07 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1933
Page
1
Published every Thursday by J. W. Doxsee Chas, A. Doxsee Editors and Proprietors. The notice names the publishers responsible for the periodical and its weekly release schedule.
The piece criticizes Father Coughlan and ex governor Al Smith for a public dispute over Roosevelt era monetary policy and gold standard debates. It condemns Governor Ralph of California for not using troops to stop a mob and notes rising crime in Delaware County tied to highway traffic. It remarks France borrowing to cover December expenses and US guidance on debt.
Indications are the special Session of the 45th general assembly will push emergency measures and try to adjourn before Christmas. Bills in both houses cover broad acts not tied to the session’s purpose, with tax revision in the house and liquor control in the senate, while extraneous proposals linger in committee.
The Iowa legislature debates tax revision plans with six bills to withdraw or defeat. A proposed one per cent gross sales tax could fund state needs, reduce property taxes, and ease school and local government budgets, though the plan faces resistance from some farmers and salaried workers. A Moscow dam bill was defeated, and penalties on back taxes may be eased to encourage payments. Thanksgiving notices and obituaries appear among broader local governmental coverage.
Public notice states that J. J. Locher has been appointed administrator of the estate of August Miller deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa November 28 1933.
District court announces estate of Eliza Hogan deceased. All claimants must file with the clerk of court in Anamosa Iowa dated November 15 1933. Claude Fothergill administrator with the will annexed Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
The state of Iowa administrator of the estate of John Murray issues notice. Proceedings seek to settle debts and distribute assets under applicable probate law.
A compact local column from Monticello and vicinity pages highlights home life humor and practical ads. It promotes insulation with Johns Manville Rock Wool, fire safety with Mule Hide Tool, and Red Owl coal for quick warmth. The piece blends quips, neighbor anecdotes, and product pitches for home comfort.
Anamosa Iowa, December 5, 1933. H M Carpenter Jr and J J Locher attorneys for the estate publish notice of proceedings and action with dated signatures.
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