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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1927
Page
5
The Iowa senate voted four to against withdrawing consent to a constitutional convention, while the house approved unanimously. The piece also notes the Tribune’s take, a Cedar Rapids newspaper consolidation, and calls for aid to flood victims in the Mississippi Valley with Iowa Red Cross appeals.
The bank guarantee bloc in the lower branch failed to secure a law to require conservatively run banks in Towa to cover losses from failed institutions. Voters from regions with failed banks resisted any measure aiming to tighten banking safety and deposit guarantees.
Clifford Niles of Anamosa, owner of the Eureka, is appointed a member of the reorganized and expanded Highway Commission. The commission consolidates Iowa's primary system and will require capable leadership and executive skill.
A state contest crowned a school boy from Allamakee County as winner. The passage notes that he attends no rural school and comments on the quality of spelling in graded vs country schools, suggesting country schools cling to spelling amid a fixed curriculum.
The legislature ended its session in a snarl over raising the gasoline tax to three cents a gallon. Parliamentary imprecision leaves the act in doubt and lawsuits plus potential delays in Supreme Court interpretation may deepen the confusion.
Fragmentary entry notes Representative Grimwood seen as voting with Banc in the house records and mentions alignment with prevailing sentiment and related legislative payment references tied to Senator Rigby.
The Forty-Second Iowa General Assembly adjourned after a stormy session marked by the defeat of many “freak” bills and the approval of a state budget over 29 million dollars. Legislation included highway control expansion, cooperative banking, county budget oversight, uniform bread weights, and indignant debates over tax allocations and indigent care. Prominent deaths include Dr H H Green of Decorah and State Senator W G Haskell of Cedar Rapids.
The Anamosa Creamery Company shows a profit increase in the first three months of the year compared with the same period last year. Across all departments the plant records a net gain of 15566 dollars.
Public funds tied up in failed Tama county banks amount to 217 707.30 unpaid with 40 024.38 paid from the state sinking fund. Also notes the death of Dr. Macy Campbell in Macon Georgia, a rural education authority, and a series of local items including wolves found near Delhi and a Creighton billiards championship win by Harl Sauser.
The Express lists ten weekly questions about Monticello and Jones County facts including first mayor of Monticello, Black Hawk purchase and Jones County link, first permanent settler and habitation, county naming honor, Maquoketa river region between forks, first Monticello high school graduate, last session legislature representative, two Monticello citizens from deny ole Lannon, Pea Ridge veteran, and oldest fraternal lodge. Answers are on the back page.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger calls Iowa’s political pessimists and “calamity howlers” a major cause of business decline and damaged confidence. It urges keeping these critics at home to restore the state’s image and prospects as a prosperous, resourceful lot.
The piece lauds American missionaries for enduring hardship to spread their gospel worldwide. It emphasizes their role beyond preaching, noting the establishment of schools, hospitals, orphanages, and asylums as core acts of Christian civilization amid commercial and political interference. It compares modern workers to historic saints and explorers.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes it is premature to forecast Midwest support for the Republican nomination. It suggests President Coolidge could secure the nomination if he seeks it, possibly gaining enough convention votes with southern strength, while Lowden supporters face a challenging map across states.
Carrol Herald notes Ford Motor Company and other automakers issued large dividends in the prior year. The article contrasts this with retailers who, it says, must plow profits into used cars and bad notes while manufacturers reap most of the gains.
The 62nd annual Iowa State Sunday School convention meets in Mason City on May 3 to 5 with the theme Religious Education The Call of the Church. Twenty seven Protestant denominations join in worship addresses and conferences led by notable speakers from Los Angeles Penn College St Paul and more.
Captain John P. Horan United States Army will land in the city Friday April 29 at 8 50 a m from Omaha to discuss Citizens Military Training camps for August 1 to 30 1927 He will talk to high schools reserve officers clubs business groups and religious patriotic organizations about camp history purpose trains and schedules Boys may get application blanks from Captain Horan or Dr A P Lambert or Emil Stutt The monthlong camp emphasizes sports and physical training with transportation uniforms and living expenses provided at no cost to attendees
The Friday Bridge club met at Miss Janet Hazard's home after a postponed Good Friday. Guests included Mrs. Raymond Thomas and Mrs. Carlton H Isley, with refreshments served by the hostesses.
Notice invites bids for erecting a new school building in Wayne township Jones County Iowa. Plans and specifications are available in Monticello Iowa. Bids for general contract and furnace are due by 8 am April 30 1927 with award to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids. Dated April 7 1927.
The bake sale planned for Saturday April 23 at Reformed Church and St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church has been postponed indefinitely. Pastor Antzel presides at the English service and Pastor Paul T. Gutknecht leads St. John's.
Leonard Duckett the pastor announces services for Sunday April 24 with Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m Sermon titled Like a Tree Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m Friday events include Sunday school teachers meeting at 7 00 p m choir practice at 8 00 p m Sunday school again at 10 00 a m divine worship at 10 45 a m on Sunday and a Ladies Aid meeting at Luther hall on Wednesday April 27 hosted by Mrs Anna Collman
An advertisement invites families to visit town next Saturday offering two ice cream cones to all children. It markets drug shopping to parents and urges bringing kids along for the event.
In Monticello Palmer's Store touts paint, powder, pills, and magazines with a bold pitch. The column notes Coca Cola fountain sales, a new bulletin board by John Chapman, and a focus on Moore's Linoleum Varnish bargains. It invites customers to reserve magazines and promises family friendly deals and local flair.
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