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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
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A fragmented OCR listing both Democratic and Republican ticket holders with numerous names and titles. It includes presidents, governors, secretaries, treasurers, attorneys general, sheriffs, clerks, coroners, and county supervisors, spanning terms in the 1930s and 1980s.
An obituary-like note contrasts praise for living inventors with condemnation of Frank McErlane, credited with creating the gangland death ride and numerous murders. It laments his violent end marked by distress and fear, implying his downfall followed the hard road of a transgressor.
A Des Moines Register public forum letter accuses that farm holidays push a Democratic gains. It notes that key Republicans supporting the Farmers Holiday movement have shifted to the Democratic fold, urging relief for agriculture. The writer questions why the Federal Farm Board is labeled a Republican racket and why Democrats should not have one.
President Hoover, addressing the American Bar Association in Washington, ridiculed government experiments including the Farm Board. He noted Legge’s high pay and staff costs while farmers received little, urging the president to reconsider his praise of experimentation.
A reader urges launching a Democratic daily in Iowa to balance Des Moines papers. The letter criticizes local papers for independent rhetoric and uneven coverage of Hoover and Reed, arguing a state Democratic organ is needed to properly represent the party to voters.
The piece argues sarcasm is often condemned yet justifiable, citing Christ’s sharp terms for Pharisees and Herod. It notes James A Reed’s Des Moines remarks on the Republican administration drew criticism, while Hyde’s reply in Oskaloosa did not provoke GOP protest. It concludes strong language can clarify issues.
The Chronicle notes Hoover's Des Moines appearance drew a respectful hearing but little local enthusiasm. It criticizes the timing and suggests the speech offered no clear benefit to the Republican party and that Roosevelt’s nationwide response differed. The piece reflects on economic discontent and cautious editorial stance.
In Des Moines President Hoover urged the administration to do more than ease distress and to remove its cause, asserting the public largely agrees. He notes medical authorities have long insisted on addressing both cause and effect to prevent recurrence.
The piece argues that medical parallels apply to economic woes, noting that local treatment fails in some cases and saying government intervention is needed. It calls for political surgeons who will dig into the economic structure to remove the root causes and relieve distress among farmers.
A collection of editorials from various papers criticizes campaign rhetoric and ties Jim Reed to Hoover opposition. It argues discredited war era logic, notes Reed’s Des Moines Coliseum speech, and claims business interests blocked reforms with failed promises, urging Iowa support for Hoover.
The piece argues Hoover bears partial blame for the crisis, contending that the administration’s policies and prevailing system allowed economic strain. It claims earlier adoption of an equalization fee, urged by farm groups and much of the West and South, might have preserved purchasing power, kept factories running, and supported employment and debt management.
The Indianola report highlights Jim Reed’s harsh rhetoric at Des Moines last Monday aimed at Herbert Hoover. It notes Reed previously attacked Woodrow Wilson, recalls Hoover’s prior role with Wilson, and mentions 1920 Democrats hoping Hoover would join their ticket. Despite the vitriolic speech, Republicans join Democrats in expressing sympathy to Reed after the death of his wife.
Roosevelt drew four notable adherents to his ranks last week Walter Lippmann the syndicated editor Henry A Wallace son of Harding's agriculture chief Judson King Midwest farm editor and public utilities critic former Senator Robert L Owen who left the Democrats in 1928 to back Hoover. Many Republicans plan to support the Democratic nominee this year and others may abstain from backing the current leadership.
A row of local quips and anecdotes features references to Mr. Goad and editorials, comments from Arnold Schippers and Harry De Jong, and a pencil note signed Doc Yack. Other items joke about editors, a Dimmykrat rally, and misadventures with a Spanish mule.
A rambling skit of local banter features Otto Mathes on Henry Field’s haircut, Harold Sack seeking Minn ie Van Vark real estate, and a playful love nest inquiry. Miss Van Vark stories of a bull chase and a tale of a country outing mix with political barbs at a Democratic rally and a wary Republican remark about hard times.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate Roosevelt aligning with McKinley on tariff policy. The text discusses reductions, gradual rate cuts, and a plan to avoid abrupt changes, citing a method like the 1890s scheme and six points. Details are unclear and incomplete.
