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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1931
Page
10
In a pithy editorial from the Pella Chronicle the writer denounces the Hoover administration and urges voters to back the Democratic Party. The piece claims promises exceeded results and calls for focus on agricultural relief, financial recovery, and unemployment, while warning against altering the 18th amendment.
The Liberty magazine argues for free speech and free press against a New Jersey radio station accused of anti Catholic propaganda. It contends religious content on radio should be protected as it is on the press and pulpit, asserting equal constitutional rights for Catholics and Protestants and warning against censorship on any platform.
Des Moines based Iowa Children's Home Society reports a hard year with higher child intake and fewer foster homes. Executive secretary Laura L Taft says the budget is strained and an overdraft of 177.23 exists. She warns that unless donors help, vulnerable children will suffer.
A milder winter and early spring spark townwide renewal with budding gardens and singing birds. City Council designates April 28 and 29 for annual cleanup days to clear rubbish, improve sanitation, and enhance the city’s appearance and health.
The article notes that press and magazines discuss women’s clothing and health. It argues clothing weight between seasons is similar across eras and that women are healthier today with abbreviated skirts, low necklines, and short hair, contrasting past Eskimo-like dress. It concludes current styles aid health rather than harming it.
AT LAST CHICAGO vows to shed its corrupt politics and gangland image. The text credits newly elected mayor A J Cer mak and his campaign policies as key to restoring trust and securing voter confidence, while noting Thompson’s political stand collapsed by a decisive majority.
The New City administration is commended for promptly disposing of matters of business. The calendar has been light but no time is wasted on unnecessary social discussion, focusing on presenting, discussing, and finishing tasks efficiently. The tone applauds efficiency and decisive sessions.
An excerpt from a Des Moines address by a National Democratic Executive Committee figure argues Democrats must persuade voters away from Hooverism. The speaker condemns tariff policies and the Federal Farm Bill as failures, urging Republicans to face accountability for tough years.
A rail crossing watchman’s critical role is highlighted by a near miss as a fast train approached while two watchmen signaled. The piece questions the consequences if safety signals failed and points to the danger of human error at crossings.
The public accepts railroad watchmen at crossings as a given, noting their vigilance prevents wrecks and protects lives and property estimated in the thousands. Their constant, responsible presence guards the destinies of neighbors and loved ones, earning deep appreciation.
Raleigh West Virginia newspaper reports a Beckley Chamber of Commerce meeting split over dunking versus crumbling cornpone. A local business leader backs crumblers while dunkers gain no real argument. National figures and rising cornmeal prices fuel the discussion as readers await potlikker season and real cornpone.
A column of social anecdotes recounts local figures such as H L Liebrock, Gerrit Vander Wal, Edna Curtis, and Charlie Veen with remarks on manners, politics, alimony, and women’s rights. The piece riffs on gossip, jokes about doctors, council meetings, and era quirks, ending with reflections on smoking and appearances.
A colored man tries to sell his mule to a neighbor. After he boasts of the mule’s strength and work, the buyer asks if the mule is fast. The seller reacts with a kick, the mule runs wild damaging property, and the owner laments she is blind though others insist she simply does not care.
A group of boys with a fur pack followed two petters through Central Park and down Broadway despite pursuers. The tale ends as Rev Nordlund misjudges a sermon while bees buzz at the window and the crowd reflects on the phrase On account of Your Kisses I am No Account. Charlie Dennis and Henry Brom are noted for dressing unlike their peers.
The passage notes someone avoiding harm and suggests consulting Dr. Aschenbrenner after a sting while seated in a church pew. It recalls a previous summer incident where a person named Dock was stung, a rarity for him in church, and ends with a sequence of aphorisms about skirts, crops, prices, and days.
The column surveys editorials from several papers on state politics. It notes Democrats and Republicans mix on most issues, with near unified effort only on redistricting to prevent gerrymandering and maintain a Democratic look-in. The items reflect varied regional views and critiques of governance.
