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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
11
The editorial argues for a city rabies vaccination ordinance covering dogs and cats, noting cases of rabid animals in Monticello and Iowa data on rabies deaths. It favors keeping license fees low and scheduling annual vaccinations on designated days with outdoor clinics in warm weather.
A compact discussion argues that success stems from hard work and ongoing self-criticism. Lyle M. Spencer of Science Research Associates notes that top performers, from artists and scientists to business leaders, continually push themselves to improve and pursue harder tasks.
A local editorial argues governments must fund services like garbage collection and fire protection through public payments. It warns against promises of free services, noting citizens must accept higher costs as new services are added. The piece cites reader letters from Edwyna Fenton and Merle R. Fish humorously commenting on gender norms in after dinner speaking.
A Monticello League of Women Voters column outlines a 35 year nonpartisan civic program stressing liberty, public scrutiny of candidates, and education. It highlights Freedom Agenda panels, voter turnout, international cooperation, and delayed actions after two years of study.
The Monticello Express is the official Monticello and Jones County newspaper established July 10 1865. It publishes weekly on Monday and Thursday and lists subscription rates of 4.50 for several Iowa counties and 5.50 elsewhere in the United States.
Prairieburg residents Mr and Mrs Rufus Hanken and Mr and Mrs James Walmutt attended the Linn county Cooperative Oil company of Marion annual dinner and meeting at Armar ballroom. Several local visits and family notes follow including hospital, birthday, and health updates for area residents. Frances Kula underwent an appendicitis operation at John McDonald hospital Monticello. Notice of executrix appointment for Matilda J Hanssen estate filed in Jones County with Frieda Hanssen Tillotson and legal firm Locher Strittmatter handling affairs.
Castle Grove Mural Insurance Association in Monticello Iowa amends Article II to define purposes as insuring member property against fire and lightning hazards and issuing county mutual insurance policies. The amendment limits coverage to fire or lightning unless endorsed and approved by the board. signed by President F Cramer and Secretary Francis Miller.
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