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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
6
The Federal Council of Churches faces a public dispute after broadcasting its birth control position. The council says a special committee recommended the stance, not the council as a whole, but most readers doubt that explanation.
Carl R. Gray, president of Union Pacific, says the railroad’s poor mood reflects general business conditions. He believes the downturn is temporary and prosperity will return in time, citing the reflex nature of market trends.
The Oil Producers Sales Agency of California warns that every cent saved on gasoline costs the state $20,000 annually in purchasing power. The statement reflects a business view while noting the consumer perspective.
The statistics show 87 U.S. factories, including auto and steel firms, built in Canada since the Hawley Smoot tariff act. Over 600 branch factories are operating on Canadian soil, illustrating tariff effects on American industry abroad.
F. H. Sexhauer, president of the Dairymen's League Co operative association, says the dairy industry should brace for several years of low prices. He urges more producing economy and closer cooperation among the co operative, independent dairyman and the distributor.
The Literary Digest comments on Hoover's twenty year plan to solve the depression and supports birth control as a fix for population rise. An independent Republican paper counters that relief now matters to workers, while noting the proposal could boost Hoover's popularity.
The printed likeness of Ethel Barrymore shows her midlife, balancing a prolific film career with family life. While some in movieland chase fame and marriage, Barrymore has cultivated a home with three children, earning admiration for her sustained work and personal steadiness.
A newspaper editorial argues that organized Negro protests against the radio show Amos N' Andy are misplaced. It notes the program reflects Negro dialect and remains popular, predicting the feature will continue to thrill listeners despite objections from some Black groups.
The piece notes how maps and cars signal vacation time with thoughts of mountains seas lakes and outdoor recreation. It highlights heat as a reason to plan trips for rest and renewed energy, while acknowledging similar warmth elsewhere and the appeal of cooler breezes.
Hawarden will fund city services by letting the light plant pay municipal taxes starting April 1. A six year profitable run has suspended taxes and redirected profits to salaries and protection services. Treasurer notes a $15,000 balance in the light fund as the plant operates at a profit. The writer compares to local finances and questions adoption.
A writer on Russia reports religious persecution targets enemies of free government, not Baptists. He asserts the Baptist cause thrives with no church harassment and links this to Roger Williams as an early advocate of liberty. Baptists, he says, grant rights they seek for others, aligning with free government.
The Corn Belt Farm Dairies bulletin from Chicago discusses how high wages and taxes impact agriculture. It argues farming remains healthier than many urban industries, allowing farmers to earn at least a living, notes both good and bad points, warns of livestock feeder peril, and contrasts machinery costs with farm product prices amid hopeful signs.
The bulletin argues wages across labor classes are needed for fair returns on investment and notes taxes on land and farm property have surpassed reason, while bureaucracy is burdening the country with increasing costs.
A fragment ends with a plea for clarity and better understanding to reduce trouble caused by miscommunication, noting that this would cost far less under a more efficient organization.
In a Toledo Chronicle column, the Yeoman Shield counters claims of overproduction by citing vast shortages across millions of American families. It argues that millions lack baths, homes, electricity, clothing, food, shelter, telephones, cars, and radios, insisting America is not over-supplied but waiting for wages to enable demand.
The Sigourney Review notes Hammond threatened to ban further near beer sales amid concerns people may spike it with alcohol. It quips that water might be next, joking that water and alcohol beat anything for a quick kick.
A garbled excerpt mentions false teeth and a derailed pipe. It references Jon Vande Keit wearing a blue ribbon on a straw hat and Nick Gesman aiming to use the press to drive away a cat. The passage concludes with a pledge to do their best.
A brief note recalls the Flight O'Tyme feature from the Chronicle on two historic dates, 1911 and 1921, highlighting early aviation notes and column appearances. The item situates the long running aviation themed segment within the newspaper’s history.
