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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
1
Farmers and merchants of Jones county met in Monticello last week for a reversed guest role banquet. The event stressed mutual dependence between agriculture and commerce, urging modern farming methods and soil conservation to protect capital and ensure profits. A closing safety note reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians.
The Express announces an annual cooking school in the community building on March 1 and 2 that will exclusively use lard and butter from Iowa farmers. It cites state school shortening purchases showing strong lard support and urges readers to buy Iowa lard to aid regional producers and safety on slick roads.
Observers forecast heavy political broadcasting for six months as Republicans prep for a June convention and a presidential ticket. Dewey leads among potential nominees, with Taft and Vandenberg close in support though lacking full magnetism. Democrats may face early campaigning pressures if a composite candidate emerges. Road safety reminder follows.
Des Moines Register reprints Col. Frank Knox's Chicago Daily News editorial on the farm problem. It urges Republicans to face root issues, drop high tariffism, and consider agricultural compensation while pursuing a workable balance for the economy. The piece praises Knox for candor and leadership, signaling a broader call for reform within the party.
Britain's latest response to American claims of unwarranted search and delay of ships is seen as a tedious dodge. The tone argues Britain taxes American patience while delaying conflict and favoring uncertain nations like Italy and Turkey.
The British assumption that they fight for democracies worldwide annoys us. The piece argues Britain biases its own war aims and has been slow to join, claiming Britain fights for itself more than for others.
The Rock Rapids Reporter laments that Borah’s death worsens the struggle to keep the United States out of European affairs. It hopes a new champion of peace and non involvement will rise to lead the anti entanglement stance.
From Washington comes the view that Congress may pass the buck to the state department on trade relations with Japan. Secretary Hull would be relied on to tell Japan they must stop pressuring in China before any new treaty talks.
The Montana senator, seen as a Bryan product, would revive William Jennings Bryan era policies and principles. He embodies nearly all Nebraskan advocates once championed by Bryan.
Davenport Times contends Lewis C.1.0. endorsement acts as a kiss of death for policy fruits of the New Deal. The piece argues the country sickened by Roosevelt era policies and that Lewis voice may rally opposition rather than harm Roosevelt.
The Algona Advance criticizes the Farm Bureau for entering politics via its leadership and warns of a political change in Washington that could affect the bureau’s stance on Hull trade treaties. The piece argues the bureau is too aligned with administration policies.
The Indianola Record notes farmers want a new Republican leadership distinct from Smoot Hawley tariff and McNary Haugen vetoes. It cites Harrison Spangler as seen by farmers as the emblem of the old leadership.
The Logan Observer criticizes Mr. Roosevelt as a third team candidate, claiming his tactics aim to generate public demand for a third term. It labels his actions as an effort to extend a dictatorship and suggests he seeks political pressure to appear compelled.
Scotch Grove will hold its February Farm Bureau meeting at the Kuhns home on February 14 with CCC technicians planned to discuss soil conservation.
Irene Johnson and John G Wittengle married in a double ring ceremony at St. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids area officiated by Rev Arnold Thalacker at 7 30 Monday evening. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids. Also noted W M Delay ill and Harry Gerrets adopting a three unit Surge milker.
Final reports and application for discharge of executor have been filed in Jones County District Court. The 3rd day of February 1940 is set as the time of the hearing for the listed matters.
Final hearing set in Jones county Iowa where interested parties may appear, file exceptions, and show cause why reports should not be approved. Final report by J J Locher, executor of Sarah A Smith estate dated January 28 1940 at Anamosa Iowa with clerk W L Pearson and deputy Eliza Thoeni listed.
Public notice announces the appointment of J J Locher as administrator of the estate of Mattie McAleer Lahey deceased. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk sworn and within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa January 16 1940. Locher & Locher attorneys for the estate.
State of Town district court in Jones county opens probate for the last will and testament of Austin Stadtmueller deceased filed January 19 1940. final proof and probate set for February 17 1940 at 10 a.m. at the January term.
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