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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
6
Iowa residents paid from 1.50 to 8.50 per bushel for potatoes this fall, with thousands of bushels imported. The piece argues residents could grow more locally, suggesting Iowa may not outrun other states in production but can cultivate and profitably meet domestic needs, labeling current import wasteful.
A Knoxville banker with a wealthy relative saved the bank by supplying needed funds after bad loans and an expensive building nearly froze its assets. The county benefited as Pella hosts two conservatively run banks and the county seat institution stabilizes, easing regional strain.
E. L. Hogue, Iowa budget director, urges abolishing the engineering college at Iowa City and closing the university high and elementary schools to save about 200000 dollars annually. He favors unifying Iowa City Ames and Cedar Falls campuses under one University of Iowa administration.
Assistant secretary of war Jack MacNider opposed a plan to build a Southern women Civil War memorial at Arlington National Cemetery calling it inappropriate for the site. The piece condemns glorifying the Confederacy and praises preserving the cemetery's purpose. It then shifts to Marion County gravel road plans near Howell station between Pella and Knoxville, noting a potential graveling project on a county road with possible community help if funds are lacking.
A farmer explains how prices arise from supply and demand and warns against tariffs. The piece argues that land speculation and the costs of road and grain transport shape farmer profits and urges diversification and tariff abolition. It cites cooperation in road projects and notes the role of business men in Pella Knoxville and Mahaska County.
An 1894 reader recounts traveling with Kelley's Army of Peace along the Des Moines river from the Wabash bridge to Harvey, detailing divisions from San Francisco Sacramento and Council Bluffs, boat life, improvised sails, and scarce provisions. The account notes diverse nationalities, quiet conduct, and a long return walk to Pella after observing river travel and guard activity.
WLS, the Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation station at the Hotel Sherman, unveils a new radio studio concept with a decorative theme of motion. Designer Alphonse Janelli shapes a dynamic space featuring walls and ceiling showing sound waves, twin studios for orchestras and soloists, and a public viewing theater with live broadcast via loudspeaker.
A local column praises Mr. Plender the city assessor of Pella for his inquisitive nature and courteous handling of wealth disclosures. It traces his political path from alderman in the Second Ward to election as assessor, noting his near lock on the office and a decisive 5 to 1 victory.
The piece lauds Jake Plender the longtime Pella assessor. It notes his private brick and cement work and that he laid sidewalks and even helped front the Chronicle office. He is described as a public figure, energetic with many years ahead, a civic staple in town life.
Dr Frederick R Green notes that today’s young women differ from earlier generations in body and health. A mother recalls her tight corseted wedding dress and contrasts it with her daughter’s natural waist. The moral praises comfortable, well fitting clothing and strong muscles over restrictive fashion.
Notice is hereby given that a purported last will and testament of Gertrude Visser, deceased, is on file in the Clerk of the District Court office in Marion County Iowa. The will will be heard during the December term 1925 on December 21 1925, at which time interested persons may appear.
Keota’s Leo Rettler won the Iowa state corn husking championship at the Fox farm in Dallas county, husking about 27 bushels in 80 minutes. Fort Dodge’s Frank Stanek, 1924 Midwest champion, trailed by over a bushel. Grundy Center’s Ben Grimmins set a flawless husking record with no deductions. Rettler, 26, will represent Iowa in Illinois for the final, with 2,000 spectators believing he will win.
Twenty years ago Paul Scholte traveled to Denver for health benefits. Andrew Langerak joined H. D. Wormhoudt staff. Bert Baron became bank bookkeeper at Citizens National Bank. H Bootsma left for Holland with elderly companions. Dave Thomas worked as a streetcar conductor in Los Angeles, same line as Walter Porter. B T Bouma of Lynnville traded for Dirk Kruidenier property. Martin Sell, whose wife died two months earlier, died Sunday evening after living here since 1849. A mandolin club with Gladstone, Stonaker, Bousquet and Gaass drew attention. Central defeated Penn in a notable football game, Ed Mills rushing for over 100 yards. Clark Richardson bought a farm in South Dakota.
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