This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1930
Page
6
The Pella Chamber of Commerce led by Dr. T. G. Fultz and a special committee organized a two day fall festival on October 3 and 4. The event drew local merchants and residents, boosted community goodwill, and offered wholesome entertainment though it was not a money making venture.
Armistice Day marks the start of the annual Red Cross roll call campaign. The piece urges strong participation, citing a history of aid across 102 disasters in 38 states and extensive veteran and public health work, with millions in services and donations directed to home relief, nursing, nutrition, first aid, and disaster response.
In Iowa a long heralded statesman L J Dickenson faced scrutiny as crowds learned he did not mention key issues in a recent speech. The varied public reaction follows his prior high praise as savior of his people and the protracted campaign.
The article notes Dickenson offers no campus criterion to justify support, instead berating the Democratic party. It lists his approach as typical Republican in style and blames the current mood on Republican administration, attributing it to ratio pessimism rather than policy.
The article argues that nationwide reaction to the Eighteenth Amendment is not turning the country wet. It notes advocates of repeal inflate drinking levels while evidence supports continued prohibition, citing travel observations as proof of restraint and the general absence of intoxication.
The article argues against reintroducing legalized liquor, citing dangers of race, road safety, and social decay. It recalls the harms of drink on families, homes, and public morality, urging an enlightened public conscience to oppose anti-prohibition efforts.
A humorous anecdote about Mr. Cave-Brown-Cave who insists on his full hyphenated name. In a city visit he employs a valet named Home. The exchange ends with playful wordplay as Home insists on Home-Sweet-Home, while the boss demands Cave-Brown-Cave.
A collage of small town vignettes from Pella including farm prices jokes and festival mishaps. The column parodies local figures and events with quips about bread prices the fall festival water fight and idle chatter about marriages banking robberies and baseball.
A compilation of editorial opinions from multiple papers critiquing Knoxville cleanup needs and credit practices. The Knoxville Journal urges cleaner streets while Milford Mail discusses credit safeguards, warning against misuse. Knoxville Express cites a Democratic money power link, and Albia Union-Republican notes Iowa leadership selections and the weight of Morris Curtis.
Toledo Chronicle urges readers to share life’s beauty and purity with youths, while Chariton Leader ridicules Dudley Reid of the Osceola Tribune for insulting Betty Halden. Monroe County News notes an Omaha police officer’s 288 mile trip at 72 mph, highlighting rapid travel. Oskaloosa Herald reports Iowa Methodist college per pupil costs from $325 to $510, with Simpson at $425 and Cornell at $510.
Abbie Deamond, granddaughter of the late W. P. Fowler, killed in a car accident in St. Joseph Missouri.
Weddings of the week included A W Veenschoten and Altha M Phil lips of Bicknell Indiana and Rev William H Groenendyk of Chicago and Lucy Koopman of Oskaloosa Eliza Olney Knoxville’s oldest resident died at 99 Mrs Eldert Groenendyk died in Tracy at 53 Knoxville plans dedication of soldiers and sailors monument in the courthouse square The Vander Syde family marked their 39th wedding anniversary with children and grandchildren present.
Mark I Shaw of Monroe and Miss Ruth Porter wed at Des Moines. Dr. and Mrs. Beyl hosted new college faculty members. Ver Steeg Tysseling sold Leighton store to Mep pelink and sterrenburg of Kansas. Rachel A Mikesell aged 13 died at Percy. A son born to Mr and Mrs Liter and a daughter to Mr H Van Rees. Pearson, formerly of Tracy, killed in a Bol ton mine. Homecoming drew many former residents. William Jennings Bryan delivered a major address.
Four round trips daily with three transfers at Monroe for Knoxville. Special round trip rates between all stations. Pella to Des Moines departures at 8 31 AM 12 31 PM 5 01 PM 7 46 PM. Des Moines to Pella departures 8 00 AM 12 00 PM 4 30 PM 6 15 PM. Pella to Oskaloosa departures 9 34 AM 1 34 PM 6 04 PM 7 40 PM. Oskaloosa to Pella departures 8 00 AM 12 00 PM 4 30 PM 7 16 PM. All buses except late evening connect at Monroe with Knoxville line. runs through Oskaloosa to Ottumwa.
Sumner Gazette notes a debate on accident causes. Some blame fast driving, others reckless behavior, with a view that both factors contribute. It argues that slow, reckless driving is more dangerous than fast, careful driving, highlighting the broader road risk from careless behavior.
The item traces the Flight O'Tyme reference back to Chronicle entries dated 1910 and 1920. It discusses origins, publication context, and how the phrase appeared in the periodical record, noting its recurrent use across those years and its relation to aviation or literary notes of the era.
The Chroniicle reports a well attended Chamber of Commerce banquet with members their wives and friends. Ed Porter dies after an operation in Des Moines. Herbert Wormhoudt, 11, injured in a fall from a house roof. Calhoun visits Ko komo birthplace. Wagner family relocates business interests to Oskaloosa. A local ex serviceman found unconscious near the 63 detour west of Pella.
Describes Eastbound and Westbound Rock Island trains with numbers 472 to 476, routes between Des Moines Keokuk Eldon and Harvey times, daily except Sunday operation, freight cutoffs, and Howell Iowa timetable details including a Limited that doesn’t stop at Howell. Also advises on garden pest cleanups and soil enrichment, and a tip to bake pears with lemon.
A wife asks what her husband is using to open a can and mishears his remark as if he were using a prayer. The cartoonish dialogue contrasts practical action with religious phrasing, ending with a playful line about spending money.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.