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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
1
The article notes a shift from contentment to concern as fall ends and winter nears. It cites wage declines and rising unemployment, with estimates of two million job losses since September and projections of three million more before year’s end. It urges holding steady in contributive, remunerative work.
The piece surveys memory prodigies and training, citing Gore Granville Pillsbury and milk drivers as examples, then shifts to Kansas City building clinics and a recovery outlook. It argues home building boosts recovery, disputes cost fears, and notes global tensions with Japan and China as context for U S actions abroad.
A garbled wartime column laments waning public zeal for conflict as memories of past rallies fade. It recalls Pengy and Lusi lama slogans, the Panay sinking, and demands accountability from governments while urging resolve against Japanese aggression.
A college professor aboard a Twentieth Century Kinuvwei sleeper car leaves his berth for a beer and gets hopelessly lost finding it again. The conductor asks for his berth number, the professor struggles, then recalls a lake view from the window as a clue.
The Oelwein Register notes telegraphers strike in New York increased news tolls retroactive to November 1. It argues higher costs are passed to consumers, not absorbed by employers, warning readers strikes impact distant towns through higher prices.
The Argus Leader notes that any peace terms in the orient will be dictated by Japan as China resists island incursions with limited effect. It argues the might makes right attitude is ethically doubtful yet may be accepted as inevitable until a new generation reforms Japan.
A quarrel between a husband and wife centers on a car crash after the wife claims she was powdering her nose when the incident occurred. The husband blames her driving and the wreck of his new car.
A local letter argues for longer blocks and fewer cross streets to reduce maintenance costs and tax burdens. The writer cites obstructed corners and safety concerns for vehicles and pedestrians as factors in city planning.
In a striking address, Japan directed pointed remarks at the United States and its allies, describing a show of force with a theatrical plea for calm. The remarks touched on relations with the United Kingdom and other nations as part of a broader diplomatic gesture.
In a firm stance the President asserts the right disposi tion to protect citizens and uphold national dignity. The statement vows support for action against those who have infringed on rights of those under national protection.
Winter driving tips emphasize the central role of the generator and battery in cold starts. A high charge and proper maintenance reduce starter load, while conserving current through careful use of lamps and accessories. Chevrolets with automatic choke ease starting. ensure wiring, spark plugs, and ignition points are in top condition to prevent stalls.
Early syphilis signs can fade or resemble common illnesses leading patients to mistake infections for minor ailments. Primary stage symptoms vanish in six to eight weeks and relapse later in more severe forms. Public health guidance urges immediate treatment to prevent degeneration or insanity.
The wage hour bill returned to committee and was dismissed as deserved due to likely disruption of the industrial sector. It aimed to regulate low wage border-line industries but would have upset the broader pay scale and hurt the employees it intended to help.
A Danbury farmer, renting land, told surveyors he would quit farming if forced to plant less corn than this year. The remark illustrates how crop quotas could impact renters and agricultural practice under a dictatorial regime.
Jones County records from December 19 to 28 show numerous transfers and tax deeds. Transfers include LeRoy Streeper and others to John H. Byerly. Henry J. Voelker and Gertrude to Edgar E. Glenn. William Preston and George Preston to Meta Hedder. and Chadley deeds among others. Tax sale deeds list multiple parcels and amounts, with abstract details and conditions. The Farmers Mutual Creamery Company charter details executive roles and governance, with dates and officers named.
State of Iowa Jones county district court opens proceedings for final proof and probate of the will allegedly belonging to Christ Decker deceased The date set for the hearing is January 10 1938 at 10 o clock am in the Jones County court room Interested parties may appear and contest admission to probate Locher Locher attorneys for the estate filed December 10 1937 by SEE BYERLY Clerk of district court of Jones county Iowa 26-3
A notice announces probate of Henry Rodick late of Jones County Iowa. The document purports to be his last will filed December 4 1937 and set for hearing January 3 1938 at 10 am. The will may be admitted to probate as the decedent’s last testament in the estate.
The Boone News Republicn critiques U S handling of the Panay incident likening it to Mikado authority lost to wartime Japanese leaders. The piece draws on comparisons to monarchs and leaders, signaling domestic concern over wartime policy.
The district court of Jones county Iowa invites all to note that on December 15 the matter of Catherine E Crocker deceased was filed for final proof and probate. The court fixed January 10 1938 as the time for the appearance and action on the will.
Public notice records the Farmers' Mutual Creamery Company of Monticello Iowa renewing its Articles of Incorporation on November 29 1937 for twenty years. The firm will operate on a mutual cooperative plan manufacturing butter cheese and related products and may engage in trucking and farm product marketing with seven directors serving one year terms.
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