Thoughts on the wartime market and faith figures in 1946
The piece recalls 1946 surplus farming questions and price concerns, then pivots to Father Divine and Joe Louis controversy. It cites Jack Johnson’s era echo, claims about Father Divine’s claims of divinity, and public reaction, highlighting racial tensions and publicity from religious boasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River Reservation
Joe Louis
Jack Johnson
Joe Baby Joe
Louis
Father Divine
Joe
Mr. Louis
God
Apathy in 1932 voters mirrors Australia example
The piece laments voter apathy among John Citizen and party leaders as Election Day nears, noting minimal political discourse, muted mudslinging, and a historic memory of Hoover era discontent. It contrasts U S indifference with Australia’s compulsory voting and hints at a heated turnout in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Frank Miles
CIO
PAC
Herbert Hoover
Australia
Hitler
Literary Digest
Meat Shortage Debate Plays To Election
Discussion in Sioux City centers on meat price ceilings and the political blame game as the shortage grows tighter. Allan Cline Iowa Farm Bureau urged focusing on floor prices rather than higher costs, signaling broader economic caution as banks tighten loans and market signals shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Allan Cline
Iowa Farm Bureau
Allan
Pasture Renovation Promotes Crop Diversification in War-Era Soil Programs
The piece urges planting to legumes after early crops to restore soil and boost livestock feeding. It cites Alabama grazing with adapted grasses as more profitable than cotton and predicts reduced corn acreage as rest comes due. It notes guidance from Soil Conservation techniques and Iowa State College experiments proving renovated pastures’ value. The time to plan the program is now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Iowa State College
County unity urged after Marion county plowing meet
In Knoxville Journal the Marion county committee that ran the Cornbelt plowing match and soil conservation demonstration reflects on the need for county-wide unity. Walter Brown notes towns promote local interests, risking neglect of roads, schools, health, and resources. The piece calls citizens to think beyond their doorsteps and work together for county welfare.
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Knoxville Journal
Marion County Committee
Marion County
Walter Brown
Marion
Central College Homecoming Queen Leads 1946 Notes
October 22 1946 report notes Alberta De Jong named Central College Homecoming Queen. Central's Flying Dutchmen beat Columbia of Dubuque 12 to 8 while Indianola’s Little Dutch were defeated 27 to 0. Early mentions include college players Benda Gardner Fuhr Macy Geery and others, with local business ads and civic notes on park events and a county auditor race.
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Alberta de Jong
Central Colle
Simpson Colleyge
Central
Columbia
Dubuque
Benda
Gardner
Fuhr
Macy
Geyer
Geery
Indianola
Sherlock
Kuyper
Menning
Suisman
Dillon
Vanden Oever
Oever
Hubert UI
Pella
Central Park
Gerald Paar- Uekooper
Campia Z
Plymouth
Dodge
A. B. van Houweling
Leighton
J. A. van Zuuk
Don de Prenger
van Zuuk
Des Moines
Ivy
Public Library
Federated C
Leonora Scholte
CW. Clement
Will J. Ver Ploegh
C. Vis
Sarah Wormhondt
Democrats
Clyde Herring
Ublicans
Local Legion Post Elects New Officers in 1926 Meeting
Twenty years ago on October 28 1926 Reverend Berni Mulder chaplain of the Legion spoke on Americanism at the post gathering. Dr George Lankelman was elected commander Will Van Sittert adjutant and Carl Byers vice commander. Sheriff Park Findley faced criticism in Des Moines and Polk County amid speed trap concerns.
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Berni Mulder
Legion Post
Legion
George Lankelman
Will van Sittert
Carl Byers
Park Findley
Polk County
Des Moines
Halloween Parade and civic notes in Balk County
Dusty citizens of Balk County attend a Halloween parade with prize contests and a Hand Stand stunt program on Franklin Street between Main and East First. Local judge Jesse Curtis dies in California car accident. Isaac Curtis helped found Central College at Pella. Marry De Reus seeks county attorney post. Peter Vander Werf sells a Washington Street house for 2350 dollars to Mary Coxter. Death of Mark A. Butt recorded. family details noted. Concert program at Central College features Stephen Poster and L. M. Brines. horn discussions and market notes conclude the issue.
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Ronda
Balk County
Elm
Dusties of the Peace
Tesnicks
Legion
Aponso
Main
East First
Franklin Street
Jesse Curtis
Southern California
Tnnae Curtis
Hin Me
San Hernarding
California
Isaac Curtis
Central College
Ephen Poster
L. M. Brines
Minneapolis
Commeres
Ras Din
Central Falls to Wesleyan Football Snowy Game On 7 11
30 Years Ago report from October 26 describes a Central football victory over Wesleyan on a snow covered muddy field by 7 to 11. Tommy Green the right halfback starred with hard tackling. Byers fullback gained through the line. Also notes a political meeting in Opera House with Lt Governor W L Harding, a wedge of Democratic propaganda, local car buyers, and a cold scene with 18 degree temperature and over an inch of snowfall lingering three days.
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Central
Wesleyan
Tommy Green
Byers
Pella
W. L. Harding
Opera House
W. A. Young
Harding
Billy Young
Salvi
Henderson
Federated Club
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic Party
America
U. S
Wilson
Bob McIntire
Maxwell
Henry Roorda
Harvey
Arie de Vries
Paige
G. J. van Roekel
Bess Bousquet
Burlington
H. F. Bousquet
Oskaloosa
A. P. Spencer
Edward Le e Rise to M and St L President
Edward Le e rose through the ranks of the M and St L system after starting with Rock Island at the Pella depot in 1875. He served as telegraph operator and train dispatcher before advancing to larger roles until he was chosen president. A Pella native, his family home was on Oskaloosa Street and he remained a familiar figure in Pella.
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Edward Lee
M & St
Rock Island
Pella
Ox Messenger Bay
Oskaloosa Street
Home Town Loyalty and Town Pride in Anamosa
An editorial squib in the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald urges residents to praise their hometown openly. It argues locals often dwell on faults while abroad they tout community virtues, calling for more local enthusiasm to boost civic spirit and improve Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Journal
Dubuque
Anamosa
German War Crimes Facts Under Nazi Regime
A statistical summary details Nazi violations of 26 international accords, vast looting and destruction valued at nearly 160 billion dollars in Russia France and Czechoslovakia, with conservatively 5.7 million Jews disappearing and 100 million people deported into slave labor battalions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
France
Czechoslovakia
Murder and atrocity statistics in wartime Russia report
A historical note cites 9,381,986 murder cases with 9,000,000 on Russian soil and details Nazi atrocities including ice water immersion, asphyxiation, limb torture, iron helmets, electric shocks, and pseudo scientific gas chamber extermination in camps. Want ads are shown as a contrast.
Rheumatism and Arthritis Testimonial Message
A reader from Vancouver Washington reports relief from rheumatism and arthritis after using NUE-OVO Laboratories products and invites inquiries via P O Box 825. The ad credits Mrs Anna Pautz for the testimonial.
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Anna Pautz
P. O. Box
Vancouver
Wash
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