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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1930
Page
1
The Monticello Express discusses rising accidents from speeding and stunt work, urging careful driving amid a general safety push. It notes Pershing’s bid for Nebraska residence and Norris’ political shifts, plus congressional post-recess activity and debt reform.
The piece notes a shift from morning to evening papers due to consolidation and lower costs, with Cedar Rapids and Dubuque lacking morning editions. It discusses Iowa political alignment around Senator Steck and Governor Dickinson, then highlights widespread marriage sentiment tied to the Little Brown Church and ends with Chicago’s debt and mismanagement ahead of the 1933 exposition.
Orvo Lang of Dubuque, a Democrat, outlines key issues for his gubernatorial bid including tax reform farm relief and merchant concerns. He condemns chain stores as parasites that drain local economies and stifle community institutions and wages, warning of a future where independent merchants are crushed and workers suffer.
A vocal critic warns that large chain tile stores will buy farmer produce at their own price and drive farmers to peasantry as mortgage losses mount. The speaker calls for legislative action to place licenses on main stores to curb their power.
The Chicago Livestock Exchange may add futures trading for livestock, similar to grain futures, with supporters arguing it will improve market organization and encourage standard government grades. Critics warn of speculative cliques that could muddy markets, but overall benefits are seen as outweighing risks.
A collage of quips and brief exchanges from Montreal Birmingham and Hamburg papers. Jokes touch on rain and umbrellas marriage manners health police and religion with snatches of dialogue and noted sources.
Fred White state engineer notes Iowa has spent 147.5 million dollars since 1920 on permanent highway construction. The system pays its own way without direct property taxes or higher motor vehicle tax rates, with gasoline tax since 1925 providing the only highway revenue increase. Rev. John D. Clinton profiles Fayette Upper Iowa University history, depicting 80 years of community growth and notable local figures. The narrative highlights early settlers and stirring developments in the region.
State meteriologist C D Reed notes Monday December 30 set all time mild records with Des Moines at 61 degrees at 3 pm and a seven degree fall by 5 pm Similar warmth observed across Iowa with bright sun and cheerful countryside as residents enjoy travel and outdoor life.
A total of 781 870 automobiles and trucks were registered in Iowa in 1929, contributing to a national total of 931 562 713. The rise over the previous year is about 2 000 000, with expectations for higher registrations in the coming year.
Henry A. Wallace praises Judge Town of Porto Rico fame now living in Corning as a keen observer of state tax reform. The piece also covers Capitol Hill geology, Simpson College enrollments, and Storm Lake legal ruling on damages for rabbits killed by dogs.
English girls wear costumes instead of suits and boots replace shoes while slippers are called shoes. I tried to buy shoe strings but learned in England one buys shoe laces. The English use brac ers and suspenders are what.
In district court Jones county Iowa Sinclair Refining company sues Rufus L Bean Laura Longee Mary L Shearer Dora E Shearer Helen L Shearer Albert Cutler alias Albert Custer John Clark Joseph Kiburz Mamie Kiburz Martha Matilda Schneider Herman Schneider Mary Liddy Clem Liddy Carmina A Shearer Amelia Schneider Gottlieb Schneider and unknown heirs to prove ownership of a described Monticello parcel. The petition asserts fee simple title and asks that defendants claims be barred by law.
District court of Jones county Iowa issues notice for probate of the last will and testament of John W Schweitzer deceased. Hearing set for January 20 1930 at 10 o clock to determine validity and admit the will to probate. Named parties may appear to contest the execution or validity of the will. Deadline and official details recorded by clerk Warren Rees with attorney Doxsee Doxsee.
Plaintiff seeks to quiet title and bar all unknown claimants heirs and devisees from any right to the described premises. Defendants must answer by noon of the second day of the next term in Ana soma County Court starting January 27 1930 or default will be entered and a judgment rendered as prayed. J E Remley attorney for plaintiff.
In the district court of Jones County Iowa a paper claimed as the last will and testament of George Cowan is filed. The court fixes January 20 1930 at 10 a.m. for final proof and probate and invites interested persons to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated December 21 1929. Clerk District Court Jones Co Iowa.
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed. Final hearing and approval are set for January 27, 1930 in Anamosa Iowa with exceptions and show cause date. Henry M Carpenter executor estate of David Farrell deceased appears on the annexed list. Clerk Warren Rees Jones County District Court Iowa confirms filing December 27 1929.
A man offers to visit a woman in the evening. She accepts and admits she has been 80 lonely since the death of her cherished small dog.
Miss Jo Wilder of Red Oak writes Frank Bell about how English treat names for different articles. She notes the peculiar usage she observed while spending Thanksgiving in England and shares examples from her experience.
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