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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1926
Page
5
The article notes fears over the European corn borer pest threatening crops and the slow spread at 26 to 40 miles per year. George W Barber of the USDA will address the Mortgage Bankers of America convention about the impact on the nation’s corn crop and the need for quarantine measures.
Fairfield Daily Ledger reports that supporters of Col. Smith W. Brookhart clash with party leaders over nominating him for the unexpired Cummins seat. Critics warn against compromising principles for harmony while Brookhart’s prospects remain uncertain amid strong conservative currents.
Brookhart faces internal strife as Cummins supporters press for an unopposed nomination while Brookhart delegates refuse to concede. The rift signals a hostile convention with no united front and potential loss of Brookhart backing if he moderates.
The Jones County fair opens with cool morning turning warm by noon and strong livestock displays led by Monticello exhibitors. Bank charges in Floyd County spark revenue concerns as checking balances dip under $50, while a gun battle and a Clinton officer’s death prompt state reformatory transfers and Sheriff action.
F E Williamson escaped injury when a wishbone Ford lurched toward a ditch at Blair corners. Harvest home preparations continue with Hopkinton business leaders announcing a new date and relocated venue at McNeill park for the event. Thomas Nicholson, Hopkinton’s first white settler, was honored as his grave marker dating back over seven centuries was installed in Davenport and moved to Hopkinton. Exhibits seek best stock grain and household products at the local fair.
Judges yesterday declared awards in cattle calf club and poultry with Shorthorns T and McRoberts Sons Masonville leading many firsts. Winners include aged and senior bulls and heifers, herds and pairs, with contest leaders Theodore Martin and Carrothers of Masonville and Cunngen Bros of Green Island noted for without competition entries.
Tom Mannie was shot in the knee by a Wye Bught officer while attempting to flee during an arrest for selling liquor. He was taken to Anamosa where the bullet was removed. The arrestee’s father has prior bootlegging convictions.
The Jones county farm bureau board voted to send County Agent W. W. Strike and Martha Hanken Beatman to the state event from August 25 to September 8. A Jones county Masonic picnic is planned at Wapaslpinicon state park on September 2 with Anamosa and Wyoming lodges coordinating. Linn county issued the primary road No. 28 gravel contract to Charles Byers for 10,594.82, with eight bidders. work to start promptly and finish by November 16 improving access toward Dubuque and Cedar Rapids.
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