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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1933
Page
1
A unsigned letter mailed on a train is rejected for publication. The editorial urges writers to sign communications, noting signed items receive consideration. It also discusses education, saying true education is active use of learning and that knowledge becomes an asset only when applied.
Motorists are urged to stop at all intersections to avoid crashes and to prevent blame-shifting after collisions. The Iowa law assigns responsibility to the aggressor for property damage and bodily injury, pushing drivers to be accountable and provide no excuses.
The piece warns about the harm of gossip and and the phrase they say. It questions the unidentified source of rumors and urges individuals to pursue clean, wholesome speech aligned with moral values to keep harmony in the community.
The article argues whether town traffic rules should be enforced or repealed for outsiders. It cites an incident where Officer De Hoog arrested a motorist speeding at 60 mph and notes outsiders often ignore ordinances such as turning around in the middle of blocks. The piece urges decisive action to address reckless driving and related violations.
A March 1915 exchange letter argues married women taking state and county jobs worsens unemployment. It claims employed married women, often supported by husbands, force families with children into poverty while childless households hold two jobs. The writer condemns birth control as a tactic to hold jobs and implies unscrupulous employers favor lower paid married women.
The World Series at the Polo Grounds and Griffith Stadium showcased a fierce showdown between the Giants and Senators. Giants hitters delivered timely runs led by Mel Ott, Blondie Ryan, Goose Goslin, and Fred Schulte while pitchers Hubbell Schumacher and Whitehill starred. Despite Senators’ efforts and controversial calls, the Giants won in a close, dramatic series.
The piece argues Hubbell would be ineffective against top sluggers like Klein Waner Simmons Fox Wilson, noting Chicago Cubs knocked him out in the second inning. It contrasts comfort in payoffs with a fragile chance to survive powerful hitters.
A collection of editorials argues that publishers should publish only substantiated trials and court records, warning against rumor and gossip. It discusses Iowa politics with Republicans in control, tax reform, liquor plans, and a special session. The piece praises Roosevelt’s stance on pensions and the bonus, noting Legion support and moderation as guiding principles.
Monroe County News argues that free newspapers flood towns with "newsless" ads. The piece cites Chadron Nebraska where publisher George C. Snow printed an ads-only edition before returning to normal, noting small-town readers gain recognition and support through local connections. It questions whether city life lacks such community ties.
A lighthearted Pella column recounts weekly jokes and tales from residents. Notes chase small-town life through anecdotes about cheese as bait, a wine story, a catup prank, and local quips about visitors, fairs, and church meetings.
Twenty years ago’s Chronicle notes retirements and moves, college football players named, near-death electric line accident, a Holland magazine photo, a house blaze, multiple weddings, a congress candidate, local workers and builders, births, travels, a crutch injury, children poisoned, early snow, a family celebration, x ray progress, wildlife around the college, and a Newton woman fatally burned while saving a child.
Items from 1903 include Mary Connaday killed by Jim Smith at a Buxton mine site. WCTU district meeting in Des Moines backs a state reform school in Knoxville. A 17 year old Burger of Dallas hiccups alarm readers. Roosevelt vexed by Delaware GOP quarrels. Miss Klein leaves Chronicle typesetting. Miss Davis ill with pneumonia. An 11 pound daughter born to Mr and Mrs Art Van Roekel east of town. W G Van der Ploeg a young Otley attorney to open in town. Golden wedding anniversary mentioned.
Virginia Governor John Garland Pollard argues that the Declaration of Independence embodies an enduring ideal. He says peace requires justice and a voluntary army of peaceful reformers, not conscription, to eradicate government wrongs and curb internal convulsions.
The sheriff schedules a public sale at the south door of Marion County Court House Knoxville on November 20 1933 between 9 am and 4 pm begun 2 pm for the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter Section 11 Township 75 North Range 19 West. Property of Charles Fortner et al to satisfy a judgment in favor of D H Sheahan against Charles Fortner Bird Fortner and others.
A clipped railway schedule shows Westbound and passenger numbers with times around 9 14 a m and 4 15 p m plus additional entries for Howell and 11205 p m, indicating a partial early 20th century timetable listing for rail service.
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