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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1931
Page
10
The Democratic committee chaired by Raskob pushed to strike at prohibition under the eighteenth amendment. Virginia Democrats Glass and Byrd resisted. The piece argues the 18th amendment is settled and that voters seek economic relief over prohibition fights, urging leaders to focus on jobs and farmers’ needs.
A reader laments the strain of happy marriages when couples appear in film romance scenes starring Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor. The note then discusses a broad push to cut wages amid overproduction fears, with manufacturers arguing any pay cuts must be matched by lower living costs to avoid harming standards of living.
A reader urged immediate repair of dangerous pavement dips, arguing that delays risk legal trouble. The writer cites a near miss on Washington street where an auto and trailer hit a dip, forcing a trailer break and welded part, warning that the city should remove all dips promptly.
Discussion on women's fitness for public roles affirms they are intelligent and able. The article argues many have equal education, stay informed on current events, and care about community home interests, preferring capable women over certain elected men.
The exchange notes Alexander Legge was asked to continue as chair of the Federal Farm Board while farm groups protest his resignation. The National Farmers Union opposes the board, while Legge says the work remains unfinished and he has faith in its future success despite the broader opposition. Farmers say supply and demand govern prices and that heavy-handed schemes will fail.
The press questions Chicago law enforcement and the legal system as Capone’s grip on the city deepens. He reportedly controls a vast booze and vice network with a $10 million fortune and a payroll of about 2000, including guards and fixers, while many police officers allegedly take bribes.
John J. Raskob, a leading Democrat, presses to raise the prohibition issue in the 1922 presidential campaign. Indications suggest the move may fail, as a recent national meeting showed countervailing sentiment within the party.
A barber shop chat reflects changing habits in sanitation and daily life across generations. The piece notes cleaner water systems, individual drinking cups, more frequent baths, improved dental care, and modern dietary awareness, contrasting past neglect with current medical and nutritional guidance.
Passage reflects a shift toward progress and unity, urging alignment with contemporary values. It emphasizes continuity, resilience, and a forward-looking mindset as society advances together.
A Strand theatre showing of The Man That Came Back is praised as an educational and inspirational film. The plot follows a son who wastes money and life until a virtuous woman reforms him, leading to marriage and redemption. The review highlights themes of moral struggle, female influence, and the conflict between money and love.
In New Orleans Ray Richardson sells a second hand car to an elderly Louisiana preacher. After days of negotiations the preacher selects a vehicle, returns with a complaint about wiring, and during a test a car horn scare sends him reeling. Richardson questions his faith, sparking a lighthearted exchange about heaven and homesickness.
A collection of light anecdotes from Pella residents including a bull terrier adoption, cats versus dogs musings, a Dutch language moment with Walter De Penning, and satirical reflections on bridge games, elections, and local figures like Lloyd M Fall and Otto Mathes. Notes on civic life, clubs, and tongue in cheek commentary fill the page.
The Chronicle editor states he will run for mayor in two years. His platform targets the next administration with a ticket titled the mistakes of the incumbent. He promises to begin immediate oversight after election to check and clear up issues.
Gradus Vander Wal suffered a tire change accident causing blood poisoning. Maude Shearer, renowned lecturer, to speak at Central College. Dr Carl Aschenbrenner reports 1929 city health deaths at 69. Mr and Mrs Henry Roovaart celebrate 40th wedding anniversary. Mayor Simon De Haan submits annual report urging lower light and power rates. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Case Vis.
Ten years ago items note Dr T G Fultz and G H Waec ter elected to the school board to succeed themselves. Mr and Mrs Anne Weeda celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Tingley Town. A lengthy letter from Miss Lela Droz described a Chinese wedding. A Waechter and Son bought a team of large horses for lumber work. A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Koopmans. A W Gysen of Pella moved to the Vogelaar farm near Eddy Local market quotes list eggs 24 cents hens 20 cents and cream 40 cents. A World War bonus bill passed the Iowa legislature.
Twenty years ago on a 1941 date, William De Bruyn collected over 500 dollars for a Nebraska rescue home. A Rock Island freight train suffered about 150 dollars in axle damage. A 30,000 dollar Methodist church was planned at Newto. A. L. Vander Linden shipped 65 hogs averaging 365 pounds. Matthew De Haan had a heart attack in Vander Meulen’s hardware store. Kate Johnson became the new operator at the local telephone exchange. An overdose of nerve medicine nearly killed Mrs. C. Vander Bussey. Weddings listed for the week include Henry Veenstra and Gretta Vander Haar Trush L. Walters and Bernice Ruckman Marrinus Huyser and Nettie Verros. E. M. Cole and George Thomassen were elected school directors.
A compilation of editorials from Sibley Gazette Tribune Knoxville Express Knoxville Journal and other papers mock and dissect the Democratic stance on prohibition and party unity. Critics lampoon Raskob’s liquor plan while editors note party divisions, regional influences, and the political risk ahead. The collection also comments on road safety funding debates and tax policy rhetoric amid 1929 fiscal concerns.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation executive committee releases results of a tax study by tax experts. It cites goals from the 43rd General Assembly to revise taxes and eliminate state millage. Projected savings for Marion County total 85,790 dollars, about 9 percent of its 961,911 tax bill, with varied percentages for school, road, city, and county taxes and statewide totals. The report notes potential savings from income tax legislation across all counties.
Grandma Wayback quips about jealousy and a husband with feet of clay. She warns that incidentals wreck family budgets and notes that poker players may avoid using the game at home. She also argues that certain men calling on women today create a nuisance for the girls who tolerate them.
Public notice: the last will of S. M. Van Hemert is on file with the Marion County District Court and will be heard March 26, 1931, at Knoxville Iowa. Interested parties may appear. DON L. REMY is Clerk. Deputy L. R. Glement. February 1931.
The Pathfinder headline proclaims the challenge boys face earning sports equipment as the college era drives up costs and expectations for gear like horsehide and pigskin, leaving fathers strained to fund modern athletic ambitions.
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