25 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
1
The Monticello Express, an official city and county paper, is published every Thursday at Monticello Iowa with editors and proprietors C H Dox Doxsee and associates. It is a second class matter filed at the Monticello post office under March 1879 and 1887 dates.
The passage argues the Roosevelt campaign suffers from multiple leaders causing friction. It cites Farley Cummings McAdoo and Hanna as historic parallels and warns that divided counsel risks losing a unified nomination strategy. It ends with a reflection on Lincoln and practical limits of counterfactual “what if” scenarios.
Not until spring grass grows and cows come in will farmers see signs of hope. Sunshine and crops energize agriculture, but price gains on hogs and higher cream checks confirm a healthier outlook. The farmer regains normalcy and even the dog notices the change.
In a race marked by jockeying among Roosevelt Smith and Ritchie, Oklahoma fuels support for William H. Murray nicknamed Alfalfa Bill. He has accepted the duty of selecting his delegates to the national convention as newspapers increasingly refer to him by his cognomery. Bah for Alfalfa Bill.
The editorial brethren of Iowa mourn the death of Mrs. Cash wife of Charles J. Cash Sr and mother to his sons She was long a noted member of the state editorial fraternity and had received high honors from the Democratic Party of Iowa The notice honors her contributions to journalism and party service.
Ex Governor Byrd of Virginia joins the field with Alfalfa Bill, Smith, Baker, Ritchie, Roosevelt and others. Raskob shivers as Jones County Republicans gain 12 delegates in the district conventions though their influence from Little Belgium in the new river district is not expected to be strong.
A historical volume recounts Archibald Hendersons portrayal of George Washington on his 1791 southern tour. It highlights hardships, hospitality, social life, and Washington's character including his reactions to attention and his reputed vanities and prejudices. The anecdote at Salisbury ends with Washington revealing himself to Betsy Brandon.
Sioux City Journal analyzes Al Smith statement about running or not running in June. The piece suggests his aim is to maintain influence within the party and shape its policies while opposing Gov. Roosevelt's nomination, signaling a fierce intra party struggle at the convention.
The Russian government has contracted to purchase 130 Lincoln automobiles at about 400000 dollars for five years. The cars will service tourists from capitalist nations who visit to view life under dictatorship.
In the Smith statement debate, three points emerge. First, the aim is to block Roosevelt nomination. Second, Smith's non nomination would strengthen Roosevelt opposition from the south and west. Third, the statement boosts Ritchie Baker and Garner chances, raising open convention and compromise prospects.
Nuts contain fats starches and proteins along with vitamin B, highlighting their nutritional value.
Audubon fire department adopts a coded telephone alert for fires, with restricted operator access to info. Citizens urged not to request fire alerts by phone to protect security.
Deputy Ruth Johnson in Clay County weighed the case of Siamese twins Lucio and Simplico Godino at the Spencer courthouse. She ruled two licenses may be issued since they appeared as two individuals and could drive separately, despite being joined.
Winter sport thrives as favorable weather lengthens season. In McGregor Clayton county a string of nine fox skins, seven red, were shown recently with Arch Fritz taking them. In Hardin county three youths have taken fourteen foxes this season and plan to make neck scarfs from hides. They hunt without dogs relying on skill against the fox in an exciting sport.
Frank Hawks reports E J Miller felled a huge maple near a church in Audubon County. Inside a limb two feet wide the woodworker found a glass insulator with copper wire buried nearly a foot deep. Residents recall insulators were placed on brackets when Audubon telephone service began in 1887 or 1888.
A Tama county court must determine which judiciary office is nearer Toledo based on the case arising from three Tama youths arrested for petty offenses. The question stemmed from the opening of trial involving Justice G. W. Carpenter Justice Lew Smith and Justice E. M. Hufford.
Motion seeks change of venue from Justice Hufford to Justice Carpenter with Justice Hulford favoring Smith as the heard judge. A writ of error to the district court is pending with Judge B. O. Tankersley to decide in Toledo.
A yarn from Albert Tous ley recounts repeated window breakages at a billiard parlor in Waukon Alla makee county. A car struck a rear window, two panes were pushed out, a pool ball shattered a front window, and a Thanksgiving turkey escaped from a nearby poultry house.
A street mishap is described where a car starting in front of a place rolled over the curb and crashed into a large plate glass window. The article also notes Monrovia, the Liberian capital, is named for United States President James Monroe.
Monticello Iowa council convened February 1 1932 with Rodman presiding as mayor pro tem Absent mayor Hoag and councilor Bates The body approved Matthiessens oil station permit subject to city and state laws Minutes January records treasurer report and a detailed fund claims list were approved and adopted including salaries supplies and utilities The council adjourned with Rodman as mayor pro tem and Ray Echternacht as city clerk
James L Cave of Oxford Junction Iowa announces his candidacy for county attorney on the Democratic ticket for the upcoming primary election. He asks for voters support and your vote in the primary.
Public notice from Jones county Iowa names John Reichart as administrator of Anna Reichart deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and dated February 17 1932 at Anamosa Iowa. Debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. J J Locher attorney for the estate.
State of Iowa Jones County District Court announces probate of the purported last will of Isaak Schneider, sr. filed February 12 1932. Final proof and probate set for March 14 1932 at 10 o clock a.m. in the March term. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated February 18 1932.
In the district court of Iowa Jones county the heirs of Harmon W. Shipley are notified that appraisers will meet at 1 p.m. on February 27 1932 in Anamosa to appraise real and personal estate for inheritance tax. Heirs and executor may attend to be heard.
The Lowell State Bank of Monticello Iowa dissolves after a February 5 1932 stockholders meeting. Monticello State Bank has purchased all assets and assumed all liabilities, all creditors to present claims for payment and adjustment.
Inheritance Tax Appraisers of Iowa in Jones county announce the appraisal of the real and personal estate of James Sorel deceased to determine inheritance tax. The action involves Catherine Sorel Annie Sorel Mary A. Hughes Bart J. Fitzpatrick Edmond W Fitzpatrick Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Mary H. Fitzpatrick and J T Conlin as administrator. The hearing on the appraisement will determine tax and related matters. Dated February 1.
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