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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
1
The Monticello Express listed in the November 4 1887 post office records as a second class newspaper published in Monticello Iowa. It notes the Official City and County Paper established July 10 1865 and published every Thursday by J W Dessee Donnee Mattar and proprietors.
A historical letter argues against U.S. involvement in European conflicts. It cites President Roosevelt and Canada’s Alberta as examples, condemning imperialism and calling for noninvolvement to avoid entanglements and potential global war. The piece warns of rising militarism and urges restraint.
The undignified procedure and race tensions stir conflict in a local setting. References to Dupernt Raskob and Tal made as Democratic enemies suggest a calculated effort to prejudice white voters. The piece notes Senate lobby scrutiny and shifts in political candidates and newspaper roles.
A Dubuque Telegraph Herald summary notes 1935 motor vehicle activity in Iowa with a modest year over year improvement in total miles driven and cars registered. Fatalities declined slightly despite high travel volumes, while overall motor transport remained robust and busy across the state.
Sioux City Journal reports budget director Bell estimates federal public debt at 34.5 billion by June 30 with the 1.5 billion Congress recommended for Roosevelt relief in the offing. When borrowed, the total could reach about 38 billion, a new all time high as Hopkins would manage the relief funds.
An OCR fragment reports discussions of Russia and American trade, implying money shortages and a push by Brookham to act in 1940s style diplomacy. It mentions Des Moines Register context and various haphazard notes about US and Soviet ties.
The Wallace paper questioned an employee's role in profit gathering for British owners but defended Wallace as honest despite alleged incompetence. Comments from the Atchison Globe and Chicago Daily News reflect conflicting views on advice and constitutional issues.
Fragmentary verse reads like a poetic meditation on evenings and tides with references to pine trees and soft sounds. The text mentions a Christian Science figure and a character named Arthur Watling Peach, though the surrounding context is unclear.
Notice details probate of will number 5307 for Mary deceased in Jones County Iowa. It states the will was submitted to the district court and order issued for the testator's ascertainment. The time for appearance is provided. Lee Byerly is clerk and Lesher Locher attorneys represent the estate.
Semi annual meeting of the Monticello Iowa school board lists attendees Shover York Stimson Bone Themas with minutes of the last meeting Tead and 285 9.93 123 12 20 Paper Co stencils 18.95 Mer Co su 2.03 Chemical Co 24.04 Duster Co coal and Ding vaompound 235.93 Visual Instruc 1.09 282.4 adjourned
The notice warns defendants that default will be entered if they fail to appear by May 12, 1936, in Amamosa court, to contest a civil action seeking quiet title and costs. The document also calls a county superintendent and board of education election for Jones county on May 12, 1936 and lists township election sites and times.
Public notice announces the appointment of L. W. Lovell as executor of Tobias Rieken deceased in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk sworn and timely. debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa April 13 1936. Doxsee Doxsee Helserman attorneys for the estate.
The district court of Jones county Iowa will probate the last will of Jacob G. Suter. The filing occurred April 3 1936 and final proof is set for May 4 1936 at 10 o clock a m during the March term. Interested parties may appear to contest probate.
The Iowa State and Jones County Office of the County Auditor announces a highway view starting at the corner of section 25 in township 8 south range 6 west, running east then south then east to the section 25 east line. Objections or damage claims must be filed by noon May 8, 1936. County Auditor Geo F. Specht notes the board has reported in favor.
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