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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
7
Readers who attended Byrd's South Pole show enjoy a thrilling, historical account of the expedition. The piece lauds the feat, the scientific data gathered, and the courage of Rear Admiral Byrd and his team, highlighting modesty and shared glory.
An Iowa newspaper columns on a shifting industrial mood cites Ford Dearborn reemploying 100000 and a railroad VP predicting normalcy by Sept 15. It warns against excessive optimism, notes drought in corn yields but good small grain harvest, and urges conservation and aid to the unemployed with the Golden Rule ethic.
Political deposters in the Democratic Party analyze the South's return to the fold after 1928, when sizable majorities backed Hoover and aided a stinging defeat for Al Smith. They suggest this may signal a real chance for Smith to win the nomination and perhaps the 1932 election.
A Des Moines Register note argues that Al Smith would not secure the solid South due to temperance tradition and Tammany connections. It cites Carter Glass renomination as evidence the region favors Democratic values but remains wary of Smith. The piece asserts southerners are Americans first, then Democrats.
A historical notice condemns cigarette advertising efforts aimed at the public, especially women, citing circulars posters and a Raymond Service publication falsely linking Queen Mary to smoking. The piece notes the propagandists’ reach via mail and media and warns of its influence on youth and women.
A travel vignette contrasts a French world circler’s anti American war loan sentiment with Yankee reactions aboard a Pacific voyage. In San Francisco harbor the man notes gold has left for war needs and hints at restoring it once debts are paid.
A column mixing social commentary and local anecdotes laments tobacco advertising aimed at youth, jokes about funerals and park rules, and riffs on politics, weather prayers, and daily life in small town America. It weaves criticisms, humor, and regional quirks through a string of vignettes and opinions.
A sketches and quips column features Joe Helt's front porch rocking chair, jokes about taxes and administrations, suggestions of real estate deals by Paul Boertje, and satirical takes on local and national figures. It humorously recalls a grocery ad misprint, hog and beef price jokes, and a Bloomfield sheriff ride with a mule incident.
Denison Bulletin discusses editors arguments on Republican and Democrat stances, recounting bolting leaders, party discipline, and campaign risks. It notes crop hardships, rising transportation costs in Central Park, and a nation facing heat, unemployment, and shifting immigration and birth trends, with metropolitan humor and farm faith in midwestern life.
Advertisement from Milford Mail argues the home town newspaper is the best tool for local selling and growth. It cites census data showing shrinking towns without papers fall behind, while prodded towns using the local paper show aggressiveness and progress.
A scorching wave this year is described as merciless with crops burning in every section. The heat is likened to an unrelenting sun, producing severe drought and desiccation across vast areas. Farmers face widespread damage and threatened yields.
A compact note recalls two historical moments labeled Flight O'Tyme from the Chronicle dated 1910 and 1920. It highlights the year markers, noting the publication lineage and a recurring aviation themed feature. The item emphasizes archival continuity and period voice.
The Lake Prairie District Faith board adopted and published condolence resolutions for the family of Harry E Awtry. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Antone Klein. Water in the Mississippi River from St Louis to St Paul was the lowest since 1864, a new record. Henry Hortsman of near Caloma was injured in a bogey fall against a telephone pole resulting in tetanus. Henry Ver Ploeg sold a Shetland pony to Duke De Bruin of Leighton for 100 dollars. A 14 year old son of C Stursma fell from a horse and the horse stepped on him, removing most of the skin from knee to ankle. Dr J W Bailey, new pastor of the Baptist church, and his Oshkosh Wisconsin family arrived and occupied the parsonage. Building committee for the First Reformed church chapel included G H Wormhoudt A Waechter C De Geus Paul Syhhorst and Jacob Plender. Henry De Haan aged 84 and former resident of Pella in Sioux county Mississippi River.
News notes record Robert K. Stuart being named a national bank examiner and Edward F. King starting a broom factory after moving from Vinton Iowa. Tennis Bennink dies at 17 from typhoid fever. MeWil organizes ex-service medal sign ups. Engagement announced for Vander Linden of Pella and Pauline Barlow of Chicago. Dr H H Holliday marries Verna Hendricks. A son John Gerrit born Aug 9 to Art and Mrs. Van Roekel. A son born Aug 12 to Ivo Ver Beek and wife.
Viola Vander Leest two, child of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vander Leest, was seriously injured after being thrown from the family automobile at their Sully home while riding on the bumper unknown to her parents. A collision at highway 63 and Leighton road seriously affected Mrs Van Ryswyk of Taintor.
Eastbound passenger No. 472 and passenger No. 474 run between Des Moines and Keokuk. Passenger No. 475 and 473 are listed with local freight No. 831. Local train times include 7:45 a.m. for trains 472 and 473 appearance.
Des Moines to Eldon line operates daily except Sunday. Local freight must ship by 5:00 p m the evening prior. Both local freights carry passengers on the route.
The notice lists Wabash timetable details for Howell Iowa with westbound limited and local passenger times at Harvey. Local freights 70 and 71 carry passengers from Howell on alternate days around 11 00 a m and 1 30 p m with a 5 22 p m and 9 56 p m reference.
Four round trips daily with three trips connecting at Monroe for Knoxville. Special round trip rates between all stations. Des Moines to Pella departures at 8 40 am 12 40 pm 5 10 pm and return at 8 00 am 12 00 am 4 30 pm 7 00 pm. Travel times DM to Pella one hour fifty minutes. Pella to Oskaloosa departures 9 51 am 1 60 pm 6 20 pm 8 50 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella 8 00 am 12 00 m 4 30 pm 8 00 pm. Oskaloosa to Pella time forty minutes. All buses except late evening connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. Buses run through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
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