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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
4
The piece argues that farmers face profit erosion when corn plans fail and markets lower hog prices. It notes Iowa farmers increasingly rely on diversified production and manufacturing-like skills beyond grain alone, while warnings about adulterated whiskey and dangerous bootleg spirits appear alongside.
Sioux City Journal warns of a gathering war cloud from Japan threatening the United States. It argues Americans must face the risk, stay wakeful, and prepare as sentiments in both nations drift toward conflict amid immigration policy debates and long-standing objections to American sovereignty.
The Journal argues against concessions to pacify Japanese demands and urges building Navy strength beyond the 5-3-3 plan. It warns of a looming war cloud and says American fleet maneuvers in Hawaiian waters may be scrapped if Japan sees U S defense as weaker. It emphasizes preparation as wise for peace and urges a prudent national choice.
Cascade and Bernard faced a freight halt as two of three narrow gauge locomotives failed, leaving one small engine to move hogs cattle and horses. Cars piled in Bellevue yards and business leaders led by Mayor Faber and Rep J H Weber appealed to the State Railroad Commissioners in Des Moines, prompting an inspector’s imminent visit.
A jumbled meditation on work and effort suggests that searching for employment requires action. It also questions social norms around beauty and choice and ponders human nature as a puzzle. The tone mimics a philosophical aside with scattered images.
Former State Auditor Glenn C. Haynes touts Town Good Roads program linking primary roads to a state highway commission. Proposal calls for an $85 million bond, funded by automobile licenses federal aid and gasoline tax, to pave 6,600 miles in six years, with city and rural taxpayers sharing costs and benefits.
Maj Haynes notes the state could manage with the current system if car numbers were stable. He cites a rise from 10 000 to 600 000 vehicles in fourteen years and says the main hurdle is reconciling city and rural differences. The Good Roads association proposes a fair, progressive funding solution.
Collier’s prize drew 1,514 responses on church membership with 1,113 in favor. Rev. Frank A. Butler of Bellingham, Washington won for arguing that church absence harms society and that everyone is the church, challenging Saunders to participate rather than withdraw.
Obituaries include Mra. David Rhodes age 82 Cedar County and Mra Irisn McCutcheon age 26 Maquoketa pneumonia. Notable deaths of local figures Dr. W B Kibbey former mayor and physician. Also fire at St Marys Orphanage Dubuque and Marion fire destroying four buildings causing 60000 loss. Bank moves Davenport ten story office building cost 1 million. Belgian Horse Association reelects Fred Holbert as president. Cramer sentenced to five years reform school for parole violation. Cedar Rapids Cedar County Dakota utilities deal announced.
Jerry Hartle, guardian of Martha Coppess, is jailed in Jones county on embezzlement charges. He dissipated 1900.85 of ward funds and faces a preliminary hearing next Saturday. Bonds of 1000 were signed by J. L. Fischer and D. E. Easterly. A suit by Coppess administratrix seeks 2000 with interest. The matter ties probate and criminal actions in Jones county court.
Monthly Monticello notes list births marriages relocations and deaths in Richland and surrounding townships including a Windorson Main Street home frame a high school principal change and several grandparents blessed by new arrivals.
Jones county joins 63 Iowa counties for the State Corn and Small Grain show at Iowa State College February 2 to 7 for a county trophy. The event, by the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association, is the nation’s largest of its kind. Last year about 12 000 ears were exhibited and more are expected. The exhibition is in the new armory with corn small grains and other crops on display. J L Robinson Ames Iowa offers show catalog and rules. The Monticello State Bank is the trophy donor. past winners include Joe Simmons Monticello in 1918 and PLN Smith Center Junetropy in 1921.
The Starshalltown Times-Republican states motor vehicle licenses will not drop unless another revenue source is found. A gas tax or tire tax may be added, and road taxes are likely to rise. Business leaders urge hard roads funded by taxes to prevent waste in mud.
The Carroll Herald muses whether Brookhart would rejoin the Republicans if welcomed back. It asserts he has never sat with real Republicans since his first Senate nomination and would need a drastic penitent display to be deemed fit to rejoin the old crowd.
There is little sympathy in Stillwater Gazette for Western railways amid the late controversy sparked by attacks on the Panama Canal. The piece notes regional business interests face scrutiny as public opinion shifts.
In the San Francisco Chronicle a columnist argues that a European critic claiming America lacks musical gift should hear American chin music, praising local talent and performance. The piece uses witty tone to defend American composers and performers.
A mother seeks tips to keep her large family’s mince pies safe from children. A Raleigh News and Observer anecdote recalls an editor and merchant debating billboard obituaries, ending with the editor placing a wife’s obituary on the merchant’s board as a prank.
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