Senator King and Beck Attack Farm Board Clash with Stone
Senator King and Congressman Beck challenge the Federal Farm Board, claiming to have delivered a funeral oration while Chairman James C. Stone remains unmoved and says abolition bills will not pass. The piece argues the board’s failure and calls for public service via its removal. It also notes Democratic victories as signs of shifting public sentiment and critiques the Republican party after economic troubles.
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King
Beck
Federal Farm Board
James C. Stone
Stone
Advocates Seek Peace Amid Worsening World Situation
The essay notes Dr J Frank Norris of Fort Worth warned on a radio that another war would begin within a year. It cites reports of a new Manchuria outbreak and American troop deployments, contrasting idealistic aims with looming conflict and urging awareness of current tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Norris
First Baptist Church
Fort Worth
Texas
Manchuria
Frosted World Deemed Nearing End by Resident Andrew Vos
Andrew Vos, a lifelong resident, links the current gloom to spiritual causes, saying forgotten faith invites biblical punishment and hints at Earth’s nearing end. He urges weighing his observations from years on Earth against natural explanations, asserting a spiritual factor remains central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Vos
National Theatre Week benefits unemployment relief
The Bloomfield Retail Merchants association teams with the Bloomfield theatre to stage benefit performances for unemployment relief. Oscar Benson of the Pella theatre plans a coordinated effort and expects to have plans ready in a few days, urging full city and community support for the worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Merchants Association of
Bloomfield
Oscar Benson
Pella
Taxing motorists for California unemployment relief
A proposed plan would tax motorists to fund a $25,000,000 unemployment relief fund in California. A weekly news sheet warns this would punish motorists as a class and argues relief is essential but not at the motorists' expense. It urges avoiding penalties on drivers while supporting relief needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Farmers push for credit as banks tighten lending
The piece notes farmers face a credit shortage amid bank closures and stricter lending. Merchants move to cash sales to protect themselves, while many farmers struggle with deflation and low prices. Credit abuse happened, but need remains for those able to meet obligations.
England’s prisons judged harshly by Paterson
Alexander Paterson, England’s commissioner of prisons, warned after visiting this country that prison sizes and inmate numbers are inflated not by crime waves but by many laws and severe sentences. He noted 20 prisoners checked in at one institution, 19 would have faced probation or fines in England, underscoring ongoing justice disparities and calls for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Paterson
England
Paterson
Thanksgiving reflections on gratitude amid hardship
The nation prepares for Thanksgiving amid economic hardship. The message emphasizes divine care, health, friends, and loved ones as enduring blessings while acknowledging many lack daily bread. It prays for a time when all have material necessities and urges generous faith in the Father of all mercies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Sculptor Boroslim Uses Dynamite at Mount Rushmore Project
Gutzon Borglum employed 6,000 pounds of dynamite and 40,000 electric fuses to blast away 2,000 cubic yards of granite, shaping the face of George Washington for what was billed as the largest national memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
MT. Rushmore
NT. Rushmore
S.D
Gutzon Borslim
Sympathy and Sense in Ft Madison Execution Debate
Northwood Anchor notes strong sympathy for the Ft Madison execution victim who killed a young boy. Some say the condemned man was insane, but trial evidence showed degeneracy. Editorials urge early control of unstable temperaments to prevent crime and discuss the cost to states. A Monroe County News item outlines a plan by Senators Buckley and Glass for a two billion dollar government bond program via land banks to ease frozen farm mortgages, though fears about federal power persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Ft. Madison
Monroe County
Buckley
Ohio
Glass
Virginia
Congress
Uncle Sam
Getting in Wrong Sack Jasper County Record
Drug gists nationwide back Capper Kelly bill allowing manufacturers to fix retail prices and bind contracts. Courts deem such contracts against public policy and Congress should keep current law. Manufacturers gain excessive power, which is viewed as unsafe.
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Jasper County
Congress
Good Management for Households and Business
The Eddyville Tribune argues that steady employment with no savings exposes poor planning and that good management is essential in both personal affairs and business. It compares a household to a partnership led by a manager and warns that financial leaks can sink either a home or a corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville Tribune
Oil firms seek to curb gasoline tax evasion
Sigourney Review notes that more laws and taxes spur evasion and reports oil companies collaborating with states to end gasoline tax evasion or bootlegging. The piece discusses industry efforts and potential impacts on revenue and compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney Review
Injustice By Justice Chariton Leader
The Iowa state carried out the death sentence for Joseph Altringer in Fr Madison for a 12 year old boy murder in Dubuque, while Melvin Burzette was paroled from Anamosa after serving one third of twelve years for second degree murder. The piece condemns both actions as extremes and argues parole should require longer terms and longer service before consideration.
