Monticello schools raise teacher salaries amid debate
The Monticello board of education approved higher teacher pay as a three year rise continues. While salaries remain about 25 percent below pre depression levels, Monticello sustains a stronger schedule than nearby towns, aiding pupil achievement. The piece also notes political figures and national policy critique, and ends with comments on federal spending and a proposed 1.137 billion dollar request.
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Board of Education of the
Monticello
Rehools
Hauptmann letter protests innocence before execution
A long letter to Gov Hoffman of New Jersey from Bruno Richard Hauptmann asserts his innocence in the Lindbergh case as his electrocution date looms. Psychologists debated whether guilt would trigger confession while others note murderers often deny until death. The second snippet from Omaha World-Herald discusses Germany’s push toward equal armament under Hitler and asks whether peace or war may follow proposals for nonaggression pacts and Rhineland demilitarization.
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Sioux City Journal
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Gov. Hoffman
New Jersey
Hauptmann
Ecuilty
Omaha
Rhine
Locarno
France
Belgium
Rhineland
Europe
United States
Giotot
Ube
Senate
HATS OFF TO DICK BARKER ANAMOSA EUREKA COLUMN
In the East the National Collegiate wrestling meet saw Cornell College Mount Vernon score three points while few large schools did well. Iowa managed two points as Cornell’s team recalls past battles with Army and other colleges with pride and satire. The piece praises Dick Barker and contrasts Cornell’s rugged style with Army’s opulent show. Washington Post notes on relief and AAA funds affecting farmers and politics.
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Anamosa Eureka
Cornell College of Mount Vernon
Army
Cornedh
Tn Unievercty
Ames
Sample Farm Uses New Soil Conservation Payments Explained
Iowa extension workers detail how John Jones of a 220 acre Iowa farm may qualify for soil conservation program payments. They calculate base acres, required soil conserving crops, class one payments up to 370.50 and class two payments up to 38.50, with examples for alfalfa oats corn soybeans and sweet clover adjustments.
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John Jones
Iowa
Jones
Jones Farm
Iowa State College
Wallace
Monkeys Shaved to Break Up Marauding Band
A TitDBits Magazine observation notes a ritual used to curb a leaderless troop of female monkeys that raid villages. The trapped leader is shaved bald and released. the mocking females drive him away and the band dissolves, ending the thefts.
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India
Titdbits
Wassailing Customs Across Rural England
A fragment describes an old wassailing custom in central Harepeined and Dev onshire. The piece notes groups visiting farms with family and servants, roasting apples and sharing drink around a decorated tree as part of the ritual.
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Sid Kent
Wellais Euchend
Devonshire
Eouhathon
Worst plague of rats hit Retz South Africa
Callier's Weekly, Retz, South Africa, reports a severe rat infestation. Townspeople unite to combat the rodents causing heavy damage and grain loss. Terriers fetch at a premium while trays and poisons are in use. One farrier reportedly traps over 600 bats with an air out in the Hast SiN dhentiis.
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Retz
South Afries
Caterpillar Of The Peppered Moth Warns Plants
Vin Pits Magazine notes caterpillars imitate the peppered moth in color to avoid foes. When stripped from a twig they pose little threat to plants, then resume patterns on remaining twigs.
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Vin Pits Magazine
Buddhist Monka Candidate Refuges Ceremony Description
An account describes a Buddhist monk candidate undergoing a head shaving ritual and then taking the three refuges before assembled chapters. The rites include taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha as part of ordination proceedings.
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Bauddha
Ouike Pegee
Giants of France Towering Figures in Local Festivals
A Lille dispatch reports 175 medieval giants in France, averaging 22 feet tall and aged one to five centuries. The wooden cardboard and cloth figures parade at annual town feasts, with famed giants Gargantua in Bailleul and a Calais scene of sailors.
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France
Lille United Press
Gargantua
Rabelais
Bailleul
Calais
Tawna
White Berzues
Berguemard
Aochint
Borg
David
Goliath
Ath
War Power and Wealth Estimates From Early 1900s Text
The text discusses presidential war powers needing congressional declaration and approval by Congress, outlining veto limits and authority. It includes a wealth estimate section detailing national wealth categories and figures, followed by a short aside on social happiness and conversation energy.
What Government Can Do
Kansas City Star argues recovery lies in forward looking policy not nostalgia for 1929. It urges government to cut fear of radicalism currency inflation and high taxes while enabling new enterprises to create jobs and avoid excessive spending and growing government payroll.
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Monticello
Monticelo
Kansas City Star
Florida ship canal scheme faces congressional rejection
The Uncle Sam funded Florida ship canal project, started by President Roosevelt with relief money, has cost over 5 000 000 and faced a failed push for 20 000 000 more. Critics warn salt water seepage could ruin citrus and ship owners refuse use due to the canal’s hazards. The plan may be dropped, amid southern opposition and.geologists' warnings.
