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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1937
Page
7
The piece questions how many would voluntarily pay taxes if optional, noting taxation is seen as a burden. It argues most accept government levy rights for institutions but support fades when tax burden exceeds ability to pay. It contrasts the wealthy and the poor in bearing tax costs.
Congress moves slowly on farm measures and crop control, with opposition arguing it is not the path to lasting prosperity. Supporters say immediate relief is vital, but the core need remains a program to drive industry, raise wages, and ensure fair farm prices and returns on labor.
A writer recalls visiting Fort Madison state prison and hearing a skilled orchestra led by a talented musician. He laments that such intellect and energy are wasted in incarceration and wonders if these talents could have steered lives away from crime.
Readers submitted Santa Claus letters with plain honesty. A girl spoke for her brother saying they had been good part of the time, a sentiment that rings true for many adults. The collection is earnest and charming, with no pretentious prose. Santa can understand every word.
A recent Monday morning showed that modern conveniences fail when power outages occur. Families struggled with washing and other chores until lights returned. a kerosene lamp proved essential. The piece warns those without such comforts how they miss them when they fail.
A Pella business man, banning profanity in his establishment, says there is no excuse for it and places blame on the owner or manager to enforce it by law. He argues religious talk would offend customers and that the profane individual should self govern, with the business head able to deal with the offender without further offense.
The piece argues against wasteful gifts and suggests practical, budget friendly options for Christmas. It notes that even a small budget can bring happiness to recipients, with emphasis on choosing useful items over expensive ones and the greater satisfaction of giving multiple modest gifts.
The piece notes past unity among labor and farm groups and contrasts it with present fragmentation. It argues that a single strong organization, with members sharing unity of spirit and purpose, would achieve more for workers and agriculture than current multiple rival groups. It questions future impacts of continued discord.
The piece notes that credit privileges have been misused during and after a low mood period, harming those who are truthful and not seeking to defraud lenders. It acknowledges some abuses were not deliberate while others faced financial strain, and criticizes those who failed to meet obligations.
The Chronicle cites Senator Borah urging Congress to devise a procedure to conserve and distribute agricultural output to families without work rather than enact crop control laws. The piece praises his view as broad minded and unifying, arguing it is foolish to destroy production and harm millions in need.
Farmers strive to modernize agriculture with electricity and light on the farm. The drive, though not complete, gathers pace as electrical appurtenances come to rural homes and outbuildings. Observers say modernization benefits farms more than cities due to greater needs, signaling ongoing progress.
Louilia Press warns that many accidents stem from careless driving. With icy roads ahead this winter, motorists should obey traffic rules, stay alert, and avoid recklessness to prevent deadly rendezvous when spring returns north.
A Riverside Leader argument contends heavy taxation drives taxpayers away, slows business, and risks stopping industry. It urges readers to recall that government relies on taxpayers and questions the belief that public funds are limitless.
A hometown comparison argues radio cannot replace the newspaper. The piece notes radios cannot be pocketed saved clipped shared or used for pantry planning and suggests readers find more utility in print for personal tasks and lasting information.
In Toledo Chronicle Roger Babson, noted statistician, said the real hope of America lies with the churches and educational institutions, predicting better government will come only with better people.
A Sunday School outline on the birth of Jesus from Luke 2 8 20 with central thought that Christ birth is history’s pivotal event The lesson notes stress joyous announcement by angels shepherds proclamation by believers and Marys pondering of the events in Bethlehem Judea for the Herod era Bethlehem details and the call to spiritual wealth over material riches.
Local readers are reminded of notable events from Pella history including landmarks and community moments dating back two to five decades. This retrospective highlights past civic milestones and memorable happenings that shaped the town.
The December 14 1887 note lists a $5000 capitalization for the Garden City Pickling and Canning Company with stockholders including C E Snow Press S F Prouty secretary H houdt treasurer P G Gaass and T J Edmand as directors Charley Carter runs a broom factory in Pella employing men Vandermeulen Bros hire watchmaker from Chicago Radebaugh to oversee jewelry department Peila street lamps lit oil lamps daily by lamp lighters at 25e per lamp each
A Dec 15 1897 slice reports L D Schakel’s home destroyed by fire in Mahaska County. Galesburg’s Thomassen & Sons run a thriving South Pella branch store. Porter Van Gorp shoe store gains plate glass front on the square. Anthony Ver Meer buys John Voorhees farm near Pella for 62.50 an acre. Keabless drug clerk Henry Langerak handles Columbia bicycle agency. A Clarke family pair from near Winterset visits Pella and Leighton. Rathbone Sisters lodge members travel to Monroe to aid a new sister lodge. Women travelers include Mrs Wm Kruger Mrs W W Cook Mrs B H Van Spanckeren Mrs Wm Allen and Mrs Gerrit Van Zante. Call for more non-intervention by government in business matters.
