Inquiring Reporter Views on 1935 Business Outlook
A panel of local figures shares cautious optimism and concerns about 1935. N De Winter cites brighter prospects tied to agriculture, while Dr T G Fultz warns that a weak farm sector portends limited gains. Martin de Jong notes drought hurts farming income yet farmers remain hopeful for improvements. W D Van Sittert cites government action and improved mood as signs of recovery. M Paardekooper stresses fate and belief in better crops, with spending tied to public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. DE Winter
Martin DE Jong
Drouth
W. D. van Sittert
M. Paardekooper
East conditions improving with expected reach soon
The report notes that conditions in the east are improving and anticipates these improvements reaching our area in the near future.
Christmas Time Poem From Flint Ridge School
A student Gilford Steenhoek in Flint Ridge school composes a Christmas poem with themes of Santa Claus gifts and the nativity story. The piece notes teacher Cornelia Gosselink and reflects on the birth of Jesus, wise men, shepherds and Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilford Steenhoek
S. J. Steenhoek
Flint Ridge School
Cornelia Gosselink
Santa Claus
Bethlehem
State Bank Of Prairie City Gives 10 Percent Dividend
The State Bank of Prairie City remembered its depositors at Christmas by paying a 10 percent dividend last week. The bank reopened on June 16, 1934, under a 50 percent waiver plan. Miss Nettie De Gooyer serves as assistant cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Bank of
Prairie City
Nettie de Gooyer
House On Tandy Farm Is Burned
A fire destroyed a home of Clarence Grandin on the A. B. Tandy farm five miles west of Oskaloosa on highway 63 shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday. Neighbors and Vergil Hull watched the blaze burn out by 4 a.m. with only a few chairs and a separator saved. the wind spread fire to a tree and a summer kitchen was spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Grandin
A. B. Tandy
Oskaloosa
Vergil Hull
Bloem
Tandy
Baby Born On Steps Of Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids taxicab driver Glenn Droz was the only attendant at the birth of a daughter to Mrs. Paul Stark early Saturday on the front steps of Mercy hospital. He brought the mother to the rear, then pounded on the door before help arrived. Both mother and baby were doing well Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Droz
Paul Stark
Mercy Hospital
Droz
Stary
Des Moines Register
Naaktgeboren Dies In Holland After 25 Years In Pella
Mrs. H Roeffel learns her father C Naaktgeboren aged 83 died December 16 at his home in Nieuwerkerk IJssel The Netherlands Funeral and interment were December 19 He lived in Pella for 25 years before returning to the old country five years ago Heart trouble was the cause and he was ill two weeks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naaktgeboren
Pella
Old Country
Hull Succeeds Miller As Mayor of Knoxville
Dr. C. F. Hull elected mayor of Knoxville to succeed Leon N. Miller who became Marion county attorney. Harry Elliott declined after a state appointment. C. A. Wirtle, famed councilman, to succeed all.
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Hull
Miller
Knoxville
C. F. Hull
Leon N. Miller
Marion County
Harry Elliott
C. A. Wirtle
All
Obituary: Mrs Naaktgeboren Dies. Survived by Family in Multiple States
Mrs Naaktgeboren died eight years ago while living in Pella. She is survived by four daughters and one son: Mrs T Donk of Denver Colorado, Mrs H Roeffel of Pella, Mrs C Doornhein, Mrs J Prinsen, and C Naaktgeboren, all of Holland. She leaves 22 grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.
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Naaktgeboren
Pella
T. Donk
Denver
Colo
H. Roeffel
C. Doornhein
J. Prinsen
C. Naaktgeboren
Holland
Will Observe Anniversary at Eddyville Church
Eddyville's Congregational church marks its ninetieth year with an all day meeting on January 31. Five former pastors will attend and Rev A S Kilbourn of Eagle Grove will recount the church history. A historic service and a banquet for members families and guests are planned with Miss Lorena Rodgers directing a pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville
Congregational Church
A. S. Kilbourn
Eagle Grove
Spaulding
Lorena Rodgers
Oskaloosa Herald
Hatch Chicks In Winter To Obtain The Best Layers
E. W. Henderson of Iowa State College poultry head says winter hatched pullets in January and February yield higher profits for farmers due to earlier maturity and peak egg production during high price periods. He notes early chicks may face lower death loss if brooding is properly managed.
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E. W. Henderson
Iowa State College
Weekly Markets and Local Listings From Pella Iowa
Local produce dealers list prices for eggs chickens ducks geese pigeons hogs and corn. Ads promote farm animals. vehicles including used cars tractors and a Model T Ford. Contact names include H Van der Noord J H Van der Noord and Sam Van Rheenen with phone numbers in Pella Reasnor and Peoria area. The page ends with a lawyer joke about wills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
J. H van der Noord
Confidence The Missing Element
Twelve months ago the American people entered a New Year with hope for industrial recovery and relief from unemployment and distress. Recovery hinges on confidence as many basic industries struggle under taxes and regulation while investors fear government ownership and policy shifts. The piece urges unity between political and industrial leaders to protect constitutional rights, encourage investment, and restore private property rights, asserting confidence as the vital catalyst for prosperity.
Early hatch reduces mortality and parasite risk in chicks
The article notes earlier hatching lowers death loss and parasite exposure in poultry. Coccidiosis is largely prevented before 12 weeks by incubation conditions of heat and humidity not common in early hatched flocks. After 12 weeks, infection is harder, and tapeworms via houseflies are less threat as birds age. January February hatchers are well past fly season by then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Bad Check Artist In Oskaloosa Targets Local Businesses
Four local shops in Oskaloosa fell victim to a bad check artist during the holiday period. The perpetrator passed rubber checks drawn on Mahaska State Bank payable to Charley Willard, with different signatures and handwriting. Three checks were for 6.60 and one for 6.00, and merchandise was obtained in each case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alsop Company
Haynes Company
Harry, Harry & Gildners
Charley Willard
Mahaska State Bank
Oskaloosa Herald
Miner Injured In Mine Near Lacona
Santi Miller is in critical condition after a slate fall in a coal mine east of Lacona on Friday. The injury fractured his collar bone and ribs, with a feared punctured lung. Williams Tackett assisted and removed him to his home in Indianola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santi Miller
Lacona
William Tackett
Indianola
Warden Haynes Probed Before Entering Illinois Prison
Iowa State penitentiary head Glenn C. Haynes visited Chester Illinois prison but was required to undergo a search before entry. The Illinois warden said the rule applied without exception, underscoring distrust of visiting wardens at some facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn C. Haynes
Iowa State Penitentiary
Fort Madison
Chester
Ill
Illinois
Haynes
Des Moines Register
Adventure seeks Tutankhamun wife in new dig
SCIENCE NIBBLES reports Howard Carter, the American member of the expedition that opened King Tutankhamun's tomb, now searches for Queen Ankh-essen-Amen. It notes ocean water temperatures as a potential basis for long range weather forecasts and mentions a 800 foot beach formed by Trinidad volcanic activity. A device by Dr E Free magnifies sounds to reveal noise in silence, and a North American camp site discovery intrigues scientists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Carter
Tut-ankh- Amen
Ankh-essen-Amen
Trinidad
BE. E. Free
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