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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1938
Page
1
The article discusses Kansas City election fraud prosecutions, noting forged returns and perjury by election judges, the rush to trial for untried defendants, and public demand for full truth and accountability. It also touches on a related escape from Anamosa reformatory and comments on February weather and farm timing in Iowa.
Secretary Hull replies to Senator Johnson that there is no pact between the United States and Great Britain regarding war plans. He says official positions would not reveal crisis defenses, but notes both nations would act in parallel if their interests are menaced during tension and possible conflict.
The piece contrasts Democratic ambiguity with the definite aims of aggressor nations. It cites Senator Johnson and former leaders noting the inconsistent stance on how the U S should respond to Japan and Germany. It argues peaceful nations must guess defense measures while aggressors spell out aims.
Monticello boy scouts who held offices last Saturday morning passed a resolution calling an election for a swimming pool. The plan, while possibly in fun, could provide healthful recreation all summer and boost Monticello merchants by drawing customers.
Demand for farms in Iowa and the Midwest is stronger than a year ago as indicated by the Fed reports showing increased farm sales. The trend signals improving liquidity and investor interest across regional agricultural properties.
Sibley Gazette Tribune reports editor arguing against planting trees on dew paved highways. Iowa chief highway engineer Fred R. White responds, praising a wide right of way and grassed ditch lines, while acknowledging some prefer trees and urging trees outside highways.
The statement praises Mr. Hoover for returning funds to welfare enterprises, deeming the act a testament to his sincerehearted public service and viewing him as a statesman with the country’s welfare at heart.
The item questions whether a larger navy or a stronger A A A would better serve the nation with a constructive purpose, reflecting midwestern public doubt.
The report notes Omaha area land banks selling 468 farms in 1936 for 2 692 836 and 677 farms last year for 4 106 061. Demand for family size properties drives farm real estate, signaling a positive future for farm ownership. Few who farmed prudently faced bankruptcy.
A Wall Street Journal scene shows a suave agent pushing a 70 volume set of speeches with an index. The prospect grills the index and notes a missing entry he claims is the world’s greatest talker, a name not listed. In 1936 vehicle deaths reached about 21.4 per 10 million gallons of gasoline.
Robert Fell critiques radio hosts for overemphasizing a new hundred dollar bill in contests. He imagines a blunt announcer warning contestants that odds are tiny and participation should be for business interest, not chances of winning, noting sympathy for losing relatives.
In this aside the Danbury Review notes a fascination with the so called vulgar rich while suggesting many would welcome such status despite current scorn. The tone mockingly contrasts public opinion with common envy.
The district court of Jones county Iowa announces a hearing on March 7 1938 at 10 00 AM to probate the last will of James H Livingston deceased filed February 8 1938. Interested parties may appear to contest probate at the March term. Clerk of court See Byerly Logher and Locher attorneys for estate.
Public notice announces that John Curtin is appointed and commissioned by the Jones county Iowa district court as executor of Catherine E. Crocker deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa January 26 1938. E W Brashaw attorney for the estate 32 4
On February 7, 1938, the court opened the filing for Folkert Hedden deceased of Iowa. The March term at 10:00 a.m. will hear final proof and probate of the last will and testament. Interested parties may appear to show cause why probate should not be admitted. Locher & Locher, attorneys for the estate.
District court of Jones county Iowa announces probate action for the estate of Henry Bower deceased. Executors notify all claimants to file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal time to be allowed or proved.
On January 31 1938 Rhinehart and McLaughlin attorneys for the estate note a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of William Lee Talbert to be presented before the court on February 28.
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