03 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
1
A reader recounts observing dangerous passing on a steep hill near Anamesa. Four youths in one car attempted to pass, coming close to oncoming traffic and forcing near misses as they surged up the grade. The writer warns such reckless overtaking endangers everyone, especially on long trips.
The Monticello Express and other small papers refuse liquor ads, turning down contracts despite offers from Cedar Rapids jobbers. Curtis Publishing also prohibits liquor advertising and is praised by Royal F. Munger for maintaining the ban across major publications. Walter D. Fuller notes drink damages wealth and productivity in cities like Chicago.
The author denounces WPA workers threatening to strike over wages and conditions. It argues no one is forced to take WPA work and that accepting it should be a valued opportunity. A strike against government aid is viewed as a betrayal to state and society. If rejection persists, the piece suggests ending WPA support for those refusing aid.
The writer urges people who hoard money to enjoy life and nature while in good health. They suggest telling parents to slow their frugal race and adopt a modest, economical approach to life and travel.
Residents attended harvest home celebrations in Goggon and Monticello hosted farm bureau meetings. Threshing is under way with oats yielding well. The Castle Grove farm bureau program featured 4-H demonstrations, a play, and remarks by County Agent Smith.
A Columbia University dental professor proposed the slogan An unsweetened tooth cannot decay at the Pacific Science congress. He cited Eskimo teeth surveys showing candy and sugar as essential decay factors. The piece argues parents spend on cheap candy causing toothache and higher dental bills.
A Sudan Kansas Journal anecdote shows a merchant arguing billboards beat newspapers for readers. The editor bursts in with a counterexample by posting his wife’s mother obituary on a billboard after the merchant submitted it to the paper. The tale argues newspapers reach more readers.
The Monticello Express outlines seven months of Republican rule with key issues lingering. Leasing the Iowa liquor control headquarters, farm managers for state institutions, salary equalization, and attorney general opinions loom large.
Richland Center residents visit friends at the Buols in Len Buol’s home. John Yossi and family joined Donald Dolan’s gathering at Prairieburg. Mrs. Henry Marks died in Lansing Iowa from a heart attack. Rev Marks, former Richland pastor, officiated. Funeral held in Lansing. Atlantic editorial argues public money rests on citizen earnings and hard work funds public bills.
The piece questions why Iowa has not pursued collection of Supreme Court judgments against numerous legislators who allegedly diverted about $500 each from the state treasury years ago.
The Monticello Iowa council meets in regular session with all members present and approves a list of city fund expenses. Items include labor, repairs, salaries, supplies, fuel, taxes, postage, and utilities totaling numerous small payments to residents and local firms.
State of Iowa Jones County district court invites all interested parties to appear on August 12, 1939 at 10 a.m. for final proof and probate of the purported last will and testament of John Henry Heiken deceased. The document was filed July 20 1939 and opened for examination.
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