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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express filing records show second class matter status at the Monticello Iowa post office under the act of March 8 1879 dated November 4 1887.
A corruption tale centers on Insull, a magnate toppled by overexpansion and fraud allegations, facing investor vengeance. The piece surveys the Rayburn bill regulating interstate motor carriers, calls for rail competition fairness, and notes a Senate move toward tax transparency. It also mentions revived river travel on the Mississippi and NRA provisions affecting small towns and newspaper wage rules.
A discovered still near Bevington scaled a 60 by 80 foot barn and produced thousands of gallons daily. The piece argues bootleggers thrive in small towns and that officers in sympathy with smugglers fail to curb illicit liquor. It notes Senate votes on income tax publication showing regional influence on statewide matters.
Anamosa Eureka reports a Monday April 9 school board meeting at the high school to select the teaching staff for the next year. Supt Frank Jones resigned after reelection. several vacancies remain in science, home economics, music, and grades, with multiple teachers re-elected and offered contracts.
High school notes show Monticello students Mary Jane Stewart George Fraser William Ferring and Frances Steck attended an Iowa City leadership conference with eleven schools present. Burlington led delegations while sessions focused on student leadership and school government.
Political advertisement announcing H. J. Mayberry as a Republican candidate for county supervisor. Seeks the 1935 term beginning January 1 with a June primary ballot placement.
The Sioux City Journal argues for a nationwide policy of cracking down on major criminals on sight. It contends officers know criminals and that aggressive arrests, even if deadly, could thin criminal ranks.
Wallaces Farmer argues only production control can prevent rising dairy output effects. A plan to buy out low producers would require millions of cows and cost over $100 million, benefiting owners of poor cows while not solving surplus. The piece discusses dairy price trends since 1926 and critiques wartime war prophecy by James Truslow Adams.
The piece admires Roosevelt as an opportunist who seizes holes in the line and adapts to public sentiment. It argues he remains near to being the whole government, with Congress largely doing his bidding on most issues.
State officials estimate Sac City will spend about 50 million dollars in the coming year on hard liquor and millions more on beer cigarettes cigars and other luxuries. The Sac City Sun notes these figures clash with the notion that Iowans remain financially strained.
The Manson Journal questions tighter hours and higher pay, warning who will pay the bill and noting regulations may deter investment. Rock Rapids Reporter notes a three year sales tax as a replacement that burdens taxpayers but hopes it won’t break the public.
Hampton Chronicle warns readers that the Iowa legislature under Gov Herring will impose a heavy tax bill without relief or replacement tax. Farmers and property owners face continued and increased taxes, with widespread public alarm anticipated.
Iowa readers see quirky tax evasions under the new sales tax and a rising medical innovator. Dr James Valentine of Conrad now at Northwestern proposes a surgical bed aiding spine healing. Authorities defend NRA code enforcement with 25 auto dealers fined for motor vehicle code violations.
Joseph McMahon formerly of Villisca Montgomery county may receive an honorable discharge from the army in which he never enlisted. Reports from Washington say he fought as a civilian hanger on during the Philippine insurrection, was denied enlistment yet went along with a gun uniform and kit, and fought in six major engagements. Congress may grant him the discharge Moe Mahon, now 66, is a cigar maker at St Joseph Missouri.
Lorenzo Dow Dickerson a longtime Knoxville resident and Civil War veteran died aged 97. Born in Ohio in 1836 he learned the cooper trade then moved to Oskaloosa Iowa before settling in Knoxville in 1860. He lived in the same house for 74 years and raised three sons.
Former Iowans in California gather August 11 for an Iowa day celebration featuring a 800 piece band selected from southern Iowa musicians. Prof Arnold Zopf of Leon will manage the band as rehearsals proceed and members travel on a special train July 29 to August 17 with a health coach for doctors and nurses aboard.
Mount Ayr in Ringgold county finishes an auxiliary water supply system. A CWA crew installed a centrifugal pump driven by a tractor, moving water from the dam through a 4 inch main to a half mile distant reservoir at 100 gallons per minute. The pump can deliver 144000 gallons per day, far above town needs. A separate note covers Fred Ludeking of Waukon seeking an expert accountant to advise on sales tax accounting amid a quirky restroom-visit episode.
Residents of Laurens in Pocahontas county faced undrinkable water one Sunday. Officials drained the tank and flushed the mains to restore supply as the sheriff and county authorities investigated the incident.
Attorneys investigated suspicious water contamination claims as a water sample was sent for analysis though results were not yet received. The report remains unavailable at press time. Meanwhile Edwin Palmer notes spring wanderers strain Iowa homeless programs due to panhandling. Also severe March storm at Decorah Hospital farm caused widespread losses: 40 cattle 40 hogs 800 bushels oats 1600 bushels corn 30 tons hay destroyed. insurance partly covers $8000. John Schnitzler saved 20 horses.
Atlantic News Telegraph notes that several members of the Iowa General Assembly will have difficulty adapting to private life after extended service in Des Moines during a special session.
News notes reveal the August 2 1933 marriage of B G Rees and Miss Alice Robison at Galena Illinois. Mrs Rees resigns from Anamosa's fifth grade teaching post and will retire after the current six weeks. Rees longtime Jones county official and state employee plans to settle in Anamosa.
Bottoms Up opens at the Paramount Cedar Rapids for four days starting Friday April 20 with Spencer Tracy Pat Patterson John Boles Sid Silvers and Thelma Todd in a lively musical. Tarzan and His Mate with Johnny Weissmuller Maureen O Sullivan arrives Friday April 27 also at the Paramount with a technicolor Disney Silly Symphony Funny Little Bunnies noted for its appeal to all ages.
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Orland G. Rogers as administrator of the estate of George Rogers deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to the administrator. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 17 1934. Joseph G. Rogers and E J Kean are attorneys for the estate.
Notice to all interested persons that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees named in the annexed list have been filed with the clerk of the district court Jones county Iowa. A final hearing and approval is fixed for May 7 1934 at Anamosa Iowa before the court. Interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. Herman Petersen administrator of Martin Petersen estate is listed. Clerk By Julia Foarde deputy.
District court of Jones county announces that on April 3 1934 a paper claimed as the last will of Alexander Davidson deceased was filed. The 90th day of April 1934 at 10 o'clock a.m. is set for final proof and probate and all interested may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk Lee Byerly. attorneys Doxsee Coxsee Heiserman represent the estate.
Marguerite Aitchison executrix of the William J. Aitchison estate in Anamosa Iowa invites all claimants to file sworn claims with the district court clerk within legal time. Those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs, dated March 2 1934.
The last will and testament of Bridget Kehoe of Jones County Iowa was filed and opened. The court sets April 30 1934 at 10 o clock a.m. for final proof and probate at the March term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. J J Locher attorney for estate.
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