Local Tax Views and Education Notes From Monticello
The Monticello Express discusses income tax myths and property taxation, urging uniform assessments and state action to capture untaxed property. It also debates the value of college education for Edison and Ford, suggesting wealth should not be the sole aim of schooling and reflecting on road paving learned from eastern states.
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Lewis HM. Cook
State Board of Assessment and Review
Boards of Review
Edison
Ford
Chicago
Towa
Mio
Toa
Strommzer
Pharaohs Curse Tale Debunked By Skeptics
The piece argues the myth of Tutankhamun’s tomb curses is a superstition fed by sensational writers. It notes deaths associated with opening tombs arise from coincidence or self harm and stresses fear of the unknown fuels belief.
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Aemig
Tut
Ohio tuner uses six fruit jars to combat dry piano air
An Ohio piano tuner combats winter dryness by placing six fruit jars filled with water inside the upright piano cabinet. The jars release moisture to stabilize humidity, protecting the instrument from cracked soundboard and tuning instability.
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Ohio
Iowa Proudly Leads In Agriculture And Industry
The Iowa department of agriculture shows Iowa with 16.7 percent of the U S corn crop in 1929 and 25.8 percent of hog slaughter. Corn value reaches 306 432 000 dollars, and town crops total 85 772 000 dollars. Iowa tops many farm and per capita metrics and hosts the nation’s largest cereal factory and other industries.
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Towa
Iowa Department of Agriculture
U. S
Iowa
Towal
Supreme Court Held in High Regard Yet Attacked by Senators
Sioux City Journal recalls the Supreme Court as a trusted national justice, while Senators Brookhart Norris and Dill challenge its authority. Norris urged a constitutional amendment to limit the court from overturning Congress acts, arguing against idolizing court members.
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Sioux City
Brookhart
Town
Norris
Nebraska
Dill
Supreme Court
Congress
George
Dickinson Seen as Logical Senate Candidate in Primary
The Sioux City Journal argues Mr. Dickinson is the likely choice for the Senate in the coming primary. It notes his transition from the House to the Senate would be seamless, citing years of legislative experience, a winning personality, and a presidential demeanor that could persuade Towans across the state.
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Sioux City Journal
Dickinson
Senate
House
Washington
Congress
Towans
Hopkinton Leader Sees Tax Reform Pressure in Anamosa
The Iowa state board of assessment warned Anamosa city assessors that returns from the city lag behind similar towns. The board hints it may conduct assessments to uncover hidden wealth and ease burdens on real property. Tax dodgers face a looming headache until a solution arrives.
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Hopkinton
Iowa State Board of Assessment
Anamosa
What Fashion Can Do
A fragmentary note from Christian Century reflects on fashion as a driver of industry and the contrast between declines in hair-net markets and shifting production. It mentions a Woodbury business and references China facing hardship on the edge of starvation amid broader economic slump.
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China
Untitled Descriptive Update From Distant News
Fragmentary report notes decline of a once grand entity amid economic distress and fading public memory. References a historic venue, a dancing event, and lingering ghosts of past prestige.
Health Of The State During February 1930
The February health report notes a projected measles surge with more cases than in six years except January 1927, urging protection for children under three. Smallpox rose to 551 cases in January across 49 counties, while Scarlet fever affected 378 in 63 counties. diphtheria dropped to 55 cases, linked to vaccination successes. Polio was absent, epidemic meningitis appeared with 11 cases, and undulant fever reached 13 cases across eight counties.
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State Department of Health
Farm Short Items Highlight Practical Breeding And Care
Breeders benefit from yearling hens over pullets for larger eggs and stronger chicks. Annual dental checks for horses help avoid digestion problems. Ringworm in cattle requires soap wash and iodine, then whitewash barns to stop spread. Good poultry sanitation boosts fertile eggs. feed quality, dry housing, and ventilation matter. Dairy farming prospects discussed in a USDA publication. Hog care includes virus and serum treatment with two weeks restricted feed, then gradual reintroduction to corn. Clean drinking water and dry, clean hog pens are essential. Georgia earned 5 221 000 dollars from 10 truck crops in 1920, up 29 percent.
