State senator warns depositors and road bond debate
The article quotes Senator W S Baird opposing full withdrawal limits after sixty days and notes his push for a bill to force an annual Iowa State University football game with Ames. It cautions against a flood of bills, discusses road bond plans, automobile safety, and funds for roads, plus critiques beggars in Des Moines and remarks on bank failures and welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Baird
Council Bluffs
Baird
State Agricultural College
State University
Ames
Farmers Union
M. L. Bowman
Iowa Good Roads Association
Iowa
Des Moines
Pella
Bankers and the State Role in Banking Oversight
The speaker argues that many bank failures stem from lenient lending by bankers and asserts not all bankers are dishonest. He notes public distrust, praises safeguards like examinations, but criticizes political influence in the banking department. Cleaning state involvement could fix weaknesses before future failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Banking
Our American system in danger by class interest
The piece argues governance falters when a majority seeks advantage over minorities and urges citizens to avoid advantaging different callings and to keep the courts clean, warning that a corrupt judiciary foreshadows decay in governments. It emphasizes liberty equality and the duty to uphold fair legal structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judicial Department
Iowa banks need tougher supervision and deposit securities plan
The Iowa legislature should overhaul banking laws with a Nebraska like deposit securities fund and stronger stockholder liability. While the plan may deter new banks and won’t fully protect deposits, better examiner oversight and stricter supervision are needed to prevent mismanagement and future failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Nebraska
State Banking Department
Pella
College life and the cost of professional sport
A critical look at how college sports divert attention from education, warning that paying students to play erodes values and moral standards. It contrasts professional sports with academics, questions the power of Commissioner Landis, and asks if the scandal can be removed from athletics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
National Educational Association
Antor
Ing
Landis
Wone
Pella and-area News Notes From Recent Week
Misses Firth and Graham hosted a New Year watch party for Sunday School classes. A deadly train wreck near Alta Vista Kansas killed many. Pella residents were aboard en route to Oklahoma. J S Jelsma was slightly hurt and A T Van Howering sustained severe burns aiding victims. A J McColl sold the Pella electric light plant to Frank E Baker of Oskaloosa. Pella stores to close at 6 30 p m from Jan 7 to Mar 1. Dick Den Hartog nearly severed a finger at Wagon Factory. Knoxville gas plant explosion damaged the building but caused no injuries. The Chronicle was not issued last week due to moving machinery to the De Bruyn building. A J Burt of Emmetsburg and Anna Rhynsburger of Pella were married on Christmas Day.
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Alta Vista
Kans
Pella
Oklahoma
J. S. Jelsma
A. T. van Howering
A. J. McColl
de Bruyn
A. J. Burt
Emmetsburg
Anna Rhynsburger
Notice of Removal to New Ground Floor Office
Dr. Fred F. Carpenter announces relocation to a ground floor office three doors east of Pella Motor Co at 606 Franklin Street. The notice states the move and provides address details for patient and correspondence purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella Motor Co
Franklin St
Fred F. Carpenter
M. D
F. F. Carpenter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Samen Perdico
H. H. Sadler
Rica
Little
Pella Stacker Company
Durham
Joe F. Denburger
Pella National Bank
U. S
United States
Marion
H. P. Scholte
Hugo W. Kuyper
Geo. G. Grass
J. H. DE Vries
H. H. Geelhoed
Firth
Graham
Pella Clothing Stores
Dick den Hartog
Knoxville
J. E. Shultz
South Side
H. C. Payne
Broadway
J. C. Mitten
W. C. VerPloeg
Ames Graduate Veterinarian
Farmer's Produce Building
Geo. H. Lankelma
Security Stat Bank
Res
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler
Main Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
J. J. Sybenga
Keable
J. M. Cook
Bell Clothing
H. O. Wormhoudt Dentist Office
Pella, Iowa
T. G. Fultz
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