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Manchester
Uncle Sam
Congress
Roosevelt
Jacksonville
Ninth district voters face two high type congressional candidates
Cherokee Times notes Guy M. Gillette as the Democratic nominee and Fred Wolf on the Republican ticket, offering the Ninth district a choice between two men of high caliber who would provide creditable representation in Congress.
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Cherokee Times
Guy M. Gillette
Fred Wolf
Congress
Night's Quiet Gate and Faithful Nightscape
Beside the gate I view Night's majesty and the quiet yard. The moon peeks through a half closed eye as leaves and birds say good night. God rules the earth and nights ease our burdens guiding thoughts toward the Maker. Alys Ering a Beltman. In Brazil 400 plant species found in three square miles.
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Alys Ering
Brazil
Supervisors Proceedings List Extensive City Expenditures
The document records numerous disbursements including freight, oil, labor, supplies, insurance, repairs, and fuel from multiple vendors and services. It lists individual payroll amounts and a maintenance payroll with detailed names and sums, reflecting a detailed ledger of county or city government spending.
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C. MO
St. Paul Ry
Cities Service Oil Co
Clark's
E. W. Coon
Eclipse Lumber Co
Electrical Service Co
R. C. Wire
Employers Mutual Casualty Co
Gamble
Towa Steel & Iron Works
International Harvester Co
Towa Manufacturing Co
Towa
Kacena Battery & Equipment Co
Madsen
G. H. Monroe
R. D. McIntyre
Geo. F. Specht
Taylor Buick Co
George W
R. L. Peck
Pat Callaghan
R. A. Russell
Insur- Fug Eset
Scott Hardware Co
Swartzell’s Store
Gerd Harms
Fred Weers
Lester Ankner
Otho Hughes
Ralph Mead
Howard Ireland
W. J. Stover
John Holmes
Willard Davhoff
Ernest Hickley
Kenneth Harms
Payroll Totals and Board Adjournment Record
The document records maintenance payrolls with multiple named employees and amounts, followed by a list of maintenance payrolls including Dwight Pulver and others. The board, on motion of Shimerda and seconded by Russell, adjourned after sessions on several dates with Geo. F. Specht as auditor and N. Holst as chairman.
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M. Raymond
John Wilhelm
F. L. Shankland
James White
Ray Seely
Lee Sams
Grover Stroud
Elvin Schwartz
Earl Sherman
William Green
Clarence Appleby
Howard Ireland
John Gray
Rhinehart Siebels
Fred Carson
R. E. Chaplin
Raymond Huggans
H. L. Klinefelter
Hans M. Petersen
Cale Welty
J. Kostal
Wm. J
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. A final hearing and approval is set for April 27, 1936 before the district court at Anamosa Iowa. Catherine Stutt as executrix of Will Stutt deceased is among the listed estates. SEE BYERLY clerk of court and Julia Foarde deputy note the filing date April 3 1936.
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District Court
Jones County
Nem
Catherine Stutt
Will Stutt
Anamosa
Iowa
Byerly
Iown
Julia Foarde
State of
Gerd F. Null
A. D
Paul T. Schuetz
George H. Heeren
Locher & Locher
Notice of Probate of Will 5070 Jacob G. Suter estate
District court of Jones county Iowa sets April 3 1936 filing and May 4 1936 final probate hearing for the last will of Jacob G. Suter deceased. Interested parties may appear May term to contest probate with Coxsee & Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
Jacop G. Suter
Jacob G. Suter
Jones County to Hold Hearing on New Courthouse Plan
The Jones County Board of Supervisors in Anamosa Iowa will hold a hearing at 1 00 p m Wednesday April 15 1936 on plans specifications and proposed contract form for a new courthouse estimated to cost 165000 dollars Objections will be heard as provided by law Dated Anamosa March 4 1936.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortieth General Assembly of
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Anamosa
Jones County to Carter Court House Bid Notice
Sealed proposals to erect a new Jones County courtroom in Anamosa Iowa are due by 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday April 15 1936. Bids separate for general work plumbing heating and electric work with 5 percent certified check. Contracts require approved bond and wage rates per the specifications with preference for local production and coal.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Iowa
Anamosa
Said County
Dougher, Rich& Woodburn
Des Moines
Iowa Project Bid Details With Public Works Aid
The contract, financed partly by the Public Works Administration, applies P W A Form 179 to Iowa construction. Bidders may not withdraw for 30 days after opening. Plans and specs available after March 31 1936 from architects and county auditor with deposits of 25 10 10 dollars, refundable after a bona fide bid and return of documents. The board may reject any or all bids.
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Iowa
Public Works Administration
Ty Ne
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Monticello, Iowa
W. H. Null
D. McCarn & Son
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