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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
2
The author argues that schooling covers only early life and basic sciences, while real competence to compete in work comes after school years. Few people of the later ages fully adjust to the demands of daily work, and graduates often overestimate their true education.
The piece argues that independence comes from hard work and saving, and if young people grasp these ideas the world would be happier, even if less sensational. It emphasizes personal responsibility and prudent financial habits as the route to self sufficiency.
The New Sharon Star carried a column praising national farmer prosperity while a large remainder announced the assignment for the benefit of creditors of John M Waldock and Gennetti Waldock farmers near Taintor in Mahaska County Iowa.
An old say on integrity and political trimmers. A man complains he has no friends in town while courting support, illustrating that those without principle lose respect. The piece argues honest people keep self respect, while trimmers sell services to the highest bidder.
The proposed budget plan for state and national expenses works well when focused on those fields. The legislature overstepped by requiring school boards and small taxing bodies to send estimates to Des Moines. Lawmakers should leave local needs to communities rather than extend control over local affairs.
The piece notes Iowa lawmakers favored a fund to protect deposits of public entities like school districts and municipalities but rejected a general bank deposit guarantee. Banks accept a small two percent reserve on public funds and oppose a universal guarantee, showing banker influence on legislation.
The text argues that market forces drive buying and selling, not state pride. Iowa should emphasize producing goods cheaper than rivals and rely on substituting local goods for higher priced imports. It cautions against sentiment in business and urges living within means, echoing a belief that fortunes grew from not selling what could be replaced.
The passage laments that education does not meet all expectations as high schools graduate. It argues curricula should become more practical while acknowledging only a small portion of learning comes from books.
An informal city referendum urged taking Oakwood Cemetery for a nominal price, but the new administration has not acted. The write up argues the council lacks authority to ignore the directive and warns against sidetracking the issue, noting past deferred claims and potential costs to the public.
The piece weighs Nolan Land Tax as ad valorem and argues Iowa farm land would not bear the burden. It compares Chicago land values at Field stores to Iowa acreage, noting $18 million land value could buy about 90 000 acres at $200 per acre. The writer cites community value and outdated local notices, with mixed anecdotes.
Secretary Davis and housing expert Bespeak Better Homes in America during Demonstration Week May 11 to 17 to raise housing standards and encourage home ownership. Dr. Gries notes many homes lack plumbing and adequate light, urging improvements while praising plain living and high thinking. Over 1500 communities will observe Better Homes Week in Washington, D. C.
Readable fragments lampoon politics and local figures with wry humor. The Jasper County Record catalogs remarks on tax bills and farmland disputes, adds quips about people like Beebee and Case Van Synpost, and includes jokes from train conversations while noting delays to come.
If you feel tired after eating it may be gas and undigested matter in the stomach or bowels. A simple mixture of buckthorn bark magnesium sulphate glycerine and other ingredients in Adlerika is claimed to help gas and constipation with quick action and no griping at Ideal Pharmacy.
A note mentions Mistaken planning to involve a person named Reaper to explore a deeper treatment. The plan is to wait for Case to see how they will proceed and to ask him about it when he comes in sometime.
Twenty years ago Brak was kicked by a horse on J Thomassen farm east of town leaving painful injuries. Harry Gove of Sully suffered leg fractures when his buggy was overturned near the Awtry home north of Pella after his team ran away. Mr and Mrs L De Boer celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversary. H Van Gorkum reaches eightieth birthday as one of Pella’s earliest settlers. Mrs Jennie Visser dies at Keokuk and is buried at Pella. C Braashart named city marshal. Memorial Day business hours suggested. Mr and Mrs Isaac Le Cocq celebrate tenth anniversary of marriage. Miss Mary Eysink becomes stenographer at Buerkens Manufacturing Co. Mr and Mrs T Smorenburg welcomed a baby girl born May 4. Our Nation cannot survive materially unless redeemed spiritually.
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