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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
3
A weekly reflection emphasizes the upcoming President facing a heavy burden requiring wisdom and broad public support. The quote urges partisans to recall the need for unity and collective aid as elections approach.
Essay urges a pause for inventory and gratitude amid American life. It notes America's opportunities and peace, praises the drug industry’s recovery, and calls individuals to reflect, improve, and renew civic and business duties. Pause and give thanks.
A narrator recalls funds of affection for dogs from childhood, noting how a father restricted dogs indoors yet preserved the son's love. The piece argues dogs bring happiness and companionship, even as they cause trouble and expense, and suggests no boy should face life without a dog. The close bond may seem life risking if separation occurs.
The piece notes that bicycles once a fad in youth now return as a common means of travel for all ages. It praises cycling as enjoyable and good exercise and urges efforts to promote rider safety as traffic dangers grow.
The article reflects optimistic early forecast on television, noting it would boost happiness and connect people via telephone or radio. It envisions a future where one can see the distant person during calls, calling this era wonderful and full of unknown possibilities.
Scanned editorials from weekly exchanges show Republicans largely backing the president for a second term, with two papers opting against support. Osceola Sentinel and Knoxville Journal diverge, signaling notable dissent within regional GOP coverage.
The Chronicle notes a presidential push for centralized government amid campaign rhetoric. It reflects on election outcomes, praising Congressman Clifton Woodrum of Virginia and candidate Kenneth Baldridge of Town for avoiding mudslinging and earning substantial votes.
Local officials urge Pella students to seize the opportunity to learn instruments, stressing the value of music education and the lack of good reason for any boy or girl to miss developing musical talents with existing facilities and support.
Opinion piece arguing that Amos and Andy reflect Negro life and fail to live up to reality. It condemns or praises various characters and stereotypes, asserting many listeners have interacted with Negroes and that the show should remain on the air.
The piece defends the Social Security Act as the cheapest insurance, noting it funds old age support from wages and incomes. It argues against direct taxation backlash and suggests compulsory insurance could be necessary for those with little time left before 65, stressing personal stake in the program.
The text argues for an investigation of the Literary Digest presidential poll which mispredicted the election. It contends the poll was a disastrous failure, asserts the Digest aimed for a specific outcome, and calls for ending further polling efforts.
Governor Landon labeled the booing of President Roosevelt during campaign remarks as shocking and unworthy, asserting the president should be met with love and respect. He claimed the audience’s reaction reflected bolshevist tones and praised Landon’s stance as a worthy example.
Editorial from Toledo Chronicle notes business likely to advance after the election. Predictions call this holiday season the strongest since 1928 1929 as merchants plan aggressive sales and advertising. A financial authority urges dropping political focus to seize current profit opportunities.
Louilia Press notes the public faced a surprise constitutional question as Iowa voters overwhelmingly faced a shift from five to ten year census timing. Marshalltown Times-Republican mocks a bachelor contest, describing the winner as jittery before a long journey.
The Town Publisher jokes about straw ballots and politics as readers recall local chatter. The piece notes rumors about Jennies, sunflower jokes for Lawson voters, and light anecdotes from community life including Radio woes, a warming closet dinner mix up, and editorials about rest and recreation.
The passage notes that polls and voting reflected several factors. It cites other influences beyond the main ones, suggesting a nuanced view of public sentiment and decision making. The author presents these as significant considerations shaping the polling outlook.
A fragment reflecting on a prison journal by Illinois inmates questions press freedom for editors, while anecdotes touch on aging veterans, youth, driving, and odd opinions on behavior and bravery. The tone mimics a syndicated column pack of opinions and quips from a period newspaper.
A Christian evangelist from J. E. Cornelius at South Pella Mission in Pella Iowa urges healing through faith citing Bible verses from James Luke John Mark and more. He invites readers to come to his ministry free of charge to learn how faith can influence healing and salvation and to pledge to serve Christ thereafter.
The Inquiring Reporter asks diverse citizens why they believe President Roosevelt achieved a sweeping win. Responses reflect views on the New Deal, leadership style, economic recovery, and public confidence in the administration.
John Heerema and J S Wilson credit recovery gains and steady leadership for the sweeping victory. Roy Andewweg cites decisive vote showing satisfaction with jobs and higher farm prices. Klein says the public backed recovery with no risky change. Coach Winter notes GOP strategy flaws and Roosevelt endorsements shaping the result.
The piece notes Roosevelt’s overwhelming victory suggesting a strong second term, mentions Republican bank closures on election day, and hints at potential party deal making among Al Smith Hoover Borah and Verne Marshall as factions seek influence. It references postmaster policy and distant European concerns amid the political shifts.
A reader laments loss of forests and urges reforestation across farms, proposing that even waste land on about a quarter of Iowa farms could profit from tree planting. They suggest national and international interest to start trees, even if planters never see large diameters.
A reader suggests planting black walnuts on waste land where grass won’t grow. Nuts can be planted in fall after harvest until spring, relying on natural squirrels to start them, restoring timber for future generations.
Wright sketches a romantic arc with Mary Millicent, Eddie Frazier, and Paul de Villard amid Parisian memories and a European sojourn, then shifts to detective fiction with The Case of the Care Taker's Cat where Mason investigates two murders tied to a cat and an inheritance.
Advice on car readiness checks before driving out of a garage. Emphasizes four wheel condition, lighting that is properly adjusted, a well charged battery, rear view mirrors, and an easily operated steering seat. Urges warning signs of faults and prompt adjustments.
A-Nov-23 Chronicle notes Mrs N K E Tice dies in Newton at 80 after a weeklong illness. her husband died 20 years earlier. City settles with Globe Plumbing for 638.61 for a new heating plant. Mr and Mrs H Kuyper celebrate 60th anniversary. B Franklin Keables marries Virginia Biggs Nov 20. Mrs Helene Van Gorp and Miss Leona Hunt visit Mabel Van Gorp at Mercy Hospital. Des Moines bound doctors board train at Howell to Ames for the next day’s football. Mrs A P Vander Meulen hosts 12 Indy friends at a 1 pm luncheon. Will Ver Ploeg resumes as government stenographer at Fort Totten. G H Waechter’s car damaged while avoiding a train at the depot. Harold Van Maren ill from food poisoning. J J Ketman buys the Winterset Reporter. publication status unclear.
Thirty years ago on November 22 1906 Mr and Mrs H Kuyper celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with dinner and open house for relatives and friends. The county board was urged to build a Des Moines River bridge but not approved due to county debt over 10000. Mrs E C Coad editor's wife suffered a severe accident at the Oskaloosa depot jumping from a moving train. Miss Hattie Cox visited Iowa City. Grace McKee and Henry Wormhoudt wed November 19. Republicans held county offices with Bane the only Democrat over 1000 majority by 1132. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs W A Butts and a son to Rev and Mrs A LeGrand. Rev W J Van Kersen declined Milwaukee First Reformed call. Claude Porter ill with typhoid in Kansas City hospital.
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