Rail decline and legal wills shift across nations
The piece notes Milwaukee rail lines shrinking to minimal service due to auto and trucking competition, warning of hard times for railroads and cautious stock investing. It then discusses English inheritance law, a widow's rights under wills, and a British Parliament member pushing reforms, likely to succeed given public sense of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport and Northwestern
Davenport
Monticello
Milwaukee
Court of Bankruptcy
Old England
United States
Spoon River Poet Attacks Lincoln in New Book
Lee Masters of Spoon River fame writes a Lincoln biography portraying the great emancipator as lazy and dishonest. Critics note sensationalism hurts reputation of Lincoln and that such slanders will not sell or endure in history.
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Lee Masters
Spoon River
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Hughes
Washington
Franklin
Lord Charnwod
Governor Turner Faces Stormy Sessions Over Town Income Tax
The tax plan from Governor Turner and the revision committee includes a committee bill and a substitute. Both would raise the burden on higher incomes and could double federal taxes. If the higher expense bill passes, the state income tax cannot replace real estate relief.
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Turner
U.S
Nightclub Hours Spark Jimmie Walker Clash With City Reform
Jimmie Walker the so called Tammany mayor of New York City opposes a post midnight closing rule arguing it would be unfair to reputable clubs. He demands all clubs be treated as reputable under his liberty oriented leadership.
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Jimmie Walker
Tammany
New York City
Walker
New York
Big Bul Thompson Seeks Reelection Amid Campaign Tactics
Chicago mayor Big Bul Thompson faces a reelection bid backed by incumbent office holders. A new angle enters as a suit accuses him of misusing a relief fund, a charge unlikely to deter his base. The legislature plans a long session into May, hindered by weak bills and slow committee action.
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Big Bul Thompson
Chicago
Big Bill
New York
Bowery Winter Struggles Mark Harsh Era for the Poor
O O McIntyre portrays the Bowery during a severe winter as bread lines chain around blocks while pawnshops prosper and lodging houses brim with beaten souls. Social workers warn that dole dulls self respect yet rehabilitation hinges on renewed prosperity as bread lines recede and factory smoke reappears.
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Oo. O. McIntyre
The
Bowery
Fifth Avenue
Democrats threaten extra session to force funding
The New York Times criticizes Democrats in the Senate for vowing to force an extra session if appropriations fall short. It calls the tactic mid winter madness, argues it endangers the government, and urges Washington leaders to retreat and seek a reasonable settlement to protect the country and the economy.
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New York Times
Senate
Congress
Democratic Party
Washington
Teachers And the Legislature Debate Rural School Closures
Manchester Press discusses a Town legislature bill to close rural schools with an average daily attendance under six, noting potential transport costs may negate savings and inconvenience to students. It also considers a bill cutting minimum teacher salaries to $50 monthly and questions overall efficiency versus training costs and perquisites.
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Manchester
Tax bills rise in first month of session Des Moines
Des Moines report notes 137 new bills introduced by Jan 30 with 19 mandating or permitting government expense increases. The 13 percent figure reflects the share of measures affecting expenditures.
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Des Moines Register
Turner Recommendation Advances in Iowa Legislature
Gov Turner seeks to amend Iowa law allowing cities and towns to install light and power plants and pay from net earnings. The Emmetsburg Democrat reports the measure should receive unanimous legislative support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmeisbure
Turner
Iowa
Inside Information For The Busy Housewife
Practical household tips from an old magazine guide. It covers ironing grease removal rust prevention on irons, washing machine care to avoid splashing, using three cornered wire sink baskets for cloth storage, ironing with the fabric grain, removing shine from seams, and using oven dried toast as a bread crust snack option.
After School Snacks For Hungry Children
Dr. P Mabel Nelson head of foods and nutrition at Town State college says 4 o clock lunch is essential for hungry children and warns against foraging. A fixed snack of rope oatmeal cookies and milk is advised with a dedicated place to keep it ready before the 6 pm dinner.
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P. Mabel Nelson
Town State College
Wisecracks in Funeral Headlines Draw Laughs
A collection of quips from papers jokes about gangster funerals pancake batters insults to flappers and political reformers. The quotes showcase playful journalism tone and satirical takes on current events and public figures.
