13 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
1
The piece debates party unity before nominating conventions, weighing dissatisfactions within Republicans and Democrats, and questions loyalty of leaders Bardh and Norris. It contrasts historical wars and authoritarianism with present politics, noting global tensions and the costs of factionalism.
The article surveys critics and admirers of the U S Supreme Court, noting extraordinary public focus on recent rulings such as tax, antitrust, and eight hour day decisions. It discusses sources of popularity and the court's perceived independence versus executive power. It cites Chief Justice Marshall and figures like White as influential in shaping the court’s prestige.
An editorial from a distant World urges readers to recognize and curb errors in journalism. It highlights how inaccuracy spreads and prompts readers to demand clearer reporting while stressing the journalist’s duty to uphold precision.
Last Friday five Monticello coal dealers ran out of coal except for a kitchen stove allotment at St. Anthony & Dakota lumber yard. By late Friday two coal cars arrived. orders were limited to one ton. Over 265 orders were filled between Thursday and Saturday. William G. Schoon had ten tons Monday with forty orders ahead, rationing at half-ton per customer. Rail traffic disruption and a stuck snow plow delayed deliveries.
George J. Van Buren of Montrose, a former state representative and farm operator, announces his Republican nomination for lieutenant governor. He cites a fiscally restrained record, including active roles on the appropriations committee and measures reducing state expenditures. He is currently connected with a Monticello-area store and previously chaired key committees.
The report shows higher fuel and provision expenses plus repairs increasing annual cost per inmate from 242.61 to 291.52. The period’s average daily population was 1,219 prisoners with 167 inmates held in the facility at the time.
An Anamosa native has been appointed head of a press club, signaling a steady career in journalism fraternity leadership. The move places the former resident at the forefront of local media circles.
Fragmentary OCR text references various numbers and names without clear context. Readable items include percentages, place names, and possible surnames, but the overall event or subject remains undefined.
A town meeting at Caceaude, Towa, addresses tax levy estimates for years and the Me prophet Uhaitelft Data Gand. Proceeds from levies fund principal and interest on bonds for anticipated public projects.
February 3 1936 Monticello town council approves a list of claims against the city for labor and services including Wm Ferring G Pooler F Aldrich J Scherrer G Orcutt L Null T R McDonald E Starks and others with amounts listed. A subsequent adjourned session discusses a new electric company rate schedule for the city and votes to adopt proposed house and commercial rates.
The cascade town council plans a tax levy not exceeding two mills per dollar based on 1933 equalized valuations to fund specified purposes. Expenditures show no income beyond tax, with prior years listing minimal or none for related funds. Mayor Geo A Wassenaar and Town Clerk Eldred P Moran sign the notice.
The Potomac era gossip notes a looming spread of criticism for Al Smith from diverse Democratic factions including Coughlin Townsend Talmadge and Long groups. The Atchison Globe’s Old Snort Brown cites travel as a test that reveals character and growth in men.
District court in Jones County Iowa opens probate for the last will of Gerd F. Null filed February 5 1936 with final proof set for January term. Interested parties may appear February 5 1936 to show cause why probate should not be admitted. Locher & Locher attorneys.
Notice states that a paper claimed as the last will and testament of Hiram S. Lee, late of Jones county, was opened. February 24, 1936 is set for final proof and probate at the January term of the court, with attorneys Coxsee Coxsee & Heiserman listed.
At an adjourned stockholders meeting all shares represented the Yeoman Hoag Company voted to amend its Articles of Incorporation. Capital stock increased from 8000 to 20000 dollars, divided into 100 dollar shares. President W F Yeoman and secretary R C Hoag signed.
In Jones County Iowa a probate hearing is set for Orpah Cramer deceased. The hearing occurs on the second day of March 1936 for final proof and probate of the will. Interested parties may appear and contest admission to probate. Clerk of district court Coxsee Helserman attorneys for the estate.
Final reports and discharge applications for executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. A hearing and approval are set for February 24 1936 at 10 o clock a.m. in Anamosa Iowa before the district court.
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