01 Dec 1938
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
1
Monticello merchants urged local residents to shop locally for Christmas gifts. The piece stresses buying at home supports community jobs and considers value, durability, and reliable service over the cheapest option. It criticizes inferior “just as good” merchandise and calls for careful, value-driven purchasing.
The notice describes events in a week of base activities with focus on mediations and water. It mentions Calgecers and Wal as entities involved in the unfolding schedule. The text outlines the sequence of days and implied meetings or games amid a changing weather pattern.
The article outlines the US push to compete with other nations in world markets, noting tensions with European powers and Latin America. It cites Mexico and Brazil as regional players and stresses the need for proactive government policy to maintain a fair trade position amid shifting alliances.
The Christian Science Monitor argues that after elections the emergency is over and the nation should drop emergency methods. Roosevelt favors preserving reform while two parties function. cooperation with business is needed for lasting change, not a bitter purge.
A Mason City Globe Gazette snippet recalls revival meetings in a North Dakota town with playful asides. The writer jokes about Old Mrs Lot Gog and Magog and introduces Vic Geese to Mr Duck during a store visit. They note Mr Duck has a boy named Donald and reflect on mispronounced names and humorous interruptions.
Creston News-Advertiser argues for real economy by returning to specific appropriations and abolishing jobs. Marshalstown Times-Republican agrees that Wilson will prune bureaus and commissions and end job creation for party gain, promising belt-tightening and efficiency.
Fragmentary report notes Democrats shocked by the Teveni victory in Towa. The piece recalls 1982 losses and references a nationwide mood shift, with unnamed figures commenting on control and past outcomes.
Notice to bond buyers from the City of Monticello Iowa states a sale at 8:00 p.m. on December 12 1938 in City Council rooms for thirty five thousand dollars of Sewer Outlet and Purification Plant general obligation bonds. A 10 percent deposit is required from the successful bidder and bonds will be furnished by the city. Clerk Ray Echternach t
The city council of Monticello Iowa approves twenty eight City Hall bonds totaling 27000 with 3 percent interest payable semi annually. Bonds mature from 1941 to 1968 with annual tax levies to secure interest and principal. The ordinance, passed November 14 1938, authorizes bond issuance and outlines signatures, coupons, and tax collection procedures.
Sealed proposals for the recon surmiction and remodeling of a Mir mctual Pacliiding in Monticello, Jones County, will be received at the City Hall. Bids may be examined at the office of the city clerk and in the county courthouse.
The Monticello Iowa city council invites bids for a contract with Norman Hatton as consulting architect. Bid deposits of 10 dollars are required. 5 dollars of the deposit is nonrefundable if documents are not returned in good condition. Bids may be withdrawn after 30 days. The council may reject any or all bids and waives informalities.
The City Council of Monticello Iowa will meet December 12 1938 at 10am in the City Hall Council Chamber to consider proceedings and action to issue sewer outlet and purifying plant bonds totaling 35000 dollars for sanitary sewer system work. Taxpayers may file a petition against the issuance before the meeting in the City Clerk's office. By order of the council. November 28 1938.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.