Monticello Express and The George Theory In Debate
The Monticello Express reviews Henry George’s land tax theory and its relevance to modern farmers. The piece contrasts historical debate with current calls for relief, noting impracticality of reforms and public land values tied to improvement. It recounts gangster trials and local legislators balking at constructive bills, plus a Fort Dodge barber case challenging city code enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dodge
Ben Bugg
Bugg
Iowa Family Sizes Rise and Fall Across Counties
The excerpt notes a 3.9 member town family, a ten year decline, and 1920 Iowa averages at 4.1. Jones County shows no drop, totaling 4.2 for the last two censuses, with Jackson and Lyon counties at 4.8 each, the highest in the state. No county hits five members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jones County
Jackson
Lyon
Relief Moves Rapidly for Managua Disaster
Analyzing a Manila disaster relief response, President Hoover ordered immediate action. Red Cross officials and government agencies coordinated rapid aid to Managua with army transports, naval ships, and aircraft from Guantanamo Bay to Bluefields.
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Sioux City Journal
Managua
Nicaraugua
Washington
United States
Hoover
Red Cross
Army
Navy
Panama Canal Zone
War Department
Canal Zone
Cambria
San Francisco
Lexington
Lving
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Bluefields
Nicaragua
American Red Cross
Ernest J. Swift
Miami
Fla
Post dissent on finance and inflation debate
The piece denounces certain financiers as enemies of the people for resisting inflation and credit abuses while praising sober voices that say no to excessive relief spending. It argues sound finance and humanity are not opposed and urges recognition of prudent bankers who restrain reckless policy.
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Saturday Evening Post
Raskob and the Democratic Party in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia public discourse Gilbert notes John J. Raskob secured a fund for the Democratic Party rivaling or exceeding the Republican pace of the year yet the party resents him. His 1928 campaign echoes linger as politicians question his switch from Republican to Democrat during prohibition.
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Gilbert
Philadelphia
Mr. Raskob
Raskob
Our Indebtedness to Dr Pammel
Davenport Times praises Dr Pammel for his work on seeds and grasses that boosted farm productivity. It notes his role in preserving nature’s beauty spots and leading recreational projects for future generations.
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Dr. Pammel
Davenport
Pammel
Preacher Lies in State of Eloquence to please Pew
A humor essay follows a minister trying to wow his congregation with obscure quotations from Icelandic poets and fictitious scholars. The crowd pretends to understand while craving lofty language and new phrases, ultimately rewarding him with praise and a salary boost. The tale ends with a blunt moral about giving people what they think they want.
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Cammion
Ikon Navrosk
Amebius
Polenta
Ecuador
Tasmanian
Robert Browning
State Street
Boston
Ramtazuk
Quarolius
Norfolk
Redistricting Bill Passes House in Swift 60 47 Vote
The Tamisiea-Anderson redistricting bill cleared the town house by 60 to 47 amid swift debate. The plan would redraw districts placing Jones and Linn counties into the Second district and realign Des Moines and surrounding areas into new divisions.
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Tantisiea-Anderson
Town House of Representatives
Senate
Bremer
Buchanan
Delaware
Clayton
Fayette
Allamakee
Winneshiek
Chickasaw
Floyd
Cerro Gordo
Worth
Mitchell
Howard
Jasper
Poweshiek
Mahaska
Keokuk
Wanpello
Monroe
Appanoose
Lucas
Wayne
Clarke
Decatur
Ringgold
Union
Davis
Dallas
Polk
Madison
Warren
Marion
Harrison
Shelby
Audubon
Guthrie
Adair
Cass
Pottawattamie
Mills
Montgomery
Adams
Fremont
Page
Taylor
Crawford
Greene
Carroll
Boone
Hamilton
Webster
Calhoun
Humboldt
Kossuth
Hancock
Winnebago
Palo Alto
Emmet
Monona
Sac
Ida
Woodbury
Plymouth
Cherokee
Buena Vista
Clay
O'Brien
Sioux
Dickinson
Osceola
Lyons
Democracy's troubles in Democratic party tensions rise
Sioux City Journal reports internal strife within the Democratic Party as tensions mount over New York City governance and looming the 1930s presidential campaign. Roosevelt Smith Walker and Tammany allies clash amid calls for thorough investigations and power plays.
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Sioux City Journal
Democratic Party
New York City
National Committee
Washington
Congress
General Assembly
Albany
Roosevelt
Tammany Hall
Walker
Tammany
Gov. Roosevelt
al Smith
Guv Roosevelt
New York
Raskob
Mr. Smith
Owen D. Young
Mr. Young
Power Trust
Smith
City Manager Plan Cuts Oak City Tax Burden
The Red Oak Express reports that in 1921 the city spent over $60,000 under the city clerk plan for water fire grading and cemetery work. By 1931 taxes fall to $42,800 with no tax increase in eight years under the city manager plan, while departments improve. The note on earth’s curvature is included.
