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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
3
A New York Supreme Court justice fined a man $25,000 after a crash killed one person and injured several others. He denounced drunk and reckless driving as murderers at heart and urged strict punishment to deter such conduct. The judge warned sober drivers can likewise be dangerous when intoxicated.
A delegate from the United States at the Geneva International Labor conference urged adopting the 40 hour week as a standard in the U S manufacturing sector. He cited improved efficiency and cited a printer who said he could accomplish more in eight hours than in nine. He acknowledged leafing on the job is inexcusable but credited shorter hours with boosted productivity.
A drive to unionize New York City laundry workers follows the Supreme Court nullification of the state’s minimum wage law for women and children. Workers seek a fair minimum pay scale, arguing livable wages aid employers and the public as well as employees, while urging broad industry efforts to reduce exploitable wage practices.
The U S district court accuses Illinois state insurance chief of political meddling by ordering out-of-state fire insurers to cut rates he deemed excessive in Illinois. The piece defends fair treatment for all businesses and calls for nondiscriminatory, fair dealing with customers.
Erie dispatch notes draft horse shortages and capital gaps push farmers to outfit farms with rebuilt trucks and automobiles. Blacksmiths gain work beyond shoeing, repairing and rebuilding farm implements as demand grows.
The death of Senator Louis Murphy removes from Iowa one of its efficient public servants. In his tenure as United States senator he supported legislation aiding the masses and stood firm for his beliefs. Frail in body he remained strong in spirit and devoted himself to agriculture and public interests. He took his job seriously and worked hard.
In a recent address Paul H. Strom argues that individual success in business depends on efficient management and operation. He contrasts the old merchant who only sold goods with today’s demand for efficiency stamped on all activities to ensure lasting success.
After the Polytechnic high school at Lone Beach was demolished by an earthquake, residents gathered to demand safer construction. The tremor struck in the evening when schools were closed, preventing greater loss, and spurred efforts to protect children from similar disasters.
A community statement affirms that nothing in safe construction is too costly for children. It emphasizes that safe building practices protect the next generation and praises Long Beach for acting wisely to safeguard their welfare.
The piece discusses hopes and fears about democracy after World War I, noting trends in Europe toward dictatorship or monarchy and questioning whether the United States with its expanding bureaucracy can sustain democracy. It cautions that radical change may come in the not distant future.
The piece argues reforms around the Federal Reserve System and banknotes are misdirected. It notes private banks own Fed Reserve stock but profits are capped, that appointments by the President and Senate keep public welfare as the aim, and that nationalization has largely occurred. It notes Coughlin’s critique and a suggestion by Guaranty Trust to let the public own Fed stock.
The Newton Mirror weighs the 1936 Republican Convention as history and questions if it marks the end of a once great party. It questions future memory of its labor and predicts likely support for Roosevelt from Iowa’s two U S senators when November arrives.
A breezy, column style roundup notes local quirks and remarks about residents such as Fred Lautenbach, Dr. Labbe, Will Van Sittert, Eli Hollebrands, Jake Sterrenberg, and ex mayor Simon De Haun. It sketches street scenes, a roof fan at the Chronicle shop, dog anecdotes, weather quips, and political jests about Roosevelt and Marion Zioncheck.
The lesson outlines early church martyrdom starting with Stephen, who died for defending the gospel. It cites scriptures from Peter Acts Revelation and notes the cost of faithfulness, with emphasis on enduring to receive a crown. The setting is Jerusalem a year after Pentecost in early Christian history.
The piece reflects on Stephen's martyrdom and Saul's role, urging loyalty to Christ amid persecution. It contrasts early steadfast witnesses with modern compromise, urges living and preaching with Christlike spirit, and suggests questions for meditation on church resilience and understanding of the gospel.
Prolonged heat waves cause fatalities among invalids and the elderly. Heat stresses the circulatory and excretory systems. proper precautions and adequate water and salt intake are vital. Sun exposure can lead to sun stroke and heat prostration, especially for workers in hot conditions.
The text lists steps to prevent heat cramps and maintain body temperature in hot weather. It advocates ample water and flavored drinks, adding salt to diet if needed, a carbohydrate heavy diet with limited meat and fats, gradual sun exposure, avoiding strenuous daytime work, wearing light clothing, and taking breaks for recreation and rest.
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John A. Pos wed Miss Lulu Tolbert in marriage. A vacant Leighton house owned by William Frey burned before aid arrived. Fire department responded to Frank Le Cocq home blaze caused by a gasoline stove. Newton Gun club saw shoot attended by Fd Van Gorp Rus Van Zante Harry Boland Dave Ver Dught Arie Bogaard. Deaths listed Mrs Everett Jansen 46 and Isaac Duink 75. Kate Roorda surgery Mercy hospital Des Moines typhoid fever illnesses noted. Community events include a musicale hosted by Prof and Mrs Henry Cox and various local medical and construction plans. Pete Van Houweling moved his theatre from Kozy site.
Local businessmen secured over 400 dollars for the Pella band. Democratic caucus chose Y T Van Niewaal as chairman and H H Sadler as secretary to pick delegates for the county convention. A team ran away, injuring D Van Ginkel. Uncle Benny Croll, 75, died at a brother’s home. John Vrolijk wed Hattie Mulder at First Christian Reformed Church. An Arkansas City firm ordered 2,000,000 pounds flour from Holland. G Van Loon died after a paralytic stroke west of Pella. Cherokee Indian baseball team defeated a local club. Russell Sage, a titan of wealth, died in Long Island. Delegates named for the state convention in Waterloo. Births reported: a daughter to G Koopmans, a son to W Vos, a daughter to F Denburger, a son to A Van Roe l. W H Fowler drove Henry Kersbergen 25 miles in one hour.
Grasshoppers threaten crops across Lucas County with damage to gardens and young evergreens. More than a ton of poison bait was spread by 85 farmers under County Agent Sterling Martin to protect fields, bait mixed at CCC camp costs 2 dollars per bag. Theo Rosa notes damage at Chariton cemetery.
National Committee on Boys and Girls Club Work adds prize trips to the National Club Congress for Iowa clubsters with superior project records. The fifteenth Congress will be part of the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago November 27 to December 5. Armours Livestock Bureau funds a 40 dollar trip led by former State Center Town boy FE N Wentworth, with awards by P.C. Taff of Ames. The Cudahy Packing Co. provides 85 dollars for three trips, to be chosen by D.C. Taff of Ames. County agents’ details will be shared by local leaders to motivate members to complete projects well.
Tee Matt died Tuesday after noon at Mercy hospital Des Moines from injuries after falling on a pitch fork on his father's farm near Scotch Ide. He had loaded bundles for threshing when his father told him to cool off and he jumped down, the fork penetrated his body and he was moved by wheat truck to the capitol city. The accident occurred Monday morning and he died at 1 p.m.
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