Local notes from Pella and surrounding area
Des Moines visitors and Omaha area travels fill a busy week. Miss Cecelia Scott joined D C Thomas for a weekend in Des Moines, while Mrs John Steinkamp visited daughter Pearl Sedrel in Oskaloosa. Various residents made calls and trips to Des Moines Chicago Rochester and Baltimore for family and study plans. The Rotary Club convened at LeCocq cafe at 12 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinkamp
Pearl Sedrel
Oskaloosa
John de Boef
Pella
Jacob de Haan Sr
Jakie de Haan Jr
Billy
Des Moines
Pete
Fami
G. Wittenberg
Leona
Chicago
Rochester
N. Y
Wittenburg
Baltimore
Nick Vander Ploeg
John
Gertrude
Ozarks
Rotary Club
LeCocq Cafe
Railroads In Tight Place With No Easy Fix
Railroads face revenue shortfalls as working forces shrink and government interventions falter. Rates are rising while the Interstate Commerce Commission struggles. The industry seeks wage cuts and flexible borrowing, but funding remains blocked, leaving railroads in a precarious position with limited paths forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dutch Californians Visit Holland in June Article
Long Beach area dairy families, of Dutch birth, are joining a Holland tour. Forty four families are abroad this year, many sailing on Veendam Volendam Staten Dam or New Amsterdam. Ship lists since March 26 show numerous locals such as De Vries Schraam Dyk De Young Boer Visser Hoekstra Koopmans Nederveld Hoekstra Vinskoop Nalme and others sailing to the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Calif
Holland
Hynes-Artesia-Bellflower
Norwalk
Netherlands
Europe
Veendam
Volendam
Statendam
New Amsterdam
Henry de Vries
Fred Schraam
A. Dyk
S. Dyk
J. de Young
Johenna Boer
N. Syaardema
A. Visser
F. Hoekstra
B. A. de Jong
A. Vand Aan
C. J.mastright
John van Ryn
Earl Hoekstra
James Koopmans
Sally Woodcock
Nellie Koopman
J. Hofma
Jeen Koopman
M. Waase
Groups Prepare Atlantic Voyage On June 18 Sailings
A party led by Betty Steenhoek plans a June 18 Atlantic crossing with families including Mrs G Riensha J Postma B Vander Laan R Vanders and others aided by supervisors Mrs Jacoba Koopmans and Theodore Koopmans. Government tax data traces rising cost of government from 1890 to 1929, noting tax burdens increase from 5 to 12 cents per dollar of earnings.
Taxes Take 24 Cents of Each Dollar Earned
Tax studies based on official figures show that in 1988 the government will take 24 cents from every dollar earned, a sharp rise from 5 cents per dollar in 1890, reflecting long term fiscal changes.
1938 Tax Burden Rising Beyond Income Earned
The passage notes that in 1938 the 24 cents collected from each dollar by various tax and license agencies will fall short by 7 cents per dollar of total costs. It states that producers of national income—farmers workers merchants or manufacturers—will owe an additional 7 cents per dollar earned, on top of the 24 cents, to cover public debt.
Don’t Let This Happen to You Safety Message
A driver who killed a little girl after a recent accident says he read such things in the newspaper but never believed it could happen to him. The Iowa Safety Council urges motorists to slow down and stay under control, as children dart from curbs and fast travel can lead to fatal consequences and tough explanations to parents and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Safety
Low Interest Land Bank Loans Extended to 1940
A bulletin from Omaha Nebraska reports that 3 percent interest will continue on outstanding Federal Land Bank loans through 1940. The loans were originally contracted at 5 or 6 percent, with the Federal Treasury covering the deficit.
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Omaha
Neb
Federal Land Bank
Federal Treasury
Story of Lincoln's Day New Attraction at the Pella Theatre
Walter Huston stars in a Lincoln era drama at the Pella Theatre based on Ben jits Forgot by Honore Morrow. James Stewart Beulah Bondi and others appear in a tale of a circuit preacher family, a surgeon son, and a Lincoln episode with a village backwoods setting. Clarence Brown directs with on location work at Lake Arrowhead California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Huston
James Stewart
Beulah Bondi
Honore Morrow
Dodsworth
Benjits
Pella Theatre
Abraham Lincoln
Ohio
Clarence Brown
Lake Arowhead
California
Baltimore
Medical School
Lincoln
Joy Gilbert
John Gilbert
Ann Rutherford
Charles Coburn
New York
Bill
Farmers Receive New Help Program Outline
A portion of the program aims to assist farmers with a new set of measures. It outlines support mechanisms, potential grants, and steps for eligibility to boost agricultural activity and resilience.
Beware of Paint In Barn Yard
Livestock authorities warn farmers to keep cattle away from fresh barn paint as cows may lick it and die. A source cites thousands of cattle poisoned yearly with symptoms delaying up to 24 hours before rapid decline. Experts urge removing old cans and brushes and ensuring paint is completely dry before cattle access.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
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The text presents a collection of aphorisms and quotes about empathy and moral conduct, including a Buddhist ideal of seeking others' happiness, a directive to let him pass on from Egyptian tradition, and a biblical-sounding maxim about treating others as one wishes to be treated.
Quotations and notes on politics and poultry aging
A mix of adages about treating others, remarks on campaign participation by lawmakers' wives, and a series of short notes on poultry feathering, Australia’s wheat crop, an egg laying contest record, and a tongue in cheek line about left handed compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Variations of the Golden Rule Across Cultures
A compact note cites ancient maxims on treating others as you wish to be treated. It references Grecian and Chinese proverbs urging reciprocal kindness and forbidding harm, urging respectful conduct toward neighbors and others.
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Cecelia Scott
D. C. Thomas Home
Harriet Helt
T. J. Fultz
Bob Smith
Cecyle Vander ‘Beek
Bert de Bruin
Carnie Smorenberg
Lena Rouwen- Reuvers
Newton
Jack Murphy
Knoxville
D. Hynes
Mae Plette
Udell Hendricks
Margaret Vande Kieft
Gertrude Plender
Rev. H. Fikse
Hudsonville, Mich
Lloyd Gene Vander Streek
Lloyd
E. Kerman Goodhart
Gee, Ketman
McIntosh, Minn
Grace Flemming
Humboldt, Town
John Goodhart
Claire Clark
Columbus Junction
Helen Kempkes
Charis and Swains Foundations
Swift
Armand
Princess
N. R
Alkaseltzer
Bordens
Mazda
Boyer
Hess
Ideal Pharmacy
Paardekooper
M. T. Paardekoper
East First Street
Wayne Schakel
Gerald Paardekooper
Martha Kay
Martin Paardekooper
Ross Schakel
Sara
Max Schakel
M. T
Thce) Paardekooper
Betty Steenhoek
Bettie Kathryn Steenhoek
Steenhoek
Darlene Fuller
Beverly Ray
Tryna Mae van Houweling
Joyce den Adel
Gertrude Steenhoek
Mary Jane Menninga
Ruth den Adel
Lo Ruth Klyn
Donald den Adel
Dean Sadler
Marion Ray
Firestone
Baby Macassins
Baby Robes
Baby Jacques Taylor Tots
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Baby Department
Babyland
Australia
Plymouth
ACME
VOS Implement CO
Ben Vos
Mart Hoeksema
Mr. Merchant
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