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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1934
Page
6
Two young men siphoned about four gallons from William Den Hartog’s automobile and were startled when the owner was alerted in time. They escaped, leaving a siphon and can behind, and Den Hartog believes he can identify the suspects from a car description obtained by Don Hartog.
The County Emergency Relief committee stays firm against boosting wages from 30 to 40 cents an hour in the Marion County unemployment dispute. Officials argue public money funds projects, and taxpayers should back a fair deal, while laborers fear reduced purchasing power.
Governor Herring argues criticism of the administration should be constructive and offer better alternatives. He warns against pointless attacks and political propaganda, urging voters to judge who is on the right track rather than engaging in mere talk.
An automotive firm emphasizes appealing to feminine tastes by highlighting interior finish, roominess, upholstery, body style, and comfort. The focus shifts from pure performance to overall design and practicality to attract women buyers.
The city purchased land and prepared it as a recreation field, praised as a beauty and a joy forever. It is to be supervised by the city and available for all athletic purposes, avoiding conflicts with the college field’s schedule and greatly benefiting local recreation.
The Chamber of Commerce organized Good Will tours with support from business and professional men. The aim is to foster better relations and mutual welfare with nearby communities. Tours have been successful, offering pleasant contacts with old and new friends.
The article notes a rapid uptick in hog prices, now seen as potentially permanent, following weeks of prices about half of Chicago's. It explains hog price movements hinge on supply and demand, with meat demand rising as more people become able to buy, and fewer hogs on the market boosting producer returns.
The text argues that careful drivers still may be involved in crashes caused by others and stresses the necessity of carrying insurance for protection of person and property. It notes that even with insured drivers, benefits exist, and without insurance the other party faces hardship.
BERT HAGEN supports the paper's call for readers to think independently rather than rely on others. He argues the nation suffers when voters lack understanding of candidates and vote based on what they read or hear, underscoring a need for more self-directed thinking at the polls.
Editorial recalls The Golden Rule and shares a real life incident where strangers stopped to help after a car veered into a ditch. A young man offered his own ride back and the towing crew provided transport, illustrating unselfish spirit. The piece celebrates selfless acts as the salt of the earth.
The Cheriton Leader argues against opposing the NRA noting it promotes the Golden Rule in business. The piece suggests most critics target distant cases and warns a single business defying the code can harm competitors more than a firm being eliminated.
Dan Turner aims to regain the governorship as a stepping stone to the United States Senate. He lags in issues against Governor Herring who has already achieved most of Turner's promised schemes including his pet income tax measure. Turner offers no new tax source beyond property taxes to fund a government costing at least 30 million dollars.
A tirade advocates a one man rule, praising Nazi methods as swift and decisive. It envisions wiping out opponents, displacing minorities, and using death rays and gas. The piece cites Bismarck and Hitler as models, arguing major questions are decided by force, not debate.
A column of light gossip and humorous anecdotes from Pella and nearby towns recounts Republican scarcity, wedding vows, a minister returning a car, odd signs, and mischief stories. It notes local figures like Charley Allen, Edna Horn, and Johnny Stursma with playful jests and quips about life, work, and current events.
Hezekiah, 12th king of Judah at 25, seeks national revival by reopening the temple, clearing pagan altars, and inviting all to worship Jehovah. Despite mixed responses, those who joined Passover rejoiced and rededicated, praising God’s grace and mercy amid Israel’s decline.
Iowa Fish and Game Commission outlines current open seasons for squirrels from September 1 to November 1 with a ten per day bag limit and a twenty possession limit for two days. Rabbits run September 16 to February 1 with a fifteen per day limit and a total of thirty. Duck geese and other game seasons and trapping rules to be announced soon.
Scientists predict the next century will be a golden age of science with breakthroughs surpassing the dreams of today. Researchers across fields foresee rapid progress driven by new technologies and collaborations.
A Sunday School missionary urges revival of true religion and rural Bible outreach through the American Sunday School Union. He cites Hosea 14 4 8 and praises national virtue, divine blessing, and turn from idols as the nation grows in faith, urging attentive listening and action.
A reader urges residents to back local merchants, push for in town attractions and seven day entertainment to raise business and improve Pella. He questions price wars in gas stations, notes tax on fuel, and advocates creating jobs and regional pride to put Pella on the map.
Bus service from Pella to Des Moines operates at 9 30 a m 8 30 p m and 7 43 p m with Pella to Oskaloosa departures at 9 26 a m 8 25 p m and 7 3 p m all buses depart Central Park Cafe. The text notes Sunday school began in Protestant churches and was adopted by Catholics Jews and Buddhists while suggests a decline in millionaires from 60000 to under 5000 in the country.
The city council committee on streets proposed hiring a man to clear paved streets. Gaass named city electrician. Schreiner granted a week of vacation. Central college faculty notes, church pulpit plans, and local births and illnesses appear. Ducks win prizes at the state fair. Labor Day somewhat observed. Mail courier Grundman enters agronomy college. Kuiken attends school for the blind with his mother. Teachers returning to posts listed. Dieleman falls ill after Northwestern trip. L Wielaard store opening draws crowd. Oakley Jaarsma returns home in a wheelchair after hospital stay. Bauman car accident injures none.
A 1904 roundup notes H. J. Green and Son buying stock at New Sharon with plans to move to Pella, school openings on September 12, and a fatal accident near Monroe. It lists a death at S. Heitsma’s home, a Van Zante grove reunion, Kuyper’s band solo, hay auction prices, a horse incident on Franklin Street, Dan Patch’s absence at the state fair, a boy injured while driving a horse, a store sale and firm changes, Mayor Vander Kamp visiting, rising auto use, a Chronicle workload warning, and a Path finder quip about Chinese milk consumption.
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