22 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1923
Page
1
The essay argues against accepting Mrs. Hendersons gift of a costly $300000 residence for the vice president noting retrenchment and the need to cover taxes and upkeep from public funds The piece contrasts with ancient Egypt finds and Pompeii discoveries suggesting public benefit and better use of funds.
A state hardware dealers convention speaker urges entering politics as a civic duty. He notes diverse blocs among farmers unions labor women and regionalists rallying to railroads, and argues America’s strength depends on broad visions benefiting all classes and avoiding privilege for any group.
Market activity in sugar last week saw prices rise sharply then fall just as quickly. Reports on the Cuban crop vary, with the most cautious saying the crop is normal and there is no lasting effort to push retail sugar prices higher.
Supreme court opinion in Guthrie County v. First National Bank of Guthrie Center holds Iowa banks cannot deduct Liberty bonds from capital for taxation. Richmond case not applicable to facts. Decisions suggest settlements treated discrimination between bank and other property valuations remain unsettled.
J W Jarnagin notes unusual focus on education highway and tax bills with heavy committee work. Measures include funding for state education, compulsory attendance for disabled children, teacher certification standards, junior colleges, physical education, gun penalties, and farm credit plans. Lawmakers debate game laws, liquor restrictions, insurance, and a proposed Ku Klux Klan curb bill amid broader fiscal and administrative reforms.
Alice Kulas 12 of Tama was killed instantly when a sled struck a post while coasting in a pasture near her home. Her companion Gladys Cherry sustained serious injuries.
Roland Willson buys the Ireland place south of Anamosa near Asa Smith. Garret Post is held in Gedar county jail on a Delaware forgery charge after presenting a bad check for 850 dollars. Road No. 38 plans approved for minor relocations, wider right of way. Emma Swomley of Oxford township ordered to the State Hospital Independence for melancholia after child’s death. Daly timber addition to State Park completes twenty acres of virgin timber with gravel pit for park roads.
The writer denounces Ireland’s fanaticism and warns that surrender and amnesty measures signal insanity. He argues forgiveness should not shield future destruction and urges resistance to any move that risks the free state.
Monticello thumped Anamosa 28 to 11 on Friday night to notch their ninth win. Shelley was out sick, but Captain Zubler, Hubbard, and Walker led a fast, tight defensive game as Monticello pulled away in the second half. Schwartz, Schneider, and L Zubler contributed on offense while Hayden limited Borgeloh to no points.
Monticello High reports two victories and ongoing debate progress. The debate team with Raymond Denkhoff James Nielsen and Ted Koop beat Llana in Oelwein while Monticello, Mason City and Independence vie for the district title with Independence on a bye. The basketball squad defeated Anamosa 28 to 11 in front of a large crowd, L Zubler scoring five and Walker seven points. Upcoming events include Cornell Freshmen visiting for a final home game, plus notes on declamatory contest results with Carmene Bancroft earning second in oratorical.
The social committee reports a George Washington party next Saturday night in a program tied to Washington birthday. Margaret Maurice and Gracia Croutl sing a duet and a brief talk on What we know about George Washington follows. Mary Daly visits the Anamosa school with Anne Hausa as Yao seniors aim to raise funds for the annual on a cash basis with a box social after the basketball game inviting all to attend.
The Monticello Express recaps a February in the 1800s with Robert Taupert’s Chicago employment at O. S. Bidwell, Butter prices at 48 cents, early marriage of Cora Batcheldar and Alva Skelley, a cold snap at 26 degrees below zero, a James Lockwood funeral, a warehouse move by WLS Houser, infant Margaret Matwell’s death from burns, and marriages of Lillian Chaplin to Larry Pride.
Sickness sale includes a ten type dapple gray Percheron and a steel gray jack about 1000 pounds. Also watch and clock repair service at Third and Chestnut, phone 226-W. Mules for sale east of Scotch Grove include multiple teams aged 2 to 7 years, all large and quiet. R. P. Clark advertises.
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