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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1932
Page
15
The Pella Public Schools publish an annual financial statement dated February 1, 1932, detailing district finances, expenditures, revenues, and budgeting notes for the school year. It presents a formal record of assets liabilities and reserve funds for community review.
The Inquiring Reporter surveys five readers on the Republican presidential choice. C W Dennis and H Van Nimwegen back Hoover, praising his capability and leadership. Henry Bruinekool counters with doubt, while N Cole staunchly supports Hoover, blaming current woes on broader issues. A separate note mentions a stage comedy titled Unexpected Father with a loud reception.
At the Orpheum Theatre Des Moines starting Saturday Feb 18 Ann Harding stars in Prestige with Adolphe Menjou Melvyn Douglas Guy Bates Post and Clarence Muse set in Indo China a woman fights to save the man she loves against jungle horrors Also on Feb 17 the Iowa audience is invited to see Slim Summerville and Zasu Pitts in Unexpected Father a comedy about an oil discovery a dog hospital and an orphan waif leading to humorous misadventures.
Chronicle Weekly Health Message advises on influenza and cold prevention amid widespread Iowa cases. It cites unseasonal weather, heating issues, poor diet, and behavior factors as spread causes, urging rest, proper clothing, hydration, and staying home when ill. Report lists weekly communicable disease totals by county and type for Feb 4, 1932.
The Christian Science Monitor notes that county agricultural agents, trained by the USDA and state colleges, have driven farm efficiency for fifteen years by linking research to practice. Despite this, farmers seeking tax relief and critics of cooperative marketing challenge the county agent system.
Agricultural production uses improved practices that would stay in labs were it not for county agents. Early adopters profit, then diffusion lowers consumer prices. Farmers can survive agent loss, but the public needs the ongoing support for abundant future food supplies.
The article notes a drop in marriage licenses after a five day filing requirement. Marion County issued about 80 licenses in the first half of 1931 and 36 licenses in the last six months after the July 4 law change.
A Ford sedan owned by Elmer Karns of Knoxville and stored in the garage of Mrs. J A Pringle was completely destroyed by fire Monday morning. Firemen suspected the blaze started from the engine backfiring or defective wiring as Karns tried to save the car but the interior was engulfed.
A garage was gutted by flames and fully extinguished by the fire department before additional damage. Adjacent buildings were not damaged, according to responders.
The Tild en Citizen discusses rural mail routes in Iowa and Nebraska. Carriers are not required to clear roads or snow. patrons must shovel snow from boxes so mail can be delivered. If boxholders neglect this, carriers may skip delivering mail, especially with deep drifts and wind. It notes drought in 1930 aided corn breeders by identifying drought resistant strains.
Crotalaria, a leading winter legume, derives its name from Crotalus the rattlesnake. The seeds rattle within the pods, giving the plant its distinctive characteristic.
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