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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
8
A letter argues industry helps with jobs as Caterpillar Tractor Co employs 11,000 workers, more than ever, though tractors replace workers in farming and road work. The piece contends manufacturing aids relief and that the tractor age is inevitable, despite concerns about unemployment.
The barometer of business showed a wide stock market break amid higher reported carings and dividends. Analysts link the drop to a federal brake on speculation and note New York’s influence in campaigns, with California’s stance shifting the issue.
The article argues that a nine percent drop in road fatalities shows moral reform, not mechanical fixes, is essential. Education and agitation are required to curb the ongoing loss of life, as law and car design alone cannot solve the problem without drivers recognizing the sacredness of life.
The piece urges voters to evaluate candidates for the upcoming primaries and November election. It notes many contenders, differing qualifications, and praises current Marion county officials while acknowledging personal loyalties. It stresses choosing the best qualified to hold office for the public good.
Advance note previews the second annual Pella tulip festival expected to rival past milestone events. Committees prepared with hope for perfect weather to attract a large crowd to the Dutch village and its historical building, creating a memorable celebration.
Milo Reno died leaving a dramatic, polarizing mark on his era. He opposed any administration that he believed harmed agriculture, regardless of party. His bold rhetoric mobilized supporters and condemned forces he saw as attacking America's core industry.
A reflective note on how ideals are viewed as ongoing processes rather than finished perfection, illustrating the idea with examples about striving instead of attaining a flawless endpoint. The passage emphasizes continual growth and refinement over static attainment.
A discussion on the ideal society describing the home, community, nation, government, school, and church. It argues for a loving family, constructive citizens, pure democracy, efficient law and order, enriched education, and a diligent, evangelistic church that continually seeks converts rather than brief yearly efforts.
Wallace proposes soil conservation payoffs that critics call illogical. The Philadelphia News editorial questions granting ten dollars per acre to owners of land worth little or nothing, arguing the plan obscures who loses and who gains in New Deal agriculture policy.
An Albia man traveling through Chariton stopped at a local store and purchased at his wife's prompting after she saw an advertisement in a Chariton paper. The note mentions using printer's ink to broaden a store's customer base.
A columnist discusses the concept of wasting time as a crime against self. A successful speaker warns that time murderers may be pursued by justice, leading to regret for wasted opportunities and lost years.
Oscar De Priest, a former congressman who fought for African American seating equality in the Capitol, has been renominated from Chicago’s negro district. He was previously defeated in a bid tied to his color justice, while his opponent was an attorney for a negro prize fighter.
Delta Press claims the Townsend Plan gains favor nationwide as big moneyed interests oppose it for selfish reasons. The piece urges opponents to attend explanations, arguing the plan could become the country’s salvation once understood.
Governor Alf Landon appears en route to securing the Republican nomination. The Montezuma article praises him as a man with sound business instincts, contrasting him with politicians lacking practical judgment who fail to reach logical conclusions.
This Week in Pella offers a slice of local humor and gossip about town figures. Anecdotes touch on straw hats, bank chatter, courting remarks, and small town absurdities. The piece preserves period speech and names while noting playful jabs at residents, with reflections on social mores and community life.
The piece blends humorous aphorisms about age fame and memory with personal memories and social observations. It contrasts personal gains with community gossip while noting fashion, marriage, and political candidates. It ends noting a mix of idioms about progress and originality.
An International Sunday School lesson centers on Luke 19 1 10 and Luke AB. It portrays Jesus seeing the inner person of Zacchaeus the tax collector and calling him by name. Zacchaeus vows restitution donating half his wealth to the poor and restoring fourfold to anyone wronged, illustrating self examination and moral reform.
Denver Colorado sees spring renewal as the Denver Christian School Society plans adding an extra teacher for next term due to rising enrollment. Miss Jean Zuiderman declines, new posts go to Miss Augusta Schuurmann and Miss Henrietta Bonnema, with Miss Goldie Van Rockel visiting Kansas. Hospital updates note operations and recoveries, while the Bethesda staff and patients host board members. forty four patients remain, with new arrivals expected from Michigan and the East. The J. Maten family enters scarlet fever quarantine. Harriet Linda Bonnema born to Mrs. Klynsma and Mrs. Bonnema amid family celebrations.
A Monday hearing is scheduled for Danald Montgomery of Omaha Nebraska in a robbery case involving George Morgan of Lake City Iowa. Montgomery claims he won the money in a game.
Chronicle items from the year 1906 cover weather, local happenings, and small notices. The brief notes mention daily life, minor incidents, and community signals typical of the era without strong narrative arcs or prominent figures.
Twenty years ago the Chronicle reports city council discussions on Sabbath desecration in a previous meeting as new items were drafted. Obituaries list John Sr and Mrs Brand among others. Huber, 77, died from a fall. The story mentions a wolf killed near Thunder Creek and a new high school building nearing completion. Local groups, students, and residents are noted with various town names and personal references.
Chronicle notes from May 17 1906 cover a family reunion at Mr and Mrs A Kaldenberg the first such gathering in 30 years Mollie Bogaards aged 20 dies at home north of town A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Swank six miles north of Pella and more local happenings including cement walk work at G H Wormhoudt building Elocution recital for Miss Leona Reuvers and hires at Stubenrauch drug store changes at Younker Bros Hollander toy reveals rubber nipple misread street sweeping banner for missions at Second Reformed church Hope College student J Mellebrands expected to graduate and enter ministry Van Cleave dislocates finger in baseball practice while district news and town notes close the item.
The winner of the state pageant will receive an all expense trip to the national finals and bear the title Miss town. Over 200 towns expected to send entrants to the final beauty pageant at the State Fair in Des Moines. Rathinge suits barred. contestants must wear evening clothes, frocks, or sports ensembles as rules are finalized by the State Fair Board.
The Iowa State Fair Board announced a statewide competition to select Miss Iowa at the State Fair this summer with a prize to advance to Atlantic City as the state entry for Miss Iowa. All Iowa towns may choose a contestant aged 14 to 23, with eliminations to be run under local civic groups and chambers of commerce.
The Journal reports a taxidermy mounted lamb on display in Knoxville that resembles a Siamese twin. The animal has one head eight legs two tails and two complete anatomies aside from one heart. Mounting was by Dave Holsz who hopes for offers from collectors or traders.
Investigators said the shotgun slaying of 5k year old Dan Shine is cleared up except for minor details and no further action would be taken until Monday after Saturday hearings.
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