Thought of the Week and Vitamin Cheer in January Notes
A collage of optimistic quips and civic talk from January notes. It cites Dwight Eisenhower’s imminent presidency, urges less central government, promotes daily vitamins, and pokes fun at old-time habits and advertisement slang. It references chlorophyll products in everyday items and a Denison Review column on cow odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Eisenhower
United States
Washington
Bob Agee
Denison Review
Bob
Trade Not Aid the Slogan at ICCC Panel
The United States Council of the International Chamber of Commerce in New York discussed foreign policy and economic policy. Industrial leaders agreed that an era is ending and countries are recovering, while a new business idea emerged: trade not aid. They urged removing protectionist trade barriers to allow foreign goods to compete with domestic products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Council of the International Chamber of Commerce
New York
United States
United Effort
America
Editorial Comment on Tax Plans and U S Living Standards
An Iowa newspaper column debates tax policy proposals, arguing against a sales tax and urging first to cut expenditures then reduce income taxes. It extols American living standards under a free enterprise system, contrasts with centralized economies, and notes the era of low consumer costs despite fiscal pressures.
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Wallace
Iowa Homestead
Changing World Shifts in Trade and Aid Principles
The article discusses how foreign governments may gain dollars and stability by expanding trade, citing the Dutch pledge to buy fewer U.S. wheat due to a cheese barrier. It notes aid-reliant nations seek freer markets but resist removal of barriers, while Republicans push for freer trade and reduced gifts, signaling a shift from traditional Democratic ideals.
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U.S
Holland
Republican Party
Free Trade Party
Democratic Party
Back Through Memory Lane Items From The Chronicle
Items of interest from The Chronicle recalling events from 10 20 40 and 80 years ago. Reflections on notable local happenings, people and places shaping the town's history.
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Chronicle
Notable 40 Years Ago At Pella And Surroundings
A collection of local items from 40 years past includes a scaffold collapse injuring Joe Veenstra and Dick Koop. a court fine paid by a Monroe man. visits by school board members Rhynsburger and Van Sittert to Sigourney for high school plans. and notable local births marriages and civic notices. Also referenced are sports results, a charitable drive for the White Pole road fund, clerical moves, a skin graft donor list, church anniversary, and various municipal happenings.
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Joe Veenstra
Dick Koopman
Koopman
Kooyn
Monroe
Horace Buckingham
Marshal John Buckingham
Buckinghams
H. J. Vandenberg
John S. Rhynsburger
Peter van Sittert
Sigourney
Pella
Area Ci
Pete Couny
Tiger
Oskaloosa
Central
Leander Clark College
Toledo
Iowa
van Zante
Boyd
Closz
Rempe
Aschenbrenner
Ben Kuyk
Adam Hasselman
Huntley
Montana
Rhynsburger
Oskaloosa High
Synhorst
Lautebach
Gosselink
Braam
White Pole
Lake Prairie Township
L. R. Bobbitt
Huron
South Dakota
Central College
Anna Hollebrands
Nina Blommers
Jennie van Noord
Nellie Veenman
Bert de Bruyn
Second Reformed Church
People’s ‘Trust
Grace Bauman
St. Louis
Bogaard
Ben Synhorst
Pella High School
M. M. de Reus
Leighton
Marsh Grant
Peoria
American Legion Proposal Tabled in Town Legislature
February 8 1923 report notes the American Legion prompted a measure in the Town Legislature proposing a two item plan. The fragment indicates a Legion push for action and legislative consideration.
