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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1940
Page
6
The piece explores how democracy disperses authority yet faces ideological wars. It traces propaganda from Latin origins and clarifies its meaning as the spread of ideas, not inherently lies, urging individuals to test information through thinking and experience.
The Pella Livestock and Poultry Show featured classes for mule colts, yearling mules, two year old mules, jacks, grand champion mates, ponies under fifty inches, and ponies fifty to fifty four inches with winners named. Organizers expect continued growth and seek farmer interest to add new livestock classes while hog price prospects rise on foreign demand.
Alumni and former students gathered for the college homecoming with many Centralites, now teachers, returning to register. Western Seminary attendees from Pella joined weekend visitors, while prizes for floats and homecoming decorations were awarded, including funds for floats, outfits, and various campus displays.
Hog flu concerns hog producers as colder weather arrives. Dr. R W Stouder of Iowa State College warns the disease weakens hogs and reduces profits though it is rarely fatal unless pneumonia or lung congestion develops. Fall and early winter bring frequent flare ups.
The 1940 Iowa Husking Meet will be held four miles southeast of Mitchellville in Polk County on the farm of Mrs. 1 Dykstra. Local sponsors include the Mitchellville Community Club and Polk County Farm Bureau with prizes of 100 for first and 350 for second. Last year’s champion Alvin Roberts of Atalissa and top eastern district contenders will compete. The event coincides with a program featuring musical numbers and remarks by Lt Governor B. B. Hicklenlooper and John K. Valentine.
Dr Stouder warns of a rapid onset disease that can sweep a herd within 24 to 48 hours. Early symptoms include loss of appetite reluctance to move fever and coughing while affected cattle may recover quickly if companions do not fall ill.
The Town State Safety Council Reports warn that fall and winter are the worst months for highway fatalities while spring is the safest period. Extra caution is urged as we enter the dangerous fall and winter season.
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