13 Apr 1933
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1933
Page
1
The Monticello Express is published each Thursday by editors and proprietors W. Doxsee and Chas. A. Doxsee. The notice defines the paper as the official city and county publication for Monticello.
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that a radio licensee cannot censor political content and may be liable for defamatory statements broadcast by a speaker. The decision notes libel published via broadcast is not protected as a common carrier act, unlike pure censorship limits.
Citizens express alarm as worsening conditions in Germany trigger anxiety about daily life. Government officials promise aid and call for calm while international observers monitor escalating tensions and potential humanitarian impact.
Sixty years ago a Milwaukee printer Lathem Sholes with James Densmore in Ilion New York oversaw the first typewriter built in a gunshop at Remington Arms. The invention emerged near Seneca Falls and followed early public recognition in Philadelphia. The new device sparked female labor and faced initial male resistance as factories reported strong production milestones.
The piece notes many workers in typography and engraving left jobless yet remain busy aiding industrial progress. It recalls Sholes who built improved typewriting later selling rights for $12,000 and mentions his Ilion monument overlooked by travelers toward a nearby tram light.
Emporia Gazette jokes about shunning beer advertising after lambasting it. The piece mocks virtue tied to financial balance and recalls a Reconstruction-era bribery tale, ending with a quip about a man leaping from a building while commenting on ads.
The Scotch Grove Womens Community club plans an April 19 meeting at Mrs. John Ahraken home with Mrs. Kiburz and Mrs. Ladehoff as assistants. Topics include travel and a roll call on dream destinations. Members share papers on aeroplane travel and cotton blossoms, plus a continued book review.
Monticello Iowa 1933 ad notes Mule Hide roofing materials and patching methods. J R Barron editor promotes home improvements with oak flooring and Minnesota Paints. Mentions clean up and paint season, screens to come, and local prices facing low costs for materials.
Mrs W B Clark Geneva Loomis Alfreda Husmann Carol Naylor and Esther Sinclair attended a 4 H meeting in Anamosa to discuss Rally Day with Miss Fanny Buchanan in charge Esther Sinclair was named to the county 4 H committee to replace a resignation Mrs Sam Ellison chairs the committee Arend Balster has added new counters to his general store Mrs Arend Baister attended a Waterloo music contest with Alfreda Husmann Jo Royden Jean Royden and Leslie Baister All are Monticello high school orchestra members Communion services are set for Easter at the Presbyterian Church Rev Alyea announced Hazel Craig was absent part of the week Mr and Mrs M M Sinclair visited Mount Vernon last Sunday Ruth Craig substituted for Hazel Sinclairs absence Mr and Mrs Fred Graham visited George Zendows home Zendow remains ill since hospital release
The first lesson on home furnishing was studied at Mrs. Will Walderback's home last Tuesday afternoon. Seventeen Midland district women attended. Leader Mrs. Sadie Wehling led the kitchen utensils topic. The course comprises five lessons.
The column records a series of small gatherings and visits. Arthur Hart visited relatives in Viola on Sunday. Leone Preston returned home after two weeks at the Nathan Frost residence near Wyoming. Cletus Boland hosted friends for a Monday card party. Midland pupils hosted mothers Thursday afternoon. Mike Martin and Mrs. Seery hosted relatives in Fillmore. Mary Elizabeth O'Toole of Anamosa visited Mary Jo Daly. Orla Bailey of Elkader spent Saturday with Eugene Bailey and his wife joined later. Floyd Switzer remains critically ill at his daughter H Slimmer's home. Freda Anderson, Estherville teacher, spent spring vacation with her mother Dora Anderson.
Public notice states Herman Petersen has been appointed administrator of the estate of Martin N. Petersen deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa March 18 1933 Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
The state of Town Iowa executor of the estate of J E Flanigan deceased notifies all persons with claims to file sworn statements with the clerk within legal time and all debts owed to the estate to be paid promptly. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 4 1933 Thomas R Flanigan Executor E J Kean attorney for estate
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