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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1915
Page
6
The article argues for opening statewide railroad valuation to determine rightful owners and fair returns. It condemns returns on public created value and watered stock, urging scrutiny of stockholders and assets while supporting a liberal, not excessive, corporate return. It stresses fidelity to democratic principles and the public good.
Marion countys representative George W Crozier a Democrat announced he will introduce a bill to repeal the Towamulet law and restore the prohibition column The writer welcomes a Democrat taking this step applauding the effort as a blow against rum traffic and saloon influence noting the law was a Republican creation kept on the books under GOP control for two decades Hurrah for Crozier.
Iowa railroads publish notice of plans to file for higher rates, prompting public debate on railroad valuations and the state’s role in regulating charges. The piece argues monopolies require regulation yet cautions against excessive rates that would harm the public.
A Pella resident testifies in favor of Doan's Kidney Pills. J H Reuvers, photographer on Main Street, praises the remedy for backache and kidney issues after use. He recommends it to others and notes it costs 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY backs the product.
The regular teachers examination will be held in the office of County Superintendent Knoxville starting at 8:00 a.m. Mae Goldizen, County Superintendent. The next sale of Kodl & Son Cordova hog raisers will be held in Pella February 15 watch for further notice.
Frank Wooster argues the civic center anchors a city with unity and dignity. A central, well planned hub should house major buildings, be reachable from all districts, and radiate key traffic routes while avoiding direct through-traffic. Long term investment, even high initial cost, yields enduring value and civic pride.
The American City bureau reports on civic awakening efforts in Petersburg Virginia and Union Hill New Jersey. Chambers of Commerce expanded rapidly, with Petersburg gaining 840 members and $8500 income after a two week education campaign led by Lucius E Wilson and Samuel Wilson. Nearby towns also showed strong support, proving regional progress can exceed municipal borders.
George Whipple asserts comfort and environment matter as much as money and lifespan. He cites clean streets rivers and harbors as vital for decency and morale, notes sewage treatment as improving comfort, and warns crowding in tenements erodes home life and mental well being.
The article notes that 25 to 40 percent of modern city land is streets with New York having 2,677 miles of public streets valued at 9.469 billion dollars, about a quarter of farm land value. It argues that saving just one percent of street area could unleash enormous financial gains for cities and emphasizes the big planning challenge for urban areas.
H E Bartlett of Chicago proposes a city wide system classifying streets as streets places avenues and ways with numbered blocks. Even and odd numbering follows position relative to central axes for streets and avenues while diagonals may bear numbers or directional names. House numbers would be 100 per block with even numbers on north and east sides.
The crusade against outdoor advertising signs in England achieved results years ago led by the Society For the Prevention of Abuses In Public Advertising, known as Spapa. A well enforced law now empowers local authorities to frame bylaws regulating or preventing advertisements that injure public parks, promenades, or landscapes.
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