26 Aug 1937
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1937
Page
1
The article notes American casualties from aerial warfare in China, including three prominent residents killed and two wounded, with others displaced as U S citizens seek safety. It mentions American missions and a motor dealer among the dead and alleges bombs were aimed at Japanese targets.
The piece discusses political favors and pensions tied to public service in New York, referencing James, Seabury, Roosevelt, Farley, and Jimmie Walker. It implies powerful allies secure freer ground for ex officials, with pensions charged to taxpayers as a political payoff.
A discussion notes that penalties should sting to deter crime and cites a Delaware case where a drunk driver received six months for contempt and a one year driving ban. It argues harsher sanctions will push motorists to comply and law will be more effective.
The Iowa Safety Council outlines new traffic rules effective July 4 addressing loaded vehicles, keeping loads within seat and obstruction limits, requiring drivers to stay right and use audible warnings on curves with 200 feet visibility. Prohibits coasting in neutral on downgrades and restricts nonofficial vehicles from following or parking near fire apparatus responding to alarms.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues that while federal help to curb bootleg liquor into Iowa is welcome, the Iowa Liquor Commission must continue to enforce state law. It stresses that enforcement hinges on individual cases and local responsibility despite broader influx concerns.
LeMars Sentinel notes that the slot machine racketeer harms by draining money and, more critically, by corrupting public officials and business leaders who approve illegal operation for a share of profits. The piece argues stricter laws alone cannot prevent gullible individuals from surrendering funds to grafters.
Independence Missouri lawyer Robert J Sloan calls for withdrawal of US troops from China and warns that keeping soldiers and vessels abroad risks new wars He urges Americans abroad to return home and asserts citizens abroad do not receive protection unless they relinquish US citizenship.
A worried mother frets over her four teen year old son John as she struggles to grasp his slang and evolving speech patterns. The exchange highlights the communication gap between parent and teenager amid rapid linguistic change.
The piece analyzes adolescent slang, its rapid rise and fall, and how parents should respond. It notes teens’ language enriches English, the risk of adult imitation, and the futility of coercive forbidding in shaping teen speech while acknowledging some slang may endure.
In Danbury residents discuss how a towering 13 foot corn will be harvested. Skeptics suggest shuckers may wear spikes and climb stalks as linemen climb poles to handle the task.
Estate of William B Allen, deceased, notifies all claimants to file with the clerk, sworn and within legal time, for approval or proof. Creditors urged to make immediate payment to the undersigned to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa August 16 1937. H P Hanna Executor. James E Remley attorney for estate 9 4
Chiropractor clinic Ortgies and Ortgies offers free consultations and neurocalometer service. Calls answered in the city and country. Office at 336 Main Street Monticello Iowa with phone listing 312.
Jones County Iowa invites sealed bids for five carloads of stoker coal with detailed proposals for Franklin County coal oil processed or not and delivery dates to Jones County Court House at Anamosa Center Junction or Amber for Jones County Home. Bids must include sales tax and the board may reject any or all bids. Dated August 17 1937.
Public notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of G F Paulsen deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa August 16 1937 Monticello State Bank Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for estate.
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