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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1933
Page
1
The meeting with Representative Teters on his proposed tax bill drew a disappointingly small audience despite wide advertising. Teters warned the tax question is dry yet vital and should command public attention ahead of the legislative session.
The remarks describe broad taxpayer appeal and personal motives behind support for Representative Teters plan. The piece notes popularity of a homestead exemption that would tax free a city residence and 40 country acres, while warning that rising government costs may limit practicality and require revenue from other sources.
The writer, a lodge member, argues that fraternal orders rest on Bible teaching and faults lie with individual members, not the groups. Secrecy is likened to Christian faith, and the piece urges less gossip and more measured view of lodge practices.
The piece argues that business owners fear crowded markets not from price cutting but from new entrants. It notes that while low margins and minimal service tempt retreat from expansion, everyone has the right to legitimate commerce. It warns competition could eventually be limited by community needs.
The coming Iowa general assembly faces a key liquor control bill as states shift toward repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. If passed, it would mark a historic step in regulating liquor traffic, with challenges anticipated in enforcing public-place use and street visibility.
Dr. St Clair of Ottawa University Kansas told the Iowa Baptist Convention in Muscatine that unemployment among trained persons is diverting students to majors with higher immediate return. He said conditions are abnormal and that the educated face unemployment like the uneducated, citing teachers as an example, but he remains hopeful education will regain balance when normalcy returns.
A commentator derides the Roosevelt administration’s focus on raising commodity prices to restore prosperity. He argues that boosting wages and factory work, creating buying power, is the true path, with higher prices only hurting those with the least income. The piece notes wages lag while farm prices fall, urging earlier income gains as the recovery accelerant.
The piece criticizes big employers opposing the NRA and portrays inflation policy as bank credit expansion. It argues Dickinson is a demagogue tied to Hoover era politics, overestimating impact and doomed in his re election bid. The column reflects partisan skepticism and calls out political motives.
A brief column recalling the Flight O'Tyme feature from editions dated 1903 and 1913. It highlights recurring themes, historical context, and the column’s voice in early aviation and travel era journalism. References to editors and publication cadence appear in passing.
A digest of Nov 5 1903 items: Republicans claimed county election victory margins. Prairie City News notes a Monroe girl’s marriage mishap. milk cow values ranged to 104.36 dollars and two-year heifers 75.76 each. Other items include deaths in Wichita Kansas and Eddyville, a Durham house fire, a drowning, explosions at Orange City causing 17000 dollars in damage, a Sioux war clash in Wyoming with several deaths, a Hallowe en shooting death in Eddyville, police indictments in Des Moines, a pacer sale, a marriage in Oskaloosa, a 15th wedding anniversary surprise, and deaths of Vander Linden and Van Vark.
In district court this week the grand jury indicted former board of supervisors member F W Reynolds for driving intoxicated. Pete Parrotta was indicted for carrying dangerous and concealed weapons after a past shooting involving Dominick Melia. Additional indictments included Tom Mason and B R Lash for assault with intent to rape, Dena Rivers as witness, Sam Leight and Harry Knight for maintaining a liquor nuisance, and H N Smith for driving while intoxicated.
Lovikia Press reports President Roosevelts exchange with Soviet President Kalinin as an initial move aiming to balance United States claims against Russia totaling six hundred million dollars and seeking recognition of Soviet Russia. The piece suggests possible restoration of trade as time unfolds.
Short jokes and local witticisms from This Week in Pella feature line about Awtry returning from the Century of Progress and a string of humorous exchanges. Remarks involve everyday life, love letters to brides, schoolyard banter, and small-town observations on manners, marriage, and mischief.
President Roosevelt seeks to curb huge executive pay across industries and the motion picture business. Attorney General Cummings says there are ways to tax the industries paying these salaries. Protests are limited as the public bears the cost at the box office and in stockholders’ losses. More power to the president.
Weddings included John Zalstra with Julia Ver Ploegh Marion Slykord with Lela Benson Rev W F Huxford with Alice Yard. Deaths reported Miss Sarah Maasdam 24 Mrs Jacob Wouda 73 Isaac Noteboom 59. An Anti-White Slave association formed locally. Small blaze at H van Ekeren home near the tile factory caused slight damage. Wilma Van Haaften underwent a serious operation. Luke Schakel suffered a nervous breakdown. Bessie Perry celebrated her sixth birthday with friends. Two Austrian laborers killed in an altercation at Melcher. About forty youths gathered at William A Vriezelars Otley home for a party. Henry Keuning returned from old country. Albert will stay. P A Sandberg family moved to Eddyville. Charles Sipe suffered a head injury while horse shod. S J Jelsma went to Monroe to settle insurance on horses killed by lightning. Jolly Ten Birthday club visited Mrs W S Riddle and surprised Mrs T W Mann. PEO society members enjoyed a social at Mrs H L Spencer’s in Oskaloosa.
President Roosevelt advances toward recognizing Soviet Russia amid broad public praise. Signals suggest recognition could be enacted by year’s end, with public opinion largely supporting the president’s course.
Republican newspapers across the state rally to defend Senator Dickinson after sharp criticism of the administration's recovery program. Lieutenant Governor Kraschel's push triggers ire among Dickinson's supporters who argue for free speech and rights to critique public officials.
Arie Monster and Arie De Bruyn went fishing Saturday and De Bruyn claimed a five pound fish. He finally revealed the catch was a turtle. Also note, 500 sheets of yellow second sheets are 40¢ at the Chronicle office.
C S Gross reports severe stomach pains that hindered work before taking Emil's Adia tablets. After treatment the pains disappeared and appetite returned. Vander Linden's Drug Store offers money back guarantee for Adia treatment.
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