's cautious liquor approach, praising Governor Herring's temperance aims and the Towans committee's thorough summer study, hoping to minimize bootlegging chaos statewide.
The Indianola Record warns teachers and prospective teachers to beware of agencies with clouded reputations. It notes the Record and Tribune company declined several offers from such agencies, recently returned over 130 dollars to an agency due to suspicious methods, and urges reliance on reputable, conservative promises as job scarcity rises.
Marion County News discusses the New Deal's impact on farmers noting it did not quickly enrich them but aimed to halt decline and improve returns. It contrasts past and present prices for corn wheat oats barley cream eggs hogs cattle and explains debt payment shifts based on crop yields and prices.
A long column of humorous vignettes from Pella describes everyday sightings and remarks about neighbors. It mixes quips about car rides with playful jabs at fashion, notes about local people such as Otto Mathes and Dick Kema, and light social commentary during a hot summer. The piece references Taft and Sam De Cook, local trades, and a treasure trove of playful lines about life, work, and small-town whimsy.
The lesson titled Applied Religion argues that revealed religion shows what is good and requires justice mercy and humility. It emphasizes three revelations through word works and spirit and urges practical Christianity that treats others as ourselves while living a holy life.
Coroner's deputies say Maurice Rabe aged 28 of Letts Iowa died from a basal skull fracture after apparently falling 45 feet from a fire escape beside a San Francisco theatre. An investigation began Saturday into how the Letts man came to his death. his body was found August 22 in an alleyway near the theatre.
The cost of living for wage earners and lower salaried workers in the United States increased one percent between December 1933 and June 1934, according to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington, D. C.
The policy undergoes a gradual transition as opposition bounces back. The shift aims to broaden relief with two aims: a winter program of work relief instead of the old, and longer term methods for a lasting solution.
Chronicle notes from September 1 1904 report Miss Anna Bousquet and Dr W B LaForce of Ottumwa united in marriage at the Second Reformed church. Other items include a major fire on East Franklin street at over four thousand dollars, golden wedding anniversary at H De Booy’s, new matron at a college dormitory, a music teacher's move to Orange City, and various local appointments and departures among merchants and teachers. An eight-pound daughter was born to Henry Schalekamp and Jennie Vander Linden of Pella.
A sweep of varied notes from 1914 includes Mrs B F Brinkman narrowly escaping a train collision while entering Chicago. I E Renaud returns from Europe warning travelers to avoid misunderstandings. Prof Ransom Harvey moves to Deer Lodge Montana to teach chemistry. Carl Ver Steeg returns from a Vawter Chautauqua engagement. Pete Bloem suffers ivy poisoning for days. Puritan drug store window wields a warlike fort motif. L Wielaard Co moves stock with help from 30 friends. Arie Kool wins hog prize at state fair. Ben Engbers returns to Grand Rapids to study at Calvin College. A barn burned by lightning. factory tomatoes high quality amid strong canning run.
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