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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

3

Ford's by products and farm link key to prosperity

Henry Ford predicts a boom as agriculture and industry merge, citing soybeans and wheat chaff as materials for automobile bodies and a chemurgic sheet tested by Ford. He argues farming and industry must partner for national salvation. Roosevelt may seek a third term amid family involvement concerns. Alberta's mixed society and Iowa's road program show broader change, with Iowa paving more roads than California and plans to invest nearly 6 million in road construction.

Henry Ford America Ford Iowa California Iowa State Highway Commission

Do Not Pin Faith On Prices Or Speculation

Do not rely on daily press price predictions. Farmers should sell when ready and leave market guesses to speculators who risk losses. It argues feeding birds in winter pays in dollars and cents, protects crops, and makes a hobby, noting cardinals visiting the yard.

Izaak Walton

Public officials debate cause of recession and cure

The piece critiques officials for blame games over the recession. Roosevelt accuses press and big business, opponents blame his policies, while calls rise for action over attribution. It urges cooperation between government and business, sensible recovery laws, and a united front to restore confidence.

Sioux City Journal Roosevelt Dorothy Thompson New York Herald Tribune Hamilton Fish New York Supreme Court

Senator Norris Hints Roosevelt Third Term Bid

The Nebraska senator suggests President Roosevelt may face a forced bid for a third term. He recalls the president’s claim to be the only man to return to the senate to carry on his policy and work. The piece argues neither Roosevelt nor Norris can secure a third-term win and views Norris as voicing the feasibility of such a candidacy.

Roosevelt Ccmein Register Norris Nebraska Senate

Republican advisory committee headship eyed by Frank

The Togan Observer notes Glenn Frank is likely to lead the Republican advisory committee with Mr. Hoover said to have approved the suggested appointment. The piece comments that such sentiment should have been restrained, and mocks the idea that Hoover still commands the party even if he were dead.

Togan Glenn Frank Republican Advisory Committee Hoover

Streets Safer Than Home Says Expert

Richard Vernor of the Western Actuarial Bureau warns in Rotarian Magazine that home accidents outpace traffic deaths, citing a 1936 38 study from National Safety Council data and Cook County hospital records. He details kitchen hazards stairs slips falls and neglected用品, urging household safety measures and orderly, fire free practices to protect families.

United States Richard Vernor Western Actuarial Bureau National Safety Council Cook County Hospital Chicago Mr. Vernor

Phelps Names 10 Best Books for 1937

Yale professor William Lyon Phelps selects ten top novels and ten top non fiction works for 1937 in Rotarian Magazine January issue. Fiction picks include A Mighty Fortress Northwest Passage Emma and The Devil and Daniel Webster among others. Non fiction selections feature Eleven Years Younger Life with Mother Showman Present Indicative and Bulwark of the Republic plus other titles.

William Lyon Phelps Yale University Rotarian Magazine Ction LeGrand Cannon, Jr Northwest Passage Kenneth Roberts Emma Louis Paul Devil Daniel Webster Stephen Vincent Benet Joan Beaty Ezekiel Elvira Garner Jonn Cornelius Sir Hush Walpole Light Woman Zona Gale Erich Kastner Rumbin Galleries Booth Tar- Kington Gelett Burgess Clarence Day William A. Brady Noel Coward E. J. Simmons Burton J. Hendrick Lewis Galantiere Carolyn Wells Paul Elmer More Alan Villiers

Taxpayers organize to curb undue taxation in Woodbury County

Rural Woodbury County leaders like B. M. Stoddard of Sloan and C. C. Cope Land of Correctionville spearhead a taxpayers movement. The effort aims to protect residents from excessive taxes and encourages public participation in the cause.

Danbury Review Woodbury County B. M. Stoddard Sloan C. Copeland Correctionville

Farmers boost pig production prompts Wallace inquiry

Iowa farmers increased pig production by 12 percent amid debate over whether the move had the knowledge or consent of Wallace. The Times-Republican questions how Wallace might respond to the change and its implications for local farming and policy.

Marshalltown ‘Times-Republican Iowa Wallace

One of Those Things Sac City Sun

The Sac City Sun notes the New Deal remains entrenched and unworthy of Hoover’s respectful hearing or a fair trial. It contends Americans must wait as the program supposedly weakens day by day.

