Five Views On 1930s Business Outlook From Inquiring Reporter
The Inquiring Reporter gathers five perspectives on 1930s business prospects. G Fultz cites CWA project scope and tax pressures dimming conditions for laborers and farmers. C P Dykstra sees a turn up with bottom likely reached as prices rise. Andrew Buwalda trusts leaders and agricultural recovery to lift all, while Diller Vander Ploeg expects recovery as jobs return and farmers gain fair prices. G B Versteg notes signs of early recovery with rising store sales and higher farm prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Fultz
CWA
Andrew Buwalda
Diller Vander Ploeg
G.B. Versteeg
Pella markets advertise livestock and used goods
Local classified items list prices and offerings from Pella area dealers. Notes include ducks, geese, hogs, calves, pigs, cement hog troughs, dry oak firewood, used cars from Van Houweling Auto Co, and services from Van’s Motor Service and Hoeksema Bros Garage. Also promotional notices for paper and insurance rates.
Tooths ome Facts and Fancies by Dr. Scholes
Dr. William J. Scholes surveys dental history from tooth extraction as a remedy to preserve teeth. He traces the rise of dental surgery, emphasis on saving teeth, and shifts in understanding focal infection and pain attribution. The piece mixes anecdotes with dental science notes on root tip infections and systemic pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Scholes
Batinface
Feeder Works Ant to Sell Lumber Saturday Afternoon
Auction notice lists a sale of lumber at Feeder Works Ant this Saturday at 2 p m with details partly garbled but indicating a timber auction event. Local buyers are advised to attend for available grades and quantities.
Harold McLain Dies at What Cheer Heart Attack
Harold McLain, 82, son in law of Andrew Van Drimmelen, died suddenly at his What Cheer home on Saturday evening December 16 from a heart attack. Funeral services were held in Knoxville Tuesday December 19 at the deceased’s former home, with Pella attendees including Mr and Mrs A Van Drimmelen, Mr and Mrs Isaac Van Nimwegen, and Mr and Mrs Jacob Van Nimwegen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold McLain
Andrew van Drimmelen
What Cheer
Knoxville
Pella
A. van Drimmelen
Isaac van Nimwegen
Jacob van Nimwegen
Native of Pella Answers Summons
Minnie Scharff Reynolds 72 born in Pella 1861 grew to womanhood in the area. She moved to Des Moines married Jacob Zanker and joined Salvation Army mission work. In Chicago she organized a mission, cared for two homeless girls, and aided in Cleveland. Later lived in Washougal and remarried Dr. A J Reynolds. Survived by sister Mrs Dieleman and brother William Schaarf. Died Mt Ayr Dec 21. Funeral in Pella with Rev R T Nordlund. burial Oakwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Schasrf Reynolds
Pella
Des Moines
Jacob Zanker
Salvation Army
Chicago
Cleveland
Washougal
Washington
Zanker
A. J. Reynolds
D. Dieleman
William Schaarf
Pierre
S. D
Ayr
Iowa
Wormhondt & Plette
R. T. Nordlund
The
Baptist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Pioneering Blister Rust Control for White Pines in Iowa
A 10 county survey under CWA funding begins to locate white pine stands and shelter belts in northern Iowa. Donald Lubberts leads the effort with 20 workers, aiming to eradicate nearby infested bushes to shield pines. Next spring will see actual eradication as disease spreads from Wisconsin and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
CWA
Iowa
Donald Lubberts
CCC
Lubberts
Conservation Army
Black Hawk
Bremer
Butler
Floyd
Mitchal
Franklin
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Train wrecks raise alarm over transportation safety
The article notes a spike in fatal train accidents over four years with three recent crashes within days, including a milk train colliding into a stalled passenger express near Binghamton New York, causing multiple deaths.
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Binghamton
N. Y
New Year Greetings and Local Ads Montage
A collage of lighthearted vignettes and sales pitches from a small town. Jokes about a late night salesman, a doctor’s fee, and a garage caper mix with holiday wishes. Ads promote Atwater Kent radios, free radio and tube tests, and a battery offer, reflecting everyday life and consumer notices.
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C. P. Dykstra
Star Dilco
Home Folks
Peter Vander Wal
Walnut Grove Farm
Adam Wichart
West End
M. J
Thomas Sen
Chronicle
Poland
China
Herman Nol- Ten
Henry A. van Roekel
D. G. Bensink
Jacob
Oskaloosa
Phone Red
Forrest Verloeg
Hoeksema & Tromp
Van’s Motor Service
Ed van Gorp
van Houweling Auto CO
Dodge
Plymouth
Otey Wellone
G. Vanyk
Rouw
New Sharon
Tonie Schippers
East Third St
C. W. Clement
John Bosveld
H. Kersbergen
Hoeksema Bros
Fred Lautenbach
Dught
John J. Buwalda
Neal Schuring
Jodi
Shinn Hatchery
Aute-Way
John den Hartog
Pines
Drocourt
Ontario
Stratton
Colo
Henrietta
Okla
Olney
Osage ‘Hills
Rome
Tucumcari
N. Mex
van Des Berg Electric Co
Atwater Kent Radio
van den Berg Electric Co
Pella, Iowa
Ford
Chévrolet
A.C
A. C
Gthorized Age Gamble Stores
South Side Square
Joe Steintjes
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