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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1932

Page

2

Farmers urge restraint to protect hunters rights and property

From the Oskaloosa Tribune comes a plea for hunters to respect landowners rights or risk losing hunting access. Farmers report ducks and livestock shot while quail and game birds are killed out of season, spurring calls for posted-ground enforcement and coordinated action by state agencies and local officials.

Oskaloosa Tribune Mahaska County Welton DeWitt Clinton County Davenport Calamus Auimber Pee Ee Jon PF. Dueller Calamus Carl B

Iowa Conservation Board gains two new members chair

Mrs Henry Frankel earns praise as she assumes chairmanship amid two newly named state conservation board members. The article highlights the 25 year plan encouraging every Iowan to take an active role in restoring natural resources and conservation efforts statewide.

State Conservation Board Henry Frankel Iowa Thien Will Betta Frankele Toiake

White gopher tale spans Cedar Rapids to Parkersburg

Outdoor Iowa recalled a rare white gopher caught by William Shope in Cedar Rapids. Parkersburg Eclipse editor Sherwood notes a 35 year old capture by Albert Miller and a 45 year old specimen by John Miller once mounted in Parkersburg. Field Museum in Chicago had never heard of such a gopher until a reader contacted them about the Cedar Rapids incident.

Iowa William Shope Gatte Parkersburg Sherwood Albert Miller John Miller Field Museum Chicago Gedar Rapids

Stream pollution cleanup push gains steam in Waterloo

W T Ans of the Izaak Walton League and Ed Prior vow to clean up the Cedar river. Prominent members include A C Willford W T Evans H E Kiester Judge Wood W A Hendry R E Morrison and many others backing the state fish and game commission and the 25 year plan.

Iowa Waterloo W. Tans Izaak Walyon League Cedar River Ed Prior A. C. Willford W. T. Evans H. E. Kiester Judge Wood W. A. Hendry R. E. Morrison State Fish and Game Commission Fellows

Efforts Sought To Reforest Iowa Gutting Erosion Risk

A resident cites I T Bode of Iowa State College suggesting reforesting waste lands and gullies to benefit farmers. Proposals include planting nut trees conifers and other species on overflow hillsides shaded areas and eroded soils to yield crops or products.

Iowa

Anamosa Eureka Clipping Highlights Local Proceedings

B G Rees from Decorah stays to attend Dearborn funeral and reviews county affairs in Winneshiek. Iowa Supreme Court denies rehearing in Miner poison death case. Niles named president of Iowa Nebraska Independent Theater Owners and aims to raise 15000. Masons attend Manchester chapter meeting. five towns form inter-town meeting chain for initiations. Sheriff Frazer among initiates. County Board contracts four new tractors and four maintainers to be placed at Martelle Scotch Grove Langworthy and Wyoming.

B. G. Rees Decorah Dearborn B. G Winneshiek County State Supreme Court Tilda Miner Olin District Court Miner Culford L. Niles Anamosa Iowa-Nebraska Independent Theater Owners Group Omaha Niles Iowa Group Anamosa Masons Manchester Independence Fayette Dubuque W. H. Frazer Board of Supervisors Cletrac Monarch Martelle Scotch Grove Langworthy Wyoming

From Pail To Palate Safe By Pasteurization

A 1931 Iowa health bulletin warns milk can spread typhoid and other diseases. It urges pasteurization at 145 degrees for 30 minutes, notes contamination risks from cows to handlers, and asserts pasteurization complements slaughter of disease but cannot replace healthy cows and clean practices.

Iowa

Morning After

The Atchison Globe notes a general morning after feeling with a nod to a popular remedy for upset stomachs and headaches, hinting at common post-event headlines and cultural references of the era.

Creamery Financial Report and July 1931 Statistics

The balance sheet shows assets including cash on hand and in bank 118,604.23 with receivables and prepaid items. Net loss from operations 2,816.62. Invested surplus ending balance 74,420.18. The report lists pounds of cream received and butterfat figures, totals for butter produced and sold, average test and price, and Patron counts for July 1931.

Seth Hermogeera Mae Patr Merchan Creamery Hutchinson Ice Greats

Low Hog Prices Prevail Across Years 1884 to 1932

Correspondents from the Iowa Department of Agriculture compare current hog prices with past levels, noting Chicago figures and cost of goods. They argue that despite similar nominal prices, purchasing power and longer hauls alter real returns, with dollars now worth about one third of prewar value.

