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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
3
This week’s column laments lost Christmas spirit yet urges duty and harvests policy notes on poultry farming. It surveys wartime forecasts by Dr Hsia, Congress subsidies, and optimistic college reform ideas from Dr Kelly and Robert Hutchins, urging balanced liberal education postwar.
Cherokee Courier blasts false ads by patent medicine firms citing FTC action and bank records. It rails at misleading cures for heart disease ulcers digestion and vitality. The piece also counters wartime labor strikes, urging workers to support the war effort and stay at their posts.
The Levian Post recalls a ten year span with team captains Rus Zante and George Van Garkant. The year saw tough ties and a celebratory oyster and crime feed for the losing side. NBA talk and blue window displays feature in community notes.
Twenty years ago, alumni met at President Woltin’s home to plan a monument for Civil War veterans. Georg Dewett pledged financial aid. Verley proposed several designs. The piece mentions a chilly night, frigid temps, and a Central College basketball win over Iowa Wesleyan 19 to 14 led by coach Karl Kettering. Also noted is the Edward Bok Peace Prize winner and the judging panel.
The Soldiers Memorial Building on the west side of the Squa is nearly complete with the front windows and kitchen nearing finish. The Chamber of Commerce plans a small dedicatory meeting while boxing cards and community cooperation talks are scheduled, and Jim Cochrane leads the chamber.
A 30 year old man plans to wed Jacob Van Dyk on January 1 as printed in a small front page corner. The issue covers a film schedule The Electric Palace and a two reel drama The Criminal plus a four coed feature The Vella. Community events include a banquet by the Commercial Association, a church toast by W. T. Rowler, and local speeches by notable residents. The death of Dota Root near Vella at age TL years is noted with surviving sons.
A wartime communique from the three major Allied powers outlines aims against Japan. It pledges unrelenting pressure, stripping Japan of territories seized since World War I, and restoration of Manchuria Formosa and territories to China. It also asserts no territorial expansion by Japan and calls for liberation from aggression.
A letter urging insurance for farm and city property, crop hail coverage, and auto policies, recommending early action. It suggests opening one savings account with a life insurer to secure income in old age, urging choosing solid companies at low rates. Signed by WM. Dieleman, Sully, Iowa, with a peculiar mailing instruction.
In harmony with United Nations aims, three parties persist in a serious prolonged operation against Japan, striving toward freedom and independence despite ongoing war conditions. The statement emphasizes perseverance and coordinated efforts within the allied war context.
Advice from Donald Struthers at Iowa State College urges operating all tractors on gasoline during cold months to improve vaporization and power. He notes fuels are hard to vaporize in cold weather and hot exhaust manifold heat helps prevent dilution and boosts efficiency. Also cited is a pig mortality rate statistic from Dr. Robert Graham of the University of Illinois, noting about 69 percent reach market age and that roughly 30 percent of losses occur in the first 60 days after birth.
Liquid from all greens provides a versatile base for cream soups and can enrich stock pots. The description highlights using greens juice to deepen flavor and texture in traditional soups and broths.
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