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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
6
The article urges voters to approve a new near-led school building in Monticello, arguing that quality facilities and engaged teachers deter youth crime, protect citizens, and foster patriotism. It notes current strain, praises teachers, and links schooling to citizenship as it previews Monday’s bond election.
The piece muses on radio as the era’s marvel enabling distant broadcasts, comparing it with Edison’s phonograph and Bacon’s prescient visions. It notes radio’s promise for home and market communication while acknowledging receivers cannot reply, and recalls Bacon’s prophecies about navigation, machinery, and flight centuries ago.
In Marshalltown Times-Rep the heaviest burden for Brookhart is not Thorne’s entry but carrying Dante Pierce and the Homestead in the senatorial contest.
The sale of 53,000 dollars of 20 year Jasper County bridge bonds at 4.3 percent to a Des Moines pond company at a 2,210 dollar premium shows tax free bond prices trending up. Pre war levels approached, note yields still below government bonds. The Monticello school district is urged to act now to secure favorable rates.
A proposed bond issue could raise a homeowner's annual homestead tax by about 7.5 dollars if Monticello approves, an estimated 15 percent increase. The plan asks residents to consider the cost of improving schools for their children's education.
The Monticello school policy forecloses adding a 42nd commercial department for shorthand typing and bookkeeping, deeming there is no room to teach these essential business skills alongside grammar and composition.
The statement argues Monticello should not be seen as falling behind in education and should avoid overcrowded schools by expanding facilities. It emphasizes keeping Monticello from being labeled as backward and urges making schools attractive to attract a larger population.
The Sioux City Journal argues the United States overproduces laws and urges a halt on new statutes. It advocates repealing unnecessary laws and stricter enforcement of essential ones, proposing a legislative moratorium to pause further rulemaking.
J E Foster and M R Fayram visited Monticello to assess high school housing for Iowa North Central association accreditation. Report cites crowded classrooms, inadequate library space, basement science lab, poor lighting and ventilation, distant restrooms, and need for permanent, modern housing to support expanding subjects and enrollment.
Congressman Cole argues against excess lawmaking in Washington and urges restraint. He notes 4385 House members and questions the need for more bills. He cites protests from newspapers and the public and warns against overregulation by inspectors.
At a Madison taxpayers gathering the crowd argued that school taxes are high yet schools are overcrowded and remedies were discussed. One speaker suggested unemployment would push 50 families to leave the city in three months, reducing demand for space while Madison’s facilities were defended as adequate.
In eastern Iowa near Dyersville locals grow curious over minor oil seepage. Similar hints appeared at Monticello and Herndon where communities piped gas or oil lines, but the discoveries proved short lived and unremarkable to those versed in the state's geology.
Charles G. McKenzie, Union Theological Seminary graduate, was refused admission by the Jersey City Presbytery after an exam revealing uncertainty about eternal destinies and postdeath outcomes. He stated belief that some day all men will be won to God, and that sin leads to eternal death, with the panel ruling he needed more preparation before preaching in Hudson or Passaic counties.
The Harrisburg Patriot notes a change in reader focus from observing fashion to tracking what styles are being worn and copied. Residents discuss how clothing choices reflect local interests and social currents as trends emerge.
Ployd C Scott is reelected superintendent of Mt Vernon schools. The report also notes political moves in the third district with Judge George W Dunham withdrawing his congressional bid.
Senator Pitt argues that republic survival depends on homeowners and self reliance among farmers. He opposes government rail ownership and warns against politicians offering simple remedies while calling for law and court independence. He notes past faults, stresses fiscal prudence, and criticizes excessive taxation on railroads. The piece also discusses Delaware county road woes and the impact of bad roads on travel, commerce, and daily life.
The Lovell township farm bureau meets in the public library auditorium Tuesday evening April 25 at 8 o clock. The program includes community singing recitation Edith Winkler and Margaret Behrends duet Marion Clark and Ernest Hoult with Frances Hoult organ and Glenn Eiler violin. Beautifying the Farmstead by Mrs John Jacobs and County Taxes by County Supervisor 3B W Streeper plus moving pictures.
The Des Moines Register Iowa State Fair sponsors a $1,000 beauty contest. Entries must be sent by April 30. One county winner will be chosen in Iowa, with the state queen receiving $1,000 in gold. Send photos now and watch the Sunday Register for results.
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