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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1934
Page
1
A tribute to O D Wray longtime Bloomfield State Savings Bank cashier who urged service to the community. The piece notes banking laws shape when banks close yet argues service sustains an institution. It also praises the city for timely snow removal and curb clearance aiding motorists during a slushy period.
The writing argues that opponents of the corn hog plan must accept production curtailment as unavoidable. It asserts government action will push through changes to lift the nation from a low mood and insists every tillable acre should produce, with full livestock farming and available markets for all outputs. The piece frames adjustment to crisis as essential for the farm.
Indications point to another round of lawmaking as previous marriage and speed limits are repealed only to be replaced. The author notes the failed marriage law drove away couples and loss of revenue and cites rising automobile fatalities since the speed limit repeal as why legislators now consider restoring a maximum speed rule.
A discussion held at a local business last week split on whether capital punishment should be universal or vary by case. Some argue the state should not kill, others point to divine law or societal protection. Some weigh the value of the murderer’s life against public safety and the potential value of the victim’s life.
The reminiscence recalls mothers as natural beauties with long hair and unpainted faces, contrasting them with today’s styles. An old tintype of the writer’s mother survives as the sole survivor, reflecting a bygone era when exterior adornments were minimal and elegance came from natural glow.
The piece argues radio reduces live attendance at athletic contests nationwide. It recalls past debates about limiting broadcasts and notes radio now enriches both imagination and understanding, nearly supplying sight and sound as listeners form mental pictures of events.
The Chronicle notes Fred T'Lam supports Baptists after Rev. Amy Truett argued against eternal security. It recalls her sermon claiming no one can be plucked from God's hand yet a believer can slip away. The writer concurs with Truett on active faith and divine perseverance guiding salvation.
The author notes uncertainty about young people’s mood toward radio addresses sermons and literary programs. Jazz once popular now appears revived in airwave orchestras and faces a favorable reception. Reading among youth remains strong with quality material, yet a lingering “jazzily” inclination for entertainment is questioned.
The piece warns about a community cold epidemic and related health risks. It notes not all illness is from personal health violations, but weather that favors germs has persisted for weeks. It urges caution and protective measures to avoid illness and temporary confinement.
Murray Van Steenis, a good friend, visited the office Monday and said he enjoys editorials, calling them the best part of the paper. The note acknowledges readers may disagree with policy at times but affirms the aim to cover topics of reader interest.
Editorials critique Roosevelt’s address praising Wilson while opposing foreign intervention. Sigourney Review urges real tax revision toward income tax and notes bank deposit insurance as a confidence measure. Homeston New Era discusses a proposed US land purchase program up to 50 million acres to remove uncultivable land, funded by initial 50 million dollars, with displaced farmers seeking other work amid CWA projects.
Corn-Hog producers will manage their reduction program through county and community committees. Temporary three to seven member groups will arrange meetings and sign-up efforts, while permanent bodies handle contracts, yield appraisals, data checks, and overall administration locally. The county association, with director reps from communities, will oversee contracts and campaign spending before forwarding to the Secretary of Agriculture.
The piece explains that in 1910 14 the farm price of hogs and the fair exchange value matched at 7.24 per hundredweight. It argues hogs must regain prewar purchasing power to equal the fair exchange value, noting distortions from supply demand imbalances and referencing years 1926 and 1982 as points where prices diverged from prewar levels. It describes fair exchange value as the price hogs must fetch to restore prewar buying power for farmers' commodities.
Secretary Weace notes that county production control associations covering wheat cotton corn and hogs are among the most interesting parts of the emergency adjustment effort. He says they are intensely democratic and effective self governing tools. He argues democracy requires social discipline imposed by the people themselves.
Local churches were swindled of money by a man claiming to be an Armenian raising funds for transporting 75 orphans whose parents he said were murdered in the Turkey massacre. Other items mention the Steinkamps welcoming a son, sleighing good, G H Wormhoudt buying furniture in Burlington and St Louis, Evangelist Bentley at the Baptist church, Van der Ploeg in Knoxville, Bessie Scholte seeing Ben Hur in Des Moines, Bryan planning daily issues of The Commoner during the Democratic convention in St Louis, widespread colds in Pella, Ep Roorda moving stock, Gerrit Tysseling moving to a new home, Edith Porter and Ed ill, De Cook honeymooning in his father's home, Jug Dykstra changing jobs to Prairie City, Connie Muntingh filling the depot vacancy, and Vander Meulen buying a sorrel pacer in Knoxville.
W H Fowler and W H Van der Ploeg are elected president and vice president of the commercial body. Weddings mark the season for Reiner Verwers Esther De Leeuw Arthur H Cummings Nellie De Bruin and others. Deaths include William Van Steenis and Mrs John Dykstra. The fire department douses a small blaze at Vander Wal’s harness shop. A new concrete road milestone in Grundy County is noted along with store clerical hires and local migrations.
The Inquiring Reporter asks experts if the automobile has reached perfection or if further development is due. Responses from Avermeer Black Warner Le Cogq Van Baalen emphasize ongoing evolution, with body design and mechanical advances continuing beyond the present, predicting continued change and a future revolution in the motor industry.
Iowa infant deaths per 1000 live births declined from 87 in 1910 to 49 in 1933, with 88 of 1982 births expected to die in 1933. Three major disease groups endanger infants, including birth injuries, stomach diseases, and epidemic respiratory illnesses. One third of deaths are preventable through simple, low cost measures.
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