Voter switches allegiance over Brookhart Pershing remark
A Maryland senator Tyddings and Iowa Senator Brookhart dispute, Brookhart saying Pershing knew nothing of army organization and Grant had no sense until money lost. The voter, lifelong Republican, says he will vote against Brookhart and for any opponent, citing frustration with the incident.
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Tyddings
Maryland
Brookhart
Iowa
Pershing
Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Tax Equalization Debate Prompts Tax Reform Talks
Nationwide stir surrounds equalization of taxes with a proposed gross income tax meant to ease burdens on property owners by spreading them across many taxpayers. The Chronicle piece by Senator Clark urged readers to study the system before embracing it.
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Clark
Chronicle
Sinker
The Machine Age and the Mood of an Era
The piece notes widespread unease about the current mood caused by job losses from machine age disruption. It argues future adjustments are certain but uncertain in extent, as automation forces structural changes impossible to predict precisely.
How to chase away the blues with positive focus
The piece advises turning attention from sadness to sunshine and hope. It contrasts those who notice looming storms with those who ignore them and suggests concentrating on something uplifting to bring about a hopeful change.
Rights Privileges and Power in a Book Chapter
A chapter title Rights, Privileges and Power questions whether rights may be read as privileges and warns that false freedom hides slavery. The author highlights the power to exercise higher rights and cautions contenders for personal liberty that their desires may bring undoing. The focus shifts from rights to the right.
The Church's Rise From Worship to Community Workshop
The church has shifted over 25 to 30 years from a sermons and prayer venue to an institutional workshop addressing mental social and physical needs. It now acts as a community organizer, unlike the past where activities were confined and limited, signaling active engagement or risk of decline.
Cities Act on Fireworks After Spencer Blaze
The Spencer fire prompted municipalities to restrict sales of fireworks and spurred calls for a statewide ban. Officials argue preserving lives and property justifies limiting a practice many view as harmless fun.
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Spencer
Red Cross Roll Call Urges Public Support Amid Crisis
The community is urged to back the annual Red Cross drive as unemployment soars with millions jobless, inflating the ranks of the needy. The appeal stresses urgent need for aid and the organization’s long standing work to relieve suffering and provide relief nationwide.
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Red Cross
U. S
My Mental Attitude
A Crane quotation on how mindset shapes workplace treatment. It states that entering with confidence earns confidence in return, while cringing invites belittlement. Self belief elevates interactions and cheerfulness begets cheer from others, underscoring attitude as a social lever.
Which Way Is Youth Headed
The writer notes a two day gathering largely attended by youth with keen participation in sessions and programs. He observes strong talents and interest in the better aspects of life, arguing youth are not all headed toward immorality despite concerns.
Des Moines Wins Veterans Hospital Amid Boonian Rivalry
Des Moines secured the new veterans hospital after a bid battle with Boone and other cities. Boone offered 100 acres of land free, while Des Moines valued the site at 1500 dollars per acre initially then lowered to 1000. Boone touts industrial strength, highways, and proximity to Ledges state park as ideal for the hospital.
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Des Moines
Boone
the Ledges State Park
Cardinals Crown World Series In Spectacular Finish
The Cardinals defeated the Athletics in a thrilling seven game series with high crowd turnout and a million dollar gate. Pepper Martin's sensational fielding and Woodman Watkins early in the final game sparked the Cards while Lefty Grove puzzled the defense and Burleigh Grimes steadied the mound for St Louis. Fans, radio listeners, and golf and football enthusiasts shared the jubilation.
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Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals
Athletics
Martin
Watkins
Red Birds
Grimes
Wild Bill Hallinan
Burleigh Grimes
This Week in Pella Local Writings and Anecdotes
A collection of light local vignettes in Pella recounts small town humor, remarks on taxes and ownership, wedding memories in Virginia, barber shop gossip, weather prognostication by Simon Splint, school subtractions, family advice, and a humorous set of modern moral reflections. The piece blends witty quotes, denizens’ names, and traditional proverbs.
Ten Commandments for Wives by Roy L. Smith
Roy L. Smith presents a list titled Ten Commandments for the Wives. The item outlines marital expectations including honoring a wife’s own womanhood, tempering demands for luxuries, and valuing good humor as a husband’s reward.
Fragments of Modern Moral Rules in Wife Advice
A reader excerpt presents four lines of admonition about marriage and behavior. The text ridicules nagging and prescribes attentions to the husband, noting the husband’s preference for being fussed over as part of traditional domestic guidance.
Former Pella Man Dies at Swan
Marion County News reports Dick Gordon born Amsterdam May 3 187d died at his Swan home October 6 1931 age 57 years 5 months and i days. He married Jennie Roozeboom July 3 1902. Three sons John Henry Harold born in Holland. Immigrated to America March 1912 settling in Pella where son Dick born. Influenza illness struck about twelve years ago and worsened. Funeral Friday 2:00 pm at home Swan conducted by four ministers. Burial in Swan Cemetery.
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Marion County News
Dick Gordon
Amsterdam
Holland
Swan
Jennie Roozeboom
John
Henry
Harold
America
Pella
Gordon
Ten Years Ago Hints From Oct 20 1921 Chronicle
Items from the Chronicle dated October 20 1921 note ground work on a new water tank progress and a Knox ville reunion with 17 Civil War veteran attendees including J M Cox. A baby was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Klyn. A Dallas doctor’s ankle injury occurred during a car starter. Local prices show eggs and cream at 38 cents, wheat 90 cents, corn 33. Vander Lune and Vander Linden wedding at Oskaloosa. Vander Wilt robbed in Oregon of a diamond pin and $70. A Gertie Pipper appendix operation. Kuyper couple welcomed a son. Wabash R R agent Irving Tanner had his leg amputated. Deaths listed: B Jansen 89 Bastian De Bruyn 69 Gerrit Brouwer 52.
