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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1922
Page
5
An analysis describes Americans betting on German marks as a new currency scheme weakens the mark. It notes inflated printing, risks to savers, and warns of a potential state move to a new system. A Dubuque report highlights bootleg alcohol enforcement and rising fines as authorities crack down.
In Herrisburg Patriot a New York judge declares that every man should lead his own home. He adds that none of us are as we should be, reflecting on personal responsibility and social norms.
Local items report Rev W B E elected assessor of Tipton at the recent municipal election. Oxford Junction bunker underwent appendicitis surgery in Cedar Rapids. Farley voters approved bonds for a new school house after two ballots. Band fund levy passed 141 to 140. Louise Brink named postmistress at Clarence. Federal court fines 26 bootleggers in Cedar Rapids. George Teske of Maquoketa and wife celebrated their 50th anniversary. H E Carter defeated H W Flenniken for mayor by three votes. Bankers association groups to enter Tipton in May. Bankrupt farm sales bring very low returns per M W O Reilly. Anamosa independent district elected J H Peet superintendent for 1922 28 at 2700 salary. Davenport repudiated socialist municipal ticket in latest city election. Alfred C Munel Jer longtime mayor candidate had 794 vote plurality. Loomis Loomis Mt Vernon sold meat market, possession May 1. Frank Loomis ill. John Bisher, former Jones county resident, died at 63 in Cedar Rapids hospital. survived by two daughters and two sisters. active in Masonic circles. Burial at Olin.
In Monticello Iowa on March 26 1922 the council in a special session approved submitting to voters at the next municipal election the question of a tax not exceeding two mills annually to fund a bond issue. Minutes from March 28 and April 3 document financial reports and adjournments. Mayor Voorhees is noted absent in early sessions.
The Monticello city council fixed salaries for the city staff and appointed several officials. H. S. Lee named city marshal, A. Meyer weighmaster, and H. S. Lee water superintendent. C. J. Northrop chosen water clerk by acclimation. The council set meetings in the library, named papers for official notices, and authorized purchase of a street team. Attest C. J. Northrop City Clerk.
The body of Mrs. Ramsey Henrick's drowned son remains unfound a week after the incident in the Buffalo. The Buffalo has been dragged from the river mouth to its joining with the Wapsipini con. The county treasurer lists about 200 delinquent 1922 license fee owners, some possibly out of use, with a May publication planned. Superintendent H. M. Stiles will not return next year. his three-year tenure is praised for progress and control. Thoughts of what might have been are deemed unjust today.
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