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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
1
A long reform-era column argues nations face unrest as wars spread. It criticizes Roosevelt inflation deficits, calls for fiscal restraint, and notes upcoming political rallies for Frank Knox. It warns about rising prices and food shortages while addressing Roosevelts, governors, and licensing flaws in driving.
The Des Moines convention set Republicans Jerry Walden and Gil Gillette against Democrats Gov Herring and Sen Dickinson. The four men debate the New Deal, with Dickinson and Halden fiercely opposing it while Herring and Gillette show varied support. Iowa voters will decide in November.
A Dubuque Telegraph-Herald summary notes FBI data on youth involvement in crime. It cites that about 20 percent of arrests in early 1936 were under 21, with rising 21 to 22 age dominance since 1935, and details about robbery burglary and other offenses by youths. It urges public action for youth training and responsible programs.
The text discusses chemical warfare development including gas and antidotes, mentions Allied and German efforts, and notes many substances tested with few valuable results. It shifts to road safety licenses, then shifts to political talk etiquette in August, urging restraint and patience before winter.
Colonel Frank Knox assails the New Deal as blundering and harmful to recovery in his Chicago nomination speech for vice president. He argues federal policy delayed recovery, worsened unemployment, and imposed regimentation on industry and agriculture, vowing Republican plans will be economical and constitutional.
The United States now ranks as the world’s largest wheat importer aside from Great Britain as foreign wheat sales surge. Farmers face higher costs, droughts, and policy changes under the New Deal while domestic production declines and the US plans to import hard wheat to blend with soft wheat next year.
Colonel Frank Knox outlines against the current administration blaming delayed recovery and New Deal failures. He warns of bank credit control harming free enterprise and predicts imminent prosperity if a new administration is elected, arguing for the American system and individual security.
The piece attacks Kraschel the auctioneer and endorses Governor Landon. It argues New Deal failures, praise for Landon’s tax cuts and debt reductions in Kansas, and urges his election in November to restore confidence and employment through thrift and pay-as-you-go policies.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Governor Landon’s objective to reinstate the unemployed into productive enterprise as essential. It stresses the plan offers advancement opportunities for all workers seeking employment and challenges the current failure to restore real jobs at real wages.
Mrs. Wilma D. Hoyal, assistant chairman of the Republican National Committee, notes that Abe Lincoln and Alf Landon share the same initials. She says Lincoln guided the nation through its greatest crisis in the 19th century and suggests Landon may face a similar test in the 20th century.
Public notice announces appointment of the undersigned as executor of Victor Chambers deceased in Jones County Town District Court. All persons with claims against the estate must present them per probate requirements.
Court notices inform creditors to file sworn claims for the estates of Angeline M. Hanken and James Flanigan with the clerk within legal time. Executors Paul T Schuetz and Geo H Paulsen urge immediate payment to avoid costs. Attorneys Coxsee Coxsee Helserman represent the estates.
Notice of a special election in Monticello Iowa set for August 24 1936 to approve Ordinance No 73 granting Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids rights to construct reconstruct maintain and operate electric lights and power plant systems within the city for twenty years with street closures and building moves supervised by the Mayor and subject to city safeguards including payment of costs by building owners.
The ordinance authorizes construction and operation of a transmission system and related work. It becomes effective after approval by Monticello electors at a special election and acceptance by the grantee within sixty days. Publication and election costs are to be borne by the grantee.
District court of Jones county Iowa administrator of the estate of Frank E Orcutt deceased notifies all claimants to file their claims with the clerk of the court for adjudication and payment to the undersigned dated at Anamosa Iowa July 18 1936.
State of Iowa Jones county district court announces probate of the will of To be Freese deceased. A hearing is set for August 17 1936 at 10 a.m. at the May term for final proof and admission to probate. Attending parties may appear to show cause. Byerly Clerk Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
Executor of the estate of J F Higgins in Iowa requires all claimants to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly to avoid costs. dated Anamosa Iowa 9th. Co E Fothergill Locher & Locher attorneys noted.
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