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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1934

Page

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Jones County Supervisors Proceedings Heavy with Expenses

Jones county supervisors ledger lists numerous payments including rent mileage postage and repairs. The long expense table names many individuals and vendors such as Neliie V. Morey Ryan & Beardsley Frank Shepard Co. and Universal Laboratories with various small amounts recorded.

Marvin C. Levsen Neliie V. Morey N. W. Bell Telephone Co A. L Bess E. Sherman Lamp Posengo Cece Creas R. D. Cooley Geo. Albery T. Boo Ju. F. Barrett T. Bo IV. W. Bronson T. B Thomas F. Kehoe L. W. Kellogg Fred Martens James R. McNeilly Wee M. P. Paulsen Avast H. Schrader Auteane Ees Ber. Thumen Cc. H. Waite Henry Wennekamp F. Cody Co Dicks Cecea Robert Alden Zeuch Roy Pearson W. H. Null F. H. Whitcombe Carl Hinkelman L. Norton H. Eichhorn Anamosa Lumber Co Robert Barber Beckman & Inglis J. R. Bickerstaff C. W. Blood Agnes Boots Clarence Brickley Joe Carrington Josephine Fortney W. M. Frasher Wright Frazier L. G. Freeman H. H. Freeman Gildner & Lee Clothing E. H. Glenn Jess Glenn Graham Store Carrie Groat Herman Hans J. J. Hayes J. L. Holden Grace Holmes House of Good Shepherd Iowa State Emergency Iowa C. E. Irwin Jensen & Eichhorn George Krammer Russell Mallicoat Dora May Alia Meeks Frank Merrill Wid F. W. Ferring Anamosa Waterworks Francois Grocery G. & M. Food Store Himebaugh Grocery Crreterger Coset Easyshare T. M. Redmond L. D. Murfield Cora B. Murfield Lillie McCrea John McDonald Hospital James Peet Joe Penny Tekyee Leer Lucy Remley Charles Ryan H. H. Soner St. Anthony & Dakota Stambaugh E. N. Stoffel Catherine Stroud Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co Sunnycrest Sanatorium L. W. Taylor C. G. Thomas Stees Tobiasson Bros Hp Wear-A-Well AEA Abieyeer Dale Maggie Weeks Weber & Ramm Millard Wells Geo N. W. Bell Telephone Swartzell’s Towa Culvert & Pipe Co Towa Machinery & Supply Co Henry Thrun Irma Carl Henrietta Bohlken George Volk Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co Austin-Western Co Arend Balster Ben Bunting Caterpillar, Tractor Co Cedar Rapids ‘Auto ‘ Supply ' Co Cedar Rapids Leonard Emerson Frazer Garage Nasage French & “Heent J. F. Hughes

Christmas and debt protests mark year’s end in editorial note

The piece cites New Deal tensions with General Johnson and Donald Richburg, warns on government spending and debt, and contrasts England’s hangings with evolving punishment laws. It reflects on Christmas meanings, thrift, and urging liberal help for the needy, urging a year‑round Christmas spirit.

United States

Legislative tensions shape coming Congress session

The piece notes drastic legislation expected with Republicans as a weak minority and Democrats seeking to add committee seats for new members. It argues Democrats hold safe majorities and will push Roosevelt's measures while Republicans can only protest and vote against them. Referenced Huey Long and Louisiana politics appear as comparisons.

Congress

Editorial Stop Dont Shoot Angers Farm Editorial Cartoon

A Kansas City Star op-ed mocks government missteps in rural farm policy. The piece parodies a correspondent describing failed agricultural oversight from a silo to a garden, noting wasted money and poor leadership. The office boy quips Dont shoot him, hes one of the farmers.

Kansas City Sheaffer Cabot, Ark Shern Abraham Ther Waahiayen Soe Arkane Dhaergtele

Universal draft eyed to curb war profits and costs

In a stance likely for the next session the Sioux City Journal notes momentum for universal conscription to level the playing field in war. It argues to end profits from munitions and to cut war expenses by drafting all classes, reducing government costs and pensions after conflict.

Sioux City Journal Senate Congress United States

Wings and the Wrights Thirty One Years On

Chicago News reflects on the 31st anniversary of flight noting the Wright brothers first airborne moment on Kitty Hawk and the ongoing advance in aviation power and capability. It cites modern progress including a 1000 horsepower airplane motor and weights. The piece also mentions Guy C. Smith of Cloquet Minnesota and an albino deer shot with pink eyes weighing 60 pounds.

Chicago Orville Wright North Carolina Adam Wright Boys Kitty Hawk Simon Newcomb Guy C. Smith Cloquet Min

Governor Herring under fire for administrative indiscretions

The article accuses Governor Herring and his aides of misconduct including liquor commission officials distributing state seal slips for private stock, and the state treasury selling bonds at par that were worth much more. It notes government losses from a broad grey business crash and suggests prosecuting many failing businessmen would require more jails.

Herring Liquor Commission

Odd Iowa Snippets Include Star Fish Find And Snow Bloom

A Cherokee man found a star fish by a creek near his home, an unusual ocean creature far from its habitat. A Tama woman protected pansies during Thanksgiving snow, and Attica townsfolk pursued a fox only to discover it was a neighbor’s dog. Spencer man injures ear cleaning glasses after reading about perils of staying at home.

