20 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
1
The Monticello Express outlines tax policy debate and Senate action. It notes Iowa Senator Steck backing a commendation and discusses Prohibition era divides, dry and wet votes, and partisan dynamics shaping national taxation and liquor policy.
The article portrays the current president and a former president taking recreation in southern Florida after intense duties. It highlights the easing of official pressures and the chance for scenic recovery in a sunlit Florida setting near notable associations with Hoover and a cashiers’ society, suggesting a historic seaside respite.
A fragment mentions two senators and a state primary on June 2 with campaigns expected to intensify. It notes upcoming senatorial and gubernatorial fights in Iowa and the likelihood of excitement as the campaigns begin.
Washington urges his soldiers to resist tyranny or face slavery and dishonor. He calls for courage, unity, and faithful conduct with divine aid, stressing liberty, property, life, and the nation’s safety as stakes. The speech frames the fight as a test of freedom and warns of dire consequences if defeated.
A local Des Moines issue highlights that labor costs exceed half of total construction expenses. The report cites a figure around 806.184 miles of cement and mentions a capital amount near $8517.
Readers discuss proposed income tax changes claiming they reform banks and replace burdensome levies. The letter questions schemes to substitute taxes that “really burden” citizens and asks for clearer guidance on the source of expense concerns.
A scrambled report discusses parolee crimes and rising repeat offenses, noting concerns over parole boards in several states releasing offenders. It hints at systemic issues and calls for stricter controls to curb crime by parolees.
An unclear transcript from Schenectady Union Star depicts a street scene with voices about a widow buyer and a shopkeeper. The dialogue is garbled with rough phonetics and stray names, offering little coherent action or outcome.
Munn argues that if rural families eat 40 a day or half an ounce more butter for two months the dairy surplus would shrink and industry would improve. He cites World market pressures, butter and cheese surpluses, and calls for consuming more dairy products to boost health and economy.
A fragment discusses a local farmer selling oleo and cheap cream provoking reaction from the Mar vel Times Republican. It notes claims of cheaper prices and consumer responses, with emphasis on market effects and public interest in grocery costs.
Township road work totals show extensive labor, hauling, and grading across multiple crews. Lists include rock and gravel hauling, tiling and repairs, trustee payments, oil and supplies, with final totals around 2 825.15 and 2 906.77 for specified accounts.
A ledger style listing of road work and associated costs in Fairview Township. Names include Allen William and Joe Busher as superintendent, and crews such as Eureka Anamoss and Boots Bros. grading. Various road repairs, hauling rock, rock work, and trusteess are recorded with amounts like 853.25 644.53 19.50 51.00 33.30 1.15 and totals. A Jackson Township line and page note indicate continuation.
Public notice announces Anna M Eden Balster executrix of John H Eden estate and calls creditors to file claims. Also notice of probate hearing for Jacob Schoon last will, with March 17 1930 final proof and probate date set by Warren Rees, Clerk.
Per persons interested, final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the estates listed have been filed in the district court clerk’s office in Jones County. The court fixes March 3, 1930 as the time for action or hearing regarding these reports.
Final report of P D Bell administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Hennessey deceased presented for court approval. Notice invites interested parties to appear in Anamosa Iowa on February 13 1930 to file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. Warren Rees signed February 13 1930.
The undersigned as administrator of the estate of Fred J. Burrichter deceased calls all creditors to file claims with the clerk of the court sworn and timed for allowance. Debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa February 1 1930. O W Brazelton Administrator. E E Reed attorney for the estate.
The state of Iowa as executor for the estate of John W Schweitzer requests all sworn preparers to proceed under legal timeframes. The notice, dated January 25 1930 in Monticello Iowa, lists John W Schweitzer as executor with Coxsee and Coxsee as attorneys. A second notice names George Cowan's estate with J W Doxsee as executor and Doxsee and Doxsee as attorneys dated January 23 1930.
A brief note lists a year graduate with nine years of experience and provides two contact numbers 350 and 270W. The fragment implies professional background and reachable lines.
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