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American Legion
Chamber explores ways to boost scrip momentum
Twenty years ago the Chamber of Commerce planned a meeting to discuss ways and means to give scrip more momentum as phony currency circulated slowly. Bert Roelofsen and Tom Swank on North Main donated a relief tree while others worked for scrip exchange for food or clothing in a low mood measure.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bert Roelofsen
Tom Swank
North Main Street
the Chronicle
Legion Hall
Dorothy Cooley
Nancy Boot
G. Bennink
Broadway
Ralph Menning
Arnold Schippé
Frances van Rees
Lee Vriezelaar
Wayne Pos
Herbert Wormhoudt
Corn prices and a Des Moines resident noted in talk
An old corn price reference appeared 10 cents for standard corn and eight cents for old stock. Wheat at 30 cents a bushel and oats at eight cents were cited, with Chicago basis ranging from 2.65 to 8.30. The speaker mentioned Wilhelmina De Haan of Des Moines, 82, who left Pella over 50 years ago after graduating Central College.
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Chicago
Oath
Wilhelmina, de Haan
Des Moines
Pella
Central College
Ten Years Ago in Pella and Area Photo Gallery Mixes War News
A front page photo by Phillip Subenga shows an ice bound waterfall in South Woods. Lt Robert Menning is reported missing in action in South Africa as of January 22. Marion County plans 70 inductions February 16 with several Pella youths named. Ration Book Two rules and possible jail terms for cheating noted. Local civic groups held a dinner. speaker Harry Downing of Des Moines spoke. Three Hoeksema brothers in uniform. seven students featured in vocational training story. Chester Zylstra returns from Navy leave. Casey Vanden Berg joins Caribbean electric project. Fourteen local youths pictured as having completed an activity.
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South Woods
Phillip Subenga
Lord
Robert Menning
South Africa
Marion County
Pella
Henry van Haaften
Fred Naaktgeboren
Chester Williams
Lynn Gosselink
Jake Uring
Ick D. van Zante
Arvin Hoogenakker
James Trussell
Eugene Kennedy
J. 8. Wilson
Chamber of Commerce
Legion Hal
Harry Downing
Des Moines
Hoeksema
Andrew
Robert
Joe
Kenneth Decker
Chester Zylstra
Great Lakes
Chicago
Casey Vanden Berg
Caribbean
When the Sun Shines Changes in Mood and Daylight
A reminiscence on how sunshine lifts spirits after a gloomy period. The author notes dismal weather sapping energy, then a bright dawn and cloudless sky restore cheerfulness. The day turns to Christmas-like joy with people shopping and walking freely downtown.
Pella High Falls In Marion County Cage Tourney
In the Marion County basketball tourney, Pella High’s little Dutchmen lost 82 to 30 to Dallas in the first game. Dallas then fell to Melcher in the finals. Borgman and Mensch each scored 10 points. lineup not provided. Also note Charles Goodyear’s early rubber overshoe invention.
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Navy
Central College
Pella
Pella High
Dallas
Melcher
Borgman
Mensch
Polk County Federal offers 8 percent dividend appeal
Many seek a safe place to depot or invest for good returns. Polk County Federal promotes liberal earnings and an 8 percent annual dividend. Members include the Federal Savings Association as part of the Federal Home eec de eel sys tem, with a passbook and withdrawal signa l fare card mailed to applicants.
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Kony County
Federal Savi Thisgs Association
Federal Home Eec
Endless talk overwhelms even infants with noise
A harsh quip laments endless, pointless chatter that fails to spare even babes in arms from the burden, condemning tedious discourse as the world’s worst ordeal.
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Main St
Bsociaus
Mationay Lberation
Official
H. H. Sadlergeorge Ver Steeg Marion M. DE Zwarte
S Mall
Elmer Leter
Washington Evening Journal
Laurens
Pella Tigers
Henry Grotenhuis
Sioux County
Marion County Farm Bureau
John Gezel
Fred Lautenbach
Wesleyan
de Haan
van Doorninck
Ellsworth Richardson
Des
Ed le Cocq
Washington, D.C
Herman Stuart
Era Association
Rock Island Railway
State Commission
Donald MacMillan
YMCA
Tigers
Freedom
Lexington
Valley Forge
Philadelphia
OUR Constitution
Grinnell ‘Herald-Register
Charles Goodyear
Polk County Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n
Aden
Anderetion
Dodge
A. B. van Houweling Auto CO
Franklin St
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