29 Dec 1932
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1932
Page
1
The piece argues that despite prohibition rhetoric federal sales regulation remains unclear. It contrasts states with strong bans like Iowa with those repealing laws, warning of unregulated saloon like sales under federal oversight. It also calls for prudent budgeting and lawmakers who cut waste without harming essential services.
The house committee hears witnesses on 2 and 7 percent beer and related effects as revenue motives drive the discussion. Democrats prepare hundreds of appointees in Iowa, reshaping party ranks and filling last minute gaps before next Monday’s stepping into new offices.
The death rate declines to 11.1 per 1 000, attributed to austere times, sun and leisure. The report argues the nation remains healthy, aided by public support for the unemployed, countering claims of hardheartedness with generosity.
Railroads plan to issue individual mileage books at about two cents a mile, usable only by the purchaser. Automobiles enable traveling salesmen to reach more towns daily with reduced train service. For long trips, the two cent rate via rail remains more economical than driving.
Democrats face tempered euphoria after their November 6 win as the weight of public expectations looms. The party ponders what actions the people will demand and how they must deliver, a pressure described as a haunting reckoning.
Edward Mead of the University of Pennsylvania told the Engineers club that the voluntary allotment plan is the sole effective farm relief. He warned other schemes would raise surpluses and costs. Mead claimed passage in Congress and Roosevelt approval, predicting a boom from reduced production and higher farm buying power spurring industry and the stock market.
A Chicago article notes that Britain Italy Czechoslovakia Latvia Finland and Lithuania paid debts. France Belgium Poland Estonia Greece and Hungary defaulted. It argues the U S may ease terms with Britain if trade improves, while warning France and its allies that default harms credit and goodwill.
A collection of practical tips covers softening hardened shoe polish with a touch of turpentine, improving cocoa with salt and cornstarch, adding a marshmallow to each cup, removing ink from colored fabrics with a mustard paste left overnight, and peeling grapefruit membranes by briefly blanching in hot water then resting.
Opinion argues that cutting school departments like manual training agriculture kindergarten reduces value more than cost. It questions if genuine savings are possible without sacrificing quality and asks readers to consider alternatives.
J W Jarnagin notes a shift from large rustic gangs to small teams using trucks. In Grundy County authorities pursued a band that fled to Hammond Indiana where five men were arrested. Packers in Albert Lea Austin Waterloo and Chicago reportedly bought stolen cattle in good faith.
Sparks from a passing locomotive sparked a prairie fire on the F. Cold farm in Tama county near Lincoln. The 18 acre alfalfa plot burned completely and may threaten winter survival. In Blanchard Page county an outbreak of scarlet fever prompts school fumigation and Schick tests for fifty pupils and younger children.
At a tea for the public library fund in Ida county Battle Creek women urged to bring choice antique fancy work for display. Bright spreads hand woven 100 to 200 years ago and many quilts over 100 years old drew attention from attendees.
A periodical alert describes a two person racket in which a man uses a marked ten dollar bill and a woman later tries to claim a larger change by identifying the number written on it. The clerk, after discovering the number in the cash register, concedes the extra change, exposing the scam’s method.
L. J. Dehn secretary of the independent school at Doon Lyon county preserves the district minutes in a single volume begun 1892 after purchasing the book in 1891. The record covers every meeting since and still has pages for years more making past actions easily accessible.
Happy Johnson of Klemme Hancock county raises mallard ducks for decoys. A one footed duck swam in circles then pushed forward with the unwebbed foot, outpacing the webbed foot. Johnson deemed the bird too intelligent and ended by turning it into a rooster.
Arthur O. Amdal of Estherville Emmet county is dead as the result of a unusual accident. The report states he was killed in an odd mishap with details pending. Authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Amdal died after a pump lifting rope failed at a Nasby farm near Petersburg. The windlass broke sending the pump and pipe weight onto the windlass, crushing his jaw and driving bone splinters into his brain. he died hours later without regaining consciousness.
C M Webb of Rolfe Pocahontas county keeps a memory book since 1908 in his drug store. The red and gray volume holds signatures of visiting travelers and their firms, school day clippings, faculty lists, party guest sign ins, photos and political cards. It largely records friendships named Charley Webb.
Homer McMichael found a dime dated 1821 while counting change, noting it was thinner from wear. The 100 plus year old coin surpassed a prior 1854 discovery in dirt excavated for a new building in Audubon County.
Robert Hansen of near Dike Grundy county files a $44 claim against the county after a painted bridge crew left a white lead paint can in Hansen pasture. The steer found the can and ingested lead paint, dying from the exposure. Hansen seeks county responsibility for the loss.
A story likened to classical lore tells of a mechanical man that turned on its maker. Near Forest City in Winnebago county Glenn Hanna’s trap backfired trapping him by its own gun shot. His condition remained critical with little hope for recovery. Caterpillar weather signs spark forecasts of mild spells and a severe cold snap approaching spring in northwest Iowa.
The article notes caterpillars with dark middles and light ends signal harsher midseason winter. This year’s caterpillars followed the dark-middle pattern, suggesting tougher months ahead.
The Iowa Department of Health launched a statewide diphtheria prevention program in 1923, reducing deaths from 239 to 41 by 1931. By mid 1932, 686 communities had adopted plans, 84 more joined, and 18 others were planning. Emphasizes yearly renewal and immunizing all infants between six months and one year to eradicate diphtheria.
Oliver Cowan a 22 year old high scaler on Hoover dam saved a coworker who lost hold and tumbled toward a 1000 foot chasm He reached out grasped the man by the heel and held on till help arrived His quiet daring earned him lasting fame without fanfare.
Public notice states Harry I Rodman is appointed administrator of Cliff L Main deceased estate in Jones county Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello December 13 1932. Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
The district court of Jones county Iowa administrator of the estate of George Billings deceased requests all persons with claims against the estate to file them with the court clerk sworn and within legal time. Dated at Anamosa Iowa December 9 1932 The Monticello State Bank Administrator J J Locher attorney for the estate.
The Jones County Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 am with all members present. They audited claims Nos 3022 to 3316 and considered tax suspensions for Laura Arnold, Alice Cooper, and others. A poor fund warrant of 13.75 was approved for Eva Orcutt. Tax refund for Gerd Null and soldier exemptions for Adolph Schoon and John Miller were acted on. A road vacation hearing occurred before the county auditor LaVern Rockstad, resulting in a board resolution on state board certificates.
Executor J J Locher seeks filed claims from creditors of Caroline Beutler estate and urges immediate payment. Probate notices declare will of August B Jacobs filed in Jones County with Jan 1933 probate date and court hearing.
Notice states that on December 10 final proof and probate were set for the will of William L Moore deceased in Jones County Iowa. The clerk invites any show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate and lists attorneys for the estate.
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