Monroe County News notes a sparkler caused a $2,500,000 property loss in Spencer and argues for safer celebrations. It laments curtailment of patriotic displays but suggests nonexplosive alternatives or a fireless firecracker as future options.
Northwood Anchor notes midwest papers bemoan the passing of Chautauqua. The annual sessions are missed in Northwood as crowds shift to cars radios dancing and jazz age attractions. The paper argues Chautauqua faltered by trading top speakers and quality music for amateur theatrics and jungle orchestras.
In Eddyville the farmer reports relentless calls to reduce production amid a flood of banking pressures. He argues currency controls should work to ease burdens and provide relief from the financial squeeze.
A hot spell in Pella brings a string of lighthearted jests from residents. Comments on golf, lawn care, and local quirks mix with sketches of neighbors, left handed dentists, and shop chatter. The column notes changes at the Chronicle and pokes fun at town happenings amid summer heat.
A brief from i isk e notes a breath in Nebraska ditching interests. A roof fire at I E Roorda home summons fire department. Deaths include Wm E Baltimore near Red Oak aged 67 and Cornelius H Randall of Colorado who wed Miss Bess Vander Zyl. Accidents include scaffold fall by engineer Chessley and children Roy Le Coca and Lewis Dennis struck by fire apparatus.
A retrospective from 1921 notes Mrs. E Richardson as Mahaska County Farm Bureau women’s president, tire chain lock invention by P H Spoelstra and Chris Rus, Kellogg man John Kling dies at Town City, Hattie Visser injured by a truck, Cyrenus Cole elected Fifth District congressman, Iowa Farm Bureau push to cut railroad freight rates, and American Legion Auxiliary officers elected with A P De Reus as president and three other officers named.
Four daily round trips operate via Prairie City Monroe Pella and Oskaloosa. Three connections at Monroe join Knoxville line. Special round trip rates apply. Times: Pella to Des Moines 8 31 am 12 31 pm 5 01 pm. Des Moines to Pella 8 00 am 12 00 pm 4 30 pm 6 16 pm. Pella to Oskaloosa 9 34 am 1 34 pm 6 04 pm 49 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella 8 00 am 12 00 pm 4 30 pm 7 16 pm. Most busses connect at Monroe with Knoxville line except late evening. All busses run through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
The Pella Blade readers learn township and city officers including H Neyenesche, H M McCulle y, N De Reus JP s and constables, Fred Synhorst, A De Reus, Joe Porter, M Sells. City officials include McCull ey, Overkamp, Stubenrauch, Sterrenberg, A Synhorst marshal, Vander Sluis, Shaw. Bank directors Cassatt, Markel, Fisher, Wel ch, Clark, Thomassen, Post. Local firms Neuenesch King, Bousquet Ryan, Le Cocq cigar maker, Vander Zyl meat dealers, American House proprietor, beer wine oysters cigars advertised.
The Inquiring Reporter asks five people if rich gain is possible honestly. Ford’s example is cited as legitimate by some, others cite luck or moral lines, while a few insist honest wealth comes from fair prices, service, and useful work.
Iowa law effective this month governs the use of the prefix Doctor before practitioner names. It makes false claims of healing arts a misdemeanor and specifies title requirements for physicians, osteopaths, chiropractors, dentists, pediatrists, and optometrists, detailing post name letter sets and full designations.
Irises offer a lavish show with modest effort in borders. Space plants to form strong clumps supporting 8 to 10 bloom stalks. Avoid shading rhizomes as it delays ripening and next year’s bloom. Divide and transplant before or after late summer to early autumn buds form.
Des Moines to Keokuk and Eldon routes. trains 472 473 474 475 run daily except Sunday. Freight must be at station by 5:00 p.m. the prior day. Local freights carry passengers. specifics note stops at Runnells Albia and beyond. evening and late trains service various intermediate stations.
A nostalgic note from Grandma Wayback hopes farm relief includes not cooking Sunday dinners for city visitors this summer. The casual diary style hints at family duties and rural life balancing with urban guests.
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