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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1936
Page
3
The writer questions spending $40,000 to convict or retry Attorney-General Edward L. O'Connor after 10 jurors found innocence. They compare jury verdicts to sports scores and argue that majority rule should prevail. They point out that two people blocked a decision after hours of deliberation.
Critics may hesitate but should credit President Roosevelt for duty and conscientious work. He acted before his 1933 inauguration, devising plans to fix the crisis and restore prosperity, goodwill, and confidence. If he has failed, it is not for lack of effort or intent, for he has given his best.
The piece reflects on a Rose Bowl victory and the era of outstanding sports, noting Stanford fans’ feverish joy and Southern sentiment about SMU and Alabama. It weighs fair play, luck, and the nature of competition, concluding that good teams win with the breaks.
A bereaved man laments the loneliness of losing his wife. He notes that children cannot replace a spouse and imagines life at home without his partner. The passage reflects deep sorrow and the unique void left by spousal loss.
An attempt to gauge 1936 business prospects in various locales yielded only two replies from five contacted. One respondent faced his mother's death during the mailing period, making a response unlikely. The others were tied up with pressing business, leaving gaps in the insight.
The Detroit Tigers, claiming back to back American League titles and last year’s World Series, add Al Simmons from the Chicago White Sox to bolster the roster. Manager Mickey Cochrane aims to fortify the team for another strong season, while observers wonder if a third straight pennant and another World Series could follow.
Information that work has begun on the new city park project including the swimming pool brings welcome news to Pella and vicinity. After years of agitation and financing doubts, the city secured PWA aid, citizens voted favorably, and construction is now underway toward completion.
Farmers no longer isolated, with rural free delivery daily papers and radio bringing market reports and current questions into homes. Reading daily papers has risen among farmers as broadcasts and news accessibility widen their world.
The Chronicle declares it is not a political sheet though edited by Democrats. It says it will not sacrifice moral principles for gains, and will champion good causes while denouncing wrong regardless of party. The paper stresses electing men of intellect and character who will serve the people.
The piece notes farm families have less time and emphasizes hospitality as cordial toward visitors. It laments limited social contact beyond Sunday church gatherings and clubs, urging townsfolk to be sociable despite busy farming lives.
A local dentist notes more people with missing teeth lately, including middle aged and younger individuals. He links dental decay to broader health issues such as rheumatism and lumbago, saying removing decayed teeth eliminates the source of trouble and improves overall well being.
Businessmen enter 1936 with hopeful mood as Christmas shopping runs brisker than recent years. Recovery hinges on agriculture. farmers feel good and spend, though wages and buying power remain below ideal. Adjustments likely, but future looks bright.
The Toledo Chronicle argues Hauptman should be executed for his role in the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder. It says clemency would hinder crime reduction and urges swift punishment unless Hauptman proves innocence or reveals the truth.
The Delta Press reports the U S public debt at 30 percent of a trillion dollars, about 30.5 billion, and jokes that if paid in silver dollars laid end to end they would reach the moon and back three times and more. The piece asks when it will be paid and quips that descendants will hear tidings in the afterlife.
The piece notes a pending substitute proposed by the ruling party to regain power, claiming long neglected agriculture finally receives consideration. It argues farmers face economic misconception and blame, contrasting with manufacturers who have benefited for years while farmers pay.
Jasper County Mirror notes that Republicans are unlikely to convict Attorney General O Connor in Sioux City. A private party at the Kirkwood hotel held by ringleaders is questioned as influencing any decision to call off action. The paper argues reforms are needed within the party first.
The Orange City Journal notes London reports a strong dollar and British gamblers joining Wall Street speculation. It cites rising U.S. stock values since October and says buying pressure favors speculation over dividend investing. It warns Americans about a repeat of 1929 style gains. It urges restraint and avoiding gambling instincts in the market.
Verlan Swank jokes about Little Red Riding Mood over Big Bad Wolf while Dr. Fox jokes on marriages to housekeepers. A rambling column notes townsfolk, a street crowd, playful insults, radio fame for locals, and reflections on new year trends, vaccines, germs, and Pasteur's influence.
A writer argues that using a period instead of a colon in time notation such as 2.00 is valid and practical. The suggestion aims to reduce typist strain and wear on typewriters, proposing a simpler convention for presenting times.
A historical note discusses germ theory and its role in modern medicine. It mentions Louis Pasteur as a key French scientist and outlines how germ discovery transformed disease understanding and treatment.
The passage praises Pasteur and Lister for shaping modern health care. It notes that utensils and dressings, along with opera rooms, follow strict aseptic technique. It emphasizes confidence in medical progress and the steady advancement of sanitation.
A dated column of wry social asides and quips on manners, marriage and modern life. The speaker riffs on radio programs, fashion, public behavior, and hints of local culture, closing with a note on a new life preserver approved by the federal government.
International lesson discusses the prophetic vision of Simeon in Luke 2 25 36 40 emphasizing revelation and reception. It notes Simeon’s righteous life and the Holy Spirit guiding him to see Christ before death and the global scope of salvation.
Mercury dipped to 18 degrees below zero in Pella area. Gertrude Bennink got a surprise shower at her parents home. Marry M. Van Gorp died after being kicked by a horse in Reo Heights South Carolina. Mrs H Wormhoudt marked 77th birthday at a family reunion. Dora Van Vark crowned most popular young woman in Pella winning a diamond.
Thirty years ago on January 11 1906 the Lake Prairie District fair formed a committee to acquire more ground and erect additional buildings. The item notes various local events from the period including a poultry show in Pleasantville prize winners and community notes.
Large crowd of buyers and sellers attended the Colfax sale despite poor road conditions. An estimated 300 cars and 1000 people were present as cattle hogs and sheep offered, with feeder hogs topping 10.90 per cwt and various other prices listed for market hogs boars lambs heifers cows and bulls. The report notes unusually high quality stock and predicts a booming year for farmers.
A damaged OCR fragment describes hog thieves targeting a feedlot. Mentions Mr Wilhite and various farmyard assets like hogs, cattle, horses, and equipment. Details are fragmentary with garbled phrases about stock, trucks, and a wall, offering little clear sequence of events.
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