Sennett says talkies err by talking too much in comedy
The famed producer Mack Sennett told the New York Times that early talkies overemphasize dialogue and underplay action. He plans to return to silent-film fundamentals, arguing current talking comedies have voiced themselves out of humor. The piece also discusses Russian farm schemes, tax concerns in New Jersey, and a Iowa tax commission debate.
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Mack Sennett
New York Times
Sayvine
Elise
New Jersey Grange
New Jersey
Railroads
Tax Commission of
Towa
Davis Sworn In Amid Senate Party Tensions
Senator Davis of Pennsylvania is sworn in after defeating Senator Nye's bid to delay. The 58 to 27 vote secures Davis’s oath, with expulsion requiring a two thirds vote. Congress opens with expected conflicts as lawmakers push many proposals and strain party loyalty and public image.
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Nye
Davis
Pennsylvania
Senate
Ilinois
McCormick
Consolidation district fears echoed over school taxes
The Express argued years ago that consolidated districts would burden taxes and hinder expansion. Experience verifies this, with few locals pursuing consolidation as farm valuations drop. Smaller cities err in junior colleges, while New York City prepares its annual spinsters ball for charity.
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the Express
New York City
Wedding Dress Exhibition Photo Sparks Mixed Courtship Photos
A column notes a bride’s right to display her wedding dress in a photo while critiquing a bridegroom’s appearance as pompous. It contrasts public desire for images with political talk of Hoover era relief bills, drought, and congressional stalling amid partisan maneuvering.
Hoover’s annual message aims at unity over immediate action
The Chicago report notes President Hoover’s address to Congress minimizes controversial issues and foreign affairs, emphasizes prompt domestic measures, and seeks cooperation among parties. It highlights a focus on boosting employment in the next six months and cautions against long term commitments without quick results.
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Chicago
Hoover
Congress
Senate action on Pennsylvania seat signals restored balance
The New York Herald-Tribune notes the Senate refused to violate the constitution and fairness by seating Davis while criticizing the Nye committee. It says the decision restores sanity, prevents national upheaval, and reflects bipartisan resolve for steady Washington governance amid economic strain.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Senate
Pennsylvania
Davis
Nye
North Dakota
Washington
Edgar E Clark Obituary Noted Mediator and ICC Leader
Edgar E Clark a Cedar Rapids resident died in Monrovia California at 74 after a year of illness He served as mediator between labor and capital and was appointed by President Roosevelt to the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1906 later leading the agency He also led the Order of Railway Conductors as grand chief conductor for sixteen years.
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Edgar E. Clark
Cedar Rapids
Monrovia
California
Roosevelt
Inter State Commerce Commission
Order of Railway Conductors
Chicago Gunmen Seen As Brute Beyond Compare
The Pathfinder rebuts boosters who dispute labeling Chicago as an extreme example of brutality. It argues Chicago gunmen surpass other cities in fiendish crimes with women shot down and rampant corruption linking machine politics to gun rule.
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Chicago
Windy City
Hoover Message Signals Restrained Congressional Aid
The President's Message to Congress is brief and sober, avoiding controversy and moral questions. It urges lawmakers to provide targeted aid to constituents and leave broader issues to the people, a stance likely to be echoed nationwide.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Hoover
Congress
Warren
Clothes and Colds Highlight Seasonal Health Advice
Town health officials warn winter brings more colds as homes trap dry air and heat. Wear warm knitted garments, keep skin pores open with baths, and maintain moist indoor air. Emphasizes leather fur wool layers and foot warmth for vulnerable elderly and children.
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State Department of Health
Federal Punishment Hits The Bootlegger
Federal punishment fell heavily on bootleggers and rum runners in 1930 as Attorney General Mitchell reports enforcement improved over 1929. Prosecutions rose by 5,107 with 27,709 jail sentences. 29 vessels seized for liquor smuggling. Offenders included 95 officers. 11,882 paddockings commenced.
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Congress
Mitchell
High Seas
Treasury
Youngquist
Hoover Proposes Emergency Jobs and Farm Relief Funds
President outlines a national duty to prevent hunger and cold, requesting Congress approve 100 to 150 million dollars for emergency employment and a 60 million dollar loan to the Agriculture Department for seed and animal feed. He cites a 180 million dollar treasury deficit and urges economy and stalled legislation on Muscle Shoals bus regulation court congestion border patrol smuggling and DC enforcement. He calls for immigration law revision and stronger deportation of criminal aliens.
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Congress
Border Patrol
District of Columbia
Idle bakers and love in Chicago remarks
A humorous pointed paragraph collection from Chicago offers wry observations on loaf making, affection, pride, and social habits. It notes that talk is cheap, especially when using a neighbor's telephone, and hints at the folly of self declared wisdom.
Quotable Quotes From Leaders Across Nations
A compilation of remarks from Hoover Babson Wickersham Pershing MacPhail and Arliss touching on cooperation peace education and speech. The collection notes interdependence and the need for judicial integrity without graphic detail.
