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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
6
The piece compares auto fatalities to World War II era casualties, blaming careless driving, speed, and poor enforcement. It questions speed limits, driver examinations, and taxation while urging commonsense driving and a political shift from entrenched parties to reduce burdens and improve highways.
A provincial column extols taking a vacation to escape the summer heat and daily grind. It argues time off boosts vigor, appreciation for work, and perspective by visiting forests, streams, mountains, and seashore, urging readers to seek rest from routine and return rejuvenated.
Promoters from Muscatine Iowa agency of Thompson Motor Corporation visit Pella to propose locating a new Littlemac automobile plant here. They forecast 5 000 local jobs, hundreds of families relocating, and a population boom within a few years if a stock company forms and the project proceeds. The chamber of commerce held a favorable reception and may bring the matter before the full body.
The piece notes that last year candy and electricity incurred equal per person daily costs of two cents, suggesting luxuries and necessities are converging. It observes electricity costs have fallen to users as utilities improve, citing improved service and cost reductions within reach.
Pete Dailey, famed Weber and Fields star, meets a Chicago resident named Smith who crowds out conversation with a loud, relentless speaking style. Dailey learns Smith has already damaged an ear drum through his disruptive behavior at gatherings of theatrical folk. The anecdote illustrates Smiths unpopularity among show people.
The article argues that since June the new electricity rate has benefited large users in homes, businesses, and industry. It cites savings of 8 to 15 dollars for several customers, notes broader adoption of electric conveniences, and compares coal use from 1919 to 1920 showing lower costs. It concludes two cents a day is not too high for service.
A sprawling, fragmentary column from Pella covers aviation records, divorce anecdotes, a humorous loom of local quirks, safety debates, and social witticisms. It notes the Hunter Brothers allegedly logging 553 air hours, a Des Moines divorce quirk, a Frank Walton domestic claim, Joe Helt mowing shirtless, and pithy jabs at radio nuisances, farm policy, and public life.
A collage of humorous exchanges from a London show mix includes quips about trains, driving speeds, pancake sun phrases, a Chinese truck driver bill at a college, and playful lines about seaside days. The bits showcase dated wit, wordplay, and character glimpses from social sketches.
A collage of editorials from various papers commenting on politics and public life. Notable items mention Don Berry and Dan Steck, with reflections on census, longevity, and public taxes, plus a quip about Morrow’s New Jersey candidacy and Roosevelt’s potential presidency.
H Kuyper completed 27 years as secretary to the board of education and 20 years as school district treasurer. Investors Security of Des Moines bought the city water bond issue for 60000 dollars. Ed Kling 32 of Monroe died instantly in a car crash five miles west of Prairie City. Mr and Mrs H W Slob welcomed a new baby. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Grundman and a son to Mr and Mrs Albert De Wit. Leonard Redeen of Maytag Newton lost an eye after steel struck him. Mrs Art Van Peursem 23 died at her home six miles west of Pella.
Ten years ago in 1920 Vander Linden brothers purchased Gray's Pharmacy at Monroe and Roy Vander Linden moved to Monroe to run the business. Obituaries include Mrs. Hendrikan Wagenaar 92, George D. Croll 76, and Mrs. J. De Jong 27. A daughter was born to Prof. and Mrs. J. C. Lobb. Mrs. Laura Thomas and others attended Mrs. S. A. McAdoo's 80th birthday at Runnels. Fourth of July was dampened by heavy rains in Bloomfield and Eddyville. Marshals Dennis and Breaklander pursued speeding drivers.
In 1929 Chronicle note announces bids to be received by the state highway commission on August 18 for paving highway number 63 and for grave paving of the county road to Knoxville. The John D estate on North Main street property torn down. Royal Candy Kitchen opens a new cafe on the east side. Mrs. William Paltzer, 67, dies at her city home. Mrs. William Pippel dies at the...
The item notes Mahaska hospital patient aged 72 after a three week illness. M. C. Grant of Mi Continent Oil received a fountain pen and pencil for leading kerosene sales in the territory. Logan Hendricks on vacation aboard the U S steamship George Washington pens ocean cruise notes as new currency circulates in local banks.
The Knoxville Express notes playful jibes about rival papers and asserts the Chronicle posts three weekly editorials. It denies being a wholly canned editorial publication while acknowledging use of syndicated fillers. The piece defends editorial originality in its office produced content.
For sale items include adding machine paper typewriter ribbons and carbon paper offered by Chronicle Office.
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