28 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
1
A speaker reflects on addressing students with intelligent listeners and the challenge of choosing topics. The article surveys biblical prophecies about the anti Christ rising from various leaders, noting no certainty about who he will be and that the arrival may be distant.
The piece recalls how Christmas music on radio and in churches stirs emotion, naming songs like Jingle Bells and The Little Town of Bethlehem. It emphasizes the season as a moment to honor the greatest gift, the Saviour, and hopes the spirit guides people now.
A piece warns that procrastination invades daily life from rising alarms to delaying medical procedures and salvation. It cites a street car remark and a minister’s sermon to illustrate how delaying tasks leads to harm, missed visits, and potential lost opportunities for spiritual and physical well being. The message urges immediate action and present salvation.
An editorial argues for a broad personal income tax as fair and effective. It critiques property taxes that burden tangible assets and notes the need to tax all incomes to fund government benefits like education and roads, applying to farmers and workers alike.
Christian Science Monitor notes the Scripps-Howard chain, including the New York World Telegram and Cleveland Press, has moved from fighting the Eighteenth Amendment to urging sensible regulation as liquor prices adjust after repeal. The papers previously campaigned against prohibition and now advocate smart regulation amid changing market conditions.
An editorial argues for ending private liquor, proposing a federal state monopoly as alternative to prohibition. It envisions nationwide reform, financial reorganization, fair taxation, and international harmony, urging public patience and unity to support a broad program over vested interests. It contrasts mass support for repeal with few opposing motives.
A discussion on cutting county records publication cites public access to financials as a deterrent to misused funds. Keokuk county officials are noted as fortunate, while taxpayers face statewide shortages in county officer accounts.
A rambling column from Pella recalls a barber shop nap, wage dock threat, radio quips, Santa's Cabin doorkeepers, and local jests. It notes Christmas humor, license plates, and a high school cantata as the year winds down with playful local commentary.
Recap of events from the Chronicle dated January 1 1914 noting incidents at a school Christmas program where Marsh Grants makeup caught fire injuring him, several weddings including Jacob A Van Dyke and Barbara De Reus, Charles W Hamilton and H D Aikens among deaths like Mrs C Gezel aged 47 and John Boat 71. Additional items mention a church doors safety concern, education milestones, and local family happenings.
Thirty years ago in December 1903 fire swept Frank De Reus barbershop and Mrs. Dennis Dun kin millinery shop, harming stock and fixtures. The McAllisters lost household goods days earlier and stayed with Kuyper parents. Other items note teachers' salaries focus, 14 burglaries at New Sharon, and the Iroquois Theatre disaster in Chicago. Additional notes mention Don Dilley visiting Sadler home, Susie Sears departure for teaching, Edward Van Gorp's illness, Connie Wormhoudt hosting youth, a Knoxville marriage license for Vander Wilt and Fortner, C G Van Vliet's alderman bid, Emma Ryke's death, and Mrs. John De Bruin’s passing near Galesburg.
Eddyville Tribune reflects on cut throat competition exposing its deception for consumers. It argues honest pricing benefits communities and warns against undercutting. Keokuk County News notes a man finds six dollars in Wittetoe drug store, returns it to Earl Reynolds, praising honesty and pondering how many would seek the owner.
Chariton Leader notes Des Moines bakers last week flooded Knoxville with direct mail advertising. Marion county capital city business leaders stress at home buying and claim growing effect. The report mentions local residents like Dan Moises amid the Knoxville lines and bakery ads.
Keith Meredith, 2, son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Meredith of near Sully, died Wednesday at 1 20 AM at Skiff Memorial hospital after a ten day illness of encephalitis linked to sleeping sickness. He had become seriously ill December 2 and was moved to hospital. Survived by parents, a brother Harold 9, and grandparents Mr and Mrs William Ponder of Murphy community and Mr and Mrs Jess Meredith near Searshoro. Graveside rites Thursday at 10 AM conducted by Rev Methodist.
Economic assessment attributes the fall in hog prices to heavy summer slaughter, large pork stocks, a rush by packers to sell fresh cuts, and many light unfinished hogs entering markets as feed costs rose. Despite declines, December prices remained above 1932 levels, with November also higher, as overall meat supplies grew 7.3 percent.
A Osawa shop sign urges customers to enter and be welcomed warmly. It boasts amiable assistants, fast home delivery, and a stock of superfine vinegar. The notice parodies domestic stereotypes while promoting brisk service and a sharp condiment claim.
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