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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1923
Page
5
The piece argues Minnesota farmers rely more on corn than wheat, noting the wheat price drop fuels political turmoil. It cites 1923 crop estimates, criticizes politicians, and contrasts McAdoo and Underwood while praising President Harding's funeral tribute and urging steadfast convictions.
The piece argues union labor and farmers cannot form a party, comparing them to oil and water. It notes labor unions push for an eight hour law and cheaper farm goods, while skepticism about their alliance remains central.
A Cedar Rapids park tragedy reports two men killed by lightning while under a tree and a 13 year old narrowly electrocuted by a street wire in Dubuque. Klan meeting near Strawberry Point provokes local outrage. Enrollment at Jowd State College rises, Jackson county school age count falls. Maquoketa adopts traffic policing amid farmer criticism. Prodisious notes on Onslow school transport changes and Anton Linder's 100th birthday. Amana colony mills burn, Council Bluffs death of Mrs. Holbrook links to Civil War veteran husband. Local boy survives mad bull attack near Maquoketa. Missing Cedar Rapids girl Eleanor Mack found in Cedar River with prior nervous issues. Cascade body of John Kirkpatrick found. coroner cites murder with skeletal evidence and fire context.
Calvin Coolidge urges Massachusetts lawmakers to uphold representative government and universal rights. He argues laws must rest on righteousness, defend property and personal rights, and ensure self government through industry thrift and moral equality. He cautions politicians against demagoguery and urges steady administration.
Monticello city council meets in regular session with six members present. Treasurer reports fund balances up to Aug 4 1923 totaling 9959.93 and lists miscellaneous receipts and payments across general water sewer and fire funds.
Monticello council passes a utility and street petition, grants a frame building for Central Lumber and Coal Co, and considers removing electric poles on Main Street. It also postpones oiling assessments, hires an electrical engineer, and hears citizen petitions on street naming and boulevard construction.
A Chevrolet overturned on a gravel road in front of the Mirick place last Monday. It somersaulted twice, landed on a fence after an embankment leap, and bore Baker Delaware county plates. William Plaherty was bound over to the grand jury on unlawful driving after a collision. Albert Walton sustained a severe facial injury when a horse kicked him while he patrolled the highway.
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