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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
5
The author disputes Joseph Collins claims insulting Lincoln and Wilson while praising American character. The piece defends Lincoln’s humanity, questions Collins view, and condemns D Annunzio as a corrupt poet, not a noble idealist. It also notes stock declines, tax assetting losses, and Iowa’s agricultural prominence.
Congress celebrated Uncle Joe Cannon's 85th birth anniversary with Champ Clark leading the ceremonies. Cannon has served 44 years in Congress, elected 23 times, and remains beloved in his district for his enduring smile despite past criticisms during his tenure as speaker. He holds the record for the longest service in Congress.
Voters last Monday rejected a 1.3 million dollar bond issue for a new Linn County courthouse by about 1200 votes. Cedar Rapids residents stayed home while farmers and their wives went to the polls despite cold weather. The Republican notes the stay at home vote defeated the bonds and urges frugal living and preparation for economic downturns.
Des Moines Capital urges citizens to display patriotism beyond wartime and aid neighbors to revive the economy. It argues merchants and shoppers must share sacrifice, maintain fair prices, and support local business to restore prosperity, warning against profiteering and short-sighted self-interest.
The Cedar Rapids Republican critiques Chicago efforts to profit from politeness, fearing a diminutive outcome. It laments a hurried world, dust and wind troubling residents, leaving Chicagoans in a perpetual mood of irritation.
Springfield Mass Republican reports on the Calder committee findings and Senate debate over coal industry abuses. Kenyon and Edge advocate strong government oversight, with hints of possible nationalization, while rejecting bureaucratic control yet supporting public protection amid profiteering and chaotic market relations.
Rome’s Holy Office issued a decree urging bishops to watch a group it says spreads indifferentism and apostasy among youths and to report decisions within six months. New York officials reacted with surprise noting the Y M C A is not a proselyting body and serves Catholics and Protestants alike during the war.
The piece laments widespread crime with police overwhelmed by offenders. It asserts criminals outnumber police and grow bolder as they defy law, illustrating a citywide surge in unlawful acts.
The piece argues for a naval holiday tied to real naval preparedness and inspection to prevent evasion. It cites balanced naval strength, bases, and trained reserves, noting England and the United States seek cooperation with Japan optional, to sustain long term peace and curb naval power shifts.
The Iowa highways bulletin condemns ruthlessly cutting or mutilating roadside trees by telephone line crews. It notes previous overzealous tree removal and urges restraint, citing benefits of remaining trees for shade beauty and road maintenance. Officials should collaborate with property owners to prevent unnecessary trimming.
Forty one Democratic representatives backed Fordney's bill to impose emergency tariff duties on agricultural products, sheep, and cattle. The piece argues farm prices lag wider declines, with farm products down 31 percent since 1919 while overall prices fall 10 percent, justifying relief to shield farmers from foreign competition.
President elect Harding announces that Vice President Coolidge will sit at the cabinet table. Americans generally believe he is well qualified to advise the presidency and lament the limited influence of past vice presidents on government.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that de Valera is called president of the Irish republic by believers in its existence. It states there is no current danger of him traveling to Ireland and that he has not shown such risk.
In a frequent call for tax relief, the piece argues Congress must slash government revenue needs, challenging the $4,000,000,000 annual target and urging a fiscal policy that lowers overall government expense. It questions continuing war debts and the basis for taxation without a plan to reduce spending.
A columnist argues that tough luck is a result of lack of preparation and thrift, not fate. He urges young people to gain a skill, plan ahead, and take responsibility, noting that self discipline and purpose counter hardship more than luck.
The Sioux City Journal argues that while economy is essential in budgeting, Iowa institutions must not be starved and funding should keep or raise standards. It cautions against shifting tax burdens and stresses limited general legislation for the moment.
In a sentimental vignette the text contrasts a man who recalls a red schoolhouse with a modern scene where a vehicle accelerates past a pupil at forty miles an hour. The piece uses nostalgic tone to frame rapid change.
The Thirty-ninth Iowa General Assembly convenes in Des Moines on January 210, 1921, facing constitutional convention revision of the code and an industrial court. It will address tax increases and a larger fund for state departments, plus minor legislation from many state groups. A summer session may revise the code. Feb 10 is set as a deadline for non appropriation bills. Governor Allen and Samuel Gompers are expected to testify on the industrial court proposal.
The national Y M C A in New York issued a Ten Point Financial Creed for self discipline and thrift. It urges work and earning, budgeting, recording expenditures, banking, life insurance, home ownership, making a will, real estate, paying bills promptly, and sharing with others. Thrift as a habit helps families avoid hard times and should guide both young and old.
Wyoming Journal notes two gum machines operated in the state thrived briefly before vanishing quickly. Local women investigated and report the operators hid the devices under counters, prompting questions about whether they were truly harmless gambling aids and why they were discarded rather than kept visible.
The New York World argues that taxation remains driven by war expenditures. It notes navy budget projections for the coming year surpass the total government cost at the start of Wilson's term, aside from the self supporting post office. It contends tax relief requires cutting war spending.
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