14 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
1
The piece critiques how post repeal liquor venues avoid the word saloon by new names, arguing such places remain saloons regardless of label. It notes Roosevelt and Smith rift, Illinois and Iowa alcohol stance, Chicago celebrations, and a hog market drop amid overproduction and packer influence.
A committee debates whether witnesses swayed its stance while Huey Long stirs in the parishes. Louisiana faces questions about senate representation and possible ballot fraud. Farmers question how leased land may be used, with pasturage now restricted and contracts needing clarity.
The Sioux City Journal discusses resistance to dictatorship in the US economy. It argues rugged individualism may endure government-led controls while noting a producer consumer partnership. It questions whether business owners have moral or legal rights to act with their property free of impacts on others. It asks if capital should plan without regard to people.
Residents sought to turn Hale into an incorporated town. A district court petition filed in Anamosa passed the September term without action and was heard November 27 by Judge Clark. He ruled the petition lacked the required 25 signatures because three original signers had moved away. The case was continued to allow amendments and new signers.
A Sioux Falls view on mob violence contrasts with civic responsibility. The Sac City Sun notes farmers expect hog processing tax effects as hoe prices drop. Council Bluffs Nonpareil highlights a government corn subsidy deal for August delivery, framed as a buyer’s profit with a disguised subsidy.
A reflective verse from Rex Hazelwood in the London Mercury admires autumn and nature. The speaker vows to linger with a dear friend and seek beauty daily while time may shuffle into eternity. The poem contrasts quiet passage with music and fleeting seasons.
The Monticello Express excerpt traces early Monticello settlers and the first school buildings around 1849 1850, notes Miss Rosalia Bartholomew as an early teacher, and chronicles a long line of superintendents from W A Doran to A B Grimes. It highlights school growth including the 1866 academy, independent district status, new high school buildings, and Billy Sloan’s enduring janitorial role.
A collage of humorous exchanges from Chicago and St Paul include three men jailed for carrying weapons in car violins, a ticket conundrum about half fare for a four year old, a napkin mischief over a dog, a matrimonial bureau mix up, a film actress seeking a passport, and a report of fifty beavers released into Pennsylvania triggering a six day trapping season.
Iowa State College sent entries to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago winning 11 firsts in the first three days including two championships and two reserve championships. The team also earned the silver loving cup in the Saddle and Sirloin Club essay contest, moving toward a permanent lead with Kansas State as a rival. Swine, sheep, and cattle entries posted numerous top placements with multiple firsts, seconds, and thirds across Duroc and Tamworth hogs, Oxford and Shropshire sheep, and Angus and Shorthorn cattle.
At the 1932 ALA conference in Chicago the Newbery Medal winner was Young Fu by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis. Other voted contenders included Swift Rivers Cor ne lia Meigs and Railroad to Freedom Hildegarde Swift. The report also notes rising library access, adult education needs, and various Iowa library bene fits and acquisitions.
A catalog of books from various clubs and publishers shows titles in fiction and non fiction from The Journey of the Flame to The Limita tions of Science. It notes Sinclair Lewis selecting several works to read amid a broader concern about funds and books for libraries nationwide.
Notice to Maurice Brown Estate that property in Jones County Iowa was sold for taxes on December 1 1930 to H M Carpenter who holds a tax sale certificate. Redemption period ends within eighty days from service of this notice unless redeemed. Dated December 7 1933.
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Claude Fothergill as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Eliza Hogan deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa, Iowa dated November 15 1933. Doxsee Doxsee Helserman attorneys for the estate.
Sheriff Henry Eichhorn announces a public auction of multiple properties in Monticello and surrounding lands to satisfy a 1933 judgment for $3,780.49 plus costs. Sale on December 30, 1933 at 9:00 a.m. in front of Anamosa Court House.
State of Iowa administrator of the estate of John Murray announces the filing and publication requirement. Dated December 6 1933 at Anamosa with H M Carpenter Jr as administrator and J J Locher as attorney for the estate.
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