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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1930
Page
8
The Chronicle endorses Ed M. Smith for governor, citing his tax reform to equalize burdens and economizing approach. It praises his experience as secretary of state and editor, argues he is not a politician, and believes his administration would address fiscal waste and real estate taxation.
The Madisonian notes Iowa voters should study the tax problem amid lavish public spending since World War I and income declines. It cites repeated legislative committees since 1893 1912 1928 and today’s inquiry, accusing lax enforcement and maladministered equalization of real estate and intangible wealth assessments.
The speaker argues for raising non real estate revenue by at least 20 million and lowering real estate tax to match. They warn that despite attempts to equalize the burden, taxes remain high as long as the public demands new government innovations. Only reduced public spending can shrink overall taxes.
A city ordinance numbered 72 limits crossing lines, bans U turns at busy intersections, and protects funeral processions. The measure, debated for broader street coverage, targets reckless joyriding at Waechter Lumber corner on Sunday nights and cites a delivery truck parked on Franklin Street as an additional traffic concern.
The report notes risky moves where a vehicle maneuvers east then back to the corner, then around to the south and north again. No autoiats or pedestrians were harmed, but officials warn that such behavior endangers others and should be stopped.
The piece argues for an eight hour day, contending shorter hours boost efficiency and fairness. It compares worker effort on eight hours to longer shifts, notes variability in productivity, and urges employers’ concern for worker welfare. It closes with observations on social changes and a humorous anecdote collection.
The column blends lighthearted town chatter and anecdotes from Pella. It lampoons domestic quirks and small events, recalls local figures and humor about pavement, smoke habits, and civic life, with playful asides about churches, families, and birthdays.
A collage of editorials describes a Farmers corporation with $10,000,000 from Uncle Sam to stabilize markets and aid foreign sales, while other notes lampoon radio language, aging workers in California stations, weather forecasts by groundhog lore, and political satire about Brookhart and prohibition enforcement.
Rev A L Warnshuls of Shanghai China spent the day in Pella speaking at the Second Reformed church Central college and the First Reformed church H J Hoogenakker publisher of the Audubon Republican was a candidate for senator Gradus G Klein and Grace Hulleman were married at the bride s home Deaths included Anthony Van Zante Melvin Farris Hammel and Mrs G J Van Wyk Will Strickland s death noted at Omaha Nebraska College faculty and students learned of Mrs Will Strickland s death in Omaha
January thaw raises Des Moines river and creeks. Two fires reported on Sunday at the George Ver Stee residence on Washington Street and at the Mrs G Bevans home on Hourston Avenue. Mrs Dirk Bruins dies Feb 18 in Waupon after giving a 5000 dollar annuity to Central College. Obituaries listed: Mrs John Hawkins 29, niece of T Plette. John Vink 60. Mrs James Bull 94. C G Forsyth mother of Mrs T H Klein. Edward Carpenter 64. Business Men's Club meets at Central Park Cafe with De Kock as president and Prof Sader present.
Reverend B Mulder declined a church call at Grand Ba, Mich, after news of his brother James Wynia's death. National Safety Conference in Chicago says air safety nearly achieved, while commentary notes Missouri roots. Harvard's Dr Thomas N Carver links high wages to greater efficiency under prohibition. Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt leads a drive to raise 250000 for aid to elderly and needy public school teachers.
The column summarizes Flight O Tyme references from the Chronicle dated 1910 and 1920. It highlights aviation milestones, notable flights, and period details linked to early air travel, including pioneers and events mentioned in the chronicling era.
February 24 1910 chronicle notes Abraham Ver Ploeg chosen local manager of the canning factory the wife and child of Hero Suiweg arrive from Holland Rev Vander Ark resigns the Christian Reformed pastorate for a Michigan post Richard Sybenga moves his paper bag plant to Des Moines Jacob D Van Zante and Pauline Van Steenis wed at the groom s home John Gerdis Oosterbeck dies in Chicago aged 68 and a bobsled accident injures a girl after the sled tongue detached as a school run led to a runaway team.
Irvin S. Cobb presents a scene where two childhood friends McKenna and O'Shea reunite in middle age. O'Shea visits on business, and McKenna unveils his son Francs Xavier Minor. The proud father notes the boy is good at languages and strong in algebra.
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