Toledo Chronicle states that incurring debt for a home, machinery, or equipment to run a business is prudent. Responsible borrowing and saving help a business owner progress and be well positioned in the years ahead.
The Knoxville Journal notes Chicago’s Tuesday vote shows an “I will” spirit and a repudiation of Thompsonism. It says this result boosts efforts to press Cermak to continue cleaning out gangsters and racketeers, aiming to restore national confidence in Chicago.
William Jones Jr. seven year old son of Mr and Mrs William Jones of Albia died from a fractured skull after being struck by FE A Rubens automobile from Ottumwa five miles east of Albia on Sunday. He died in Albia hospital Sunday evening. He was crossing the paved highway near the E J Lewis home when injured. Funeral services held in Albia Tuesday afternoon.
Des Moines to Keokuk Eldon and Harvey times listed for passenger and local freight trains. Services run daily with local freights carrying passengers and schedules noting arrivals around 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Howell and Harvey stops.
Five members of a volunteer fire department were killed when their speeding truck overturned while rushing to fight a grass fire near Malvern, Iowa. The tragedy highlights the dangers faced by volunteer firefighters in rural calls.
The Pella public diary reports March average daily book circulation at 86. Harvey council considers a gas plant. Obituaries include Henry W. Harvey Mrs Gerrit Van de Kamp and J H Rhynsburger. M C Maple a Fort Des Moines farmer, 30, dies in a shotgun accident. Pete Heerema and Miss Jennie Vander Beck wed in Oskaloosa then return to a warm reception. Prof William Pietenpol returns to Orange City academy. Mrs George A Stout hosts a 79th birthday dinner for P C Lankelma. P H Van Gorp buys a 1911 Overland car, the town’s envy.
The college ladies glee club toured Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota while a cold snap damaged Southeastern Iowa fruit crops. J G Lankelma’s father’s birthday was honored by relatives, Sam Van Vliet was badly scalded helping with laundry, and F King with Dr. Aschenbrenner visited Iowa City for an eye exam after two years of blindness. Henry Carson welcomed a 10 pound baby girl. Nicholas Braashart wed Clara Miedema. Marion Porter, 70, cooked three meals for himself and wife to celebrate. Mrs S J Jelsma and Frans Baardman died in this city.
Matches in the hands of little tots caused a disastrous on the Peter Bandstra farm as a barn shed and contents and two horses burned. The Chamber of Commerce appropriated 150 dollars a year for diagonal highway project. Heavy rains slowed paving on highway 63. City Council set a new light and power rate schedule. The case against H S Hoover over highway through this orchard east of Oskaloosa was decided against him. Fred Ter Louw, ISU chemical engineering graduate, took a post in Dubuque. Dr Henry Albert Iowa Health Commissioner died after surgery. Local egg quotes ranged from 19 to 24 cents. Hog market at 8.15 to 9.65 dollars per hundred.
Roundly praising underpaid volunteers, the piece notes how their service protects the community. It highlights the logic of regulating fire apparatus use within the taxation district that funds the fire protection and voices appreciation for their work.
Notice that a last will and testament of H A Bauman deceased is on file in the Marion County District Court Iowa. A hearing is set for May 6 1931 at the May term to allow all interested persons to be heard. Don L Remy clerk with R Clements deputy notes Knoxville April 6 1931.
Bus service operates four daily round trips via Prairie City Monroe Pella Oskaloosa with three Monroe connections to Knoxville. Special round trip rates apply between all stations. Pella to Des Moines departures at 8 31 a m 12 81 p m 6 01 p m and 7 46 p m. Des Moines to Pella 8 00 a m 12 00 p m 4 80 p m 6 16 p m. Pella to Oskaloosa 9 34 34 p m 6 04 p m 7 49 p m. Oskaloosa to Pella 8 00 a m 12 00 m 4 30 p m 7 15 p m. All busses except late evening connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. All buses run via Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
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