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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is published every Thursday by J. W. Doxsee and Chas A. Doxsee, serving as editors and proprietors of the newspaper.
The editorial warns local commissions to fairly dispense old age aid amid doubts and misrepresentation. It cites complaints about eligibility, favoritism, and the poor who cannot prove dependents, while noting a California initiative for a $200 monthly lifetime pension and urging employment over universal handouts.
The Frasier Lemke act, signed by the president, promises relief to bankrupt farmers by allowing them to use bankruptcy while keeping property, paying one percent interest. But it may shut out lenders as collectors are blocked when debt matures, deterring new loans and chilling credit.
The Mayo brothers, builders of a great medical clinic, receive tribute from the American Legion for their World War wounded care. President Roosevelt helped in the Rochester Minnesota celebration yesterday, with many people praising the surgeons for their honored work.
The piece notes Farley, a Democratic leader, claiming the party will gain six additional senators. It mocks Ley’s political optimism and suggests high confidence may invite after election backlash. Parley’s reputation as a prophet is highlighted amid speculation.
The Roosevelt administration pursues expansive expenditures in the name of relief and recovery. Critics warn such lavish spending benefits recipients while placing the burden on taxpayers, potentially denting the President’s popularity and reigniting opposition.
Sioux City Journal argues Washington moves to deport large numbers of alien reds are good. It criticizes Roosevelt era delays in deportation, stresses rep Fish's long opposition to red propaganda, cites recent strikes in San Francisco and Minneapolis as evidence of a red threat, and urges shipping aliens home and jailing native born and naturalized reds.
The piece weighs whether President Paul von Hindenburg should have exited public life sooner to protect his legacy. It examines his awareness of Nazi abuses and the tension between his long service and the tarnish attached to his name, while praising his earlier honor and integrity.
In a Webster City Freeman-Journal opinion, the writer argues U S agents acted correctly in shooting John Dillinger without hesitation. The piece claims confrontation and decisive force are sensible when facing Dillinger and accomplices.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes the state beer retailers organization is collecting defense funds. It suggests the state body would better its future by running a campaign to educate saloon proprietors to obey the law.
A western evangelist began praying for a wife last April and, after a month, met a widow. In June they married, showing faith and a good looking widow can work miracles.
A Sioux City Journal note remarks on a bold hotel theft in Chicago with loot around 1200 dollars and suggests stronger policing. The column then pivots to a quirky line about a warm room for honey and a historical aside about Pluto in 1930.
Transfers include D W Bates receiver selling to Albert Vacek in Oxford Junction with a $510 price for 33 ft of lot 1 block 13 plus improvements. Multiple Kratzer and Remley deeds for parcels in Anamosa and Fisher's add to Anamosa at $1.00. Iva L Brown to Florence G Miller for Walnut Fork add to Olin at $1.00. Annie and Charles Elliott table joint tenancy transfers for Scott Skinner's Strawberry Hill parcels at $1.00. Bates to Oxford Junction free public library conveys bank buildings and furnishings for $5,250. Sheriff deeds to Equitable Life for 160 acres at $19,367.36. Coleman family to Gulf Bank in Jones County for sections 1-83-2 at $1.00.
Des Moines reports one of the biggest state fair programs in years spanning Aug 22 to Aug 31. Highlights include a rodeo with $10,000 in purses, auto races, 20 bands, a circus with Manuel King, pioneer pageantry Winning of the West, horse shows, fireworks, and a large exhibit lineup. Free campgrounds total 160 acres. officials anticipate 300 000 to 400 000 visitors in the final days.
The largest vacation camp in the midwest opens for the 1934 Iowa State Fair August 22 to 31. Over 160 acres of wooded land adjacent to the fair will host tens of thousands of visitors. The camp is free to the public and offers electric lights city water service modern sanitary facilities stores showers and conveniences.
Iowa 1924 style champion to be chosen August 22 to 31 at the State Fair. Four H farm girls from most counties compete in a statewide style show as a feature of the four H Congress drawing over 2 000 youths from 99 counties. Contestants must wear self made garments. Above is 1933 winner Marjoria Donner of Mills County.
The 4 H Congress will be the largest farm boys and girls club gathering in the nation. More than 2 000 4 H members from eight Iowa counties will compete for state championships at the Iowa State Fair August 22 to 31. The eight day event will feature a junior stock show and livestock judging as part of the program with extensive entries and activities.
Jones County Iowa board proceedings cover treasury reports for May and June 1934. Includes disbursements totaling 1 427 020.29 and receipts from taxes and state sources, with county officers signing certifying statements. Adjournment to 1:00 p.m. and budget notice issued.
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