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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1927
Page
6
The legislature debates banking and road measures as factions anticipate clashes over tax policy. Interest groups pressure for favorable shifts, while others seek to limit costs for constituents. The outcome hinges on how lawmakers balance revenue needs with political bargaining.
The piece argues taxes fall mainly on consumers who buy goods for personal use. It criticizes legislators for juggling collection agencies each term to shield the public from recognizing the true tax burden.
The United States Senate went on record unanimously last week in favor of arbitrating difficulties with Mexico. The body suggested the people would not back a war to protect speculators' dollars, noting a split between presidential aims and the common soldiers.
Foreigners are restricted from owning land in Mexico as it revises laws amid American speculation objecting to limits. The piece argues Mexico faces a tough path to free land for livelihoods and predicts U S action against speculators if successful. It weighs taxation clarity and the need for value for each dollar in tax collection.
University of Illinois scientists are reported to be producing a motor fuel from coal and water under pressure that could be cheaper and better than gasoline. The Iowa Agricultural College and State University are cited for related improvements in grains and medical research, respectively.
The speaker targets a U.S. senator for voting to send others’ sons to fight in Mexico for oil interests. They accuse President Coolidge of risking the public in war while his son attends college with guard at $16 per day, implying a lack of shared sacrifice and questioning political judgment.
Judge Landis states there was never anything against Cobb and Speaker, the deposed players, and he aims to prevent disruption while his $65,000 salary contract remains in force. The commentary questions the fuss and praises the publicity around the incident.
The speaker argues that coverups mask the banking situation and proposes guarantors pay when banks fail. Bankers demand gilt edged security and bear blame for bad paper while depositors are bound by the system. Nebraska guarantee plans may aid Iowa, but relief is needed before the legislature adjourns.
The piece argues that Mexican land, inherited by the people and created by the Creator, cannot be alienated by dictators. It says American speculators were unfairly treated under old Mexican rule and that land should return to Mexican citizens when ownership changes, benefiting workers who till the soil and extract minerals.
An editorial argues Iowa should cut the university and agricultural college funding for liberal arts and avoid broad admissions. It urges funneling state aid to students who show practical purpose after high school, emphasizing targeted agricultural and vocational paths and limiting liberal arts enrollment at public expense.
An editorial urges Pella to authorize a trustee board to manage the municipal electric and water plants under Iowa law. The plan mirrors the park and library boards, with staggered terms to ensure continuity and reduce turnover of the city council. It praises Mayor Dr. T. Fultz for leadership and suggests other capable figures could serve on the board to ease council workload and streamline government.
The defendant cries for justice in a tense courtroom exchange. The judge sternly reminds detainees of the court's authority as the scene blends formal procedure with a quip about chasing Jack Frost.
Observers in Shenandoah Omaha and Des Moines heard Aimee Semple McPherson on Henry Field's station while crowds traveled to cities for evangelistic campaigns. The piece praises her old time religion, notes modern radio reach, and warns against overemphasis of doctrine. It compares her influence to Dowie and mentions Missouri River navigation funding and related political figures.
Twenty years ago the Postal Telegraph Co plans to open an office at Pelda. Andrew J. Roorda was injured by a falling tree near Durham and rendered unconscious.Deaths reported include Mrs. John Kool Tennis Slykoord and Cornelia Van Haaften. Albert De Wild moved to the Dykstra farm near Hamilton for 35 dollars per acre. The one year old daughter of John Dekker is ill with lung fever. Meat markets saloons and drug stores are harvesting ice of good quality about twelve inches thick. Henry Roorda and John Dekker bought the J P Kline shoe store and stock is being invoiced.
The Missouri River is the most talked about stream nationwide as Iowa and Nebraska push to build several new bridges. A joint committee from both states works to adjust boundary lines while legislatures are set to consider the issue. Monona county in Nebraska holds 3,000 acres on the Nebraska side amid the broader boundary discussions.
Quotations show prices for hogs at cwt ten to eleven dollars and twenty six cents, oats, corn wheat and cream values listed. Harding Cream Co provides additional quotes for pigeons and related items.
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