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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
7
Readers may not know linotype operators make many mistakes in typesetting. The proof reader may err too, and even if diligent cannot catch all flaws. Be lenient with the newspaper force, for mistakes are so numerous that the old adage says if mistakes were haystacks we would be rich.
A speaker warns farmers to declare independence in political thought and action. He says a shift in presidential administration and party change in Town could come next election if farmers gain no remedial legislation. He warns they have been fooled one time too many and may birth a new party.
Literary Digest notes a $50,000 society debutante party in a fashionable Washington district near a bread line. Editorials largely back the event, arguing the money circulated benefits bakers, butchers, and candlemakers, raising questions about distribution and moral tone.
A meat shop reports daily requests from customers seeking inexpensive meat substitutes like bologna to stretch tight budgets. The proprietor notes the pattern includes many early morning visitors, with bread and meat supplements offered as a help during hard times. Bakers are observed to be doing similarly.
Former tariff supporters decry high protection as harming agriculture and export trade. The argument centers on a shift toward free or targeted protection to boost domestic industries and foreign commerce, with farmers calling for comprehensive protection or none.
A reflection urging readers to resolve to be more courteous to telephone operators. It notes operators work long hours handling calls with patience and courtesy, yet many customers fail to appreciate their demanding, thankless tasks and expect instant service.
A discussion on the burden of unnecessary calls and phone courtesy. The speaker notes operators face busy days and emphasizes that courtesy lightens their workload and makes switch-board work more pleasant. It argues callers deserve service but should avoid wasteful conversations.
A Iowa viewpoint urges strict policing of dimmed headlights at night to curb a highway menace. The piece cites Illinois enforcement, notes frequent glare from single or bright lights, and warns action is needed before a serious accident forces measures. The author recalls dimming tests and calls for earlier steps to reduce night driving risks.
The piece weighs commission plan options for city light and power, arguing efficiency and accountability could improve with a panel of proven, businesslike leaders. It notes aldermanic limits and the need for experienced, available members, while acknowledging the risk of misselection and the general challenge of small-city administration.
The hero endures misfortune without complaint as Providence at work. His wife runs off with the hired man and his daughter marries a ne’er-do-well who deserts her. His son ends up in the penitentiary, yet he remains unshaken.
A fragment from a Pella area column weaves satire around a recent Underwood Candy Co. fire in Oskaloosa and various town characters. The piece lampoons small town life with quips about new coats, shoes, and local tradesmen, ending with jokey verses and ads.
A compilation of editorials and commentary from various Iowa newspapers discussing tax policy, prosperity, economic policy, and local governance. Entries reference Turner tax program, inflation, bank failures, public spending, and political questions, naming editors, cities, and periods from the era.
Brookhart of Jasper County rejects Iowa unemployment data and accuses the commerce department bloc in the senate of producing a misleading census. He demands probes to expose anti country forces funding the criticisms and insists disasters must be doubled in impact.
Three deaths over the weekend include Mrs. Marinus Aalbers of Otley and W. D. Dieleman with Mrs. D. De Kock. City Council approves 100 feet of fire hose as two fire calls occur near a Chevrolet truck and at the Y T Van Niewaal home. Also report furnace coil burst at George Gaas home, shipping figures from Farmers Union show 75 carloads livestock, and a marriage of Russell Van Zante to Miss Bess Van Veen at Osceola. Thermometer reads 24 degrees below zero. Inquiring Reporter panel includes Dean Pietenpol and local pastors discussing college for all children.
The Carnegie-Viersen Library reported 21 000 books read in the year. I P Van Gorp was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce J H Cochran secretary and Bert Baron treasurer. Odd Fellows officers installed C C Croll noble grand Ross Schakel vice grand N Firth secretary and T D Tice treasurer. Albert Veldhuizenslipped on ice and broke his leg for the second time in 10 months. A Baptist church gathering featured talks by W H Vander Ploeg E M Hinton F M Frush and W A Starkey of Ottumwa now in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Matthew Van Gorp celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at New Sharon with 12 children 43 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A son John Gilbert was born to Prof and Mrs Heemstra.
A wrap of past local notes records a Chicago architecture student James Ver Hey. a trio including A W De Bruyn and the Ver Dughts killed 32 rabbits. Iowa cities adopt concrete as a key building material. deaths of Nellie Vogelaar and Art Kaldenberg. Paul Renaud reports 32 buff Leghorn hens laying over 6,000 eggs. local market shaves ten cents. T H Kaldenberg travels to Monroe for his mother's funeral. Will Kelderman Jr a Cox drag line driver suffers a lengthy fainting episode.
The article notes a developing sentiment favoring normalcy and financial prosperity while warning against going into debt for nonessential items. It frames prudent spending as key to economic steadiness and household welfare.
Four daily round trips with three connecting at Monroe for Knoxville. Special round trip rates among stations. Pella to Des Moines departures at 8 31 a m 12 31 p m 5 01 p m and 7 46 p m. Des Moines to Pella departures 8 00 a m 12 00 p m 4 30 p m and 6 15 p m. Pella to Oskaloosa departures 9 34 a m 1 34 p m 6 04 p m and 7 49 p m. Oskaloosa to Pella departures 8 00 a m 12 00 m 4 30 p m and 7 16 p m. All buses except late evening connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. Through service to Ottumwa via Oskaloosa.
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