Weather and Crop Bureau Iowa Department of Agriculture Chicago

Checkup Started On Farm Seeds In Iowa

Iowa prepares for the annual seed checkup under the state agriculture department. Secretary M G Thornburg says the seed law protects farmers by inspecting labels and sample seeds for purity germination and noxious weed content. Directship from out of state dealers avoids this protection.

Iowa Iowa Department of Agriculture M. G. Thornburg Secretary of Agriculture

Farm Bureau backs tuberculosis eradication at Iowa convention

At the Des Moines annual convention the Iowa Farm Bureau endorsed bovine tuberculosis eradication with a resolution noting the public costs and advocating the best practical known methods to remove tubercular cattle. It also notes Columbia’s waterfalls could yield over 4 million horsepower and highlights 1932 farm price forecasts at Farm and Home Week in Ames from February 1 to 6.

Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Iowa State College Ames

Purity seeds cut weed loss says Iowa expert

Iowa State College extension plant pathologist R. H. Porter told Farm and Home course attendees that 450 weed seeds per pound of oats could yield about 43 200 weeds per acre. He urged testing to ensure seed purity, disease freedom, and uniform stands for higher yields and lower costs.

R. H. Porter Iowa State College Iowa Porter Towa Iowa State College Seed Laboratories

Taxing the Automobile

An editorial argues that cars boost nationwide travel shopping and employment and warns against higher federal taxes. It notes cars already face heavy levies, estimates up to 22 percent, and claims higher taxes would reduce sales and curb benefits to American business and happiness.

Sioux City Journal America Congress

Necklace Branded as Unlucky Says Curse Follows Owners

Fragment describes a necklace claimed to bring misfortune with a warning from Hummel of Hamburg. It notes that the two previous owners died by their own hand, casting superstition on the piece and its purchaser.

Hummel Hamburg

Chapter V The Coward Compromise On Edith Training

Ned and Julia arrange Edith to train at a business college for a month with option to work for her father if she stays. Julia demands real wages and a professional role to prevent snobbery and protect Edith’s independence, while Edward doubts his resolve as Edith unsettles the office with a fresh, electric presence.

Hby Edith Julia Bert Willard Julia Anrazingly Ned Mariner Edward

The Mariner Auto Choice Struggles in a Slump

Edward and Edith navigate a stalled accessory business after a January boost fades. He seeks a real advertising campaign but lacks funds while Edith questions a flirty out-of-town salesman. Their tension centers on sales, doubt, and the burden of keeping the bridge steady.

Doldrome Edward Edith Thelre Mariner Auto Choice

Waiting for a Salesman Future in a Haunted Office

Edith suspects truth in his pretence as he contemplates selling a product to prove himself. He plans to try selling one day while avoiding the awkwardness of approaching strangers. A bad day at the office follows with debts, notes, and a rising inner turmoil as he contemplates the sales gambit.

Edith Mariner Edward Dith Charlie Franklin

Real Estate Transfers in Jones County Sees Multiple Deeds Filed

Deeds filed for record in Jones County through January list transfers. Names include Gor and Neene Gtrickle to Charles Gtrickle. City of Monticello to Jake Aurduser. A. G. Ramsey to John Bodenhofer. Sheriff of Jones County to Royal Union Life Insurance. Frank Nisson to Geo Drumbarger. Henry Zaruba to L A Andrew. First National Bank of Wyoming to W G Wherry. Several parcels detail sections, ranges, and acreages with consideration of $1.00 or $20,000 in some cases.

Jones Cornty Yee Gor Hus Chas Neene Secord Main Booth Streets Clevelan Cleveland City of Monticello Jake Areduser Cedar Frank Nisson Geo Drumbarger Hasel Drumbarger Henry Zaruba L. A. Andrew Citizens’ Savings Bank of Olin First National Bank of Wyoming W. G. Wherry

Palmer's Pharmacy promotes eczema remedy success

An advertisement claims Dr Erickson's eczema remedy has treated thousands with a guarantee and offers sale through Palmer's Pharmacy.

Dr. Erickson Palmer's Pharmacy

Thoxine Promoted For Quick Throat Relief

An advertising brief touts Thoxine as prescription throat medicine offering fast relief from sore throat and irritation. It claims internal action tackles the cause to prevent serious illness and promises safe use for the family with a money back guarantee. Sold by Stickford's Drug Company and other drug stores.

Stickford's Drug Company

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