Administrator's Notice in Jones County Iowa
Public notice states George Hagen as administrator of Lizzie Hagen absentee estate in Anamosa Iowa. Creditors must file claims sworn with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. J J Locher acts as attorney for the estate.
Probate notice for Augusta E Petersen in Jones County Iowa
District court of Jones County Iowa announces the probate filing of Augusta E Petersen will on November 24 1930 with final probate hearing set for December 23 1930 at November term. Interested parties may appear to contest the will. Warren Rees Clerk. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys.
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Jones County
Augusta E. Petersen
A. D
Warren Rees
Jones Co
Executor's Notice From Jones County Court
The undersigned appointed and commissioned by the district court of Jones county as executor of the estate of Catharina Rickels deceased. All persons with claims must file with the court clerk sworn and timely. those owing the estate should pay immediately to the undersigned to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa November 17 1930 John H Rickels Executor 214
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District Court
Jones County
Catharina Rickels
Monticello
Tawa
A. D
John H. Rickels
J. J. Locher
Monticello to consider pavement plan on multiple streets
A city notice in Monticello Iowa informs residents of a proposed Resolution of Necessity for paving unpaved sections on North Cedar Chestnut Sycamore Elm Fourth Grand Seventh Washington Buckeye and alleys. Hearing set for December 29 1930 at 7 30 pm in Soldier's Memorial Building to discuss the resolution plans specifications and contract and to assess costs against affected parcels.
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City of
Monticello
Iowa
Cedar Street
Second Street
Corporation
Town Highway Commission
Chestnut Street
Third Street
Fourth Street
Sycamore Street
Elm Street
Grand Street
Gill Street
Maple Street
Main Street
Seventh Street
Washington Street
Buckeye Street
Walnut Street
First Street
City of Monticello
Towa
Soldier's Memorial Building
Montcello
Ray Echternacht
Real estate transfers in Jones county week ending Dec 6
Deeds filed show Delano Sanford to G J Hughes for 3 1 3 acres in section 15 85 2. G C Moreland to Mabel More land in section 5 and 8 83 2. a group of Ortgies family transfers to John Tapken for part of Monticello. May L Austin to George Collins for Francis Lathro p add Oxford Mills. Henry Nissen to J W Conmey for Kimball estate. Josephine Corbet to Helen Corbet for 38 acres and road rights in ne se
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Jones County
Delano Sanford
G. J. Hughes
Central
G. C. Moreland
Mabel Moreland
Sord Heinrich Ortgies
Anna Helena Tapken
Meta Ulferts
Augusta Schaefer
Mina Ulferts
Ludwig Ortgies
John Tapken
Monticello
May L. Austin
George Collins
Wis
Francis Lathrop
Oxford Mills
Henry Nissen
J. W. Conmey
A. M. Kimball
Josephine Corbet
Helen C. Corbet
Nei
Administrator's Notice for Estate of Bernard J Fitzsimons
District court of Jones county I A administers the estate of Bernard J Fitzsimons deceased all persons having claims must file with the clerk sworn and verified by legal deadline to be allowed and proved and those owing must pay promptly to avoid costs dated Monticello November 1930 The Lovell State Bank administrator the estate a1-4
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Bernard J. Fitzsimons
Monticello
Lovell State Bank
Doxsee & Doxsee
Property Boundaries and Transfers Near Webster Street
A description outlines a 100 acre tract lying south of Public Road 1333 with dwelling house retained. It details boundary lines and corner references ending at the public highway. The text records a sale noted at $1.00 from John A Stimpson and wife to Emil Resign involving lots 10 and part of lot 9 in Soper and Boardman subdivision of Fisher's East Anamosa blocks 25 26 28 29.
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John A. Stimpson
Emil
Webster Street
Soper & Boardman's
Fisher
East Anamosa
Farm Prices Fall to Record Low Since 1915
The general farm price index on November 15 shows a drop of 33 points from a year earlier, reaching its lowest point since December 1915, per the United States Department of Agriculture.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wax beans and wedding talk jostle in quirky verse
A collage of jokes features a grocer asking for real wax beans, a jester quip about imitations, and a lawyerly banter about a sult witnessed in a blue serge head of firm. The bit ends with a pun on waxing linoleum to last longer.
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Grocer
Sweet Young Bride
Columbian Jester
Lovell Block Monticello General Law Practice
Lovell Block of Monticello operates a general law practice focusing on estate administration and related legal matters in the local area.
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Lovell
Monticello
Dr George Albery Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist
Dr George Albery listed as veterinary surgeon and dentist with phone 171. Office and hospital located one block north of the post office. calls answered day or night.
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George Albery
Lovell Bloc Hours Extended To Midnight and 1 PM
The Lovell bloc extends operating hours to 12 a.m. and resumes from 1 p.m. The change affects local residents and businesses relying on extended service times. City officials noted the adjusted schedule aims to improve accessibility and commerce.
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Lovell
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