Missing Women Witnesses Testify Before House Panel
A group of women social leaders testified before the House judiciary committee, highlighting opposition to prohibition. The session noted the absence of former wage earners who managed family funds, and a California biologist reports only 81 of 183 species as foreign origin.
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Kansas Ciy
House Judiciary Committee
California
Chief Justices of the U S Supreme Court since 1879
The United States Supreme Court has had ten chief justices since 1879. Names and tenures include John Jay six years William Rutledge less than a year Oliver Ellsworth four years John Marshall thirty four Roger B Taney twenty eight Salmon P Chase nine Morrison R Waite fourteen M W Fuller twenty two I D White eleven and William Howard Taft nine years. Most chief justices died in office.
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Wall Street Journal
United States Supreme Court
John Jay
William Rutledge
Oliver Ellsworth
John Marshall
Roger B. Taney
Salmon P. Chase
Morrison R. Waite
M. W. Fuller
I. D. White
William Howard Taft
Iowa Senate Backed Steck Vote For Confirmation
The Times-Republican notes the senate retains self respect by defeating barn burners two to one and praises Senator Steck for his confirmation vote and refusal to pander to a faction lacking statesmanship.
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Marshalltown- Times-Republican
Senate
Steck
Brookhart Attacks Courts as Political Tools
Senator Brookhart warns the courts should serve a single political doctrine and calls the judiciary socialist in motive, repeating a belief he has voiced before. He attacks courts and all authority as biased.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Brookhart
Hughes
Madison Township Road Reports and Local Work Totals
Road and labor ledgers for Madison Township list general road work, dragging, and graveling by numerous workers and firms including Dreibelbis Guy, Mortensen Malvin, Glenn Victor Edgar, Mead Bros., Boots Bros., McCormick Jay, Hinrichs John, and Home Lumber Co. Totaling 86 069.45 dollars with detailed line items for each contributor.
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General Road
Dreibelbis
Guy
Mortensen
Malvin
Glenn
Victor
Edgar
Mead Bros
Stahlberg
John
Smith
J. N
Reformatory
Rock
Boots Bros
McCormick
Jay
Gra
Hinrichs
Thompson, S. G
Home Lumber Co
Livingston
J. F
Serbousek
J. L
Davis, R. M
Story, R
Seehusen
J. B
Manuel
H. G
Mabb
GC. Oe
Kettlesen
Hinrichsen
T. C
Vacek, Antone
Dusanek
Rudolph
Vrooman, E
Abel, Aaron
Wadsworth, FY. A
Feddersen, Roy
Martensen, Roy
Woodworth
James
Curley, Ben
Petersen
Martin
McGuire, Owen
Bohler
William
Story, Dillon
Doral
Richland Township
Hein
Geo. B
Doxsece & Doxsee
Houstman
Arthur
Tractor Prader
A. Kelchen
Wor
Rink Bros
Buol, G. L
Chapman
Delbert
Chapman, W. S
Meadow
Geo
Gavin
Leo
Iowa Builders Supply Company
Lincoln Road Machine Co
Cigrand Bros
Supple
J. EB
Sehoon
McNally, Tom
Davis, James
Sehneiter, Chas. J
Schlemme, L
Kleitsch, N. J
Hein, Carl
Sei
Cc. G
Mee
Kelchen
Rink
Schlemme
Carl
Dietiker, Jake
Hosch, John
Fagan Bros
Sackett, M. D
Sackett, Roy
Talbert Bros
Bud, Jown
Marugeg
Fritz
Schneiter
Frank
Persene Decker
Chris
Renee
Scotch Grove Township
N. W
Schoon
Hayo
Easterly
BE. R
Rickels
Iabor
August
Gerdes
C. J
Tobiason
Mike
Ahrendsen
Louis
George
Pure Test Oil Co
Stadtmueller
Ed J
Adams, J. D. & Co
Pruit Bros
Men's Reformatory
Hagen
Peter G
Zimmerman
Herman
Robertson
Lloyd
Dunn
L. A
Folkers
Poppe
Amber Lumber Co
Monticello Express
Bostabe Co
Ommen
Osterkamp
Ernest
Folkers Bros
Debit Bank
Gitizens State Bank
Wyoming
Ballou