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Chronicle
17Th Iowa Infantry
Knoxville
J. M. Cox
Henry Klyn
Mater
Dallas
Gerrit Vander Lune
Prairie City
Carrie Vander Linden
Oskaloosa
Bert Vander Wilt
Oregon
Gertie Pipper
P. HL. Kuyper
Irving Tanner
Wabash R. R
Howell
B. Jansen
Bastian de Bruyn
Gerrit’ Brouwer
Twenty Years Ago 1911 County Highlights and Local Events
Condemnation of unsafe county farm buildings by the Board of Supervisors, a lightning strike at the Second Reform church causing panic and damage, a cloud burst destroying Dr. A J Nossaman’s new residence in Pagosa Springs, and Irish potatoes selling around 65 cents per bushel. Deaths include Cornelius Synhorst 81 William Van Houten 63 and infant Heemstra. Fifth wedding anniversary surprise for Mr and Mrs Van Vliet. Weekly births list three daughters and two sons. Clara Waechter sprained her ankle at high school. Heavy rains hinder fodder supplies for farmers. note on outdated road drag usage after rain.
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Chronicle
Board of Supervisors
Second Reformed Church
Pagosa Springs
Colo
A. J. Nossaman
Cornelius Synhorst
William van Houten
John Arthur Heemstra
A. Heemstra
John van Vliet
P. L. de Vries
J. van Lienden
What Other Editors Think Kept Up the Battle
The Chariton Leader cites the world series games to illustrate fighting spirit and delayed outs that nearly turned defeats into victories. It jokes that motorists rarely dim their lights, blaming laziness and bad manners for most drivers failing to signal or yield. It argues the American motorist remains incomprehensible and reluctant to simple courtesy.
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Chariton
Beating the Beauty Shop Monroe County News
An article notes there are about 815,000 gasoline service stations, roughly one per eight cars, comparing this to past saloon density. It argues gasoline may cause accidents and costs, but it does not drive a man to harm his family or destroy his home.
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Monroe County News
And We're The Same Oskaloosa Herald
A reader column questions the push for a six billion dollar unemployment aid program and contends prosperity cannot be bought with government spending, noting skepticism about the outcome of such expenditures.
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Oskaloosa
Brookhart Urges Printing Billions for Money Plan
Senator Brookhart argues for a three billion dollar money print, allocating two billion to public works and one billion to buy surplus crops. He claims the plan offers sensible relief for current difficulties, likening it to drastic measures such as removing large portions of cotton.
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Brookhart
Sigourney Review
Iowa Leads All Other States In Farm Income
Iowa recorded 601,274,000 in farm income for last year, the highest among states though down from 1929 by over 125 million. Livestock marketing, led by hogs at 257,823,000, supported the state as cotton and grain prices slumped. Texas, California, and Illinois followed in the rankings.
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Iowa
Humeston
Owa
Texas
California
Does It Pay to Advertise in Northwood Anchor
A Northwood Anchor note explains how advertising in classifieds helps sell items and even find a spouse. A young woman paid 80 cents for a husband ad, then six dollars for licensing and wedding costs, and one year later her husband died leaving her $10,000 life insurance. The piece asks if advertising pays and answers with a cheeky yes.
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Northwood
Statewide utility regulation urged for Jasper County record
The article argues towns lack a proper commerce plan and laments the haphazard utility system. It urges the legislature to create a state controlled framework applicable to both private and municipal plants, emphasizing need for information and expert use.
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Jasper County
Commerce Commission
No Light Dimming in Half Town Drive
A local motorist on a recent return trip logged how many drivers dimmed or dipped their headlights when passing. He also noted his own habit of dimming lights promptly when meeting oncoming traffic, framing the practice as proper caution.
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Holdyville Tribune
Passenger Bus Schedule Des Moines Ottumwa 1931
Bus schedule effective September 27 1931 shows Des Moines to Ottumwa routes with departures from Pella to Des Moines at 9 31 am and 5 2 31 pm 7 46 pm and Pella to Oskaloosa at 9 34 am 334 pm 7 49 pm All buses depart Hotel Pella Also listed are 100 sheets typewriter paper for 26e and BY4x11 bond paper available at the Chronicle Office.
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Des Moines
Ottumwa
Pella
Oskaloosa
Hotel Pella
Chronicle
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By Sadler
E. V. Goad
Towa Press South
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Germany
Conner Bow
U.S
THE
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Jacob Vander Syde
Virginia
Vanden Berg
Pete Sels
Abe George
Chronic
Cone
William Gezel
Bruinekool
John Pos
Mr. Pos
Bill
Simon Splint
Roy L. Smith
D. D
Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
DeLeg Eee Castoria
Gerrit L. Dykstra
Otley
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
Vander Linden
Nort Broadway
Pella Supply CO
H. C. Payne
Broadway
Osteopathic Physicians
DRS. Kramer & Kramer
Nellie D. H. H. Security State Bank
M. C. Verhey
Puritan Drug Co
F. F. Carpenter
Franklin Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Liberty Streets
J. J. Subenga
Keable
Aschenbrenner
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