Des Moines conference draws crowds to Dr Jones event
The Des Moines missionary conference attracts attendees from across the state with Dr E Stanley Jones headlining a program that includes Chinese educators. Pella residents attend and benefit, while Lincoln school's sixth graders under Miss Martha Ver Heul show remarkable speed and accuracy in mental math tests, praised as a valuable system yielding lasting results.
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Des Moines
E. Stanley Jones
Lincoln School
Martha Ver Heul
Miss Ver Heul
Pella Aldermen Cite R F C Wage Demands on Local Labor
Two aldermen questioned why Pella did not draw RDF funds noting the agency required 30 cents hourly for common labor and 1.25 dollars for skilled work. They argued this was high in current times when men accept half that. They also suggested using city lands for improvements like fixing pavement dips.
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Pella
Obituary for Dave Verought A Spiritful Local Figure
The Spirit of Another community member mourns the sudden passing of Dave Verought. Described as youthful and buoyant, he faced past affliction with grace and brought joy to all he met. His positive influence and memorable spirit will be kept in the hearts of many for years.
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Dave Verought
Dave
Farmers Demand Immediate Relief Amid Crisis Violence Threats
The speaker notes farmers struggle under starvation prices and urges rapid government action to prevent turmoil. Prices have fallen as administration changes, fueling impatience and desperation among agricultural workers who risk resorting to violence to force a remedy.
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Ashington
Mod
National Education Week Observance Encourages School Tours
Schools invite patrons to visit on designated days to inspect work and see what children are learning. The piece notes many parents lack familiarity with teachers and the curriculum and hopes for reward and appreciation when parents visit classrooms.
Factors in a Newspaper Publication and Readership
The article discusses news value and how papers must deliver all essential news in detail yet readable form. It emphasizes broad circulation as crucial for attracting advertisers, noting readers expect comprehensive, engaging content that includes news and advertising alike.
Lawmaker Craven Plans Double Dog Tax in Special Session
Monroe Mirror notes Representative Ed Craven of Kellogg plans a bill at the special session to impose a double dog tax, ranging from $1 on male dogs to $3 on females, atop existing municipal levies. The piece comments voters found his speech unconvincing amid party critiques.
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Monroe
Ed Craven
Kellogg
Craven
NRA critics and farm aid sparks political backlash
Ex Tension Service director explains production adjustments to avert DoD style unemployment while a wave of criticism targets governors and lawmakers seen as unfriendly to the NRA. The Lyons County Reporter notes political pressure on Kraschel and others over farming recovery, with speculation and public stance on market prices and policy.
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R. Hise
Ex Tension Service
This Week in Pella Local News Fragments and Odd Quotes
Unclear OCR snippets reference undertaker remarks and a wagon scene. Mentions Paul’s show, De Wit about bach not childless, and Otto Mathes in favor of striking farmers while dumping everything except beer. Several lines resemble unrelated chatter and garbled names.
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Otto Mathes
Corn Hog Plan Promises Cash Before Higher Prices
The corn belt faces a choice between quick cash and uncertain gains with the administration’s corn hog program. It promises $350,000,000 in benefits nationwide, $73,500,000 for Iowa’s Town alone, and at least a 50 percent price lift in 1934 versus 1933 if sign-up proceeds. Early loans at about 40 cents per bushel on stored corn, plus rapid partial payments, could total $150 or more per average Iowa farm family in January. The plan aims to reduce production and raise prices, while critics call it bunkum and rainbow chasing.
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Iowa
Cay
Jon
Spontens
Wallace
Local Kennels Triumph at Des Moines Show
Elm Kennels shine at Des Moines show with terriers placing second in novice. Smooth Fox entries claim best of breed and top awards in both genders, plus a winners dog in the group.
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Des Moines
Flight O'Tyme Chronicle: 1903 and 1913 Highlights
A compact look back at the Flight O'Tyme chronicle from the Chronicle dated 1903 and 1913. It notes notable events, people, and dates tied to those years, reflecting early 20th century aviation and local history.
Thirty Years Ago Items From the Chronicle
The 1903 Chronicle notes ins incendiary fire in Albia causing about 200000 loss to 23 businesses. Des Moines opens an army post. Unclear name says My name is Uncle Bill now. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Embert Carson of Buxton. Drake University donation pledge $25000 to build two new campus buildings. Standard Oil tanks near depot for country trade. William Thomassen dies at 67. Rock Island trains crowded. Dr B F Keables to Kansas City for surgeons union meeting. Rev Dr Hopton taking vocal lessons. Cannon explosion near college campus. Gradus Bensink marries Theresa De Rens. Andrew Vander Meulen and Norene Way wed. Sherman Parsons family welcomes a son. Corn stalk poison kills three cattle on Durham farm.
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Chronicle
Albia
Des Moines
Will Fowler
Bill
Embert Carson
Buxton
Drake
Drake University
Standard Oil Company
William Thomassen
Rock Island Railroad
B. F. Keables
Kansas City
Norene Way
Sherman Parsons
Durham
Twenty Years Ago Chronicle Fragment Reports Local Feats
Fragmentary chronicle notes a mix of local names and events. Mentions German Moschel Ottumwa and Laura Kramer wedding, Dr. C. D. Rawson death in Olley from injuries, several individuals with ages, and other scattered items including a baby birth and typhoid death in Leigh.
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Aglums
Chronicle
German Moschel
Ottumwa
Laura Kramer
C. D. Rawson
Olley
Weltern
Ony Gorp
Wiliam
Teunis van Arkel
Dave Cummins
Baby Bos
Cts
Golart
Aste da Neot
Des Moines
Rempe
John Rempe
St Leigh
Train Service Times and Timetable Fragments
Fragmentary railway timetable listing passenger numbers and travel times. Mentions Rock Island service and Howell, with scattered times and station notes. Details are incomplete but indicate a schedule snapshot for trains and stops.
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