05 Apr 1928
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1928
Page
1
Long, disjointed local page notes discuss politics in Warren County, court cases and university decisions, and a tribute to Colonel Lindbergh. It references Iowa politics, the state university commencement plan, and aviation feats plus a personal reflection on Lindbergh’s courage and American ideals.
Eldora resident H E Moffett reports ten years after Jack Stanley vanished from near Iowa Falls. Stanley once worked as a farm hand in Hardin and Franklin counties and deposited 809 in liberty bonds and 203 in cash at Iowa Falls bank. If not found soon steps may be taken to declare him legally dead and use the money for the school fund.
The Dubuque chamber of commerce announced that a privately owned barge line plans to operate coal barges on the Mississippi River and make Dubuque the main distributing point along the upper river. W. L. Harding, former Iowa governor, leads the new organization capitalized at 3.5 million dollars.
Fragmentary passage questions governance in Chicago with unclear references Esposito and car opposition. lacks coherent event or date. No verifiable facts or names beyond scattered terms.
The passage questions which state has long been a source of divisive rhetoric and discontent toward the United States Senate blaming Iowa for stirring upheaval. It notes persistent criticism despite counter efforts and highlights Iowa as a focal point of contentious public discourse.
Congressman Cole critiques the tariff debate in a weekly letter to the C. R. Gazette. He notes Democratic speakers and Oldfield of Arkansas as key targets, claims interruptions and questions exposed errors in their arguments, and outlines shifts in tariff positions tied to McNary Haugen proposals.
The article argues many people lack insurance protection for fire sickness accident and old age. It warns widows orphans and the elderly may suffer income loss and medical costs without coverage. It notes storms fires auto accidents and theft threaten unprotected property and urges seizing opportunities to obtain insurance.
The Eagle Grove Eagle criticizes Senator Borah for urging one dollar donations to return Sinclair's funds. It labels Borah as crandstanding and argues Sinclair's money is no different from others once in circulation. The piece asserts tainting money is a matter of use rather than origin.
Fragmentary text questions whether Wattine c wen DAwOILS supporters doubt the outcome of the first ballot. It references figures like Hoover and GEineses and notes no consensus on Mr. ers chances as balloting progresses.
A humorous dialogue mix features a violinist debut and a shy girl delaying kisses until the right man. A boyish interlude from under the settee mocks a revealing line. A comic anecdote recounts a customer’s counterfeit arrest at a store, told with a wink.
A Missouri River navigation association is organized at Council Bluffs with 100 members and more expected soon. A committee of E. H. Lougee W. R. Orchard and Harry Searles Sr has been appointed to study feasibility and will cooperate with similar groups advancing river development.
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