23 Apr 1931
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1931
Page
1
The brief notes Spain’s bloodless revolution deposes Alfonso XII and sets up a republic. The king seeks asylum abroad while questions arise about the new government, church role, and potential economic and social directions.
The article notes Mississippi faces a potential default on obligations totaling 698000, prompting bankers to step in to avert a fiscal crisis. It criticizes officials who delay needed taxes or underfund expenses, shifting deficits to future successors and hampering future finances.
Senator Rigby and Representative Van Buren from Jones county were valued members of the general assembly. Rigby was prominent on committee assignments and regarded as a hard working and attentive official.
Mr Van Buren led the appropriation committee in trimming expenses and keeping assembly recommendations within reasonable limits during the session. He maintained a steady stance on thrift and prudent budgeting throughout.
The article notes Alfonso XIII’s abdication marking the end of a monarchy era and argues republics rise globally while republicism spreads. It praises Britain as a true democracy, predicts Windsor longevity, and suggests Japan may eventually become a democracy. It frames progress as driving self government worldwide.
The New York Sun discusses a 1932 quarter to commemorate George Washington’s birth and notes past coins failed due to wear. It remarks the 1916 twenty five cent piece wore smooth, with Liberty’s likeness flattened, and praises the planned Washington bust on the new issue.
A report from Manchester declares that A. W. Stearns and Edward Hruby were seen with a young woman while riding through town in Stearns' car. The incident, initially doubted, is now considered true and prompts calls for church action and public censure.
The Public Ledger notes Eva Garrett Grady was expelled from Soviet Russia after repeating in an article for the Saturday Evening Post a test on Stalin's unpopularity. H. R. Knickerbocker argued that laughter is rare there, kept behind the hand, as Moscow’s great men demand constant work.
Toledo Chronicle notes Roger Babson an eminent statistician forecaster who predicts farmers may recover this summer though weather risks linger from planting to harvest and demand. He often makes a good guess despite drought and flood hazards.
Quote attributed to Henry Ford notes that prosperity feels rare to most, even as few recognize the favorable period. The remark highlights optimism amid widespread uncertainty.
A survey extols Iowa as a leading agricultural and growing industrial state. It notes 5,700 manufacturing plants, extensive highway paving, high electrification, and Davenport facilities including an oxygen plant and a large steel wheel factory. The piece highlights farm prosperity, urban electrification, and cooperative growth across agriculture and industry.
Iowa State College extension specialist W D Termohlen notes eggs and poultry rank well among farm products due to favorable feed costs and strong output. A March 1 1931 price index places eggs behind only beef cattle and butter, with corn egg ratios at 2.8 dozens per bushel signaling improved profitability. Egg production remains near 1927 best, while Iowa hens and overall output show high efficiency unless producers overexpand chick numbers.
Grandma Wayback notes changing courtship in films and cars are recent faults. It contrasts men's post marriage submission with modern dancing trends and jokes that wives once cooked well. It ends with a crab metaphor about heat and color.
Casmo Hamilton states that men are clearly in the background, in love with a girl today. The remark reflects social attitudes and romantic notions attributed to the speaker.
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association presents guidance on disease management for poultry and livestock. Coccidiosis in chicks causes high mortality. strict sanitation, isolation, culling of affected birds, and clean equipment are emphasized. The report lists numerous infectious outbreaks across Iowa, including hog cholera, infectious enteritis, necrotic conditions, mange, abortion, and other ailments in swine cattle horses and dogs.
The Anamosa Cow Testing Association March report lists top herds and cows by milk and butterfat. It notes tanks and access impacted cows, with the Men’s Reformatory herd posting high butterfat. Key producers include J. & Johnson, Henry Wehling, Chris Peterson, Hank Siebels, Carl Siebels, Co. C. Jones, J. M. Byerly, W. Eden, Livingstone & Burmeister, and Howard Klinetop as tester.
Iowa State College dairy expert C. Y. Cannon warns against turning cows to pasture early due to a dry spring and hay shortage. He advises using grain to sustain herds and extend roughage supplies, noting milk health remained strong on low roughage when grain supported nutrients.
Rock Rapids reporter argues that state schools are a major expense taxpayers rarely complain about. The piece lauds Iowa as a leading literacy state and stresses that continued investment in education is essential to maintain rank.
Deeds filed for record show multiple transfers: estate of Louise Murphy to F D Sutherland for northwest and section parcels. S H Brainard referee to Hans Mohr for lots 2 3 4 5 and 86 block 9 Wyoming. E L Harvey to Eugene L Harvey Jr for Ana mosa parcels. George C Gorman to Herbert L Kohl and C M Hubbell addition Martelle. Kohl and associates to Chloe Newman and A H Newman for Hubbell’s add Martelle. Roy E Aitchison to P M Dahlem Sunnyside add Cascade. Prices range from 100 to 3600 dollars. The record ends with a comment on poverty as not keeping up with neighbors.
Monticello Iowa council met April 6 1931 with all members present. They approved the March 31 treasurer report and a claims resolution listing payments for General Water and Grading funds. Licenses were granted for Hubbard pool hall J J Eggers and F M Podhaski through March 31 1932.
Office in the Burrichter building serves general practice with a contact line at phone 236.
Department of agriculture motion pictures led radiovision broadcasts as the first air items. Porto Rico once lush now faces wood scarcity for home furniture. Americans drink about 11 billion soft drink bottles yearly. Shredding cornstalks to half inch lengths could kill about 99 percent of corn borers in the stalks.
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Blanche Smith Carighn as administratrix of the estate of Stella B Smith deceased. All claims must be filed with the court clerk sworn and within legal time. Creditors should pay amounts owed to the administrator to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 2 1931. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys.
The Lovell State Bank as Executor notifies all creditors to file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal period and to present payments owed to the estate promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa the 1st.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. The court sets April 27 1931 for final hearing and approval at Anamosa Iowa with exceptions and show cause allowed. Mary E. Hudson executrix of W. V. Brazelton estate is named in the notice. Dated April 11 1931 Warren Rees Clerk District Court Jones Co Iowa.
A playful column quotes jokes about marriage roles and domestic life. It notes old sayings about women and men, a bride’s chores as performance, and a German windmill repurposed as a church, reflecting bygone humor and social norms.
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