Henry Field Aims at Iowa Senate and Serenabit Insight
An editorial view questions Henry Field’s Iowa Senate bid, criticizing his radio remarks as vague and combative against rivals. The piece then shifts to a history note on Serenabit in an insurance magazine, explaining its Latin meaning and its 1776 Continental currency context as a morale boost, urging confidence and work for prosperity.
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Henry Field
Iowa
Serenabit
United States
Roosevelts Prohibition Stance Echoed From 1930 Campaign
The National Prohibition Board of Strategy cites Governor Roosevelts 1930 gubernatorial pledge for state control of liquor as the clearest expression of his current view. The board argues this statement defines his position for voters.
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National Prohibition Board of Strategy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Iowa farm income shows 818 loss in 1931 report
BETTER IOWA reports the farm income of Iowa farms is 818 in the red, based on business accounts of 651 farmers across 58 counties, with 1931 income down from 763 in 1930. Despite losses, farmers increased efficiency by boosting pigs chickens eggs and cultivated acreage.
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Better
Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa Farms
Lesson from railroads on budget balancing
The Industrial News Review notes that Congress may learn from railroads whose operating budgets declined by 12.8, 17.9, and 22.2 percent over three years. It likens this to housewives balancing budgets within income constraints, suggesting the same rule applies to large incomes and budgets.
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THE
Industrial News Review Bulletin
Congress
Long reaction to audit suspension cited by Chronicle
The Chronicle states it has not commented on former Auditor J. W. Long's suspension. Long responds by alleging a prior saloon in the state house basement, which he claims he did not know about until the investigation. The Journal of Manson notes Long should have mentioned the claim earlier.
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the Chronicle
J. W. Long
Long
State House
Journal of
Manson
Iowa
Poisoning Dogs Provokes Sharp Editorial Critique
An editor denounces a cruel poisoning of a Boston terrier and another dog in the same block. The piece condemns the deed as a crime against law and humanity, urges owners to manage pets and authorities to act, and warns of judgment day for dog and child poisoners.
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Adhora
Gt Yale
Ninth Inning Rallies Across Baseball And Life
A look at late rallies in sports and life notes Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Indians, Pella high school vs Sigourney, and tales of sudden improvements in health and business. The piece links dramatic turnarounds from sports to medicine and economy with general observations on late rallies and perseverance.
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Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Indians
Pella High School
Sigourney
Fennema
David Dleyn George
England
Dell
Revival Sparks After Dark Hour in Service Scene
The scene notes a long pause with no revival in sight, then the minister and workers push through weariness and suddenly a genuine revival erupts as dawn breaks and renewed energy takes hold.
First hour or day not always the test in games and campaigns
The passage argues the initial period often does not determine victory, with success possibly arriving later. It emphasizes that early measures may mislead and that a later decisive moment can decide outcomes in sports and campaigns alike.
What Other Editors Think Methodists Are Wet
A collection of snippets from various Iowa newspapers reflecting opinions on alcohol policy and politics. The Knoxville Journal questions Methodist views on dry law and Roosevelt’s position. Montezuma Republican discusses lieutenant governor candidates Bennett and Clark. Chariton Leader notes promises in politics. Jasper County Record jokes about campaign ethics and pancakes as value.
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Knoxville
The
Methodist Board of Temperance
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosvelt
Lindbergh Case Urges U.S. Wake-Up Call
The piece argues the Lindbergh kidnapping should rouse Americans from lethargy about law enforcement. It states the baby cannot be restored but calls for eliminating conditions allowing crime. It condemns kidnappers, racketeers, and bootleggers as products of public tolerance and urges a decisive confrontation.
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Toledo
America
Fragmented Humorous Notices and Local Tidbits Collage
A mosaic of odd snippets from local life includes a motorist quip about heavy loads, a back seat remark on clutch use, stray ads for rooms and lost items, odd job requests, and short anecdotes about an Idaho angler, a Kansas widow, a St. Louis merchant, and a rooster race.
Real Stuff Prompted Ice Cream Topping Idea
A fragment notes regret for the person who proposed putting sweetened froth on strawberry shortcake instead of traditional cream and sugar, hoping no monument will be raised to him. No other clear details, names, dates, or places are provided.
Around the Pie Counter Sigourney Review
The piece argues Democrats face an unfair election due to Republicans controlling patronage networks. It notes postmasters and many others nationwide work for the ruling faction, while Democrats lack comparable support. The author suggests the disparity undermines fair competition.
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Sigourney Review
Beer Vote In Senate Sparks Calls For New Trial
In Detroit during a United States Senate session, supporters of repeal pressed for beer, but the tally showed 24 in favor and 61 against. Plans circulated for another trial vote on beer, with a nationwide referendum debated as a potential next step if prohibitory laws are repealed. Proponents argued a referendum would settle the issue for a time, while opponents warned of continued unlawful activity.
