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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
1
A weekly column critiques state income taxes for bachelors and families, and questions rising levies and tax sales. It accuses the governor of hasty statements, praises the treasurer for bond actions, and calls for clearer leadership and public sales of bonds.
The prospect of a new congress and state legislature with large Democratic majorities signals predictable policy from two years' experience. Despite talk of moderation in the New Deal, spending remains extravagant, debt grows, and higher taxes or crashes seem likely as government aid may foster a class that avoids work.
The piece argues Japan's capture of Manchuria and its repudiation of a naval agreement with the United States. It contends no international law enforces treaties, urges readiness to defend Pacific possessions, and questions trade with Japan amid influx of cheap goods.
The State receives credit for addressing saloons as Sioux City and Davenport raids reveal the depravity that could arise if regulation were left to local police. Officials at municipal level are seen as unreliable, underscoring the need for state oversight.
Report suggests next year the NRA will drop price fixing but keep hours of labor and wages and preserve collective bargaining. The plan aims to throw overboard only the price control aspect while retaining key labor standards.
An editorial argues eight reasons why newspaper advertising boosts local business. It claims universal reach, lower selling costs, quick distribution, and measurable results, urging merchants to advertise or risk being outpaced by competitors.
Chicago notes celebrate Senator Carter Glass of Virginia for opposing federal overreach. He denounces the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC for trying to force nonmember banks to limit deposits and interest, urging Congress to resist the Washington control of banking policy.
An Towa editor evaluating the plan to pension all residents aged 60 at $200 per month warns it would become a second mortgage burden on Tow a farms already carrying first mortgages beyond their capacity to yield profit.
The Humboldt Republican notes Wallace's Farmer criticizing the gold standard calling it the jumping jack dollar. The piece argues the standard fluctuates and robs creditors and debtors, asserting instability and impropriety in its movements.
The text argues that most of the NRA has proven illogical and impractical. It suggests that an overstraining substitute will likely be adopted in place of current positions.
The Express offers a hopeful New Year message wishing readers health prosperity and longevity from infancy to age.
Detroit Free Press notes The Saturday Evening Post warns of rising federalization led by both Republicans and New Dealers. It urges state governments to reclaim power before national bureaucracy swallows local self rule, citing Calvin Coolidge's defense of states rights and local governance. The piece references an address given in Williamsburg on May 15, 1926, marking the 150th anniversary of Virginia’s Continental Congress resolution.
The article recalls Galileo and Newton as Corning, New York forges a 200 inch diameter telescope mirror from twenty tons of molten glass. The giant optic will accompany a Palomar telescope on Palomar Mountain near San Diego, expanding vision fourfold to 400 million light years, making distant lunar details visible.
A Chicago conference on crime highlights how political influence thwarts justice through abuse of pardon and parole. The Tribune argues this alliance is the central obstacle to crime control, insisting the main attack must target this force to advance reforms and public accountability.
Sheldon Mail cites that true tax relief comes from spending less tax money and building massed public opinion backed by facts. He argues government costs must be cut from Washington to every hamlet in the land.
More than 800 children were injured or killed in automobile accidents across Iowa in the first six months of the year. The report cites widespread crashes and highlights the impact on families and communities.
Poultry expert BE W Henderson of Iowa State College says pullets hatched in January and February reach peak egg production during high price periods. Early hatch reduces death loss, parasites like coccidiosis, and tapeworm issues, giving birds an advantage before fly season.
James L Delay and wife and William Delay to H M Carpenter 10 acres near section 2 86 4 for 1 dollar. John W Hutton to Russett J Hughes 200 dollars. R T White to Lillian Rathbun and Margaret Beery 85 acres for 1 dollar. John E Chopper and wife to A C Keseberg lots 1 blocks 28 29 Soper Boardman subdivision Fisher East Anamosa 1100 dollars. T G Tasker and wife to State of Iowa lot 7 block 6 sub division part of Anamosa 50 pounds sterling.
Deeds filed December 15 through 20 show multiple quitclaim and warranty transfers. Transactions include Almeda May to George W Bea man and heirs, Maude Sarby and others to G C More, W G Ristine to Citizens Sogs Bank Anamosa, Mae Reggennitter to Lawrence Coon, and Maurice Cashman to Thomas Cashman with a life estate reservation. Considerations noted as $1.00 each.
The Manson Journal notes wholesale arrests of men and women for violating Iowa liquor laws, arguing repeal did not fix the liquor issue. It adds that more drunken auto drivers prove legal liquor remains as dangerous as bootlegging.
The message to readers suggests contacting Chairman Cooper of the commission for Iowa seals to serve liquor not bought from the state store. Readers are told he might send free seals or might not, depending on his decision.
A reflective piece recalls past debates on tax cuts and balancing the budget in Knoxville. The tone likens memory to a sailor amid a storm as it muses on discussions about sweet corn for roasting ears.
The following tested recipes are taken from the new KC Baking Powder cook book. The editors of The Express are sure they will be found exceptionally good and suggest that the women readers clip the recipes and paste them on cards for future reference. From time to time other recipes will be published.
A fragmented recipe describes making baking powder biscuits with wheat and pastry flour, baking powder, sugar, shortening, milk or water, and salt. It outlines lifting flour with baking powder and salt, cutting shortening in, adding liquid to form dough, kneading lightly, rolling, cutting rounds, and baking at 375 to 425 degrees for about fifteen minutes.
Dr. George H. Betts professor of education at Northwestern University died suddenly of embolism after sharing a calm farewell with his wife and children. He noted unfinished work on tests of certainty and a book as he prepared to meet his end with a last smile and a morning shave.
Paul V. Maris of FERA told a regional rehab directors meeting that 40 acres is the smallest viable unit for a family to live on, with an estimated $5,100 loan needed. He noted Iowa has 1,500 of 500,000 relief farm families, the smallest proportion in the nation, and about 200 Iowa families receive rehab aid nationwide.
Sioux City Journal notes editor George Horace Lorimer of the Saturday Evening Post benefits from a publicity break. Donald Richberg warns about libel in Gen Johnson serial and Lorimer counters with a provocative retort. The piece anticipates a surge in newsstand demand and attention for Hugh and the Post.
Public notice announces the Yeoman Hoag Company organized under Iowa law with Monticello as principal place of business. The firm will manufacture and deal in farm and lawn equipment, tools, machinery, and related items, with authorized capital of 8000 dollars. Directors and officers are named, with Yeoman as president and Hoag as secretary treasurer, dated 1934.
Public notice announces the district court in Jones county Iowa appointed an administrator of the estate of Peter Florin deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs.
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