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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1929
Page
1
The Monticello Express commentary critiques western backwardness stereotypes, notes political events in Alabama with Heflin’s independent bid, analyzes stock market declines and railroad consolidation plans, and comments on state college funding, air travel safety, and American auto production.
Detroit reports manufacturers will ask higher prices for motor cars in 1930 due to increased production costs and reduced output. Some top makes have already raised prices. more are expected. The shift from low prices stems from narrowed sales and higher unit costs, while trade-in vehicles may boost the used car market.
Rock Rapids merchants report strong business aided by low overheads and competitive prices against larger towns. The piece argues small towns benefit from good roads and warns that neglect could weaken them, noting Rock Rapids’ status near Sioux Falls and wartime resilience.
National Dairy Council notes diverse butter forms across locales from Africa to England. In Cambridge buttermakers mold yard long one pound rolls, wrapped in white cloth for market stalls. Wafers and various small portions satisfy daily worker and student needs, while ghee serves hair care and salves.
Des Moines Register notes classic novels from Russian French and English authors form a list of potential perfect Christmas presents. It cites Tolstoy Dostoevsky Austen Cooper Thackeray Bronte and others with titles including Anna Karenina War and Peace Crime and Punishment Fathers and Sons Les Miserables Notre Dame Pere Goriot Pride and Prejudice Last of the Mohicans Vanity Fair Jane Eyre and more.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican argues riots stem from imprisonment itself rather than treatment. It condemns prison conditions, noting many law-abiding workers suffer from poor food and clothing while performing hard labor. The piece questions why concern remains focused on felons.
Council Bluffs report notes several aspirants intend to enter nominations as the new year begins. Observers say late entrants hope a strong finish beats an early start, with early contenders facing a tougher climb to secure nominations.
The Nonpareil argues there is no need to worry about Hoover as president sits “sitting pretty” in the west. It predicts he will win reelection and that Republicans now belittling him may join his bandwagon.
The Des Moines public library lists forty notable books for 1929 including works by Hemingway Rolland Undset and Szymborska like Farewell to Arms Dark Journey and Middletown. The list offers gift ideas and notes availability through local libraries and the Iowa Library Commission.
The record lists multiple property deeds including Alva D Taylor and spouse to Catherine Lovell Adams and others covering sections 3386-2 and 4485-2 with described parcels and strips. Additional transfers include Frank Benischek and family, Edward Bentechek and Sylvester Beniechek to James Homolka for lots 4 and 5 in Quirk’s addition to Oxford Junction and W J Bryson to John F Brooks for lot 14 in Anamosa, with prices noted.
The verse tells of a seed planted in a garden that grows into a tall flower with a crown of light. Thieves spread the seed beyond, and people celebrate the flower though some still call it a weed. It warns that public opinion shifts with time and fortune.
The piece surveys the stock market crash era noting a surge in defalcation, embezzlement, and ruin tied to stock gambling. It cites a New Jersey judge on bank losses of 75 000 and totals of over 125 million yearly, highlighting Flint Michigan where a dozen workers embezzled 3 592 million over two years before losses doomed the scheme.
The Northwestern Bell Telephone company announces another reduction in long distance charges effective January 1 1930. Day station to station calls 60 to 318 miles drop five or ten cents. some person to person calls fall five cents. overtime charges cut for calls longer than ten minutes. Uncompleted call report charges drop from five cents to forty cents on most calls over 60 miles. Advances in cable and repeaters enabled economies driving the reductions. Also includes guidance for washing rayon and ironing care.
The District Court in Jones County Iowa publishes a probate notice for John W. Schweitzer deceased. The will filed December 21 1929 will be probated January 20 1930 at 10 AM. Objections must appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Warren Rees clerk Lara E. Hanna deputy Doxsee as Doxsee attorney for the estate.
The District Court in Jones County Iowa issues probate for the will of George Cowan filed December 21 1929 and opened January 1939. All interested may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted. Deputy Lura FE. Wanna signs for the court with attorneys for the heirs.
The United States Fire Insurance Company of New York recalls authority of its agents to issue listed policies and warns the public these policies numbered 105 to 125, 1003 to 1025, 5003 to 5025, 15003 to 15025, and 10001 to 10025 are lost or mislaid. Seek information at the Western Department in Freeport, Illinois.
In Jones county Iowa during January 1930 Sinclair Refining company files a suit to establish its fee simple title to a Monticello tract. The petition names many defendants including Rufus Bean Laura Longee Mary Shearer Dora Shearer Helen Shearer Albert Cutler John Clark and others claiming unknown heirs and asserts title superiority against all claims. Defendants are summoned to appear by noon of the next term starting January 27 1930 or default will be entered.
Eclipse Lumber Company sues Henry Behrens and J F Meyer in district court at Monticello for 70.88 plus six percent interest from Sept 22 1929 and seeks enforcement of a mechanics lien on Meyer's lot 41 in Turck addition Monticello. Filing deadline Jan 10 1930 with Anamosa court to hear January 27 1930. default lead to judgment.
Helpful hints advise burning garden trash to prevent pests and diseases carrying into next season. Cover roses to shield from winter sun and extreme cold. tissue damage from rapid temperature drops harms stems.
Mr. J. C. Johnson of 202 Twelfth street S. E. Mason City Iowa testifies that Konjola cured seven years of severe pain within three weeks. He says two bottles ended the pain restored appetite and gave him normal sleep. Konjola is sold at F. J. Kay's drug store in Monticello and by leading local druggists.
A physician prescribed remedy claims to stop stubborn coughs at once by addressing the internal cause. Thoxine is non-harmful, pleasant tasting, and safe for all ages, sold with a money back guarantee in 38c 60c and 1.00 dollar bottles at Stickford's and other drug stores.
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