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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1940
Page
2
Jesus rebukes his disciples for turning away children and declares that the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. He urges receiving the kingdom with childlike trust and warns against hindrance by adults.
An editorial warns against relying on government or others for business gains and urges proactive action. It traces a chain from a wage hike to increased spending and debt relief, showing how consumer activity stimulates local enterprises from piano lessons to car sales. It ends with a safety note urging dimmed headlights to prevent accidents.
A Monticello letter urges Franklin D. Roosevelt to create a nationwide President's Day to honor all presidents. It proposes a five member citizen committee to persuade the president at the Capitol to issue a fiat holiday, replacing February birthday observances and boosting morale during a harsh winter.
The piece urges Lent as a remedy for leisure turned trivial, arguing religious practice brings peace to the spirit, joy to the heart, and a conscience void of offense. It emphasizes fulfilling duties to the Creator through observance and abstinence.
An editorial extols spring elections as a citizen’s privilege to cast a secret ballot with free choice. It argues that voting underscores the value of citizenship and that criticizing officials requires first using the ballot to select office holders.
The piece argues that people naturally pick sides in conflicts and praises sympathy for the underdog. It cites Russia versus Finland and Germany versus Austria and Poland as examples of aggression condemned by decent nations. It asserts Americans seek fairness and justice and can decide which side is right with available information.
Newton News reports the Commodity Credit corporation plans to sell sealed corn at 65 cents a bushel, lifting the market from about 60 cents. The move could push prices up 10 to 15 cents, aiding farm incomes though livestock feeders fear higher costs. The piece questions if the price can be pegged above the loan rate of 57 cents.
The Estherville News argues that if Mr. Roosevelt does not seek a third term he loses popularity by delaying the announcement. The piece contends this stance is driven by attempts to control the Democratic convention and notes harsh criticisms from supporters who would oppose any candidate linked to a White House fixture.
Secretary Wallace states that no one may win the presidency without farmer support. Green the labor leader says labor must back a candidate. The press is divided on endorsements. All three claims assume unity not present among farmers unions or press, suggesting coalition influence varies.
London barracks parade sees a recruit complain about trousers and sergeant playfully chide him that they feel wrong, underscoring wartime morale notes. Separate editorials urge restraint in entanglements, caution on foreign policy, and pride in economic prudence amid praise for social trends.
Davenport Democrat questions German happiness amid war and notes limited Japanese sentiment. Dubuque Telegraph Herald says war touches all ages and sexes, with a bomb affecting alike women and a ten story building.
The marriage of Miss Laura Huston and Lawrence Clark was solemnized at the bride’s family home two miles southeast of Wyoming with a single ring ceremony. The couple will reside on a farm near Springville.
Jones county records show transfers including Harm J Dirks to Patricia Corwin of Lot J D M Crockwell add Anamosa for 450 dollars. Coon to L C Coon undivided percent of Blakelys add Oxford for one dollar. Multiple Darrow family deeds and a transfer by The City National Bank of Clinton to Walter Barrett for Rose’s add Olin one dollar. Cascade State Bank sheriff deed covers lands in sections 27 and 34-86-1 for 9900 dollars.
In his final years Victor Hugo Reflects on winter on his head yet spring in his heart he has spent decades writing across genres and says he has not spoken a tenth of his inner work. He believes the tomb is a thoroughfare leading to a new dawn.
Cascade Town Council in Dubuque and Jones Counties Iowa will meet March 12 1940 at 7 30 p m to start proceedings for issuing 61000 Electric Light and Power Plant Revenue Bonds. The bonds will fund a power house diesel engines and a full municipal distribution system. Five or more taxpayers may file objections before the meeting.
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