Howard
Cruise
Citizens Savings Bank- Olin
Clay
Coppess
E. E
Fulton, C. L
Brave
Wales
Kay
Phillips, Milo
Pruess, Wm
Root
Rummel, Roy
Street
C. C
Sweet, L
Schladetzky, John & H
Lendt, Paul
Sams
Lizzie
Shimerda
Stuart Furniture Co
Vrooman, Dee
Vernon, Geo
Woollison
W. D
Wood
A. L
Wooder
M. E
Young
Westie
King Dragging
Byrd, Hallie
Benischek
Soulstone
Blahnik
Carstensen
Coleman
Lean
Hartwig
Kirkpatrick
Elwood Inglalouse
Louie
Lerch
Luckstedt
Phillips, Glenn
Riches
Zaruba
Joan
Tad ‘Levsen
P. C
Kline
Charles
Milo
Sweet
C. O
Probate and estate notices dated February 1930 in Jones County
Public notices announce executrix appointments and probate actions in Monticello Iowa. Names include ANNA M. EDEN BALSTER and MYRA RIGBY with court dates February 14 and February 20 1930. The notices request filing of claims and prompt payment to estates and outline probate proceedings for Jacob Schoon and Ella M. Smith estates.
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Lovell
Monticello
Iowa
Executor of Emma J Livingston estate payment notice
State of Iowa executor of the estate of Emma J Livingston requests immediate payment to the undersigned to avoid costs. Dated at Monticello Iowa on February 18 1930. James H Livingston Executor J J Locher attorney for estate.
Notice of Final Reports in Jones County Estates
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed with the district court. A final hearing is scheduled for March 1930 at the court in Anamosa Town where objecting parties may appear and file exceptions. The report shown names P D Bell administrator of Elizabeth Hennesses deceased. Dated February 18 1980. Warren Rees Clerk District Court Janes Co Town.
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State of
Yowa
Jones County
Jacob Schoon
A. D
Warren Rees
Jones Co
Iowa
District Court
P. D. Bell
Elizabeth Hennesses
Anamosa
Town
Janes Co
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County
District court in Jones county invites all claimants against the estate of Fred J Burrichter deceased to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. Creditors are urged to pay any amounts owed promptly to the administrator O W Brazelton at Monticello Town dated February 1 1930.
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District Court
Janes County
John HH
Eden
Monticello
Towa
Anna M. Eden Balster
Locher
Jones County
Town
Ella M. Smith
A. D
Myra Rigby
J.J. Locher
State of
Iowa
Emma J. Livingston
James H. Livingston
J. J. Locher
Fred J. Burrichter
A.D
O. W. Brazelton
EE. Reed
Thoxire and Thaxine Promoted For Cough and Sore Throats
A vintage ad touts Thoxire as a throat remedy that stops coughs within 15 minutes and relieves sore throats. It claims near universal cough causes from irritated throats and notes safe for the family with Thaxine as a supplementary product.
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Thoxire
Atsnear
Stickford's
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Gerald
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Hutton
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J. D
Switzer
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Stulken
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Manticedo Express
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Eby
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Ricklefs
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Hanken, T
Balster
Eon Enee
John A. Liddy
Wollenberger & CO
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Dr. Burris
Chirofractor
Ll. V. Dautremont
J. G. Schoon
Monticello, Iowa
L. J. Swift
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