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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
5
The piece muses on commemorating Christmas as a duty of joy, recalling colonial three week celebrations in New Amsterdam and urging more holiday time and hospitality. It cites Charles Dickens and argues modern life sacrifices festive leisure for speed, while noting foreclosures and river traffic concerns.
The defeated democratic candidate Gallagher, in the Davenport district, lost to Judge Letts after a campaign targeting the Volstead Act. Gallagher pressed a suit to block Letts’ election certificate, arguing legal ineligibility, but was rejected as Congress governs its own qualifications and the state law barred such action. The certificate stood, confirming Letts as the winner.
The article argues that radical influence grows as party papers fade and mass circulation publications push partisan messages. It cites Labor magazine and half million copy editions supporting candidates tied to government ownership and anti-business aims, boosting radical sena torial and congressional gains.
Dr. Dorsey argues in the work that medical authorities could extend life by thirteen years if given full control in preventable death cases. He asserts choosing long lived parents raises a child’s odds of reaching eighty, with longevity treated as an inheritable trait and a higher share of eighty year outcomes tied to the father’s age.
The article describes a university institute using picture tests to judge juvenile intelligence. It notes necks removed or limbs misdrawn as indicators and compares to World War I era military testing. It argues artistic ability can outpace arithmetic skill and cautions against meddling in such evaluations.
George E. Roberta notes that average Iowa farming land values per acre rose from 36.36 in 1900 to 82 568 in 1910 and to 199.28 in 1920, then fell to 119.28 in 1925. He warns such sharp swings, unlike other property, caused widespread mischief and disaster, comparing to townlands’ boom.
The Davenport Times argues widespread industrial prosperity requires a more favorable farmer basis. It states the agricultural sector must be strengthened for the country’s good and ranks this political proposition above tax rebates.
The Gazette argues that the most important women are those who stay home to do housework and nurture family life. It stresses mothers will restore home life and urges women to abandon factory or professional careers for family duties. It notes doctors must obey narcotics laws and recalls a Des Moines case where a physician received a five year federal prison term for narcotic sales with no suspension.
The piece extols the past as more than ashes and memory. It views books civilization and art as a treasure box preserving heroes martyrs and humanity. It frames Christ as a guiding example within the enduring historical record.
Frank Soder a Masonville barber was fined 500 dollars by Judge Stiles in Manchester for a prohibitory law violation and paid 100 dollars with three days to settle the rest. Three Cedar Rapids bootleggers pleaded guilty before Judge Clark. Paul Lebeda paid 1300 dollars total. A. M. Semmert and W Buck Maxa received three months suspended sentences and 500 dollar fines with suspended jail. Mrs. Mary Bayless of Dubuque died last Sunday. funeral held at Westminster church. Infectious diseases caused livestock losses across eastern Iowa with multiple counties listed. The federal clean-up squad raided Dubuque finding moonshine and a still at The Chapel. Merkle and Kunnert jailed awaiting arraignment. Additional raids on Sageville road houses and soft-drink shops in Dubuque led to arrests including Thaut and eight others. Sunday raids added Muntz and Arlington to prohibition charges with stills and mash seized.
The Coneaville area in southwestern Muscatine County suffered extensive watermelon losses from a soil borne wilt. From 1890 to 1915 trains loaded melons, with some years reaching 900 carloads worth about 100000 dollars. Research by D R Porter at Iowa State College tested resistant varieties and seed treatments as solutions, with crossing efforts between commercial melons and citron. Experts warn it may be several years before normal watermelon production returns.
The Reformed Church led by Pastor R. P. Kuentzel outlines services for Sunday December 26 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. A Christmas morning German service is planned at 11. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:45 p.m. and evening worship at 7:30 with the sermon "God Our Refuge." A Friday December 24 Christmas program and tea by the Sunday school is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
On Friday a 7 30 p m children program opens Christmas Eve services. Christmas Day includes confessionals at 10 15 a m and Divine worship in German at 10 45 a m. A synodical offerings collection occurs Sunday December 26 with Sunday school at 10 a m and English worship. Special meeting by the Young People's Society Sunday December 26 at 1 30 p m for program preparations followed by German services and a midnight English service in Luther Hall with a Young People program during intermission.
A page of Santa Claus requests from Monticello and Anamosa Iowa listing messages from children aged 4 to 9. They describe desired toys including dolls, cradles, wagons, trains, engines, rocking chairs, clocks, and candy. Several add notes about being good, family details, and addresses.
Monticello Iowa December 6 1926 regular school board meeting with members Cropp Fraser Roberts and Shover present. Temporary chairman B C Roberts presided as minutes were read and approved. Bills for various supplies and services were approved and the secretary was directed to advertise bids for 100 tons of 6x3 Franklin or Saline County Illinois coal to be opened December 23 1926.
The Muscatine Journal argues Iowa remains a strong agricultural state with abundant resources. It urges investors not to fear the state and to consider investing in its future, describing Iowa as central to the nation’s prosperity.
George Fort Milton, writing in the Outlook, argues that nominating Gov. Al Smith would trigger a new party split in the south and west. He warns that northern and western leaders may reject a Smith ticket, risking two democratic factions if forced.
SAND SPRING December 21 1926 families and individuals attended the Christmas tree entertainment at Hopkinton last Saturday afternoon. Adolph Lindeman visited from Worthington, Erma Bradke teaches here this term. Creamery meeting held, a car of oats arrived, McDonoughs move to Worthington, Edwin Egger visiting from Fayette campus vacation, condensed buttermilk delivery received this week, Gertrude Arduser spending holiday break here.
Over two weeks in Hardacrabble area relatives gathered for meals at cousins Hugh eGlade and the Behrenda home. Russell Chaplin of Onslow visited his brother H Js Chaplin, and Alex Blair with Supt H A Ottille traveled to Monticello for business. The creamery shipped 69 tubs of butter Tuesday morning.
Wayne Zion Lutheran church announces Christmas program next Friday December 24 at 7 15 pm with a collection for colleges and seminaries. Christmas day services will be in German with Lord's Supper and confession at 10 16 am. English language Christmas services follow next Sunday at 10 am. Old Year’s Eve December 31 will be German, New Year’s Day German, January 2 English. Parish members and guests invited. Additional notices include visitors from New York and local calls. Brokens, ill for a year, poor health. Wartburg student John Reents visiting Rav J Willms.
Miss Fisher and her pupils hosted a program and box social last Thursday with recitations dialogues and songs. The Blossom Drill drew praise and baskets and plates sold raised about 16 dollars during the evening. Mrs Julia Witt of Van Tassel Wyoming arrived Monday for an extended visit with her brother Rosa Lincoln and
Mrs Witt formerly of Amber, Julia Lincoln, is noted. Mr and Mrs J Johnson welcome a baby girl born at Morey hospital Anamesa last Thursday evening their first child. Teachers Miss Miller Martella and Miss Anderson Viola take a two week break Wednesday. Amber school held a Christmas program. The T raping association sent out workers. Several residents, including Cal Chasen and Ollie Springer, visited Cedar Rapids with Mrs George Andrews and Ora Andrews.
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