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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1934
Page
6
The piece argues work quality and effort matter more than hours or clock time. It contrasts clock hours with output, noting a printer who does more in eight hours than nine or ten due to diligence. It concludes that productivity depends on effort, not just length of the workday.
Elders warn that several young gents engaged in vandalism last Wednesday night, plundering automobiles at the high school and nearby areas. They urge action against criminal offenders while stressing harmless fun is acceptable only when not destructive.
The Chronicle warns voters not to be swayed by tax relief pledges from candidates. It compares promises to pie crusts easily broken and notes that many promises are empty words.
The piece argues that first impressions shape views but people should be open to conviction beyond upbringing. It cautions against intolerant labels for different faiths and urges following conscience even if it diverges from parental beliefs. It emphasizes personal discernment over inherited identity.
A column argues that while some locals are careless, most speeding and traffic violations in Pella stem from out of town motorists who treat the town as a one-horse place where they can do as they please, though locals are not excused.
The state reports no typhoid cases last week, though unreported cases may exist. The piece emphasizes careful health rules, eliminating disease breeding places, screening doors and windows, and keeping premises clean. It urges personal health as priceless as gold.
The Chronicle urges ongoing city cleanliness efforts beyond a single annual drive. It commends recent thorough work, stating that no stone should be left unturned to maintain Iowa's cleanest city reputation and to keep weeds cut through the summer.
The piece argues that life’s philosophy links to religion, urging clear purpose beyond duty. It emphasizes heart belief, regeneration, and living by principles, contrasting character with reputation and valuing a Christian heritage over worldly measures.
Spencer News-Herald argues the presidents inflation concerns over the Frazier bill are overstated. It favors currency issued against land value as publicly acceptable, noting people would prefer land to gold in a pinch. Estherville News highlights Senator Dickinson allied with Louisiana kingfish Long, a volatile pairing for Iowans to note.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican quips that old man Insull will find more satisfaction in an American penitentiary than in exile, praising U S prisons for sanitation food radios gyms and libraries. Webster City Freeman-Journal notes idle workers urging strikes only after finding work, arguing prosperity should grow before strikes to avoid past hardships.
The Cherokee Times notes that for the Great Midwest to share in growing prosperity, a method to raise farm product prices must be found, as current efforts by experts have failed to solve the issue.
In Mason City the battle over municipal ownership unfolds with a manufacturing firm backing a sellable power plant build while a powerful established player guards valuable property. The clash centers on control, profits, and regional influence shaping the city’s energy future.
Local column shares humorous village notes about residents like Harold Van Zee and Harry Dixson with pet rooster antics and misadventures at the light plant. Reports mention a mistaken identity in the office, county romances, small-town jokes, a 10 to 1 high school win, obituaries, a new baby, a school project, and a wagon factory flood.
30 Years Ago items note William Porter’s murder in Monroe Park and other local happenings. Rev S P Shaw takes Baptist pastorate at Marion Town. Hendrik Van Rees dies at 81 in the city. J Van Gorkum turns 79 in Peila. A Armagast buys Bosserman business on the square’s west side. Pete Kruidemier at American House after George Sheehy departs. Star restaurant closes after long run under Pete Welle. Mrs Ruth Stoddard Ryan presents husband a baby girl. Miss Anna Wormhoudt offered school position in Colorado Springs or Manitou. Sully farmers form a stock company to build a telephon e between there and Peila. Newton Herald to deliver the Fourth of July oration in Pella.
In a May meeting the city council remitted the license fee for the Yankee Robinson show and granted the act with free water privileges. The move reflects municipal support for the traveling entertainment, easing costs for the performance.
International Sunday School Lesson explores Christianity and patriotism through Jesus teaching on love of God and neighbor, loyalty to law, and civic duty. It contrasts Roman governance with Jesus example, urging loyal citizenship while seeking righteous reform, and cites Romans 13 and Matthew 22.
A speaker reflects on the duty to pay taxes while honoring divine rights, merging Christian ideals with public duty. The sermon cites render unto Caesar and the two great commandments, noting the church’s historic focus on God’s fatherhood and the need for true neighborliness beyond lodge fellowship.
Republican candidate M. A. Chick Barnes announces his run for the Board of Supervisors with a call for support ahead of the June 4 1984 primaries. The brief notice emphasizes party affiliation and the election date.
A notice from D D Galvin announces candidacy for re election as County Treasurer of Marion County subject to the June Democratic primary. He asks for support at the primary and signs with his initials.
Incumbent seeks renomination in Marion County, stating a history of service and urging Democratic voters to support in the June primary. The candidate emphasizes past record, experience, and commitment to duty as guidance for voters.
A fragment from the Pelia Chronicle notes an advertisement urging readers to buy typewriting paper, offering 100 sheets of 8 by 11 inch bond paper for 25 cents. The snippet also mentions a local legal quote about Russia and obligations to the United States.
For supervisor 1935 term and 1936 term on the Democratic ticket H B Hon Smith of Columbia asks Democratic voters for support at the June primary. The notice urges party backing in the forthcoming election.
Arie H. Bogaard announces candidacy for Member of the Board of Supervisors in Marion County on the Democratic ticket. The term starts January 1, 1936, subject to the June 4 primary. Bogaard urges voter support at the primary.
Leon N. Miller seeks the Democratic nomination for County Attorney in Marion County, asserting his platform and readiness for the June primary as voters decide the fate of the race.
A Red Rock township farmer declares candidacy for County Supervisor on the Democratic ticket for the 1984 term. He seeks Democratic voter support at the June 4 primary in EDD. DE HAAI.
W J Wilson announces candidacy for re-elect ion to the Marion county Board of Supervisors for the 1936 term. He asks Democratic voters for support in the June primary, citing his record of service.
Farmer Cliff Gullion of south of Attica GC announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for member of the Board of Supervisors. He asks party support at the upcoming primary for the term beginning January 1, 1936.
A county announcement identifies a candidate for the office of County Recorder. The message highlights the bid, party alignment if stated, and seeks voter awareness ahead of elections.
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