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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
11
The piece condemns sensational film making, cites Fatty Arbuckle and a murdered director, and argues for higher standards in cinema while praising reform minded artists. It links industry ethics to broader political ideals, noting Lincoln and Jackson as models from humble origins.
The piece discusses Senator Kenyon avoiding constitutional conflict to accept a federal circuit judgeship after legislation raised judges' salaries during a prior term. It notes the attorney general's view that the timing allows acceptance with no constitutional breach. It also comments on Muscatine voting for a municipal lighting plant amid concerns about electric monopolies and mentions Monticello's cheaper water power rates. It ends with a note on a proposed bonus bill and its tax implications for various groups.
The remark wonders about using corn for fuel when hog prices stay near ten dollars. It contrasts energy policy with livestock market signals and asks whether such policy aligns with farmers’ profits.
Dr Amy A Kaukonen aged 26 mayor of Fairport Ohio declares war on bootleggers moonshiners and disorderly resorts saying she took office due to lack of courage among men to wipe out dives. She praises women mayors and urges more like her to lead and uplift towns nationwide.
The passage condemns senators who indulge in raw meat and keep a swagger, predicting they will oppose the seven peace treaties presented to the senate by the president.
An unusual wave of construction is expected in Town this coming summer, seen as a healthful sign for the community. The note highlights broad building activity across the town and anticipates economic uplift.
The Morley shipping association held its first annual meeting in the new consolidated school building offering a free program and supper. The event featured a 14 voice men's chorus and a speech by Farmer Daly of Anamosa. Nearly 400 attendees enjoyed oysters coffee cake and fruit salad as girls from domestic science served. a county agent film and a local basketball game were also available.
A Cedar Rapids Gazette piece extols silence as a practical virtue. It argues that keeping quiet cools temper improves judgment and character, citing Lincoln as a master and urging daily practice to become a better listener and person.
Iowa State data show feeding corn to hogs yields greater value now than wartime prices. At 60 cents per bushel corn, hogs at 10 dollars per hundredweight produce about 77 cents per bushel in value, plus manure returns to soil. With cattle, returns improve further, boosting overall profitability for farmers with hog herds.
Read as a compressed neighborhood recap the article notes that the Anamosa high school debating team defeated Tama's team in Anamosa last week. It also covers local events from births and marriages to crimes, fires, and civic notes across nearby towns.
Henry C Wallace, secretary of agriculture, urged farmers to restore a sound economy linking farm income to prices of goods. He cited farmers as 40 percent of population with growing purchasing power, noted hog price gains, corn marketings, and the need for manufacturers railroads and retailers to follow farming discipline. He argued farm legislation benefits all and warned against returning to prewar conditions without price balance.
News brief covers McGreevey returning from Lamont, marriage of John C Amend of Olin to Mabel Clair Cook, store changes with Harnett taking over H and S Store, bond issue for Legion Memorial building awarded to White Phillips Co with premium, Judge Hilison fines Ike Smith for nuisance, and Jones county supervisor proceedings including bids and budget notes for Monticello and area.
Iowa State College official F S Wilkins says Sudan grass makes an emergency hay crop with nutritive quality equal to timothy and useful fall pasture for Town farmers. Kansas Agricultural College Dean Dean Farrell notes Sudan grass exceeded backers expectations and one acre can feed a 90 day dairy cow. The main drawback is soil depletion from rank growth, though no permanent land damage.
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