Will we ever return to our former standard of living
The Inquiring Reporter asks five citizens if living without modern conveniences could ever return. Mrs Mitt en and Dr Fultz see little chance or impossibility, noting future changes and possible new skills. Mrs Roorda and Mrs McNew cite prophecy and progress, while K A Verheul suggests contentment in horse and buggy days but minimal prospect of a full return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. A. Ver Heul
G. L Roorda
C. P. McNew
T. G. Fultz
The School Situation by W F Barr Drake University
The writer argues that while tax burdens on taxpayers have risen and the economy worsened, schools must endure. He notes teachers’ efforts to improve through science education, visual aids, and travel programs, with Drake and other institutions promoting advanced training and collaborations to salvage the system amid depression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Barr
Drake University
Ing
United States
College of Education
Lowa
Town State College
Clark University
Worchester
Massachusetts
National League Has 29 Old Men But Theyre Good
A nostalgic look at aging players in the National League, listing 10-year veterans across Cubs Reds Giants Pirates Braves Cards Phils and more. It notes salaries near twelve thousand dollars, the challenge of trading 10-year men, and praises Cubs with seven ten-year veterans continuing to contend at Chicago’s Wrigley Field in 1924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League
York
CUBS
Bush
Cuyler
Grimm
Hartnett
O'Farrell
Root
Stevenson
REDS
Adams
Benton
Bottomly
Kolp
Manion
Giants
Luque
Jackson
O'Paul
Terry
Pirates
Trout
Lindstrom
Traynor
Braves
Rhem
Smith
Zachary
Prisch
Haines
Vance
Phils
Sylvester
Johnson
Jimmy
Hack Wilson
Frisch
O'Doul
Wrigley Field
Chicas
Inventive Youth Delights in Households Misadventures
Portland man H L Nickels recalls childhood pranks that backfired. He tethered cow udders with springs to milk cows moving, spilled butter when a neighbor’s dog disrupted the plan, and tested hair remover in sheep dip with unexpected success. His goldfish Sis learned tobacco chewing, causing splashes and eye irritation for a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Nickels
Portland
Maine
Sis
Family Feud Ends with Cat and Boy’s Flight from Window
Narrator recalls persuading father to give a pet a second chance as Aunt Mary visits. Tom the cat salivates for dinner from a goldfish bowl, leaps on the stand, and chases Sis outside. Sis escapes up an elm tree while Aunt Mary demands one of them depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Tom
Sis
Christian School To Open Monday
The Christian School will open on Monday September 10 with no children under five admitted. Parents intending to enroll first timers should notify Principal Vander Ark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian School
D. V
Vander Ark
Death of Henry Schippers after brief illness
Henry Schippers, 78, died Monday at 3 10 a.m. at his home 710 South Street after a 12 day bout with erysipelas of the face. He was born in Holland December 18 1855 and came to America at nine. He married Sadie Brouwer March 8 1878 and had eight children, two of whom died in infancy. Funeral at home Wednesday at 12 30 and at Third Reformed church at 1. Rev G Menning officiated. Burial at Graceland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Schippers
South Street
Third Reformed Church
G. Menning
Tierment
Graceland
Holland
Mr. Schippers
America
G. L. Vander Linden
Schippers
Pella
Sadie Brouwer
Eight Common Sense Rules to Cut Auto Accident Toll
A 1942 U.S. analysis shows most crashes occur on straight dry roads in good cars and by mature drivers. It cites eight blunders: driving too fast, failing to slow at intersections, passing with obstructed view, failing to slow for pedestrians, passing on the right, ignoring traffic controls, and parking at dangerous spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Widow and children listed in Chronicle obituary
