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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1931
Page
1
The Monticello Express notes Ras Tafari Abey sim's talk of freeing slaves, and reports Cedar county farmers clashing with tuberculosis tests. Vets faced mobs. warrants issued. Muncie seeds program feeds poor, boosting independence. Tipton loses passenger service, yet remains a busy town with auto reliance.
The text argues that Malthus theory on geometric population growth versus arithmetic food increase fails to predict or account for current realities. It states the feared time of famine has not arrived and may not if trends of growth continue.
The piece notes a surfeit of food and goods, then reports Otto, head of the university mass spectrograph department, padding payroll with funds to fictitious workers. A parole convict linked to the irregularity is named, prompting criticism of the investigation's oversight and the impact on the university’s reputation.
The article portraits President Hoover at 57, noting his graying, thinner appearance after over two years in office. It praises his seriousness, compares his burden to Roosevelt and Wilson, and cites harsh political criticism, economic hardship, drought, difficult Congress, and tense international relations as the era’s defining pressures.
The Hofstadter committee seeks broader powers to compel witness immunity as it presses an investigation into New York City government. Gov. Roosevelt faces Tammany Hall resistance while Judge Seabury vows full exposure of graft, with an August 26 assembly session looming and possible fallout for Roosevelt’s presidential bid.
A columnist notes dramatic social shifts as women gain strength and independence. Examples from Philadelphia and Washington illustrate men underestimating modern women who now rival men in decisiveness and even in games like bridge, where women show strong skill and longevity.
George Ade sketches a caddy pondering life by the Ninth Hole. Two players debate golf jargon while the caddy ponders his father’s grave demeanor and the silver question. He concludes with a blunt moral about not attempting to account for everything.
The last legislature overhauled Iowa fish and game laws affecting net and seine fishing, tackle limits, and fur dealer bonds and licenses. Residents now post a $250 bond for nets and $400 for non residents. license fees drop from $25 to $10. trot lines and throw lines limits tighten. red fox hunting may extend with county petition. trapping dates differ by district. fur dealer bond falls to $500.
The Cuba seethes as sugar prices drop and public works push up debt under President Machado who clings to power despite a 1928 promise to retire. Opponents refuse reforms, signaling growing political crisis in Havana.
Estherville News notes a man reacts harshly when his wife decides she is tired of the marriage, illustrating the strain and social attitudes toward divorce in the era.
The state health department notes New York totals exceed a thousand cases since July with fourteen cases in Town and twelve in August. January sees seven cases linked to earlier infection. It urges avoiding crowds, strict hand and utensil cleanliness, and hot water washing for dishes, plus prompt medical care for early symptoms in children to prevent paralysis.
The Iowa fish and game commission announced an open pheasant season in northern counties with dates to be set. The law, effective April 16, 1931, allows temporary season changes and sets a per day bag limit tied to open dates. Migratory waterfowl seasons will follow federal law from October 1 to December 31. Residents pay 1 and nonresidents 15 for hunting licenses. enforcement will tighten.
Roger W. Babson predicts a period of prosperity ahead despite stock market fluctuations. Speaking in New York City at the Advertising Federation of America, he urged newspapers to promote the positive outlook and advised merchants to advertise during current low prices.
Local column notes a saying about public news and private trouble. It reflects on how individuals seek publicity while avoiding personal scandal within families.
The Iowa State Fair fish and game exhibit will be bigger and better with a new roof floor and rock garden and enhanced lighting. Visitors will see a large Mississippi sturgeon a monster trout and many Iowa native animals from Clive and Lansing as well as wild fowl from those farms. The building draws 30 000 to 40 000 visitors daily and hosts exhibits from the conservation board and the Audubon society.
A compilation of remarks from Yale professor William Lyon Phelps Senator Tydings Judge Camilla Kelley Judge Nicholas Butler Dr. Mayo and President Hoover. Topics include librarianship reading habits, war debt timelines, the limits of human understanding, imperfect government, medical progress, and debt cancellations.
From 1920 to 1930 tenancy rose in 41 states and fell in 6 while South Carolina stayed the same. Nationally tenancy rose from 38.1 percent to 42.4 percent. Marglobe and Break o Day tomato varieties, developed by the USDA, gain grower approval and replace older types. Economists urge more farmers to obtain ample crop insurance. A USDA grounds crop of soybeans flourished until August 1 then was dished and plowed under as green manure for bluegrass.
A 300 pound Kansas City woman in Chicago defends herself after a man taunts her with Hello baby. She delivers a stiff uppercut and a swinging left, aiding police to detain the assailant. She departs without a name, citing a jealous husband.
The Humboldt Republican argues railroads lose money and must cut operating expenses. It questions higher freight rates on farmers and says government ownership is unlikely while proposing wage reductions as a solution.
Atchizon Globe advises businessmen to avoid five topics when customers are nearby. Do not discuss politics or religion or personal family matters. Do not mention hard times or prohibition to preserve favorable impressions.
In Germany engineers are building airplanes intended to fly at altitudes exceeding six miles to attain high speeds. Meanwhile in Norway scientists report a chemical process capable of keeping fish fresh for a month.
Public notice that Henry Ortgies and John H. Kray have been appointed executors of Henry Kray deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa August 1 1931. J J Locher attorney for the estate.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in multiple estates have been filed with the Jones County District Court clerk. A final hearing and approval are set for August 31, 1931, at Anamosa Iowa, where interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. Thomas J George administrator of Charles Sidney deceased is listed. Warren Rees Clerk of the District Court Jones County Iowa.
The State of Iowa executor of the estate of Carsten Peters warns all claims must be filed with the clerk of the court sworn and timely to be allowed or proved. Creditors should promptly pay debts to avoid costs. Dated Monticello August 17 1931. Monticello State Bank Executor J J Locher attorney for the estate.
City of Monticello Iowa notifies property owners of pavement, curb, and appurtenances along Chestnut Cedar Elm Sycamore Grand 7th Washington Buckeye streets. A proposed plat and schedule of assessment, with owner names and parcels, is on file for public inspection. Objections in writing due within 20 days. council to review September 10 1931 at 7 30 p.m.
The dialogue notes a guest identifying an old Hawkins family plate from an auction as an original Hawkins heirloom. A Pathfinder line adds English roots to the Hawkins family lore while a separate statistic notes 15 divorces per 100 marriages in the United States with many wives citing cruelty or desertion.
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