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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1931
Page
1
The Monticello Express discusses 1810s financial distress and debt imprisonment, cites Mc Master on postwar woes, critiques The Living Age for alleged pro Soviet bias, laments flight from football fatalities vs. prize fighting, notes state debt per capita contrasts, mentions Governor Turner’s coalition pressures, and hints at Jimmie Walker’s political ambitions.
The Sioux City Journal notes Representative Louis McFadden of Pennsylvania has a long history of opposition to various officials and policies. It cites past clashes with John Skelton Williams, the international bank term, and Federal Reserve leaders, concluding he again attacked President Hoover.
Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad told a senate hearing that farmers need aid as railroads do. He said if younger he could live on a Connecticut farm he owns, raising questions about mortgage status and bond coupon payments. The exchange highlights fixed charges as the common trouble.
Joe L. Robinson of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association says ample seed corn is available for 1932 in Iowa despite drouth in parts of northwest Iowa. Nearby counties will provide suitable seed, and he cautions against importing seed from other states unless necessary, noting locality helps yield and saves money.
The report casts doubt on Raskob as an asset to the Democratic Party noting he may be all right but falls short of the ideal citizen and is not the best fit for the party.
Minneapolis Journal notes the Span iards formed a constitution without a senate. They can have ours.
A 1907 trade journal gathers striking parallels with today as headlines from August 1907 reveal deficts, dividend rumors, selling pressure, and bear raids. Despite dire outlooks, 60 days later the Dow rose and rail averages climbed, illustrating persistent human economic behavior.
The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation announces a comprehensive recognition program for the opening convention in Des Moines January 20 to 22. Awards include county trophies for membership and growth, township certificates, medals for top joiners, and special recognitions for organizations and individuals. Finales feature male and new women quartets, associate ministers recognized, orchestras, and a Grace Frysinger address.
The federal budget faces heavy fixed charges including debt service trust fund administration pensions for veterans and tax refunds totaling 2.263 billion dollars for 1932-33. These mandatory payments represent 55 percent of spending, limiting savings to the remaining movable 45 percent with room for drastic economies.
A former prosperous broker, earning about $125,000 yearly with assets valued at $4.25 million, is found broke after a collapse. He owned a New Jersey home and a Manhattan apartment, kept a one room office in near future, and claimed customers trusted him despite his failure.
The article urges a health progress pledge for readers including personal health checks on birthdays and vaccination for diphtheria and smallpox. It notes diphtheria and other diseases' current 11 month counts, calls for cooperation with local health officers, and emphasizes continuing milk intake and daily diligent effort.
Eastern Iowa veterinary practitioners urge thorough cleaning and disinfection of brooder houses before chick housing. Roosters should be quarantined to prevent disease introduction. The notice lists numerous recent outbreaks including hog cholera in multiple towns and various swine and cattle diseases across the region.
Davenport Times reports a Democratic Party rift between Roosevelt and Raskob as the contest broadens. The dispute centers on anti wet measures with Roosevelt urging a cleaner path to nomination and election.
A Springfield Mass Republican piece portrays a patient, calm leader pushing grand dreams into reality. It frames the president as humble, avoiding sensationalism while laying a lasting foundation and seeking strength from God.
A collage of vintage quips jokes and data note political conventions and fiscal mood in 1932. It cites The Ohio State Journal Arkansas Gazette Judge Boston Herald Detroit News and a wool production forecast for ten nations showing modest gains from 1930 to 1931.
Monticello Iowa council met in regular session with Rodman Bates Hayes Bancroft Cass present. Claims were approved for General Water and Sewer funds and two street light and street grade referrals were considered. A sheriff sale notice for Jones County real estate connected to a December 1931 judgment was issued.
On December 14 1931 Monticello Iowa held a special session with Mayor R C Hoag and city clerk Ray Echternacht to plan housing and care for the farmers fire truck. A committee of farmers HIntz Balziger Muller Greer met with the council to authorize entering an agreement with the Farmers Community Fire Truck association and to appoint Cass to work with Greer on repairs and equipment.
Public notice states John C. Bramer and J. J. Locher named executors by the district court of Jones County Iowa for the estate of Ida Bramer deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa December 9 1931.
Public notice from Jones County District Court Iowa states the administrator Otto Danneman announces claims against the estate of Carl Thuman must be filed with the court clerk sworn and timely proved. Creditors are urged to present claims or payment to the administrator to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 15.
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in estates listed have been filed with the Jones County District Court. A final hearing and approval are set for January 1 1932 at Anamosa Iowa. The Lowell State Bank as administrator of Bernard J Fitzsimons deceased filed the report dated December 18 1931. Warren Rees Clerk with Deputy Lurs E Hanna.
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