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Brother Northwood
United States
American Legion
Detroit
Senate
This Week in Pella notes college honors and local quips
The column mentions Central College as a charity and speculates on a likely graduation this year. William Bakker returns from the School of the Prophets, with remarks on preaching. It also quips about a dog poisoner origin story and a playful jab at Mrs. Ropver. It records campus humor and local scenes about work and progress.
Know Iowa and Its Vast Wealth of Paved Highways
Iowa boasts over twenty thousand miles of surfaced roads, one of the nation’s most extensive and best paving programs. The state highlights natural beauty and significant infrastructure as a source of pride, with strong emphasis on expansive, well maintained highways.
Iowa's Towa economy lauds vast farm wealth and factories
The text touts Iowa's economic might with figures on passenger automobiles, grain product value, and farm wealth. It highlights Iowa counties and states by farm value, per capita wealth, and industrial output, noting Iowa leads in corn oats hogs and poultry value, farm land worth, and a large factory sector supported by coal and transport infrastructure.
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Towa
United States
Pottawattamie
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Delaware
Rhode Island
Nevada
Iowa
Cedar
Clinton
Crawford
Jasper
Kossuth
Marshall
Polk
Plymouth
Shelby
Sioux
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Colorado
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Ten Years Ago Chronicle Items From Central College
Photographs show graduates Arie F. Vander Stoep Gertrude Van Houweling Gerald Mokma Cunera Van Emmerik Richard Roozeboom Ruth Grandia George Gosselink and Hajo Pals. A bond vote for a soldier memorial failed by 265. Knoxville named a site for a veterans hospital. Burglars entered the high school principal's room taking valuables. Three Hoeven children were poisoned by bologna sausage. A son born to Mr and Mrs Gezel on May 81 and daughters born May 27 to H Rozenberg and T N Greer. Greer was night operator at the depot. King of this city married Ida Mae Hoxie of Des Moines. Edward Den Adel of Iowa City engaged to Ruth Harrison of Cedar Rapids.
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Central College
Chronicle
Arie F. Vander Stoep
Gertrude van Houweling
Gerald A. Mokma
Cunera C. van Emmerik
Richard Roozeboom
Ruth A. Grandia
George Gosselink
Hajo Pals
Knoxville
Veterans Rehabilitation Hospital
John
Edward
Eleanor Hoeven
Marie Hoeven
George Gezel
H. Rozenberg
T. N. Greer
Greer
King
This City
Ida Mae Hoxie
Des Moines
Edward den Adel
Iowa City
Ruth Harrison
Cedar Rapids
Pella Chronicle Roundup 1912 Highlights and Local News
Twenty years ago the Pella Chronicle noted the high school baseball team stood 8 wins 1 loss. Mrs James Sheehy died suddenly of heart failure at 64. Wed dings included Gerrit Freoken with Denia Eysink and Herman Vander Linden with Nellie Van Viiet. Rev E Vander Wert received a call from Grand Rapids Second Church. A four year old son of Mr and Mrs G Vander Wilt was ill with pneumonia. The Fifield correspondent reported heat and drought and local gossip about Tade Sullivan and others. A new roof was added to the Pella Opera House. Des Moines speaker S F Prouty spoke at Central College commencement.
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Pella
James Sheehy
Gerrit Freoken
Denia J. Eysink
Herman Vander Linden
Nellie van Viiet
Walker W. Sadler
Jennie De_Gooyer
Vander Wert
First, Reformed Church
Grand Rapids
Mich
G. Vander Wilt
Fifield
the Chronicle
Tade Sullivan
Silly
Gus de Jong
Artie Sparks
Sully
Sparks
Shultz
Grinnell
Pella Opera House
S. F. Prouty
Des Moines
Central College
Educational Exhibit At State Fair in Des Moines
Town school children will present a statewide show at the 1982 Town State Fair in Des Moines this summer. It aims to be the largest of its kind in the Midwest, with nearly $1,300 in prizes for schools classes and individuals. The exhibit occupies half the second floor of the new Educational Building from August 24 to September 2 and will feature rural school work including illustrated booklets penmanship weaving sewing woodwork and history lessons.
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Des Moines
Midwest
Cai Sears Pasarston
Mani
County Exhibits Show Improvement in Penmanship and Schoolwork
Countywide displays of writings demonstrate better penmanship and collections of educative seat work open to any teacher or county superintendent. Schools wishing to compete in this year’s exposition may request detailed premium lists by writing to the state superintendent of public instruction or the secretary of the State Fair.
Tam not against perorations in their proper places
Fragmentary quote attributed to David Lloyd Gorge discusses balance between remarks and timing in rhetoric. No clear event, date, or organization details emerge from readable text.
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David Lloyd Gorge
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