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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
1
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The article marks Arvonva Fyrom Dubuque’s 100th permanent settlement anniversary with ceremonies and city history recitals. It notes Jones county’s century ending milestones, recalls early settlers Hugh Bowen Daniel Varvel and John Clark, and urges a centennial celebration. It laments stagnant farm prices despite NRA promises and farm prices remain low against packer-set prices.
The piece contrasts Machado and his ousters, noting both sides used brutal methods and vengeance after seizing power. It argues enduring Cuban violence and bloodletting stems from a shared Spanish heritage and a culture of retaliation that will take generations to overcome.
Chicago awakens as ten police officers are killed since January and judges have sent gunmen and racketeers to follet by the cart load. Prosecutors lack vigor until public outcry spurred renewed justice. The city has been a haven for tough criminals and toll rises from early prosecutions.
The piece contrasts federal demand for more workers at regulated wages with state pride in discharging employees. It questions whether increasing unemployment or expanding federal spending to create jobs is wiser, noting the conflict between generosity and thrift.
Those behind the NRA supported plan of business rehabilitation are under scrutiny for exploiting under-paid workers and over-charged customers. They boast of backing the government and public sentiment, but it remains to be seen if they can continue prospering after being labeled as selfish.
A California dispatch notes the Iowa picnic at Long Beach as California records 116 degrees in San Bernardino. The piece contrasts heat with earthquakes, suggesting Californians endure two days of peril while enjoying 363 days of "heaven upon earth."
In a Sioux City discussion two residents debate NIRA labeling it socialist. They note public schools and utilities show socialistic traits while arguing the program aims at reducing inequality through orderly reform toward a cooperative economic and social destiny.
Mr. and Mrs. John Moeller of Crawford county found 193 hogs loose after two stock trucks pulled onto their farm on a Denison trip. The drivers fixed a motor and opened the gate, reloading their pigs later, leaving half the herd missing and the others roaming the farm. Authorities traced the trucks to Scranton Greene County before reuniting the animals.
A young woman drives a car with a party entourage including an old man, two women, and a neighbor. The piece praises youth for leadership in modern life as it handles parking and transport, asserting younger generations will ease burdens and steer households.
A Grundy county farmer reported 150 chickens stolen. 80 birds bore the owner's initials on the left wing for identification. A few nights later the marked chickens were returned to the theft site, while the 70 unbranded birds remained missing.
Cowan Kennedy of Audubon finds an Indian tomo hawk in an outf ield near Audubon. The relic is perfectly preserved and extremely hard to scratch. Arnold Spencer says it may be one of the few such relics found in the area, with many others unearthed in Guthrie county about 12 or 13 miles east.
The piece argues that labor will enforce a five day workweek with higher wages, ending the open shop in most areas. Union labor will set hours wages and terms, while employers must accept the terms or leave. It warns traditional independents will lose say, as dictatorship is embraced despite public welfare claims.
W P Coon of Ames Story County harvested a 40 pound watermelon on the last day of July. He claims it is the largest Story County early season watermelon. The fruit is a Tom Watson variety from his patch.
In Rock Rapids a stranger swindled two shops, taking a sack of sugar and later running a bakery bill. At Sutherland a farmer riding a binder was struck by lightning and dragged before freeing himself through a barbed wire fence. Cherokee hospital notes smaller canning yield with 5700 gallons rhubarb 200 spinach and 1800 red cherries. Canning work is patient supervised. A Sibley man shattered a car window during a quarrel.
In Claremont California a reader laments idle home radios filled with irritating ads and junk programs. The letter argues government control used in Europe to fund small rental fees delivering only music entertainment or speeches, reducing worthless broadcasts.
O. O. McIntyre notes theater strain as about 90 legitimate venues exist in New York with only around 20 likely to remain open. Talkies draw concertgoers from orchestras, while large venues like Radio City drain audiences. High taxes threaten many houses, with three slated for dismantling to make parking space.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican opinion notes that mothers deserve a wage and hour code under the NRA urging Gen. Hugh Johnson to address maternal work needs and federal assistance for mothers.
The piece notes Republicans view the 1932 Democratic landslide as a temporary setback caused by Roosevelt. It argues Republicans can retake major state offices in 1934, maintaining confidence that gains are reversible.
A night watchman patrolling Sioux Center in Sioux County notices an open window at the rear of a clothing store. The incident occurred on an evening when the window appeared left unsecured, prompting local authorities to investigate.
A store was robbed of $200 overnight after thieves entered through a pried window. The watchman on duty did not notice the break, and the culprit(s) were at work inside when the morning guard passed by.
Misses Ethel Loretta Smith and Marion Schlueter return home after a three week visit to the George Smith home. John Ross and grandson Charles with Fred Egger and two daughters of Central City visit South Wayne and Monroe. Roy L. Fernald Frank H. Cyr Ruth Van Buren and others visited Amana colonies Saturday. Lawrence Jacobs and Angeline Jacobs Hanken celebrate ninety third birthday with Paul Jacobs. Elizabeth and Mary Esther McLaughlin visit Dr and Mrs Frank McLaughlin in Chicago during Century of Progress. John Macaulay Lisbon visits with Rey and Mrs W J Macaulay. John Dodson and William Brumfield of Gays Mill Wis visit Home Town Bakery hosts Horace Edwards.
Prairieburg residents host relatives and friends during a three day period with visits from Cedar Rapids Monti Decorah and Dubuque. People mentioned include Mary Kula Rose Petrus Bessie Sutherland and Lyman families as well as relatives from Chicago Marion and Coggon. Mrs. Kenneth Sanders to host the Ladies Aid midweek gathering.
Richland Center hosts a lengthy visit from W. Pettingill and wife and children Rosco Leon Sarah Lou Joanne and Pauline from Rock Rapids. They arrived last Saturday and plan to attend the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago. Other local families and relatives joined in meals and outings including a Sunday dinner at Carl N Hein’s with guests from Dubuque Monticello and Manchester.
The film by Phil Stong, starring Lionel Barrymore Marian Hopkins and Franchot Tone, opens at the Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids for four days starting Saturday August 19. Critics hail it as worthy of State Fair and a vivid portrait of Iowa people likely to appeal nationwide.
The page lists services across St. Matthew's Lutheran St. John's Ev Lutheran St. Joseph's Prairieburg and Sacred Heart Catholic churches with German and English sermons mission festival guest ministers and catechesis. It notes mission fund drives cafeteria lunch and schedules for Sunday schools Masses and confessions.
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