26 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1935
Page
1
A national editorial argues railroads face rising taxes and shrinking profits while trucks dominate freight distribution. It cites farmer shipments by truck and worries over road funding, highway wear, and the need to balance rights of rail and road transportation. The piece criticizes propaganda efforts and questions political maneuvering around Governor Herring and party conventions.
Sioux City Journal argues Cleveland offers a neutral GOP convention locale. It notes Kansas City and Chicago were rejected to avoid favoring Landon or Knox, while Ohio stands as a pivotal state with no candidate. The piece questions timing and suggests Democratic platform clarity may be hard to surpass.
The liquor commission proclaims placing one man in charge of liquor seals, to keep them in a safe inside a cage with a unique combination. The piece questions honesty, arguing the system is bunk and calls for an honest man, even if he stores seals openly or in a simple room.
Indictments scandals taxes and hog bets fill newspaper copy as the town administration provides constant front page material. Critics say the present regime keeps the press busy with activity, leaving little room for dull moments and amplifying public scrutiny.
A leisurely drive saw a zigzagging car collide with a man despite evasive action at the roadside. The other driver proved drunk, uninsured, and unable to reimburse any damages. the incident serves as a grim sermon amid many similar cases.
Davenport Times notes the Sioux City ruling against municipal electricity signals growing public awareness of the costs and risks of public utilities. It questions spending schemes pushed by politicians and urges economizing as taxation and rents rise.
A local resident in Sioux City named George R Call declares a calling to run for governor. He awaits public support as the process unfolds, with the public interest framed around state leadership and citizen action.
The fourth Digest report shows 42.76 percent yes and 57.24 percent no on approving the Roosevelt New Deal. It cites 642,711 total votes from 26 states with 66.30 percent of 1932 totals, and notes gains in seven of 26 represented states while nineteen lag. Eight new states split with mixed results. Maryland, West Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Connecticut and Colorado vote against.
Dr. F C Foley of Newell Buena Vista county has bought a house once owned by Miss Nell Herrick and is hauling it five miles southwest to his farm occupied by the Ralph Corderman family. The house will be cut into two sections to pass the bridges along the overland route.
One of the season’s odd hunting incidents reports Jack Douma of Sanborn O Brien county injured while walking in a corn field near Sanborn He slipped in mud fell and flung his shotgun which discharged striking his right forearm causing deep flesh wounds.
A Waterloo deputy found alcohol in a suspect’s home during a larceny probe and charged illegal liquor possession. Hunters near Fort Dodge dumped 30 pheasants after a single headlight stop, while a Battle Creek stunt left 13 pheasants in a wagon as the farm crew rested. A robber robbed Ottumwa man on a red flag night, and a Pocahontas jail escape alarm followed a jailbreak.
The Jones County Rural Electric Co operative would provide electricity at 1 percent per kilowatt hour with no deposits or debt guarantees for farmers. Backed by a Rural Electrification Administration loan, the plan aims to extend high lines into unserved rural areas over twenty years. Cooperation from farmers is essential to share building costs and energy provision.
A November 22 to 28, Jones County deeds disclose multiple transfers including Leigh Potter as administrator conveying lots 2-3-4 in R. Crane's Subdivision to Cecil FR. Farmer with exceptions, Milton T. Stott and Olga to L. E. Hutton with survivorship, Hutton to Stott for lot 145 in Monticello, Jennie McCullough and Jack to Jack and Jennie McCullough on part of lot 16 with alley use, Emil Resig and Margarete to Citizens Savings Bank on several Keller and Fisher sub-divisions, E. J. Heuer and Ina H. to Anna Heuer, then Anna Heuer to E. T. Heuer and Ina H. Heuer as joint tenants, Ed Wirth and Eva to Ben S. Wilson with detailed boundary description, and M. F. Dearborn as admin conveying to J. W. Oscar Kindler for a 5 000 dollar estate deed.
Notice to interested parties that final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in estates listed have been filed in the Jones County Iowa district court. A final hearing is set for January 6 1936 at 10 am at the court to approve or reject reports including the final report of Riess Stuhler executor of Katherine R Stuhler deceased. Dated Anamosa Iowa December 16 1935. SEE BYERLY Clerk of the district court Jones county Iowa. 262 By Julia Foarde deputy.
Jones county Iowa supervisors approve a $74 250 PWA grant for a courthouse and set a December 14 1935 hearing on plans and bids. Bids due December 14 1935 at 2 00 pm with 5 percent bid bond. Iowa materials preference. wages set per state schedule. plans available December 2. board may reject all bids.
A Town resident urges farmers to break in two the saved seed corn ears to check for mold, noting the practice has revealed mold in many ears. The message cites Mr Getz as treasurer of the Republican National Committee, mentioned in a Tampa Tribune context.
The district court of Jones County Iowa appoints Harold A Deischer as executor of the John A Deischer deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa November 25 1935. Attorneys Doxsee Doxsee Helserman represent the estate.
Notices hereby given that a corporation has been organized under chapter 384 Title XIX of the 1931 Iowa Code under the name The Lovell Corporation with its principal place of business in Monticello Town. The general nature of its business shall be to.
Sufferers should arrange to call on Dr. J. F. Shallenberger M D, specialist in rectal and chronic diseases, who has years of successful experience in treating piles and other rectal diseases by non confining methods. The doctor can be consulted at Manchester Hotel Glen Charles Wednesday Jan 1 Cedar Rapids Hotel Allison Tuesday Jan 14. Return every 28 days EXAMINATION FREE.
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