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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
1
An Ohio Wesleyan University chemistry professor links continual sniffing during illness to coal smoke exposure, claiming soft coal fumes may fuel influenza epidemics. He notes a ton of bituminous coal could yield sulphuric acid enough for many car batteries. The piece adds that no health benefits come from inhaling coal smoke.
Paying by check serves as a receipt and reduces clutter from receipts and pocket clutter. Even with a two cent tax, bank accounts save money and curb overspending by requiring checks for payments. It urges broad adoption for daily transactions.
A Baptist and Reflector note contrasts between dairy price pressures in the United States and liquor strikes in Sweden. The piece wryly warns that returning alcohol policy could raise milk prices for farmers, recalling old saloon era prices and a 3 cent per quart value.
A Timely Warning argues that the peace achieved after World War I failed to address underlying causes. It notes the League of Nations and related mechanisms offered imperfect remedies and that nationalist reluctance slowed disarmament and economic reform. The piece urges awakening, courage, and intelligent peacemaking grounded in justice and harmony.
The feature traces two aviation year markers from the Chronicle dated 1913 and 1923. It outlines early flight milestones, noting notable flights and aircraft developments referenced in those issues. The piece connects historical aviation events to the Chronicle’s reporting lineage.
Recount of January 18 1923 includes misdirected fire crews at Art De Kock residence on Union street. Lucy Awtry installed as noble grand of local Rebekah lodge. Bank officials elected at Farmers National with J H Cochrane president and P H Van Gorp vice president. An Odd Fellows hall expansion noted. Orville Dykstra injured on bicycle near school. Dal las and Melcher miners paid out 36000 in two years. Miss Minnie Van Gorp underwent appendectomy. Deaths listed: Gert Smorenberg 54 S Bosma 58 Jacob Steinnemann 83 B Van Gilst 64.
The 1913 items report deaths and marriages near Pella with F Jacob Slot’s death at 63, Vander Syde owning the plumbing firm, a marriage license for Tom Rickabaugh and Emma Dykstra, and K P lodge's tobacco ban. It notes visits, travel, injuries, sales, teaching appointments, surgeon illness, and local happenings in and around the community.
A collection of editorials discusses small town finances, hospital funding, and leadership. Hawarden Chamber considers taking over a hospital to avert deficits. Calvin Coolidge’s death and Hoover’s rise are reflected on. tax cuts are anticipated but may hit small businesses. Roosevelt’s tax plans face opposition and critiques of targeting the “small fry.”
The piece blends humorous snippets about bakery buns, barber shop quips, and socialite rumors with local color remarks on taxes, street repairs, and charitable sentiments. It references residents such as John Heerema, Mary Pipper, Dick Den Ade, and Ed Van Zante, and notes a lighthearted critique of local institutions and people.
A Des Moines woman was found dead at home holding two leather bags containing over seven thousand dollars. She reportedly carried the money with her constantly, suffering persistent fear of robbery, though banking could have offered more security.
In Montezuma Republicans argue that wealth comes from farmers, miners, and oil men rather than eastern financiers. They claim these basic industries drive the economy and that removing their spending power would erode overall economic activity.
Independence Iowa passes a ordinance banning trucks or buses over 1000 pounds from stopping on city streets to peddle bread. The measure targets bread deliveries by large trucks ensuring they keep moving. Indianola and Bloomfield consider similar action, signaling wider interest in regulating bread deliveries.
An Iowa State College professor heads a committee finding that 10 to 20 percent alcohol blends with gasoline increase anti knock properties. The college reports that mixing 10 percent ethyl alcohol with county gasoline could consume 600 million bushels of corn annually, a potential boon for Iowa.
A fragmentary local column quips about a Pro-Wo club attending a college lecture before or after a meeting. It includes quotes, ads, and stray notes about editors, advertisements, and local personalities in Pella. The piece references Des Moines Register and Chronicle figures and several humorous asides.
The Iowa L mining community faces hardship as mood and dist tion lower wages. Those employed help others lose incomes, while a developed Iowa coal industry could meet all needs and curb unemployment. Towns urged to favor Town Coal when buying coal as law contemplates. Congressional speech notes balance this Saturday.
International Sunday School notes Jesus returning to Capernaum enters a crowded house where teaching and miracles mark his ministry. Four palsy-bearing men seek healing as crowds swell, illustrating authority to forgive sins and the challenge of response.
A gospel interpretation notes that Jesus forgave the palsied man's sins after the crowd blocked entry, while the bearers' faith aided the healing. The piece contrasts pardon and forgiveness, argues Christ alone mediates grace, and urges mutual support to seek redemption through faith in Jesus.
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