30 Years Ago December 19, 1907, a reception welcomed Eis tedfod contestants and Central college students as plans formed for a social union. Prof Henry Cox spoke. Maasham and Wheeler of Fairfield won 10 ribbons at the Chicago Livestock Show, awarded for mares and stallions. Lake Prairie Fair Association named directors C M Van Cleave H J Van Vliet A W De Bruyn J B J Elgma George Liter and H E Aw ry. George Ramsey sold 60 pianos that year. Baptist church ladies hosted a lunch and fixed the carpet. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Visser. Marion Porter visited Sully for Mrs George's 94th birthday. Deaths: Robert K Lounsberry 91 P I Vander Meide Mrs Josie Jordan Dunn Isaac B Hendershot 73 Nathan Douglas James J Houtman and Miss Uelen f Waterbury Conn. Ed Wheeler of Fairfield returned from France and visited his mother. Sam De Cook suffered pneumonia while working for Ver Ploeg.
Twenty years ago on December 20 1917 the Baptist church hosted a Christmas program featuring Mildred Cole George Richardson Margaret Billin Josephine Thomas Mary Crew Alberta Gamble Nellie Brack Ruth Lautenbach Wilma Van Dorninck Paul Blommers and Nellie Bickford. Stephen De Cook marked his 79th birthday at a family gathering attended by relatives. Gerrit Grandin and Miss June Etta Thomas wed at the bride’s uncle’s home in Oskaloosa. Local market prices showed cattle 6 to 12 dollars hogs 12 to 15 dollars per cwt eggs 38 cents a dozen. Friends of Will De Gooyer formerly of Pella received word of...
Navy enlistment news from Omaha. L F Bousquet assists in Jim De Wit jewelry during illness absence of H Verhey. Dedication service for rebuilt pipe organ at First Reformed Church with Rev J Wesselink Rev P Braak and Dr M J Hoffman. Otto Mathes travels to Des Moines to repair phonograph. Y T Van Niewaal writes from Vienna via daughter Mrs W E Lauterbach in army Y M C A work, then to Switzerland. Albert Terpstra and Billy Bein tema visit Des Moines to see Eldora Beintema a Mercy Hospital student nurse ill two months. Miss Pearl Whiteman and Mrs Odem illness in Stuart Town returns from Eddyville. Dr A J Visser Hull arrives as new veterinary and office at the Denburger urn.
County Auditor E E Efnor and Luther M Carr claim Maytag estate assets, notably Maytag Co stocks, were omitted from tax books for 1933–1937 totaling about 100000 dollars. Executors T J Campbell and Ray O Bailey were served notice. Executors deny taxes were owed and say Mr Maytag was properly advised before death. The action covers back taxes and current year notices due to Mr Maytag’s death last spring.
Jas per county officials were notified to list all stocks for assessment and taxes. Executors led by Mr. Efnor claimed Mr Maytag owned the stock at death and refused stock books access. They sought back taxes totaling $32,479.20 for 1937 and $71,766.80 plus interest for 1934–1937.
Oliver Utterback of Ottumwa bagged a large 20 pound badger Sunday while hunting near his parents home north of Martinsburg. Badgers are uncommon in Keokuk county and vicinity.
The frozen body of Harold La Porte, 17, of Ft. Madison, was found on Courtwright Island after he left home with his dog and gun in the morning. A search recovered him Monday. sign of a failed fire attempt suggests he fell through ice when the bank caved in.
Ray Cummings son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cummings suffered severe eye burns in an acid explosion at Iowa State College last week. Doctors assure he will retain sight in the left eye and may see some in the right. He is in cheerful condition. Grinnell Herald Register notes President Roosevelt dismisses old signs Keep to the right and Brazil embraced fascism some time ago, only recently admitting it.
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