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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
6
The piece notes a 4.16 dollar per person fire bill yesteryear and cites Wickersham commission findings on crime. It argues for separating politics from crime and enforcing laws impartially. It also cites auto growth to 28 million and road investments, while five million farmers face seasonal market access due to bad roads.
A news sheet urges physical punishment of children should seldom be used and never in anger. It argues that only those who have raised children truly know the best discipline method, suggesting practical insight comes from parenting experience.
Gov. Murray of Oklahoma stirs split opinion across the state. National Industries News Service quotes enemies calling him crazy while friends hail him as Lincolnian. to half the state he is a menace, to the other half the man of the hour.
An automobile expert lists four cures: separate opposing traffic, separate pedestrians and traffic, enforce compulsory car inspections, and eliminate railroad grade crossings. He says the advice is worthy but warns accidents will persist if human nature doesn't change.
The piece lauds the ongoing push for a Pella swimming pool, praising perseverance and the American Legion's role. It urges continued effort and urges donors with capability to contribute funds, insisting that a small amount of cooperation can finish the project.
Local officers urge strict enforcement to stop drivers taking the law into their own hands. they argue speeding endangers life and property and that making examples of a few will encourage wider respect for the law and rights of others.
A speaker urges personal responsibility stating that delegating tasks robs the doer of a blessing and that passing the buck is an old American habit with roots in ancient times. The example of Moses is cited to illustrate the value of accepting duties rather than shirking them.
Real Radio Broadcasting has grown to offer excellent programs and nationwide and foreign connections. It enables listening to voices such as King George, Pope Pius, and other notables. The service costs money but serves millions and promises further improvements as time goes on.
A religious gathering near conclusion faced disruption as a fanatical man rose to denounce an educated and paid ministry. The minister had urged better training and pay, but the speaker’s tirade drew curiosity from attendees before they left. It illustrates how diverse opinions coexist in society.
The piece notes a stir over two addresses at the state fair by Dr Lochead of Mayo Brothers Institution and Representative Short of Sioux county. One defends the current bovine tuberculosis testing method. the other opposes it. The writer argues flaws can exist with any method by inexperienced personnel and suggests entrusting the duty to a local veterinarian while urging the law to remain effective and enforceable.
A compact meditation contrasts two life paths through vivid imagery. One route offers comfort and ease but cycles creators back to the same routine, while the other challenges with hardship and perseverance toward a higher pinnacle. The piece emphasizes resolve, vision, and stamina as keys to reaching a figurative summit.
The speaker muses on fleeting happiness and enduring peaks, acknowledging moments of joy on the journey yet seeking a summit where happiness remains. They reflect on the tension between brief companionship and the elusive illumination of higher understanding.
A reflective piece contends happiness is elusive and often hidden on difficult paths. It warns against counterfeit pursuits like luxury and fame, urging seekers to persevere along the Upper Trail toward truth. The journey promises freedom knowledge understanding and inner peace at the summit.
In Newton a committee proposes Governor Turner set corn prices at 60 cents farm until Jan 1, 65 cents till March 1, and 70 cents thereafter. A delegation plans to press the governor Friday. The move hopes to aid corn growers but could fuel bootlegger issues in the belt.
Sigourney Review notes ongoing dispute over job availability and wage levels despite statements by labor leaders. The piece questions whether laborers truly face plentiful work opportunities and fair pay in the current market.
A farmer near a state fair exhibit by the Federal Garden Clubs of Iowa criticizes a pavement benefit, arguing against broader access and calling it a loss of value to others. He complains about others riding free while he resents costs shared by all.
Jokes and local vignettes from This Week in Pella recount oddities at the IGA and town scenes. References span Des Moines Register anecdotes to Labor Day misadventures, barber shop closures, air versus ground safety talk, independent merchants, and a planned iron turbine contract at Murray Iron Works.
At the Orpheum Theatre Des Moines on Saturday September 19 Waterloo Bridge debuts with Mae Clarke and Kent Douglas in a highly praised adaptation from Robert E Sherwood. The film tells of Myra's desperate life leading to a forbidden romance and asks if she has the right to love. Public and press praise the production and the cast.
A string of aphorisms on industry, education, vaccination, crime, and personal risk reflects a 1920s urban sensibility. It jokes about Chicago gangsters, confidence men, and safety measures while urging prudence and home life as practical virtues.
A brief note traces the Flight O'Tyme items reported in The Chronicle for two dates, 1911 and 1921, highlighting recurring aviation curiosities and the era's early air travel interest. The item sketches a retrospective link between past chronicle entries and present reflections.
Items from the Chronicle dated September 15 1921 note the American Legion winning a Milo baseball tournament Will J Rhynsburger elected to a teaching post at Central High Kalamazoo Michigan film star Virginia Rappe death linked to actor Arbuckle Polk County youth fined for driving with one hand L J Houser injured in tractor and separator incident Fred A Collins and Georgia Stickney wed Iowa fire losses down wind storm damaged property G B Clark with arm in sling Ed Van Toorn and John Gosselink hunted in South Dakota Harriet N Keables dies at 84 Leighton L Hackett ships hogs to Chicago
Knoxville schools won first overall in the state fair collective exhibit of manual training pieces for towns over 2,000 population. Jens Sorenson supervised the department as his pupils built what was long regarded as the best in the state. Centerville took second prize.
The District Court of Marion County Iowa holds on file a will claiming to be the last will and testament of B M Cole deceased. A hearing is set for October 6 1931 at the October term of court in Knoxville Iowa. All interested persons may be heard at that time. Don L Remy Clerk of District Court Knoxville Iowa August 27 1931.
Four round trips daily with three links at Monroe for Knoxville. Special round trip rates between all stations. Leave Pella for Des Moines at 8 31 a m 12 81 p m 6 01 p m 7 46 p m. Des Moines to Pella 8 00 a m 12 00 p m 4 80 p m 6 15 p m. Pella to Oskaloosa 9 34 a m 1 34 p m 6 04 p m 7 49 p m. Oskaloosa to Pella 8 00 a m 12 00 m 4 80 p m 7 15 p m. All except late evening busses connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. All busses run through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
Rock Island railway timetable lists eastbound and westbound passenger trains numbers 472 474 475 473 and freights 832 831 with Des Moines Keokuk Eldon routes. All trains run daily except Sunday and local freight shipments must be at the station by 5 00 p m the day prior. Both local freights carry passengers.
Local 1108 p m will stop for passengers as far as Albia or beyond. The 5:14 p m Westbound Wabash train takes passengers to Runnells or Des Moines only and will not board at other intermediate stations. Chronicle want ads bring results.
The era recaps events in Pella Iowa and nearby areas. F W Brinkhoff of London planned a model storeroom to replace the Stubenrauch drugstore. Teachers Miss Wormhoudt Ver Heul and Mrs Brooks received life certificates. Local melon grower L C Van Dusseldorp touted top Newton market melons. A fire destroyed J Baden’s home on North Broadway. John Wisse installed new laundry equipment. Rev J C Caughlan began as pastor. McIntire’s livery advertised 250 horses and mules for sale. Mrs T Klootwyk died at 31 near Dallas leaving eleven children. Bieshaar and Bogaard bought a corn shredder capable of shredding thirty acres in ten hours.
A novel rice planting method submerges fields and spreads seed on the water surface. Airplanes are sometimes used to broadcast the seed, enabling rapid distribution across paddies.
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