Sac City Herbert Hoover

Iowa Health Department Aims for Healthy New Year 1938

In a year end message the Iowa State Department of Health thanks all who aided public health in 1937. It notes progress in clean water, disease reporting, safe motherhood, and efforts against venereal disease tuberculosis cancer diabetes and pneumonia. It pledges continued vigilance and a slogan for a healthy state and happy people.

Iowa Iowa State Department of Health

University Gets Rich Railroad Collection

Levi O. Leonard was chosen in 1918 to compile a definitive history of the Union Pacific. He gathered extensive manuscript material including diaries, reminiscences, and the papers of Thomas C. Durant, with work highlighted by Jack T. Johnson in The Palimpsest.

Promontory Point Union Pacific Atlantic Pacific Grenville M. Dodge Edwin L. Sabin Levi O. Leonard Leonard Burlington Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railroad Colorado Wyoming Utah Montana West Rock Island State Historical Society Iowa City Thomas C. Durant Jack T. Johnson the Palimpsest

Iowa land soil loss claim blasted as exaggeration

Ed M. Smith rebuts a radio claim cited from Iowa State College that 90 percent of Iowa land has lost 40 to 50 percent of its top soil. He calls the statement libelous and argues erosion affects only some southern Iowa hillsides, not the state as a whole, urging accuracy in public discourse.

Alberta Canada Ed M. Smith Winterset Madisonian Iowa Iowa State College Southern No Man’s Land

Possible cross party ticket in 1940 campaign

The Cherokee Times notes the unlikely prospect of a coalition ticket featuring both regular Democrats and Republicans. It suggests a regular Democrat could run for president with a Republican as vice president, a pairing that would reshape party lines.

Cherokee Times

President urges talks as economy tops agenda

The Atlantic News-Telegraph reports the president pressing Congress to renew focus on the economy while warning of stalled progress. Critics say vacation spending rises during the holidays as key lawmakers take time off.

Atlantic News-Telegraph Congress

Glenn Frank Endorsed Against La Follette Machine

The Globe-Gazette notes Glenn Frank faced sharp opposition from the La Follette machine in Wisconsin. The recommendation highlights his stance and the political friction surrounding his candidacy.

Mason City

Public notice of executors for Henry Rodick estate

The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints I M Rodman and P E Stimson as executors of Henry Rodick deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa January 3 1938 Locher Locher attorneys to the estate 29-4

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Henry Rodick Anamosa I. M. Rodman P. E. Stimson Locher & Locher

Notice to creditors of Anna Oltman estate in Jones County Iowa

The district court of Jones county Iowa notifies all creditors of Anna Oltman deceased to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time for allowance or proof. Dated at Anamosa Iowa December 28 1937. The Monticello State Bank Administrator. Doxsee Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for estate.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Anna Oltman Anamosa Monticello State Bank Doxsee, Coxsee & Heiserman

Notice to creditors in the estate of John W Hoult

State of Iowa executor of the estate of John W Hoult deceased calls all claimants to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time to be allowed or proved. Those owing the estate should pay immediately to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa December 28 1937. Executor Locher Locher attorneys for the estate 28 4

District Court Jones County State of Iowa John W. Hoult

Final reports for discharge of executors in Jones County

Notice to interested parties that final reports and discharge applications for executors administrators guardians and trustees in listed estates have been filed in Jones county district court. A final hearing is set for January 17 1938 at 10 oclock a.m. in Anamosa Iowa.

Notice of Hearing on First Report to Sell Real Estate

In Jones County Iowa the district court will hear the executor’s first report and application to sell William B. Allen estate real property in Adair Madison counties. Hearing set for January 24 1938 at 9:00 a.m. at Anamosa courthouse. Heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to object. Executor HE Remiley attorney.

District Court Jones County William B. Allen Mabel Hunter Grace Martin May Hanna L. A. Iverson Monticello State Bank Iowa Adair County Madison County North River Anamosa Remiley

Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa

District court set January 31 1938 at 10 a m for final proof and probate of Henry Bowers will filed January 3 1938. Interested persons may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk SEE BYERLY Jones County Iowa. Coxsee Helserman attorneys for the estate.

State of Iowa Jones County Henry Bower Said County Byerly Iowa Coxsee Coxsee & Helserman

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