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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1925
Page
1
Newton residents buy electricity from a private company and welcome a rate cut near levels paid by Pella during peak prices. The Monroe Mirror reports a tom-cat on the Red Rock bottom temporarily halted the Knoxville line for several hours. Pella benefits from a municipal plant delivering reliable service.
A letter argues motorists should leave a clear thirty to forty feet at street corners to improve pedestrian visibility and reduce accidents as traffic nears busy intersections. It notes few streets in Pella need such rules now but urges action at the intersection of Schon and Franklin.
The outbreak, centered in Marion Cousey, Maheske county, nears Pella as dogs spread the disease. Officials urge banning unlicensed dogs and killing those owned by negligent individuals. The piece also critiques marketing reform and tariff policy under President Coolidge, arguing for honest, organized marketing to support agriculture.
A Long article recounts reactions to a county assessor visiting residents. It notes a farmer threatening with a hatchet, a porch scrubbing householder cursing the assessor, and an elderly man with tax-exemption challenges. It also mentions an exemption for an old soldier and a wary admonition to tell the truth. The piece also references editor critiques of local papers and a note about a building's correct ownership.
Twenty years ago in Pella the thermometer hit 38 below zero on Sunday morning February 12. Sam Sherman, former Pella editor, reportedly attempted suicide at Barnum while running a newspaper. Pella hosted winter band concerts at the opera house. A baby boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. B. Andeweg on Monday night. The Pella Creamery planned major improvements as machinery arrived, per D. R. Rhynsburger. Reverend Vander Ark from Grand Rapids accepted the First Christian Reformed Church pastorate. Heavy snows delayed trains and mail. rural carriers struggled on several days. The firm Gosselink & Boot dissolved. Mr. Boot continued the business. Death noted for long-time resident John Steenhoek. H. H. Sadler, Clyde Clark, and H. McMasters attended a Y M C A convention in Muscatine. Clark returned, others delayed, frostbitten and hungry. H. Wormhoudt celebrated his 80th birthday on February 15. A 12 1h baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brand four miles east of town on February 16.
The discussion notes that newspaper and magazine mailing rates have risen multiple times in recent years, contrary to claims of lower rates. The passage questions whether these statements reflect future actions by the newly appointed county agent, Mr. Jones.
Pella Iowa February 17 Special Acting president Jacob Hiemstra announced a total ban on both public and private dancing at Central College. The rule had existed but was not strictly observed, especially by local students. Some students plan to defy the ban, signaling anticipated developments.
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