Thoughts on the world and labor in wartime
A dense, period war column discusses global freedom, Teheran conference outcomes, and the kettledrum of God metaphor. It praises Churchill Stalin and Roosevelt, notes unity among allies, and highlights labor leaders like Daniel Tobin urging productive wartime work to support families and defend democracy. The piece lauds 4-H and FFA youth, farm families, and the value of self reliance on the farm.
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Teheran
Cairo
Japan
Churchill
Stalin
Roosevelt
Ged
Chough
Bett
Stecla
Daniel Tobin
Peamsters Union
International Teamster
PF. B. I
John Lewis
Dan Tobin
Subside Debate Rages Over Farm Supports and Inflation
Senators hear calls to end subsidies, clamor for limited aid to key farm products to curb wage demands. Farmers, unions, and consumer groups split. Bowles warns living costs could rise by about fifteen billion if subsidies end, while subsidies cost about one and a half billion. Relaxed price controls provoke fears of inflation and political risk amid lobby pressure.
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Farmers Union
Chester Bowles
OPA
Senate Committee
Raymond Clapper
Washington
Bureau
Grange
Editorial Comment Tullanola Record on Bonds and Taxes
The piece warns buyers not to rely on future funds to purchase farms with bond shares. It notes past hopes for corn prices near zero and later above 50 cents as cautionary context. It cites Lee Morgenthau on national income distribution and the tax burden on lower incomes. White-collar workers face fixed incomes and war wage constraints while prudent saving is urged. Admiral Halsey reflects on wartime success in the Pacific.
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Tullanola
New Sharon
Lee Morgenthau
Ten Years Ago in Pella and Surrounds
Ten years ago in Pella area notes recount price declines for peppermint seed and livestock culls, a January program for the Women’s Federated Club titled Prosperity on Parade, and local events. Poul Van Garp Janse Lime’s death is noted alongside Marion Ford business changes and a busy town calendar with Chamber and Legion activities. A Chiropractic Convention in Pella is praised, and town improvements funded with potential CWA aid are outlined.
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Deeeabe
van Houwelin
Otley
Tony
Pela
Chile
Nra
Mi Twa
Poul van Garp Janse
Marion
Ford
Prulen
Auto Co
Marion's
Af S
United Paint and Body
Main
Chamber of Commerce
Tri Legion and Auxiliary
College
John Chalmers
Town Farmers Holiday Association
Ne Pariser Union
Legion Post
CWA
Tow
Pella
Pella Falls
Collerce
Grinnell
Henry Van Maven: Pioneer Smith and Implements Dealer
Twenty years ago this note recalls Henry Van Maven who joined pioneers in 1847 at Pella and spent many years in smithing and selling farm implements. He is remembered for his long service and local trade.
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Henry van Maven
Pella
Elects Tunis Kempkes Legion Commander at Van Veen post
The meeting at Magonie Hall elected Tunis Kempkes commander of the Van Veen Van He mert post as the Legion building’s remodeling nears completion for January occupancy. The report notes a fire at a Pella plant causing $250000 in warehouse losses, while Town of Day faced other local happenings and weather eased for holiday travel.
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Tunis Kempkes
van Veen-Van Hemert
Legion
Lesion Memorial
Magonie Hall
Wes Cannin
Pella
Dors
Thankaivon
Wenarial Hall
Binkdine
Leen Haelett
Newt
Hawse
Hemert
Ata
Artie Gai
Henry van Hettinga
Ae Fossa
Betis I
Vierson Teter
Mnes Antonie Nichary
St. Lewi
Mac
Debe Niebarye
Bella
Des
Pal Kaman
Chico
Kav Kin Klan
Uist
30 Years Ago 1912 Local Marriages Deaths Drowned Bodies
In December 1912 news from Otley and surrounding areas records the marriage of Heinie Van Spanekeren to Miss Au Walker of Macon Missouri. Arthur dies from spinal tuberculosis after an old injury. Drownings at Geneva Wisconsin include Cornelia De Geus Della King A Gertrude Gezell, bodies later recovered by John and Jeremy. City Marshal Padre contracts illness from a tramp. Palace movie ads promote two reel Nestor comedy with Pearl White.
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Heinie van Panekeren
Au Walker
Macon
Missouri
Bernie van Spanekeren
Oat Mesa
Arizona
Heinie
Welle
Fankelma
Renaud
van Torkom
Ver Ploci
Monroe Ly
Arthur
Geneva
Wisconsin
Pella
Cornelia de Geus
Della King A
Gertrude “Gezel
John Jeremy Ad Son
Everett Moore
Otley
D. Rawson
Moore
Newton
Palace
Pearl White
Fred’ Padre
Christmas Town Crier musings and Santa letters
Musings of the Town Crier No 72 invites readers to a Christmas party, open house, and tree display at Sunny Side. The note lists Santa’s eight reindeer, encourages children to memorize names, and urges writing to soldiers. It mentions Rolsereen sending fifteen thousand Christmas cards and hopes Santa appears tonight.
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Sunnyside
War Booms Dont Last Forever Wallace Farm Note
Wallace's Farmer laments that postwar farm income will fall as prices drop and demand normalizes. Henry Wallace warns farmers in Iowa that 1940s output was about one third of prewar levels, signaling sharp adjustments for hogs and chickens as markets stabilize.
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Seraup
Che Pak
Buren
Henry Wallace
Iowa
Falmers
Gow
Postwar guidance on farming finance and debt
A fragmentary wartime era note urges farmers to avoid new land purchases and stock investments. It advises saving government war bonds, paying debts, and securing the family’s future, warning that postwar income could fall unless prudent steps are taken now. The text is garbled but centers on economic caution and preparedness.
Safety tips from The Safety Man on gun handling
The Safety Man Fred Braun urges two safeguards for firearms in the home keep guns unloaded and locked up to prevent accidents. He emphasizes vigilance and responsible storage to reduce risk.
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Fred Braun
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Wise
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Mitchell Plate
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Maurice John
Vie Rand
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Santa Claus
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Vixen
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Cupid
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Santa
Pete
Dr. C. I. Fox
Omee Main and
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Osteopathic
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Nellie D. H. HL
West First St
J. J. Subenga
M.D
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Carpenter's Drug Store
Sully
Penning’s Gamble
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Equitable Society
John Kaldenberg
Main Street
Pollan
the Equitable Society
MUSE
Society OF Fat
Golden Raleighs
Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation
Box
Louisville
Kentucky
Hildegarde
Elmer Hartgraves
G. H. Ballenger van der Linden Drug
Dan Meulpolder
R. E. Postma
George Cummings, Jr
W. P. Koopman
Verought Service
Carpenter
R. F. Blecha
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