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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1937
Page
1
A congress debate over the U S role in the Spanish Civil War era neutrality raises questions about an American vessel carrying war material to Spain. The piece notes global jitters, Pacific defense, and a Michigan senator jailed with the name ending in wiki.
News from Madison reports Dr. Glenn Frank the University of Wisconsin president faces removal after a contested hearing. Gov La Follette backs the regents move while Frank seeks more time to defend himself amid claims of unfair treatment. Nationwide educational circles decry the action as railroading. Mason City columnist urges new highway safety rule requiring proof of repaired lights within 48 hours via the motor vehicle department.
Davenport Times reports an Iowa Daily Press poll showing opposition in the legislature to moving the statewide superintendent of public instruction from elected to gubernatorial appointment. Agnes Samuelson, the lone remaining elected Republican in the statehouse, currently holds the four year term amid debates with Gov. Clyde Herring over political-rope dynamics and public education leadership. The piece argues the change would politicize the office further and enlarge gubernatorial patronage.
A collage note recalls Senator Peffer’s history of Washington salary rules from per diem to actual service proofs. It questions certification integrity and cites political critique of Republicans and Kraschel era Iowa governance, linking past reform talk to current expectations and Providence.
In a domestic scene a breakfast table plan reveals a family feud over Marcia, Nona, and Lester Ames. Wilbur schemes to test Ames while Otis Danner arrives, as Marcia entertains with music and a display of arts and flowers amid whispered secrets.
The scene centers on Marcia and Mrs. Halpin hosting a light gathering with piano, orangeade, and tray service. Otis Danner charms Nona, while Lester Ames shows boredom. Marcia’s sister’s engagement pressures Nona to rethink her romantic hopes as a card arrives signaling renewed attention from Danner.
In Moscow a six ounce dinner made from concentrated food cubes was shown as a complete meal for air crews operating in Arctic conditions. D G Zlatkovsky of the Soviet meat industry led the development eliminating bone water and mineral salts. A demo meal included meat soup veal cutlets mashed potatoes and fruit jelly served from 5 1 2 ounces of dried compacted cubes.
Greenland, 827 300 square miles, under Denmark, sparsely inhabited by whites and Eskimos. Norse colony vanished. vast ice cap 5000 to 9000 feet high with ice streams feeding fjords, shaping the world’s most extensive ice system.
The text argues that a man's sense of ignorance is his greatest gift guiding the wish to know. It describes how the mind is built to pursue wisdom and understanding and views the awareness of unknown things as a constant witness and motive to seek comprehension.
An article on how early childhood confusion over ownership leads to petty stealing. It argues for clear explanations linking what is theirs versus others and highlights parental modeling, consistent rules, and careful storytelling to teach property respect.
Cornell page features Tropic knits and cashmere styles returned from holidays. Bright color palettes and lightweight summer pieces mix with ski wear including wind resistant gabardine suits, Norwegian-cut trousers, and modish jackets. Monogram scarfs and mittens offer a personalized touch.
A Winnipeg Free Press cable dispatch notes a misstatement about an Arch bishop as spiritual leader of the Empire. It clarifies Canada lacks a state church and that denominations are equal. The piece also recalls historical facts about U S cotton exports and ancient optical/fire setting knowledge.
Monticello Iowa council in regular session adopts a resolution authorizing payment of numerous city expenses. Claims include labor for multiple workers, printing, supplies, freight, and legal fees with totals listed alongside each item. The payroll, meter services, fire fund, and assessment board costs are included among the items.
The district court appoints A G Smith as administrator with the will annexed of Jessie I. Smith deceased. All claims must be filed with the clerk sworn and timed. Creditors should pay the estate promptly to avoid costs. Anamosa January 5 1937. Coxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for estate.
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