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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1927
Page
5
Cedar county votes to bond for paving its main roads and expects state aid for interest from automobile and gas taxes. The piece reflects on state funding limits, warnings about rapid results, and urges local planning. It also memorializes Albert J. Beveridge's death and comments on Governor Hammill’s vetoes and stance.
The Sapiro Ford trial was halted and will restart after a juror talked to a reporter in violation of court admonitions. The reporter may face contempt questions, while the juror expresses remorse for breaking duty to secrecy. The case and juror conduct raise questions about courtroom restraint and media intrusion.
Washington UP correspondent reports Coolidge holds at least two thirds of delegates ready for the next Republican national convention. Leaders in key states back him, with no other candidate gaining real strength to defeat him if he runs. London shows only limited appeal in the Midwest while nationwide support remains tepid.
The piece notes a rising death rate from heart disease while deaths from tuberculosis and certain infectious diseases decline due to vaccination. It suggests high pressure living and responsibility cause heart troubles, advocating slower living, better health care, and regular medical examinations to keep the heart in trim.
The New York Times argues Gov. Smith cannot secure a two thirds vote and may fail to win a nomination. McAdoo supporters show continued opposition, suggesting a stormy, uncertain road to the 1928 Democratic convention with a possible late surge or shift in favor.
Thomas A. Clark argues student self government fails without experience and courage. A Chicago Post essay notes young people enjoy self direction but rarely assume real responsibility, with examples of student government and a satirical tale of a tramp learning the weight of duties.
Practical advice on kitchen care and small chores. Keep ovens cool to prevent rust. Use flour to prevent sticking when rolling meat. Solve lost handkerchiefs with tie clasps on clothing. Simple tea time snack and a butter marshmallow cracker spread. Use a rubber stopper over a sink drain as a portable tub substitute.
The piece recalls Johnny Appleseed as a quirky pioneer who roamed the Midwest and selflessly served others. It urges readers to join Arbor Day events and American Forest week April 24 to 30 and to plant trees, linking the figure to posterity and civic spirit.
The April 1897 Monticello Express excerpt notes Miss Bessie Hogan studying in Dubuque, marriages for Miss Arduser and Charles Schneiter and Miss Alice Heisey, a hardware store burglary, and founder O. D. Crane starting Red River newspaper. It reports school superintendents’ changes, local business pitches, a 60 ft brick addition, serenades, bicycle window contest, a fatal fire at John Schweitzer’s barn with cattle loss, and multiple deaths and civic events.
An illustrated feature recalls Death Valley’s transformation from a feared landscape of hunger and peril to a national playground. Elmo Scott Watson profiles the romance and history of the region as the United States National Park Service invites visitors, praising its famed past and present appeal.
In a Sioux City Journal report on New York World coverage, Josephus Daniels declares opposition to a wet candidate, showing a split toward Al Smith in the Democratic nomination debate and weakening near unanimity.
In a comical exchange, a man bursts in to tell Helen the bank holding his funds has failed, and she responds with relief that he has his checkbook at home. The scene captures a dry wartime humor tone.
The Monticello Express poses ten questions weekly about local history including graduates twice from Monticello high school the first Monticello postmaster founders of the Express the longest serving volunteer firefighter a Klondike creamery founder the first Catholic priest and parish, the first twins in Jones county the first doctor to settle in Monticello a U S weather indicator and a Grant era colonel who became brigadier general. Answers appear on the back page.
Iowa trials across 12 fields show 3 or 4 kernels per hill yield 10 bushels more per acre than 2 kernels. Northern Iowa benefits most from 4 kernels, while southern Iowa favors 3 kernels. Researchers note soil differences and corn type explain regional results.
Miss Daisy H. Kilgore of Iowa State College advises using lukewarm water for all wash and rinse steps, avoiding hot cold temperature changes and sunlight drying. Do not rub or wring wool, use mild pure soap dissolved in water, and gently lift and squeeze to remove dirt.
The Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association notes hemorrhagic septicemia in a Hudson dairy herd presenting a skin form called mad itch. Additional cases include cattle in Manchester Barnes City Solon Independence and a swine case in Manchester. Hog cholera outbreaks cited in Bennett Waterloo Winthrop Muscatine and more diseases listed across species.
Entomologists warn that the white grub will be more prevalent in northeastern Iowa this year. Counties along the Mississippi from Allamakee to Jackson border are affected as the three year life cycle unfolds. Eggs are laid from May to June and grubs grow after a few weeks feeding on roots, with potential to destroy bluegrass and timothy sod in the second year.
Fairfield Ledger notes the Iowa delegation's persistent push for Mr. Lowden dating back to the 1920 preliminary battle with Leonard Wood. The piece reflects on long running political strategies and the earlier campaign finance scandal.
Dr. J Drake Iowa state entomologist warns of widespread cutworm trouble this spring. He notes 76 Iowa counties were affected in 1924 with 12 000 acres of corn replanted and 100 000 acres of oats barley and pasture damaged.
The Eastern Town Veterinary association notes hog cholera in five areas including West Liberty Independence Gilman Solon and Hazelton. Early pigs from immune mothers show immunity fades after about 21 days. Other livestock issues include distemper in horses at Ryan and Independence influenza in swine at Durant and hemorrhagic septicemia in cattle at Victor with abortions in cattle at Blairstown and influenza in horses at Lowden.
A surplus war explosive pyrotol is offered in Iowa for farm blasting only. Orders under 1000 pounds allowed, 50 lb boxes, $8.30 per 100 pounds. Cedar Rapids contact and May 6 deadline. Delivery possible late May to June. Farm Bureau handling inquiries.
A Saturday special advertises a full pint 16 oz bottle of Norwich Milk of Magnesia at 89 cents. The note claims high quality owing to a large Norwich Co. purchase and contrasts it with cheaper 8 oz or 4 oz bottles from other brands. It also mentions Cod Liver Oil and lists brands like Lilly's Squibl's and Keplar's.
The Hutchinson Ice Cream man Mr. Herman Sehneider reports selling over 600 ice cream cones in a Saturday event that drew kids and featured a forecast of a warmer day into future promotions. ONE ON THE CLERK Harry Lang rushed in with a prescription slip and demanded a quick fill, then hurried out only to return in a breathless rush asking what was in the medicine. The clerk replied that only the doctor could say, noting a mix up with a Chinese laundry ticket.
The ad urges readers to honor mothers with a token such as candy or stationery and notes a special price of 80¢ per pint for 16 oz Milk of Magnesia next Saturday. The store plans weekly specials and encourages reading Drug Chats and choosing this drug store first.
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