17 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1931
Page
1
A fragmented Monticello page discusses state and city funding, urging more public wages and higher taxes to cover education and office costs. Citizens push for efficient services, while critics warn against excess spending and partisan bias. The column mentions books, culture, and civic duties amid fiscal contention.
A local home body defends Wrookhart's nepotism as irrelevant to whether he employs his own children. The argument hinges on who benefits, not who is hired, revealing community tension over family influence.
Reading fragments show Iowa public school data and state history emphasis. Mentions Levee accident notes, Loveland figures, honey extraction, farm yields, and grain harvest prospects with local figures and names such as Armstron, Kirk, and Lucas County.
November dairy report from Anamosa highlights feeding strategies for cattle including alfalfa, corn mix, and cottonseed. It notes 60 cows producing above 40 pounds butterfat and identifies top milkers Perne and aerade Jersey owned by White and Pussell with 617 pounds butterfat. mentions October credit expectations for Datey herd.
The item records judges notes on 162 marriages this year with 138 for Lowans as most tied to Des Moines and Grasttinger. A wrestler trainer, Farmer Burns, tours Kaumeegourey and Grasttinger. It mentions a car accident injury, a widow and pension, and a survey of workers in town and across the country.
The report lists several dairy cows by name and breed with milk yields and butterfat content. Jowles and other Holsteins show high production with daily milking schedules, while Guernseys and mixed herds appear with varying yields and fat percentages.
Public notice from Jones County Iowa appoints R. P. Clark as administrator of Henry C Hofman estate. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and within the legally prescribed time. debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa Iowa December 1931. Domser & Doxnsee attorneys.
This legal notice states that Clara Bschwneiter is appointed administrator of the estate of Victor Schneier in Jones County Iowa. It calls all creditors to present claims to the Clerk of Court and to settle debts promptly at Monticello Iowa. The document is dated November 1831 and includes attorney Leecher's signature.
A brief note argues factions should stay apart to preserve harmony within the Democratic Party. The text also recalls the American Legion was organized in Paris in 1918.
By special execution from Jones County District Court, Lowell State Bank sues Ida L Taupert Roy Like and Lillian Like for 1405.43 plus costs. One third of the south half of the southeast quarter and adjacent land in 14 and parts of 23, within township 86 N range 3 W, totaling about 127 acres, will be sold at public auction. Sale set for December 31 1931 at 9:00 a.m. in front of Anamosa courthouse. W H Frazer sheriff. J J Locher attorney. 24-2 hod Lot 4
A social gathering honored Langworthy relatives at a pre nuptial shower held last Wednesday evening in the Langworthy area. Notables included Miss Creare Dirks and Lows i ferts along with Mrs Gerdes and family. Guests enjoyed a meal and gifts while program highlights featured the Night Owls of Anernuse and a formal toast.
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