03 Apr 1930
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1930
Page
1
The Monticello Express reports Cedar Rapids voters rejected a 175000 bond for a new airport and reelects J F Rall, with mayoral recount planned. Editorial notes Cedar Rapids growth, taxes, and caution about war and international treaties amid pacifist and interventionist views.
The suggestion by J. W. Foster to tax big signs along fields near public highways could add about 300000 dollars annually to the state treasury. He argues such a tax would curb sign proliferation after prior efforts failed. He cites a danger where signs on private ground obscure a paved road and raise accident risk.
The piece argues that promises too big or too small harm a candidate and praises clear opinions on main issues. It suggests state and county assessors standardize valuations to uncover all property and require truthful sworn tax reports, aligning with federal income tax practices.
Report notes a mislabel in the local paper calling Dan Turner a farmer. The error inflamed readers who recall Dias as not a farmer and question the party leadership and biographical details.
The article advises dairy farmers to cull about ten percent of cows over the next two to three months and feed corn to fatten them. Proper execution could yield a fair price in spring and elevate butter prices within six months, with lasting impact on butter fat even if farmers later revert to prior practices.
The Sioux City Journal argues that party leaders and key senators like Borah will oppose any London treaty even if it is favorable. It warns that domestic divisions and distrust of the Hoover administration hinder progress in international understanding and treaty ratification.
A reflective piece discusses the difficulty of reporting accurately due to human error and reluctance of sources. It cites Robert G. Ingersoll on alcohol as a social killer, describing its link to crime, poverty, and wrecked lives, and urges readers to consider the damaging effects.
A Baltimore Evening Sun writer advises motorists to keep a detailed twelve month car expense log. Track initial price, insurance, depreciation, gas, repairs, garage rent, and every item. At year end compare total with what the money could have earned or bought elsewhere to assess the true cost of the car.
The text urges readers to consider long term effects of spending on a car, noting that calculating cost over ten years in compound interest helps heirs and assigns, but warns that focusing on exact costs may not yield savings while prompting thoughts on the misery left to family.
The quote argues that circumstantial evidence can mislead and urges caution in judgment. It illustrates how witnesses may read intent into actions, while surface aspects may suggest a different cause.
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