A Hick Town Es A Place
A fragmentary Pathfinder reflection paints a rural town scene where civic life, shopping, and social circles mingle with old customs. It notes deferential locals toward a college, a sewing circle grand jury, and small town quirks such as Wednesday shaving widowers and cow-friendly traffic signals on Main Street.
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Grand Jury
Pathfinder
Red Cross Drive Falls Short of $10 Million Goal
The Red Cross drive in Sioux City to raise 10 million dollars for relief in communities unable to cope has collected less than half the target. The shortfall is blamed on Senate leaders opposing the administration’s efforts, hindering progress.
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Sioux City Journal
Red Cross
Senate
Ford
Enforce Not in Treasury, Says Marshalltown Editor
The Marshalltown Times Republican argues against placing enforcement powers in the treasury. The paper views such control as akin to making the city treasurer chief of police and other roles. It labels this a costly, mistaken policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Mellon
Treasury
Treasury Department
A Saloon Named Arose In Various Guises
A Saloon, Whatever Named. Council Bluffs Nonpareil says names do not alter facts. A liquor dispensing establishment may be called a hotel dispensary beer parlor liquor store or other title but its nature and effect on drinkers remain the same.
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Council Bluffs
John Hammill praised for clean Iowa administration
Storm Lake pilots tribune notes Hammill leaving office with praise for a graft free term and strong understanding of state affairs. Milwaukee Journal remarks Hoover’s future Congress troubles may be minor. Omaha World-Herald comments on not court-martialting Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
Omaha World-Herald
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr
Why fear tomorrow and live today poem line
A devotional poem by Lydia A. Ward urges embracing the present moment. It emphasizes doing the now and not dwelling on the future, portraying the current hour as God given and worthy of obedience.
Unsolved Thynne murder linked to Count Konigsmark
A long account recalls the murder of Thomas Thynne of Longleat Wiltshire and the trial of Count Konigsmark and three others. Borowski Vratz and Stern were found guilty while Konigsmark was acquitted amid questions of a mastermind behind the crime. The tale places the Thynne tragedy among Britain’s unsolved historic crimes.
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Thomas Thynne
Longlent
Wiltshire
Thynne
Duke of York
Tony
An Chyane
Pal
Min
John Neresby
Duke of Monmouth
Boroski
Count Konigsmark
OW Batley
He Telat
Borosk
Vratz
Stern
Fanlesmark
Ifn
Devel
Attad
Pemberton
Konigsmark
Evelyn
Nonigsmark
Rontgsmirk
Hagoland
Germany
Morea
Areas
Koenigsmark
Waterloo Bridge
Wheeler Syndicate
Death Penalty Prescribed for 300 Offenses in U S News Tone
A sweeping list places the death penalty against more than 300 offenses in the United States triggering debate as lawmakers consider reform and abolition measures amid varied state laws and public opinion.
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United States
True tower of Hberty clashes over Uberty on tt war Street Journal
A garbled OCR snippet reports a conflict over liberty and property with unclear participants and locations. The readable terms suggest a dispute involving terms like Uberty and tt war Street Journal, but concrete details remain unreadable.
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Hberty
Uberty
War Street Journal
Monticello Council Meets in Regular Session
Monticello Iowa council session February 2 1931 notes roll call and adjournment. Minutes approved and treasurer report read and filed. Monthly collections include fines pool hall license cigarette license highway aid water rentals. Claims allowed total various city funds. salaries and supplies listed.
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Monticello
Iowa
Hoag
Matthiessen
Hayes
Cass
Bancroft
Monticello Council approves sale of bonds and paving contract
The Monticello Iowa city council in adjourned session sold 5 per cent street improvement bonds totaling 14 974 41 to Korneman Brothers of Muscatine Iowa including accrued interest and no other bids were received. In a special meeting Haegg Construction company of Cedar Rapids Iowa won the pavement and curb contract for 28085 dollars with concrete pavement and integral curb specs and proposals from twelve bidders were filed.
