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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1929
Page
6
A reflective column contrasts aging critics with youth, arguing both sides. It notes older people resist change and scrutinize youth while acknowledging some praise for respect and forgiveness, and it references a Parsons College class poem or piece titled Perdiprial.
A court order selling the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad highlights the nationwide decline of railroads as passenger service dwindles and freight shifts to automobiles and trucks. The piece recalls past higher service levels, warns of curtailment under new management, and notes the public would favor rail but faces changing transport realities.
Earl Hessel argues in Barton's College column that men must defend their rights against women gaining equality. He warns that if men relax, women will usurp roles and men will lose status and respect in society. He calls for resisting politeness and embracing old fashioned self protection and dominance.
A reader recounts village and city name origins and personal nicknames from Illinois and Iowa. Tales include Kimmundy and Pana inspired by deferring payments, Salem Whoopee, Bloomfield Hoot, and Norfolk messenger nicknames like Big Grizily Bear Rush Messenger Sloppy Weather and Boot.
Civic, patriotic and religious groups unite to aid underfed and underweight children through school supervised dinners and community funds. The piece argues food programs, Red Cross involvement, and parental neglect contribute to child undernutrition, noting varied causes and questioning weight as a sole health indicator.
A Local Gout Aimer member in Iowa claims a comrade letter shows the American Legion of Iowa supports boxing legalization. The Chronicle notes opposition to boxing despite Legion efforts, citing the letter describing their stance against human fights for commerce and urging defeat of the measure.
A fragmented message urges readers to lobby Des Moines lawmakers and their representatives to oppose a boxing bill. The note criticizes the Iowa Department of The American Legion for backing the measure and warns that the Legion is being used as a tool by promoters, urging swift action next week.
The dispatch notes editors nationwide question Roosevelt's poll of prominent Democrats about campaign conduct. Accusations claim unfair tactics harmed workers and misled voters, while opponents defend the party's integrity. Veterans aged 62 for Civil War now face employment challenges. debate over protective government aid continues.
The Chariton Leader notes President Hoover may appoint a commission to study prohibition. It suggests Lucas county enforcement is active at court terms and warns federal action has been dormant locally. It claims Iowa’s prohibition is largely ignored and proposes the commission visit Guess county instead.
United Spanish War veterans back a pension bill granting $50 monthly to every veteran aged 50 or older. Based on 160,000 survivors with an average age of 50, the group argues their service decades ago warrants sustained support, likening them to the Grand Army of the Republic veterans.
Items from the Chronicle of February 4 1909 report Thomas W Cox death January 29 aged 59 trains blocked by snow near Altoona a surprise party for John Roorda hosts six miles south of town a bus driven by John Van Nieuwenhuizen overturned injuring his ankle and bus broken John Viiet notes Rhode Island Red chicks born February 8 a baby boy born January 29 to Mr and Mrs Van Oostrum market prices cattle milk poultry eggs and grain figures include beef cattle 4.50 to 6 butcher stock 8 to 9.50 hogs 5 to 6 corn 50 cents oats 445 wheat 80 and 86 cents eggs 22 cream 28 cents.
E A Elliott of Polk County says two measures will be introduced in the House to fix sheriff salaries and require county boards to buy prisoner food and laundry, plus provide automobiles and motorcycles serviced in county garages. He cites Polk County gains of 20000 to 25000 dollars yearly and notes other counties would benefit accordingly. Des Moines Register
The Knoxville Express reports a Des Moines division of Standard Oil Co. employees funded and sent a campaign page ad in the Des Moines Register to back Robert W. Stewart against John D. Rockefeller Jr. Critics question ethics and corporate uses of stationery and postage.
H L Pender of Red River County Texas improved his 75 acre farm by adding dairy cattle after tick eradication work and community cream sales. He had long faced debt from cotton farming and cattle losses due to cattle fever ticks. A banker financed four milk cows and a cream separator, selling cream at a local store and using skim milk for feed, turning his venture profitable.
A U S Department of Agriculture Bulletin notes farmer Pender reports his four cows produced enough income to repay all debts and leave sufficient cash. He plans to seed next year without external loans, enabling a self‑funded crop cycle through his own resources.
The U S Department of Agriculture gathers top economists to forecast prices. Corn faces likely fluctuation then downward trend after mid summer unless U S weather worsens. Hog supplies fell in both the U S and Europe, signaling potential price rises. The outlook covers several minor crops as well. Readers may request the circular from Washington, D C.
Six high school competitors in a regional inter scholastic contest chose topics centered on Youth and the Law, ambition and character, and the Meaning of Education. The speeches urged respect for constitutional law, honest Christian daily practice, and bold yet respectful civic responsibility. Davis County Republican.
A reader recalls radio etiquette tips and colorful vignettes from earlier decades. The piece blends humorous quotes, lessons on manners, race and slang reflections, a teacher story, and assorted brief anecdotes about social behavior and culture.
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