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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
6
The Chronicle urges assembling and preserving local history from living residents who recall past events in Pella. It calls on the Chamber of Commerce, women’s clubs, or other groups to hire a historian to interview aged residents and safeguard stories for future generations.
An in depth look at the recent election’s surprising results identify two main drivers: opposition to prohibition and dissatisfaction with the national administration. Republicans admit national economic concerns and tariff policy contributed, with unemployment and international factors shaping voter mood. The piece cites Walter Lippmann on Hoover’s mixed record, and notes Illinois’s anti prohibition sentiment as a key factor in shaping outcomes.
The speaker argues that John Hoover shows decisiveness in routine tasks but reveals weakness in controversial matters. He asserts Hoover is alert and effective when action is unchallenged, yet indecisive when democracy demands intervention between competing wills, suggesting the real test of his administration lies in contested questions.
The piece argues against repealing or modifying the 18th amendment. Evangeline Booth recalls pre prohibition drunks needing Salvation Army care, while prohibition reduced drunken nights dramatically. The editorial urges maintaining the Volstead law, urging voters to push for a dry country and to work to keep it that way.
A Nation’s Business excerpt by Merle Thorpe argues the cost of government falls on all citizens. It notes total yearly earnings around 80 million and a tax bill near 18 billion, estimating rising public employee shares and challenging the view that only corporations and the rich pay taxes.
A humorous piece examines Scottish frugality and wit, recounting jokes about English, Irish, and Scottish travelers. It cites Punch style conundrums and a pub anecdote about a Scotsman valuing a spilled brandy, reflecting cultural stereotypes with a light tone.
Chariton Lender argues that railroads do not bear the cost of public spending. He says taxes are hidden in prices, government is not free, and consumers ultimately pay through higher costs. If voters had to write a check for public expenditures, scrutiny would rise.
A collection of editorials notes Columbus Gazette credits for Democratic victories but argues limits to that claim. It cites New York governor race, Iowa second district results, and county politics, then mocks tax fears and a California cat legacy while praising student activism and critiquing Roosevelt Hoover Transgressions.
The Washington Democratic Independent notes a recurring trend: when a party holds the presidency, the opposing party often gains control of the House in midterms and then loses the presidency in the next cycle. It cites examples from 1882 through 1918 involving Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, Taft, Wilson and Wil.
The piece notes no party hold in the house with independents shaping power. It cites a potential Democratic gain as precedent for 1932, then jokes about John J. Raskob backing whiskey and a five day week. It adds Iowa, strong Republican, facesbank failures as sixty five Iowa banks closed since January.
A collage of local quips and political quibbles from This Week in Pella. The notes lampoon Iowa election results, sugar lore, dating prospects, and small town happenings with humor and nostalgia.
Items from the Chronicle dated November 10, 1919 note a birth at the John R Kuyper home on October 31 and various obituaries including J L Smith Ira Bogaard Henry C Ver Ploeg Mrs H P Haze Herman Sytsma Peter Irvin De Cook all ages listed. Wires laid to power lamps in the business district as preparations. Teachers attending the state convention listed. The Second Reformed church extends a call to Rev B F Brinkman of Chicago. Returns from ninety counties give B F Carroll a 15000 vote plurality for governor Rhynsberger resumes ownership and propretorship of his namesake produce business.
Casper Lautenbach and Miss Elizabeth De Reus wed at the Baptist parsonage with Rev. A. C. Droz officiating. Francis Huyser won second prize in the grade baby beef contest at the Southern Iowa fair. Ruth De Haan received a miscellaneous shower before her upcoming marriage. Officer C. W. Dennis captured two bandits wanted in Delaware county. Bill Van Hemert was visiting a friend in Eddyville. Marion De Jong, 21, died at his Sully home. his father was a shoemaker formerly in Pella.
Mr and Mrs Ira N Curtis hear their son Fred Curtis announce a musical number on the Omaha program dedicated to them. Armistice Day crowds attend events in several cities and Penn Central wins 14 to 13. Detour signs removed from Highway No 63 west of town. Black's Style Shoppe opens in enlarged quarters with over 1000 attendees. Central College to boost endowment to 500000. R A Awtry grows persimmons. Miss Ruthmond injures herself carrying a clothes basket as she falls down stairs.
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