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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1934
Page
6
The writer defends a political reform league in Pella, Iowa, arguing Christians should unite to purify politics and elect ethical leaders despite concerns about prejudice. He notes the league’s past success in electing a clean ticket and urges church members to participate to improve the community for families and neighbors.
The piece notes a shift from abundant clover hay at 6.50 to 8.00 dollars per ton last winter to a scarce, higher priced market this winter. It states farmers with surplus are not selling, keeping prices for clover hay at or above 10 dollars per ton, reflecting limited supply as prices rise.
The essay discusses differences between a preacher and a prophet, noting a woman should be allowed to lecture and preach if desired. It cites HE American Issue statistics showing 60 million eligible voters, 36 million voting in 1932, 20.1 million for repeal, 14 million against, 5 million stay-at-home, 16 million abstaining, highlighting apathy toward suffrage and democracy.
City schools launched a traffic safety campaign placing two signs daily in front of school buildings with a boy acting as a traffic cop at each sign. Motorists slow and think more, and the youths have earned respectful attention, though accidents have not noticeably declined.
A veteran describes the heavy costs of war beyond money including physically disabled and mentally impaired ex servicemen. He details failed treatments and hospital stays and questions the true price of war beyond dollars, noting the veteran’s diminished vitality and ongoing suffering.
The Iowa Assembly delays liquor legislation with critics arguing lawmakers seek to placate eager supporters rather than enact meaningful reform. Some contend ultimately voters will tire of the strong measures once they experience the effects and seek change.
In an open forum Rev Paul De Koekkoek of Otley is challenged over revisions to the Pella Civic League constitution. The writers say two others present share the impression and that an eliminated clause was reinserted afterward. They place the responsibility at Otley, not Pella, and defend premillennialists view on Christ's kingship and lordship.
The Ohio State Journal editor laments the repeal era and its effects on liberty and law. It notes increased liquor control costs, crowded jails, perceived moral decline from night clubs, and criticizes the political influence on lawmakers while fearing the emptying of social protections once promised by prohibition.
A collection of editorial excerpts condemns Mrs Dudy Vallee for demanding 7450 a month, praises Ottumwa Mayor Manning’s acquittal, and quotes a Monroe County News piece arguing against an unfair sales tax. It critiques luxury consumption, reflects on taxation, road funding, and wealth-based levies, and notes a general call for a more just tax system and distribution of government costs.
A satirical local column recounts cafe gossip, church chorus quips, and town characters. It lampoons neighbors and events with quips about Sunday school, mislabeled eggs, and color blind jokes while noting a post office cleaning and a few wry exchanges among residents and merchants.
Fred Lam argues that God never chose a woman to lead a nation, citing Judges and New Testament verses to support the stance. He urges women to learn in silence and not teach or wield authority over men, appealing to a church prayer band and broader readers.
Leen Hackert announces he will run for supervisor if W A Butts does not seek reelection. He cites no political background but points to strong farming and financial records and vows to stand on those merits. The narrative recounts Hackert’s early start in farming near Prairie City Olivet and distant winds of historical events shaping his view.
A portrait of John Hackett detailing his farm acquisitions across Eddyville Leighton and Olivet plus a 1200 acre spread and 7 Pella properties. It covers livestock dealings including shipping hogs to Chicago for 40000 dollars and his boast I am still on top of the world while critiquing the Pella Co operative exchange. He emphasizes voter suitability and a blunt plainspoken style at church picnics and public gatherings.
Census figures place national public debt at 42.223 billion by June 1938 with cities and towns shouldering the heaviest load. More than 1,500 cities reportedly default on bonds as public services shrink. mayors push for two paths: negotiate with creditors for extensions or obtain RFC loans secured by tax notes.
Iowa City cleaners and dyors on Saturday sent an open letter to university secretary W. H. Bates accusing the University of Iowa of violating NRA codes. They demand the university stop charging a 20 percent commission on dry cleaning and pressing for Quadrangle occupants in the men's dormitory.
The ad claims ANC and BST yield to FDR with a physician prescribed Thoxine. It promises quick throat relief after the first swallow and targets internal causes rather than surface symptoms. It asserts millions of bottles sold and urges against outdated remedies.
Wedding bells rang for W R Morgan and Grace Westercamp and several other couples. Deaths included P V Dusseldorp and C M Van Cleave. Aged H Neyenesch injured his head. Eysink family moved to Muscatine. The Chronicle added a 30 inch power paper cutter. A Peoria wolf kill was reported. Local social events, relocations, and bank chart displays noted.
Thirty years ago on March 3 1904 Pella citizens debated a new Rock Island depot. Des Moines saloon murder case Morris Shea and Robert Alexander. Alexander killed by his brother. Local real estate and births marriages deaths listed with weddings Neal Bogaard Nell Van der Phulder Arie Kole Dieleman and more.
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