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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1938
Page
2
A distorted OCR style ballot list shows names for county and township offices including sheriff board of supervisors clerk assessor treasurer and secretary of state. Voter targets include Don L. Remy A J Evans Vander Ploeg Van Hemert Kamerick Vel Ploeg Dykstra Wes sels Bogaard and others for multiple county and township roles with uncertain spellings and dates.
The writer compares strict Old Testament Sabbath laws with modern practice asking what neighbors would think if a farmer works after church and how social outings replace study of God’s Word. He notes many justify Sunday recreation as freedom from six days of labor and calls readers to consider God’s view on their conduct. The piece invites public opinion on whether either extreme is excusable.
John H. Mitchell seeks a second term as attorney general of Iowa, claiming an outstanding record in enforcing laws and prosecuting bank robbers with full cooperation from counties. The piece frames his suitability for continued careful administration and highlights his anti crime accomplishments.
C P Wilsh of Iowa State College reports legume seedings done as soon as ground could be prepared produced the strongest stands this year. Clover was sown March 26 while alfalfa and sweet clover followed later in the season. Winter hardy varieties with good ground cover show better winter survival.
Iowa State College expert A B Caine explains that washing horse shoulders with salt water after work cleans and toughens them. He stresses properly fitting collars and correctly adjusted hames to prevent shoulder galling, advises against heavy pads, and notes clean pads and collars. Economists foresee more fat cattle marketed in winter and spring 1938 39.
Sunday School lesson on honoring parents cites biblical verses from Exodus Luke and John, stressing that honoring parents is a Christian duty and lifelong promise of health and happiness. It covers themes of honor through service, consideration, and obedience, with discussion questions about obedience, parental concerns, and boundaries.
A University of Iowa research note discusses democratic parenting for five year olds. It cites a parent worried about a boy named Bobby who chooses to do little yet becomes upset, prompting fears of possible self harm unless a parent intervenes. The piece offers guidance on balancing autonomy with safety.
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