Lincoln Birthday Reflections and Oklahoma Politics Mix in Monticello Express
The Monticello Express notes Lincoln’s 120th birthday with praise for his leadership and a walk through historical reverence. It then shifts to Oklahoma politics, questioning governor Johnson’s impeachment incentives, party dynamics, and the clash between reform measures and enforcement. It also discusses five hour workday debates, highway safety bills, and stock market volatility. Ex-Senator J. K. Hale from Jones County is named to carry greetings to President Hoover at the inaugural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Hoover
J. K. Hale
Hale
Cedar County
Jones
Senate
Linn County
Real News Beyond Sunday Pulp Fiction
The world is better than Sunday papers pretend, avoiding sensational punch and lurid illustrations. Readers seek real news and the echo of worthwhile events rather than exaggerated dailies.
Motor Car Death Toll Saddens Nation
The national safety council reports 27 000 motor vehicle deaths last year, up 5 percent from the prior year due to more cars in operation and increased recklessness. About 800 000 accidents caused nearly a billion dollars in economic losses, with injuries outnumbering deaths. Benjamin G Eynon assigns accidents to human inattention and lack of alertness, arguing laws alone can’t ensure caution on the roads.
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Sioux City Journal
National Safety Council
Benjamin G. Eynon
Pennsylvania
Saturday Evening Post
Congress of the
United States
Independence electricity rates fall below Manchester charges
Manchester readers note Independence has one of the lowest electricity rates in the middle west. The top Independence rate is 6 cents per kilowatt, roughly half Manchester’s 12 cents. Large users in Independence pay as low as 3.75 cents per kilowatt because the town owns its lighting plant and returns profits as rate reductions.
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Manchester
Independence
Middle West
Why the Bootlegger Flourishes
The Atlantic News Telegraph argues that buyers fuel contraband trade. It asserts responsible citizens fund rum running and that removing demand would end the trade. The piece contends that money from respectable society sustains bootlegging.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Moen
The Turning Point in Ohio State Journal
When they turn to making paper towels from corn stalks, we should not wonder if we come out unequivocally against farm relief.
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Ohio State Journal
Record of American crews in sea rescues impresses readers
A United States Shipping Board report chronicles four years of rescues by American crews aboard ships such as the Elven Ignazio Florio Spencer Lake Antinoc Mugnet Pinto Silvanus Boree Elipoli Sylvana Vestris Alexandria Tabora James W. M. Hall and Florida. It notes high skill, 100 percent American crews on five ships, and minimal alien crew presence. The board defends seamen’s competency and suggests pride may spur more Americans to travel on U S ships.
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Grand Rapids Press
United States Shipping Board
Elven
Ignazio Florio
Spencer Lake
Antinoc
Mugnet
Pinto
Silvanus
Boree
Elipoli
Sylvana
Vestris
Alexandria
Tabora
James W. M. Hall
Florida
Antinoe
S. S. America
George Fried
Shipping Board
Legislative Letter Describes Bills and Budget Delays
The piece discusses many bills before the general assembly and their frequent failures at committees due to conflicts with existing laws or unconstitutionality. It notes uncertainty over a new state budget director appointment and outlines the newly formed state board of conservation and its members. It explains county road planning and the push for funding through machinery purchases and road contracts, claiming savings from the proposed plan without extra tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Senator Benson pushes TB area expansion to state
The senate backed Senator Benson's bill to extend the bovine tuberculosis accredited area to the entire state. If approved by the house, all dairy cattle would be under similar TB regulations as counties in the current 51 percent accredited plan. About 69 percent of counties are voluntary in the plan. the new law would bring remaining counties in. Losses from condemned cattle would be split one third by the state one third by the federal fund and one third by the owner. Representative Reimers proposed a higher teacher qualification measure requiring high school completion and 12 to 36 months of normal training for future teaching certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Senate
Reimers
Lawmakers Push Broad Secondary Road Bill In Des Moines
The session's flagship measure, the secondary road bill named for Senator A H Bereman, gains traction after days of work by the five member secondary road commission in Des Moines led by Fred White. Senators Bergman and others claim it could be the most effective road program yet, with savings of millions by consolidating township and county roads under county boards and combining funding streams totaling about 21 million annually from taxes and auto licenses.