The notice lists surviving relatives: John of Eddyville, Mrs. A. T. Klein of Perry, Mrs. George Ryke of Oskaloosa, Andrew of Pella, Joe of Perry, Mrs. Harold Fisk of Pella, plus 30 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A brother, John Schippers, of Bussey, is named. read the Chronicle Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Eddyville
A. T. Klein
Perry
George Ryke
Oskaloosa
Andrew
Pella
Joe
Harold Fisk
John Schippers
Bussey
FOR SALE SIXTEEN BREEDING EWES AND LAMBS
Sixteen breeding ewes aged 3 and 4 years old, plus nineteen lambs, listed by Mrs. John Vink Sr. Contact via phone 26 on 36. Also, USED CAR BARGAINS including multiple 1929 to 1933 Chevrolet and Ford models from VAN HOUWELING AUTO CO and WHITE WAY AUTO Co with various sedans, trucks, and coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vink, Sr
Dodge
van Houweling Auto CO
White Way Auto Co
Freshmen Orientation Schedule At Local College
The college announces midday opening on September 10 with orientation for freshmen through September 12. Activities include assemblies, library talks, physical exams, voice tests, English tests, registrations, and opening chapel services. Faculty members report summer publicity work and personal family mishaps during the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel
Jordan Hall
Corn Corners Into Simple Home Dishes From Canned Corn
Easy tested formulas use corn tomato onion olives and squash with celery for casseroles and a deviled ham scallop. Steps include layering ingredients in baking dishes with butter crumbs milk and seasonings then baking about forty five minutes at 375 degrees to serve four to eight.
Notices of absence and rental listing in Clarendon
Des Moines absence due to daughter's illness announced with rent readiness for a Clarendon property. A flood after noon Saturday inundated Clarendon business district, reaching 30 inches of water and sweeping cars down Main Street as stores secured doors against rising waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Paul Boertje
Clarendon
Texas
Tractor and Auto Repairing by Ed Van Toorn
All kinds of tractor and auto repair work offered at reasonable rates with guarantee. Ed Van Toorn operates at 303 East Third Street and can be reached by phone Blue 189.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed van Toorn
E. Third St
Books and supplies for Mahaska County schools
The Book Shop advertises school materials including Eversharp pencils 5 for 10 cents and 25 cents each, fountain pens 17 to 25 cents and up to 1 dollar, lead pencils six for 5 cents or two for 5 cents, typewriters ranging from 9.95 to 60.00, targeting Mahaska County school buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska Co
Eversharp
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RCA Radio Tubes
Eveready “B
Eveready Heavy Duty “B
Buwalda Radio and
Fixit Shop
South Side Square
Ustrade
Cascade Inn Coffee
Benteco
Benteco Creamery
Cantor
H. Schippers
National, Bureau of Casualty and Surety
Chronicle
Pella Markets
Chicago
Pell
Clarence Langerak
Blue
John Langstraat
Columbus Street
Pearl Shinn
Phone Red
C. W. Clement
Otley Phone
4. C
G. van Wyk
Dick Diekema
Buwalda
G. J. Rouw
West First Street
D. D.__Sjaardema
E. S. Dunkin
University Street
Chronicle Office
Duroe Jersey
John W
Chrysler
Geo. Versteeg
Harold Sack
Phone Black
E. H. Timmer
Main Street
Iowa
Kuyper & Sons
Albert Lea
Minnesota
Fashion Shop
N. Main
H. P. van G Gorp
Van's Motor Service
van Gorp
Neil Leydens
Diamond Products Tank Wagon
B. J. Brom Hatchery
Neal Schuring
J. H. Shinn Hatchery
B. Brom
John Gus van Gorp
Hocksema Bros
Fred Lautenbach
Dught
New Central
Pietenpol
Coach Winter
Mennenga
Bailey
Hospers
Liggett
Drost
de Moor
Stuart
Professor Evers
Mich
Evers
Michigan
Professor Liggett
Mahaska Hospital
James
Alvin
M. Kramer, M. D
Marion Davies
Gary Cooper
Gamble Tires
Crest Tire
Gamble
Joe Stientjes
Ford
Star Auto Co
Southwest Corner Square
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