05 Oct 1933
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
1
Farmers recall near famine turning to plenty after rains boosted bean and tomato crops with strong yields and a busy canning factory providing income and jobs. Cincinnati Reds critique notes a poor two week game plan as Hartnett proves reliable, Gabby hits a homer off a deliberate pitch to end the inning.
A critique argues that both sides in religious expression impose beliefs on others. It notes a cleaner, decent man exposed to profanity in public may be accused of forcing his views when objecting, highlighting a double standard based on whose ox is gored.
The author laments the annual chautauqua fading from view as public preference shifts away from in depth learning to shallow entertainment. They deem the decline inevitable, attributing it to a broader hunger for lighter fare rather than cost or offerings. The piece urges acceptance of the crowd’s verdict amid cultural change.
The old family album holds tender memories from father and mother to siblings and friends. Photographs should be taken often and kept to build a life story. Look at it, reflect on past scenes, and let these possessions stay near your heart, beyond money’s reach.
The Chamber of Commerce discussed how to remove the scrip from circulation but gave little guidance. The issue moves slowly. many wonder when it will be redeemed. Stamp notes show only a few two cent stamps left. redemption has been sparse.
President D W Morehouse addresses Drake University students urging engagement with professors and the Dean. He encourages social mixing, meeting the Dean, and introducing oneself to the campus, stressing the value of broad acquaintances and keeping friendships in repair.
Ten investors bought one cow for ten dollars each and shared ten gallons of milk nightly. They printed thousand shares saying one share equals one cow. Soon each owner held sixty one shares, yet the cow produced only ten gallons, triggering doubt about the plan.
The ten investors rush to unload their holdings as shares fall to nothing. Each sells fifty shares and pockets a thousand dollars to divide. Night falls and one fears a dispute at milking time, urging envoys to obtain shareholder proxies to cast votes as they see fit, then return for a combined contest.
Twilight meeting at the barn with one thousand proxies. Ten absent shareholders vote to reorganize appointing a president treasurer and eight vice presidents. They decide each will receive one gallon of milk per day, and the motion passes without opposition. They then milk the cow.
The federal public works program for unemployment relief, with over three billion dollars available, is not progressing swiftly. States expect full funds, leaving Louilia and Monroe County unable to benefit from the 30 percent grant. The Albia school district eyes a new gym. Louilia may add a playground with little cost. Monroe County News urges consumption to spur jobs, urging normal spending and buy-now attitude to aid recovery. Monroe Mirror notes 4,000 relief jobs soon, but cautions unemployment will persist in fall and winter. locals should work rather than rely on aid, and laziness should not burden taxpayers.
A collage of lighthearted snippets and social quips from town life. Jokes about drivers and shirts collide with political ribbing and a corrected police notice. Observations range from playful family banter to newspaper humor about signs, reindeer, and public exhibits.
The Knoxville Journal argues Iowa needs a governor who can lead and calls for a candidate who unites diverse voter groups through character and ability. It urges the Republican party to nominate a man with the training to tackle Iowa’s grave problems and asks who will be big enough for the job.
A stream of quirky remarks from Pella residents and local chatter covers gifts for brides homes, a man hauling an ax home to avoid injury, gatecrashing at the Chronicle office, and various humorous exchanges. Tales touch on politics, intruder alerts, and daily life with playful quotes from locals.
John F D Aue praises the Whittier News as the life of the community noting it chronicles local happenings and acts as the merchants’ advertising voice. He argues no outside paper can replace a local paper’s support and allegiance to its own community.
At a local business meeting the extension of electric lines to Howell station was discussed. Fire at J M Cox residence caused $500 damage. Knoxville boosters complained of reception here likening it to a cold fired ome. Deaths included Bernice Holt and Mrs Arie Ver Heu. Churches organized a teacher training class with R R Beard as president. Fountains for the G A R Circle arrived. Science labs at the college saw improvements. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Rus. Des Moines issued a marriage license to John Messamaker and Mantha Griffeon. The son of Evert Vander Werf broke his arm at Hardscrabble school. H Thomassen sold his Peoria store to Van Dusseldorp and Kaldenberg. P G Gaass improved his Eddyville farm with wind mills.
Seventy years ago itemized notes report a Knoxville miner in critical condition after a crowbar strike, a Minneapolis anarchist’s failed attack on President Roosevelt, Jean’s long walk with a wheel-barrow cycle to a district fair, Rev W R Yard as pastor at Eddyville, college Bible classes led by Mrs Beard, several births, new foundations on Main Street, Central Bay paper size changes, diphtheria scare in Monroe, Henry Cox elected Knoxville band director, opera house scare from a lit cigar, and Henry Vanden Oever's peach measuring 9 ½ inches in circumference.
Daily wash of dish towels and sun drying keeps them white and odor free. Rinse tea and coffee pots with cold water, wash with hot water, scald, dry and leave open after use. A paste from one small potato boiled in enough water makes a clear practical cleaner. A lamp, chair and good boys encourage reading in children. Oil prevents leather cracking on chairs and trunks. Tomatoes clean tin pans stained by aluminum. Inked clothespins make good napkin tags. Oatmeal on damp cloth removes white paint.
Dr William J Scholes urges heredity and environment shape life span and individuals to care for their bodies. He lists ten health commandments focusing on venereal disease abstinence from excess drink cleanliness air sunlight balanced diet proper chewing clothing and a 8-8-8 daily division for work play sleep.
Eastbound Passenger No 475 at 9 14 a m and Westbound No 474 at 4 15 p m are listed for Rock Island. Howell timetable shows a p m entry. A dialogue about a bridge club jokes about Mrs Talkfest leaving and her neighbor stories, noting she was a prize member.
Hospitals and doctors prefer liquid laxatives for accurate dosing and quick relief. Properly chosen liquids cause less discomfort during and after use, while incorrect cathartics can worsen constipation and irritate the bowels.
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