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A. H. Bereman
Secondary Road Commission
Des Moines
Fred White
State Highway Commission
Helene
Bergman
County Boards of Supervisors
State politics and land tax bills face unsure fate
The house defeated a 60 percent bond approval bill while an aggressive fish and game plan seeks higher licenses, tighter bag limits, and tighter controls. Dog licensing nonpayment hits Polk County, with calls to mark unpaid dogs as ownerless. Pendray bills target school grounds sales, and income tax bills loom as final battles in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Game Commission
Polk County
Towa
Cancer Tops Iowa Death Causes Second to Heart Disease
The Iowa Department of Health reports cancer as the second leading cause of death after heart disease. In 1928 there were 2,752 cancer deaths, up from 2,643 in 1927 and 1,412 in 1910, with increases tied to longer life. Cancer is not contagious and prevention via hygiene is limited. emphasis is on early detection, reporting symptoms, and medical treatment. The piece notes most deaths are avoidable and urges public cooperation with physicians. next week will discuss cancer danger signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Department of Health
Supreme Court weighs 100 million road bond case
Last Friday the Iowa Supreme Court chambers filled as Attorney General John Fletcher argued against the constitutionality of a 100 million road bond law passed by the 42nd general assembly. Des Moines attorney H. H. Stipp rebutted for the state. A decision is expected by mid March, with potential impact beyond the bond issue. The highway commission plans to use unassigned funds to advance paving in counties already approved for bonds.
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State Supreme Court
John Fletcher
General Assembly
H. H. Stipp
Des Moines
Picot
State Highway Commission
Iowa towns push to lure normal training schools in legislature
Several towns in the state are sending delegates to Des Moines to persuade the legislature to establish normal training schools in their communities. Tabor College at Tabor is named in a bill before the general assembly, but many towns seek the designation as well. It is doubtful they will succeed.
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Wall Street
Hammall
Senate
Des Moines
Tabor College
Tabor
General Assembly
Iowa Senate Bills Rise as House Debates Redistricting and Health
The Iowa legislature moves slowly with 175 bills in the Senate and more in the House. No measure has yet become law, while early focus on redistributing congressional and senatorial districts fades. A proposal by E J Cole would require a public school health nurse in each county, and J Park Bair seeks four year terms for council members. A budget inquiry resolution and a Boone senator Doran measure targets drivers with unsatisfied judgments from auto crashes.
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Senate
House
Congress
United States
Iowa
E. J. Cole
Harrison County
J. Park Bair
Buena Vista County
Red Oak Express on Road Programs and Gas Tax Timing
Red Oak Express argues the state should finish its present primary road program before starting a new large project. It urges focusing on secondary road improvements and warns labor, machinery, and materials are limited. The piece notes a gas tax hike may be considered later but is impractical now.
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Red Oak Express
Towa
In Defense of the Legislature
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune defends the Iowa Legislature against critics labelling it ineffective. The piece argues the vast majority, including one woman, are high minded and sincere in pursuing the public good, not self interest.
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Storm Lake
Iowa Land Beckons as Savvy Investment for Eastan Capitalists
In the Sheldon Sun, a safety minded note hails Iowa land as a sound investment at a fair price. It observes eastern capitalists have bought many snaps in Iowa farms in recent years, noting they typically avoid unnecessary risk.
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Sheldon Sun
Iowa
Towa
Salsify Preparation Tips Across Winter Dishes
Salsify or oyster plant makes a good winter vegetable. It is usually scraped cut up and boiled until tender then served in a cream sauce. Keep it in cold water to prevent darkening and avoid adding salt until the end for more tenderness.
Speedy Relief For Sore Throat
An ad touts Thoxine a doctor prescribed remedy for sore throat and coughs with quick action by addressing internal causes rather than gargles. It claims no iron chloroform or dope, pleasant taste, safety for family, and money back guarantee. Available in 35c 60c and $1.00 at Stickford's and other drug stores.
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Stickford's
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District court in Jones County Iowa sets February 15 1929 at 10 am for final proof and probate of Anna Hagen or Hayen deceased last will. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk B G Rees and attorneys Coxsee Coxsee filed the matter.