The piece argues about tariff schemes as a remedy, defending real study over quick fixes and criticizing President Hoover. It contends Republicans have long promised price stability to farmers through tariffs, accusing the party of impeding middle western farmers for sixty years and questioning if this election will break the pattern.
A brief note traces the Flight O Time tradition to the Chronicle’s entries for 1912 and 1922. It highlights the recurring aviation themed dates and mentions the newspaper’s archival reference to early flight milestones and celebrations.
Central-Penn football game kept all business houses closed. Roy B. Lewis, Central graduate, named assistant secretary of the Commercial Club in Duluth Minnesota. Social event at J B Vriezelaar home Otley honored Henry Breen and Mrs C Miller of Paterson New Jersey. Marriages listed include Van Ress Van Gorp Ver Ploegh Price McDowell Johnson. Licenses issued for Sedrel McKenzie Van Gorp Blom Rowen horst Vander Heide. Albert Kruidenier aged 62 died in Chicago. School enrollment numbers given. City board of education rules high school graduates must wear uniform caps and gowns. Roosevelt shot while leaving Milwaukee hotel en route to political address. speech given before surgery. Mrs John Nollen operated on at Des Moines. Des Moines college football team hosted by Central College. Mrs Eliza Barber of Los Angeles mother of Jesse Barber killed in auto crash. son born to William James. Emma Byers wins first prize at Marion County Farmers Institute. Rev Muller narrowly escapes injury after auto light failure caused crash with a buggy. H P Scholte travels to Des Moines to aid the sick in Pella hospitals. John F Dykstra buys vacated Star Auto Co building. H Bootsma Gesman Otto Mathes and John Sibenga hear Bryan speak at Oskaloosa.
A 1922 roundup notes the Pella Overall factory employing 30 women and girls, multiple death notices including John Toom and Miss Rachel Ryan, Peter Splint, and William Den Hartog undergoing Mayo Bros. eye removal surgery. It records Des Moines hospital operations for Toom, Oskaloosa surgery for Mrs. Caroline Pethoven, Mayo Bros. operation for B. Van derwent, and an injury to Vander Syde from a scaffold fall. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Stubenrauch mark their 54th wedding anniversary. Ward Ketterman of Eddyville, age 8, dies from a swinging iron rod accident. Julian Renaud grows two potato varieties on one ground. The Third Reform Church morning service vote on Dutch English language ends with 70 for and 80 against.
The Orpheum Theatre in Des Moines announces next week’s program featuring two widely celebrated themes. Beginning Friday, Boss Karloff in Frankenstein and Melvin Dougise farbo's leading man in As Your Galen Me will appear on the cinema bill in Old Dark Hor ns wherd and Startling a picture, continuing this year’s popular trend.
Dr. Thomas N. Carver of Harvard critiques prohibition rhetoric noting contradictions between claims that more liquor is consumed and calls to end the Eighteenth Amendment. He argues truth lies in employment effects and cautions against inconsistent comparisons between Europe and American tourists.
Beginning Tuesday comes the laugh sensation of the year and a biting spoof of the film world. Jack Oakie stars as the comic genius in a New York hit transplanted to the screen with Gregory Ratoff and Sidney Fox in supporting roles. the production promises a colossal riot from coast to coast.
Glenn Miller president of the Iowa Farmers Union will address listeners on the National Farm hour via NBC Saturday at 11 30. He is billed as a fluent and convincing speaker outlining the Farmers Holiday movement and its aims.
Notarized ownership statement for the Pella Chronicle of Marion County Iowa lists H. H. Sadler as publisher and business manager, E. V. Goad as editor, with L. W. Hartley as advertising manager. The document notes bondholders or securities as none named beyond the owner, sworn October 11, 1932, before Notary W. Cook.
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