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Justice Chariton
Iowa
Fr. Madison
Joseph Altringer
Dubuque
Melvin Burzette
Anamosa
Toledo Chronicle Reflects on News and Public Choice
A reflective note discusses how newspapers print what others produce and how readers and the public shape the news. It emphasizes that the newspaper reports on events created by people, and the ultimate choice rests with readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo Chronicle
Let Prices Ascend Wallace's Farmer
A piece urging unity between labor and agriculture to raise price levels. It argues higher prices benefit workers and farmers, warns that without cooperation unions may face wage reductions, and calls labor leaders to consider solidarity in these times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Labor
Organized Agriculture
Organized Labor
This Week in Pella Oddities and Local Notes
A humorous slice from the Ollie News recounts quirky exchanges with President Hoover and plans to dig up Grover Cleveland. Local quips cover cinema gossip, radio mishaps with mice in a radio, mistaken phone messages, militia debates over prohibition, signs and a dual storefront display featuring a theatre ad and prize offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie
Hoover
Grover Cleveland
One Prize to a Person and a Droll Armchair Era
The passage strings a series of quips and small town amusements from Armistice Day and Depression era chatter. It tethers local humor about gas, baldness, a missing dog, a barber shop rumor mill, and reflections on democracy and prohibition, all set against a wary social mood.
Notice to Creditors of Security State Bank of Pella Iowa
District Court of Marion County Iowa issued an order October 23 1931 in the case L A Andrew superintendent of banking of Iowa vs the Security State Bank of Pella Iowa. All depositor claims shown on the bank books will be allowed without further proof except time and demand certificates must present to the Examiner in Charge before dividends. Other claims must be filed by January 1 1932 or be barred.
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District Court of
Marion County
Iowa
A. D
L. A. Andrew
State of
Security State Bank of
Pella
District Court
Banking of
Absolute Divorce Petition in Marion County Court
In Marion County Iowa December Term 1931 F A Schnack sues Mayme A Schnack for absolute divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The petition is on file with the clerk of the district court seeking dissolution of the bonds of matrimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vou
Mayme A. Schnack
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Marion County
F. A. Schnack
Ten Years Ago Items from the Chronicle November 17 1921
Snow disrupted Armistice Day events as fire crews searched for a blaze at J L Franklin home on West First. A Ky couple Dick Van Zante and Corinne Lee wed in La Grange. M C Van Gorp moved his business to Verrips Shop. Ralph Raney 33 died in Tucson AZ hospital. Central beat Ellsworth 7 to 0. Martha Firth spoke on world Modern history. Eggs at 60 cents a dozen. Gertrude Plender operated at home. Five miles of city paving completed and opened.
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Chronicle
J. L. Franklin
West First Street
Dick C. van Zante
Corinne Lee
la Grange
M. C. van Gorp
van Maren
Verrips
Ralph Raney
Pella
Government Hospital
Tucson
Ariz
Central
Ellworth College
Martha Firth
Gertrude Plender
Evangelist Pettit Speakers as faker Sold Degrees in City
Twenty years ago in 1931 Evangelist Pettit spoke at the High School Chapel while a faker sold college degrees for 35 dollars in Oskaloosa. Dr W F Crew moved from Lorimer Iowa to town. Rev Vander Werf declined a First Church Holland Mich call. Local births included two boys and two girls to several couples. Week deaths listed Corne lius Petcomi and Ada Den Hartog. A wagon bed incident left a boy with a serious hand infection. Dan Dieleman bought the Den Hartog home on South Main. Depot brick platform was enlarged and a cement walk laid across the street.
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Chronicle
Evangelist Pettit
Oskaloosa
W. F. Crew
Lorimer
Iowa
Vander Werf
Holland
Mich
Henry de Geest
Court notice warns of default judgment in Marion County case
The document directs defendants to appear and defend by noon of the second day of the December 1981 term in Knoxville Iowa. It states that if no appearance is made by December 1 1931 a default will be entered and judgment given as prayed for in the plaintiff's petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Marion County
Iowa
Notice of Will Hearing in Marion County Iowa
Clerk of the District Court of Iowa Marion County announces the possible last will of Adriana Maria Van Horsen deceased. Hearing set for December 9 1931 during the December term. All interested persons may be heard. Knoxville Iowa November 7 1931. Chronicle Office advertising included.
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District Court of
Iowa
Marion County
Adriana Maria van Horsen
Don L. Remy
L. B. Clements
Knoxville
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New York
Brazil
THE
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George Ver Steeg
Newt van Maren
Walter de Penning
James van Dusseldorp
Pella Theatre
Dick Diekema
Vans
Boots
Vanden Dever
John Klein
Nordlund
J. H Reavers
Chamber of Commerce
van Zantes
Rufe Johnson
Rufe
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Post Office
Cee
Harold Lackay
Martin de Wit
de Wit
Jazbo
Old Dubuque
Gosh
District Court of the State of
John Buwalda
Pella, Iowa
Poland
China
A. L. Dykstra & Son
Monroe, Iowa
Gerrit L
Dykstra
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
W. 7Th
Des Moines
Vander Linden's Drug Store
Paul Boertje
North Broadway
Pella Supply CO
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Osteopathic Physicians
DRS. Kramer & Kramer
Nellie D. Security State Bank
Beha
M. C. Verhey
Puritan Drug Co
F. F. Carpenter
Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
J.J. Sybenga
Keable
Aschenbrenner
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