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State of Iowa
Jones County
Anna Hagen
Anna Hayen
Executors Notice for Haye Haven Estate in Iowa
Public notice from Jones county Iowa appoints S. M. Ide and Theodore Rieniets as executors of the Haye Haven estate. Creditors must file claims with the court sworn and timely. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa February 6, 1929. Doxsee & Doxsee attorneys.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Haye Haven
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
S. M. Ide
Theodore Rieniets
Doxsee & Doxsee
Executrix Appointment Notice for John H. Sorel Estate
State of Iowa executrix of the estate of John H. Sorel deceased sworn to and prepared within legal time. Dated at Anamosa Iowa February 6 1929 Catherine Sorel executrix E J Kean attorney for estate 32-4
Probate of Will Notice in Jones County Court
Notice of probate for the will of William Duffy, late resident of Jones County, dated February 8, 1929. Final proof and probate scheduled February 23, 1929 at 10 o'clock am in District Court. Public notice to all whom it may concern regarding the last will and Testament.
Estate of Mrs Margaret Flanigan District Court Notice
District court of Jones county in Iowa administrator of the estate of Mrs Margaret Flanigan deceased invites all claimants to file with the clerk sworn and stated within legal time for allowance or proof and all creditors to pay promptly to the administrator J T Conlin Eugene J Kean attorney February 1920.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Elijah G. Drury
Anamosa
Towa
A. D
Edna D. Rhode
E. E. Reed
State of
Margaret Flanigan
Costa
J. T. Conlin
Eugene J. Kean
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
Notice announces probate of the last will and testament of William Duffy deceased. The District Court of Jones County Iowa sets March 4 1929 at 10 o clock a m for final proof and probate. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk B G Rees Dow Jones County Iowa signs the notice.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
William Duffy
B. G. Rees
Jones Co
Probate of Patrick William Mulvehill Decree
State of Iowa Jones county is probate notice. Patrick William Mulvehill deceased is to present final proof February 26 1929 at 10 o'clock a m. to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk B G Rees signs. Deputy Wilma M Ruhl.
Notice of Application to Sell Real Estate
In the Iowa Jones county district court probate matter of the estate of Richard Blake deceased, January term 1929. To Nellie Blake Moore, John J. Blake, Robert L. Blake, Sarah Blake Thomas, Hattie Bounce, Walter V. Malloy, Mrs Launette Rickler, Edward Malloy, Frank Malloy, Eva Malloy Sharp, Dexter Malloy, and Carrie Culver. Notice of filing in the clerk’s office.
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District Court of
Iowa
Jones County
Richard Blake
Nellie Blake Moore
John J. Blake
Robert L. Blake
Sarah Blake Thomas
Hattie Bounce
Walter V. Malloy
Launette Rickler
Edward Malloy
Frank Malloy
Eva Malloy Sharp
Dexter Malloy
Carrie Culver
Court authorizes sale of real estate in Monticello estate
In Jones county Iowa administrator J J Locher petitions to sell Lot 149 Irregular plat Monticello lying east of street continuation to pay debts. Hearing set February 25 1929 at 10 am at Anamosa courthouse. If no appearance the order may be granted as prayed. Richard Blake deceased’s estate administrator J J Locher.
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Jones County
State of Iowa
J. J. Locher
Towit
Monticello
Iowa
Anamosa
Richard Blake
Appraisement Notice for Inheritance Tax Plaintiffs
In Jones county Iowa probate court, Frank Curran deceased, probate No 4307. Appraisers J W Conmey A O Sones R A Cartano will assess estate property March 2 1929 at 1 p.m. at the clerk of court office. Hearings may be attended by interested parties.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
Frank Curran
Ray &. Johnson
John Curran
Mary Stanton
Hannah Reddin
Mary O'Farrell
Bridget O'Farrell
Bernice O'Farrell
Jones
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Abraham Lincoln
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Oklahoma
O. Henry
Johnson
Heaven
Earth
State Board of Conservation
E. G. Saunders
Emmetsburg
Mabel Volland
Town City
Armstrong
Fort Dodge
Byron W. Newberry
Strawberry Point
Mabel Frankel
J. G. Wyth
Cedar Falls
Fish and Game Regulations
Towa Land
Town, Coxsee & Coxsee
John H. Sorel
Catherine Sorel
E. J. Kean
Wilma M. Ruhl
Patrick William Mulvehill
Said
J. W. Conmey
A. O. Sones
R. A. Cartano
Worthwestern Bell (A) Telephone Company
State Bank
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