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Red Oak Express
Brother Joseph of Molokai Dies After 45 Years of Service
The New York World Telegram recalls Brother Joseph, longtime helper at Molokai leper colony, who died after dedicating 45 years to caring for the exiled, dressing wounds, burying the dead, researching leprosy, and improving sanitation.
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New York World-Telegram
Joseph
Molokai
Pacific
Honolulu
Heirs of D B Herren Offer Property For Sale Monticello Iowa
The heirs of the late D Ben Herren announce a sale of the Monticello residence and forty acres of land in Wayne township Jones county Iowa. Bids may be filed with Lowell State Bank or executor Ben D Herren North English Iowa and will be opened April 20 at 10 am with possession available March 1 1932. The heirs reserve the right to reject any bid.
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D. Ben Herren
Monticello
Herren
Wayne Township
Jones County
Iowa
Lowell State Bank
Ben D. Herren
North English
Notice of Appraisement Time for Inheritance Tax
In the district court of Jones county Iowa the estate of Francis M Benedict deceased is asked to appoint appraisers to value property for inheritance tax. The appraisers will meet at 1:00 p.m. on April 18 1931 in Anamosa to assess real and personal estate for tax purposes. Interested parties may appear and be heard regarding the appraisal.
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Towa
Jones County
Francis M. Benedict
R.E. Johnson
State of
Iowa
Jessie B. Darrow
Winifred A. Colton
Gladys I. Benedict
Earl D. Benedict
Alice E. Benedict
Ernest I. Benedict
Elsie R. Benedict
C. B. Darrow
Grace D. Benedict
Anamosa
Jones
R. A. Cartano J. W. Conmey
A. O. Sones
Notice of Appraisement for William Haller Estate
In Jones county Towa district court notice to R E Johnson Barthe Haller Louise Blake Marie Quimby Ethel Blake John Haller John McDonald Hospital and H M Carpenter executor to appraise the estate of William Haller deceased on April 18 1931 at Anamosa hearing on the appraisement for inheritance tax in the form prescribed by law dated March 21 1931 Inheritance Tax Appraisers
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Towa
Jones County
William Haller
R. E. Johnson
State of
Barthe Haller
Louise Blake
Marie Quimby
Ethel Blake
John Haller
John McDonald Hospital
H. M. Carpenter
Anamosa
Jones
Saintly Brother Joseph’s Molokai ministry shines
The text recalls Brother Joseph who served leprosy patients on Molokai with joy and spiritual care. His buoyant spirit earned him the title saint among those he aided, showing happiness in service rather than gloom as he ministered to the afflicted. The passage ends urging reading the Want Columns.
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Leo Brothers
Gangster World
Alfred Lingle
Chicago Tribune
The
Tribune
Lingle
Brothers
Chicago
Tion
Brother Joseph
Molokai
Administratrix Notice for Stella B Smith Estate
Public notice announces Blanche Smith Carighn appointed administratrix by Jones County Iowa court for the estate of Stella B Smith deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court and all debts should be paid promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 2 1931. Doxsee and Doxsee attorneys 41 4
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Stella B. Smith
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
Blanche Smith Carighn
Doxsee
D. Ben Herren
Executor's Notice for Henry E. Folkers Estate
The Lovell State Bank named executor in Anamosa Iowa calls all claimants against Henry E. Folkers estate to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and directs debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated April 1 1931 Anamosa Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Henry E. Folkers
Anamosa
Towa
Lovell State Bank
Doxsee & Doxsee
Estate of D Ben Herren seeks claims and debts
The estate of D Ben Herren invites all claimants to present sworn claims within legal time and all debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated at Anamoee this 18th day of March. Aben Herren pecestor.
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Anamoee
Lowe
A. Ben D. Herren
Pecestor
Doxsee & Doxsee
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Chas. A. Doxsee
Henry George
George
Hewitt
American Relief
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Cyrano
Roxane
House
Yeas
Allen
Avery
Ballew
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Durant
Ellsworth
Felter
Forsling
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Hanson
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Hesse
Hollingsworth
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Husted
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Johnson
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Lamb
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Morton
Nelson
Story
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Pattison
Ratiff
Rutledge
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Snyder
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Thompson
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van Wert
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Scott
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Millhouse
Randall
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Short
Simmer
van Buren
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Bonnstetter
Craen
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Hook
Koch
Kohler
Laughlin
Mead
Miller
O'Donnell
Osborn
Peace
Pendray
Randolph
Rawlings
Reed
Reimers
Roe
Stiger
Thiessen
Watts
Wearin
Whiting
D. B. Herren
R. A. Cartano
J. W. Conmey
DD. S
Lovell
L. J. Swift
Butrichter Building
Zeigier Coal
Mark
Rock of Ages
J. E. Bateman
FORD
ABC
F. C. B. Detroit
Ford Finance Plana
Universal Credit Company
Deansomn Hotel
Genel
State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Federal Reserve
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