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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
1
A historical editorial examines labor unrest and the balance between capital and labor. It argues for living wages and peaceful means to settle disputes, while noting that violence in the pursuit of demands harms both workers and the economy. It stresses shared responsibility and cooperation between labor and capital.
B C Forbes writing in Cosmopolitan claims tax collectors demand 26636 a minute and 441,794 a business day, with 5 611 879 weekly in a 48 hour week. The piece argues the nation must curb salaries and trim bureaus and public works to reduce the budget.
G S Shepherd of Iowa State College outlines three causes for low corn prices the crop size market mood and surplus in terminal elevators. He adds the market being out of work as the main reason and says if 10 million unemployed workers were employed daily prices would rise and the country would recover.
The passage argues that education relies on both teaching and learning. Teachers deliver knowledge, while students must learn and engage. Without learner effort, even efficient teachers cannot achieve results. true progress requires cooperation between teacher and scholar.
The Baptist Message of Louisiana notes fair reaction to the presidential election and predicts changes to the Volstead Act. It doubts liberalization will meet promises of relief to the treasury and unemployment, while hoping for limited beer and wine legalization.
The nation has spoken through the ballot choosing a new Chief Executive for four years. Some citizens celebrate the result while others in opposing camps face disappointment at the missed victory.
In a New Age Magazine piece, citizens are urged to unite behind the President after a hard fought campaign. The author warns against personal antipathies and stresses respect for the office, calling for loyal and sympathetic support to guide the nation through adversity.
Editors urge loyalty to Chariton by shopping locally and favoring hometown merchants over distant rivals. They warn dollars leaving town won’t return, urging residents to support local business for bigger long term gains. They contrast private commerce with the postal system, arguing small rate hikes in first class mail and postcards add burden without clear benefit.
The piece voices a public call for farm relief and then beer legalization, urging immediate farm aid during Congress's short session. It argues beer drinkers should endure home brew for a few months while lawmakers enact farm relief measures.
The article contrasts the broad issue of world debts with the tighter strain of domestic expenses. It notes readers’ preoccupation with how to pay the local grocery bill and the obligation to the city coal man, emphasizing how home debts press on everyday American life.
The Keokuk County News Times notes a persistent charitable spirit among farmers. Each week a large number of neighbors, 80 or more, join in helping distressed residents, illustrating a standout trait of county farming communities.
Monday morning anecdotes mix with small town humor as residents trade barbs and observations. A.Frank fox questions, Van Heukelem cites Ver Meer costs, neighbors report missing chickens, ministers joke about chicken stealing and card games. Local woes bring red fashion and quirky sign ideas.
A collection of light anecdotes and health guidance from a year ending December 1 1982. It discusses digestion vitamins and dieting dangers, notes on food energy and growth, and reports local disease figures including diphtheria scarlet fever measles chickenpox and whooping cough.
A reflection on public obsession with stage and screen figures. The author argues that curiosity about actors exceeds interest in notable sober professions and criticizes the glamour of theatre as out of proportion to real-world impact.
Jasper County record notes scientists claim conclusive proof of an American girl's murder in Minnesota 20,000 years ago. The article cites Clarence Darrow and other lawyers who could argue the killer was insane, suggesting at least one juror could be satisfied.
A local man, describing life south of town, recalls a humorous barn yard episode. He was stooping to pick up corn for hogs when a buck sheep suddenly charged and knocked him to the ground, catching him by surprise.
The December 7 1922 Chronicle items list Masonic officers L F Bousquet W M M D McWilliams S W T G Fultz J W B H Sack treasurer W A Young secretary Dirk Kramer a Pella native died at his daughter Mrs Bigelow in Coronado California A son born to Dan and Alice Dieleman Jeste De Jong property near Leighton burned high wind toppled shed and granary on L D Vander Linden Abram Vos died at 72 Hattie Vandermeulen visited Gradus Hagens Casper Wyoming Gradus De Kock Egg market 42 cents Pella High School beat Prairie City 83 to 3.
Football scores include Penn 6 Central 6 and Ottumwa Y 389. A deaf man was revealed not deaf after collecting funds locally. J H Reuvers sold half his studio to Eli Hollebrands. Margaret Phillips, 9, won a gold at Albia declamatory contest. Weddings: Clarence Van Vark Hazel Veenstra and A T Van Houweling Julia Van Zante. Twelve ladies husked 43 bushels for Methodist church. Corn sold to Tell Wehrle at 50c per bushel. Baptist church held a pastor’s surprise party. Rev E L Phipps left for Mission Texas for health. Mrs Dena Vander Pal hosted her granddaughter from Prairie City. Jelsmas traveled to Des Moines with two turkeys for Thanksgiving. Lyman Van Houten visited mother. Mrs Johnson to Des Moines for ill relative. Dr M Kramer resumed practice in town. Fred Thomassen visited from state college. Mrs C Bruinekool hosted Margaret’s birthday party. Mrs Gesina Van Pilsum resigned from Sandridge teaching. Bert Van Lunen near Leighton.
Marion County News reports Ira Van Zee of Harrison Construction Co was badly injured Saturday while burning straw along a newly paved Primary Road No. 2 near the J. W. Freel farm two miles west of town. A Des Moines Bottling Works truck struck him on the pavement. he suffered a crushed skull, crushed bones in a leg, and other bruises. Dr. Bell operated to relieve brain pressure and remove a skull fragment. Van Zee, a Pleasantville resident, was hospitalized in serious condition with constant nursing care.
It is predicted that Congress will restore the 2-cent postage for first class mail as convened. The 8-cent rate, implemented last spring, failed to produce desired results as large firms cut outgoing letters and some stopped monthly statements, delivering them with in-house help. The first class mail has funded itself and should not be taxed to subsidize other departments.
Legal notice records the filing of M W Van Doorninck deceased last will in Marion County District Court Iowa. The will is set for hearing before the Clerk on December 27 1982 at the Knoxville office. Interested parties may appear and be heard. Don L Remy Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa. November 25 1932.
Clerk of the District Court in Iowa will hear the purported last will and testament of Fred E. Van Zee on December 27, 1982. The hearing at Knoxville office will determine probate and payments to interested persons. deputy clerk L. R. Clements signs notice dated November 26, 1982.
Ruth Jean Morrow asks what a groundhog is and Hazel Benson humorously replies sausage, delivering a brief, lighthearted moment with two neighbors.
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