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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1956
Page
5
The Monticello views urge an updated dog ordinance to require rabies vaccination for dogs and cats and possibly other pets. Vaccination suggested to cut deaths from rabies in animals and protect livestock, with vets administering on designated days alongside licensing.
A compact article argues success depends on hard work and self criticism. Lyle M. Spencer notes successful leaders, artists, scientists, and teachers are never satisfied with their work and push for bigger challenges. Many neglect these traits, preferring ease over self evaluation.
The column argues governments must be funded by citizens and that promises of free services from politicians are false. It notes garbage collection fire protection police and other tasks require ongoing payments and warns self reliance is the alternative. Human interest quotes follow from various readers.
The Monticello League of Women Voters describes a 35 year nonpartisan campaign to teach citizenship, expose candidate views, and strengthen liberties. It cites programs like voting outreach and international cooperation, with action after two years of study and a focus on effective citizenship. Also includes reader quotes urging calm and civility.
The Prairieburg Wolmutts and Hankens attended the Linn county Cooperative Oil Company annual dinner in Marion held at Armar ballroom. A string of visits followed in Waubeek and Monticello as local families visited relatives and friends including Himes Holub and Kula households. Frances Kula underwent an appendicitis operation in Monticello hospital.
The Monticello Express is the official Monticello and Jones County weekly newspaper established July 10 1865. It publishes Mondays and Thursdays and lists subscription rates 4.50 within certain Iowa counties and 5.50 elsewhere in the United States. It is a member of the Iowa Press Association and National Editorial Association with advertising services in Chicago and Des Moines.
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