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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1927
Page
6
The Iowa legislature shows satisfaction with a costly ballot law while debate lingers over farm policy and free trade. J H Johnson of Marion County vows careful work but progress remains uncertain. Editorial notes Coolidge veto reception shifting as Iowa Republicans show mixed feelings ahead of 1928 nomination.
A letter questions why women show little interest in government and argues for women on school boards. It praises mixed gender boards of parents, comments on road legislation and highway funds, warns against large bond issues, and condemns special land assessments on paved roads as harmful to rural communities.
The Chronicle condemns an American Legion post in Des Moines for promoting the display of prize fight films from another state. Federal law bans interstate transport of fight films and someone violated it by bringing them to Des Moines. The post may not itself break laws but sides with lawlessness by supporting those who violated the law. WCTU officials reported the offense to the attorney general, who stopped the exhibition. The Baldwin Patterson post should not endorse the action but commend the WCTU for preventing a foolish act by young men.
In Pella and nearby, several residents oppose outward movement and new investments, while others defend growth and capital ventures. The Indianola Record is cited favorably on using Towa coal and progress debates fade into personal enmity and community stakes.
Operators in eastern bituminous fields urged to reach a wage agreement with the miners union while Iowa miners are urged to build a market for Iowa coal. The plan notes Iowa miners wait for Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania settlements to set a differential before acting. The Record argues Iowa should supply service when eastern coal is blocked, not wait for eastern terms.
A Pall Mall article argues a board of trustees should manage the Pella electric plant and waterworks. It contends a $100 annual stipend with a $2,500 bond is justified to ensure reliable service, noting that even a day’s outage could cost workers and manufacturers greatly.
The Chronicle argues against surfacing important streets with gravel, noting similar overhead, little saving, and better drainage needs. It warns gravel offers no long term cost benefit, favoring a durable concrete pavement for both central and outlying streets with heavy or frequent traffic.
A journal cautions against sensational reporting on student suicides. It argues no mysterious college influence exists, notes misinterpretation of deaths, and warns such stories may harm students. The piece calls for restraint and recalls expected annual suicide statistics.
This reminiscence recalls a town once famous for many illicit saloons and strong local sentiment. It notes earlier enforcement laxity under local leaders, the Buckhorn and stormy figures, mixed with church language about the enemies of souls. By 1910 and 1917 the tide turned toward prohibition, ending the saloons and reducing crime and drunkenness.
Deaths of Charles T. Mann Gerrit Van Palen L Van Rees V Van Halen Cornelius Den Burger and Mrs A Lederdink noted. Dave Der Dught and Cora De Bruyn wed March 7. T T Bakker says 3300 collected for a home for the aged. Ira Van Cleave Dave Thomas left for California seeking railroad work. Cornelia Le Cocq visiting family here left for Harrison SD. H Van Nimwegen travels on crutches after hip tumor operation. H P Klein and family move to new home near Tayes SC. Ellsworth College at Iowa Falls offers buildings real estate and equipment to state for educational use. bill in senate to accept gift. Potential state use debated. not a guaranteed bargain even if offered free.
The county treasurer Frank T. Metcalf calls all outstanding warrants numbered 2626 through 5535 drawn on the Poor Fund for payment at Knoxville National and Trust Co. Interest accrues at 5 percent per year to March 10, 1927.
State of Iowa Marion County Office of the County Auditor announces the vacation of a 66 foot wide highway from the center line of highway 1126 east along the north half line to the west right of way line of highway 468. Objections or claims for damages must be filed by noon May 2, 1927. Dated February 19, 1927. Fred C. Hall County Auditor.
Quotations show hogs at 9.65 to 10.80 per cwt and oats, corn, wheat, and cream prices listed. Eggs, hens, springs, roosters, ducks, and hides are noted with various values. The document reflects daily market listings from Pella Iowa with farm product pricing.
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