England Blackstone Massachusetts Elizabeth Mary Lowell George Cherokee Cherokee County George C. E. Goldsworth Tama Tama County Mrs. Goldsworth Attica Marion County R. M. Hicks Spencer Clay County

Christmas Program At V F W Rooms Monticello Post

Monticello Post No 1683 Vet erans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary presented a Christmas program last Wednesday evening under Emma Jacobs and Laura Waddick to about 100 members. Welcome Dorothy Hinrichs on piano Idnet, recitations by Edna Bader Raymond L Clark Joan Hayes and others, songs by groups of girls and children, including Jingle Bells and Silent Night.

Monticello Post No. 1683 Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Emma Jacobs Laura Waddick Dorothy Hinrichs Idnet Mildred Lorraine Jacobs Edna Bader Raymond L. Clark Joan Hayes Armin Jacobs Helen Gerdes Lord Jesus Jean Rathbun Jimmie Jackie Hayes Ruth Hoffman Loretta Gerdes John and George Hines Raymond Clark Alta Rathbun Santa Helen Carpenter

Fortune Finders Christmas Party at Castle Grove

The Castle Grove 4-H club hosted a Christmas party Friday evening at Castle Grove No 2 schoolhouse. About forty boys and girls joined relays games and partner drawings with treats a Christmas tree and grab bag gifts. Special guests were Mr Stanton and Joan Ingels. Carols followed and attendees wished a merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Castle Grove Pauline Cramer Maxine Nordmann Rosaline Kuriger Mr. Stanton Joan Ingels

Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls Elect New Officers

The Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls held a called meeting on Thursday December 13 at Eloise Kuhns home. Officers elected include Pauline Stickley president Wilma Kuhns vice president Alfreda Husman news reporter Deoretia Otten historian Eunice Kuhns sergeant at arms. A short program followed with Christmas carols a story and a talk. Refreshments were served during the social period.

Scotch Grove Sunshine Girls Homer Eloise Kuhns Pauline Stickley Wilma Kuhns Alfreda Husman Deoretia Otten Eunice Kuhns

Remove Chicken Bone From Man's Throat in Cedar Rapids

James J. Jolly aged 46 underwent an operation at a Cedar Rapids hospital after a chicken bone became lodged in his esophagus during a meal. He could not remove it himself and the procedure was performed.

James J. Jolly Cedar Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

Supervisors’ Proceedings Towa Steel & Iron Steel Plates . Co E. Joslin Larimer Har Co Earl Lehman Madsen Motor Co Ralph Meade Douglas Mead Rose Mizaur Jay McCormick Estimat Guy McKee Bert Pede Man H. Rickels Revere Robert Wosoba Eclipse Lumber Co Ernest Wink Jones County Oil Co Adolph Kernen Racenna Battery & Equipment Co Mid - Continent Petroleum A. J. H. McNeill Ed Biggart Sears Trereav Clifford I. Miller Rye C. A. Reade John Sarma Harold Waggoner Wortine Frank Wieneke Dragging Mere Alfred Yossi Meinaae Beamaggana John M. Peiffer Alexander Market A. J. Ament Arend Balsterne Frsions Ross Baty Bisenius & Son John Bodenhofer Wm. Bohler A. D. Cave J.B. Cruise Et Englebart E. W. Evers E. W. Gordon Gray’s Grocery H. Hanold Joe Howe rHurst Grocery Roy Rummell LeRoy Skeels J. H. Snyder W. J. Stover J. G. Swartzell Henry Tjaden Seward White M.D Gemnty ccc Poac Oes Geo. C. Lawrence Austice Geo. A. Albery Jones County Mader & Son McClure & Son Paulsen Lumber& Coal Co Tyler & Downing Zeuch's Store A. W. Harold Florence Althen C. Z. Crew Vadena Finney Nellie May Glick Metropolitan Supply Co Supe PTGS Ees Csccc Cnetstacadganeionee Reva White Arthur O. Steiner Marvin Levsen Scott-Foresman Co Literary Guild of America Dooks Ieee MacMillan Co Transportation John Fraser Medical A. H. Balster Rudolph Dethmann R. J. Bone M. Bisenius & ‘Sons Beery’s Dry Goods Bowdish Mershon's Ida Miller F. D. McLaughlin McGovern Funeral Home H. J. Pieray WOOK Esseseen Clothing E. C. Ricklefs Michael Swenson H. W. Skelley George R. Volk Ruth Walton Rent Zeuch's Corner Grocery Eseseesesesses Neeeseesesesteees Dr. F. B. Sigworth Medien EE Frank Kolarik Aments Store Hong Duster Co Lawson & Lawson John Fritz New Bridge District Court Henry F. Knake Henry Knake Anamosa Byerly A. D John Appleby Elden W. Brashaw State of Peter Florin Towa J. E. Heiserman Coxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman Effle Batchelder John H. Batchelder Doxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman Mary Jane Hughes Anna Eliza Aldrich Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman District Court of Anastasia Calista Murray Monticello J. W. Doxsee C. A. Doxseeditors and Proprietors National Ey Editorial Association Johnson Donald Richburg Donald Starfish Fortune Finders Scotch Grove R. P. Clark Monticello State Bank W. B. Clark D. McCarn & Son American Title Association State Title Association J. G. School Life and Fire Insurance Monticello, Iowa J. W. Doxsee A. Deoxses Attorneys At Law Lovell Block Dr. Burris D. C McNeill C. F. Shimanek Law General Law Practice and Settlement of Estates Stuhler Building Earl H. DeShaw Stuhler’s George Albery Calla L. J. Swift Burrichter Building Dr. A. M. Maurice D. D Mark Rock OF Ages J. E. Bateman
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