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Monticello Express
Hoag
Matthiessen
Bancroft
Cass
Hayes
Korneman Brothers
Muscatine
Town
City
Monticello
Iowa
Towa
Yeas
Haegg Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Haege Construction Company
Executors Notice and Master Docket in Jones County
Public notice states executors of Elmer E Hoag estate in Jones county Iowa urge creditors to file claims with the district court clerk and debtors to pay promptly. Also listed is a complex 1931 partition suit in Monticello involving Ella M Smith heirs and many named defendants with a March 2 1931 deadline and court actions.
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C. B. Darrow
Jessie Darrow
C. B Darrow
F H. Darrow
Darrow
Nettie Darrow
Justis Darrow
Edward Darrow
James Darrow
Amanda Fish
Erminute Cohen
Joseph Cohen
Louisa Miller
Ira Miller
Nora Paine
Leo Paine
Gertrude Ellison
Lawrence Ellison
Addilade Darrow
Grace Benedict
Charles Smith
Elizabeth Smith
Vinton Smith
Bo Smith
M. M. Smith
Mary Smith
W. F. Smith
Albert A. Smith
Alfred E. Smith
Gertrude Smith
H. QO. Smith
Ida Smith
Samuel Rigby
Myra Rigby
Eunice Harmon
John Harmon
Agnes Wilson
Alonzo Wilson
Marion Hurlburt
Francis Hurlburt
Joe Day
Frank Day
Theola Day
Edward Day
Nellie Leesecamp
Mary Day Stumbo
Marion Stumbo
Dean van Ambury
John van Ambure
Bruce van Ambure
Arthur Turner
W. B. Kelley
Alonzo D. Turner
Lawrence Turener
Lawrence Turner
Walter Turner
Francis Turner
Anna Smith
Smith
Pearl Stone
Stone
Ralph Turner
Frederick Turner
Chester Turner
Bessie B. Jurgens
J. C. Jurgens
Horace L. Kelley
Horace A. Kelley
Sam J. Kelley
Ella M. Smith
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
City of
Monticello
Dlaintiff
Rey Lee
Pee Pelton
Anatnuna Tr
J. Locher
Plaintitt
Lovell State Bank Named Executor in Petersen Estate
The Lovell State Bank is appointed executor of the August E. Petersen estate in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk sworn and within the legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa February 1, 1931. Doxsee & Doxsee attorneys.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Elmer E. Hoag
Monticello
A. D
Ray C. Hoag
Harry A. Hoag
Louis FE. Hoag
J. J. Locher
Augusts
E. Petersen
Anamosa
Lovell State Bank
Doxsee
William Haller
Anamosa Town
Henry MM. Carpenter
Resolution Approves 1931 Contract with Haegg Construction
A council resolution dated January 26 1931 authorizes paying under the contract with Haegg Construction Company and names U S Fidelity Guarantee as surety with a bond of 28085 dollars. The mayor and clerk are empowered to execute the contract and bond. The measure passed with votes by Hoag Matthiessen Hayes Bancroft and Onas. Attest by Ray Echternacht city clerk.
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Town Electric Co
Nght
Hoag
Matthiessen
Hayes
Cass
Bancroft
Welch
Chestnut Street
William Null
B. E. First
Ray Echternacht
Yeas
Haegg Construction Company
U. S. Fidelity & Guarantee Company, A8 Surety
Onas
Couner Gy
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Sociatio
Eno
Bread Lines
Teachers and the Legislature
Waco News-Tribune
Weston Leader
Publishers Syndicate
Norris
Winston-Salem Journal
Wickersham Commission
Chicago Daily News
Gov. Hammill
Milwaukee Journal
Hoover
Lydia A
Ward
St. Puzzie
Fire Co
Aresco
Wright
Bell Telephone Co
Iowa Electric Co
Cities Service Co
Neptune Co
R. Echternacht
W. Corbin
H. Soule
Light Fund
Liberty Lover
Council Proceedings
General Fund
Coxsee & Coxsee
Matt Parrott
Matthiessen Auto and Supply CO
H. Schoon
Darley Co
Council Rooms
Ruy Echternacht
E. Manet
State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
General Banking
Federal Reserve
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