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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1930
Page
1
A broad opinion piece explains the differences between bonds and stock, stressing bonds as safer investments, and discusses loan rates, then shifts to cultural commentary on Dean Inge, stock literature, and media influence. It covers movie industry profits, press biases, and aviation progress, ending with political judgment about leadership and governance.
The President's commission on law enforcement aims to improve enforcement across the board. It says constitutional and federal statutes should be enforced and that better enforcement tests the law's value, not the machinery. Prohibition is cited as needing fair testing of its worth.
City editor condemns reckless drivers who injure or kill and flee the scene. Calls for harsher penalties for hit and run offenses to curb the crime and protect the public.
A single plant bears 523 chrysanthemums, noted as a royal family favorite in Japan, highlighting the plant’s cultural and ceremonial significance.
Boston dispatch reports foreign liquor interests funding attempts to repeal prohibition in the United States. Horace D Taft cites corporate money and a French commission claiming wet victories. Massachusetts police captain Beaupre warns repeal harms enforcement and invites crime.
Sioux City Journal notes growing Iowa support for an income tax as a means to relieve archaic levies. It argues all able residents should pay taxes, cites many successful residents who pay little or no tax, and advocates broad coverage including license fees from motor cars as part of government funding.
Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow spoke informally to Washington newspaper men and won their admiration as an intellectual. He is praised for European style breadth of knowledge and deep interest in education, with ties to professors like John W. Burgess. If elected to the senate, he would bring vast experience and broad culture typical of European statesmen.
Atlantic discusses the Prohibition debate noting wets claim enforcement fails while others cry foul at enforcement efforts. Authors argue both sides push extremes and the law is gradually showing effect despite violations.
Cherokee Times endorses Ed Smith as a highly qualified candidate for governor amid taxation concerns, presenting him as the ideal fit for the times and urging support based on his perceived readiness and qualifications.
The Iowa state health department notes diphtheria at record lows for December but typhoid fever rising, linked to outbreaks and carrier control. Measles jumped, smallpox near six year highs, and an outbreak of septic sore throat traced to raw milk. Emphasis on vaccination, pasteurization, and hygiene to cut disease.
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints A PODHASKI as administrator of the Harriet Sweet deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within the legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello December 30, 1929.
The estate of Alice A Staff is dated January 9 1930 at Monticello Iowa with J T Staff and attorney B B Hickenlooper for the estate. Estate proceedings reference 29 4.
District court in Jones County announces that Emma J. Livingston's will, filed January 14, 1930, will be probated at the January term on February 11, 1930, at 10 a.m. Final proof and probate will determine admission of the will, with interested parties invited to appear and show cause. Warren Rees, Clerk.
The Fidelity-Phoenix Fire Insurance auto department reports about 116000 motor cars stolen in the past year valued at over 81200000. The study covers insured and uninsured vehicles and notes joyriders and criminals stealing high powered autos for quick escapes. Police in major cities actively recover many stolen cars with 80 to 90 percent later found and most thieves prosecuted.
Data shows higher milk intake as health workers intensify efforts against tuberculosis. Campaign activities promote dairy nutrition to support public wellbeing and strengthen resistance during the control drive.
Advert features Thoxine as a doctor prescribed remedy for sore throat and cough. It claims fast relief from internal causes, with 35c 60c and $1.00 bottles, marketed as safe for the family and sold at Stickford's and other drug stores.
A 92 year old woman named Happy Lady is quickly relieved as supporters praise a new Konjola release. Community figures highlight its benefits and celebratory reception follows the medication's arrival.
The Bionx City Journal notes growing resistance to the farm board idea that lowering output can ease agricultural malaise. Chairman Legge urges a roughly 20 percent production cut, arguing that production should match market demand to avoid unsold surplus year after year. The piece stresses intelligent farming to prevent excess.
The text notes that unsold surplus becomes a burden on market prices, dragging down salable goods, while also observing that about 100 million people in the United States attend movies weekly.
Mrs. Mary F. Clark of Cedar Rapids reports severe stomach, liver, kidney and neuralgia troubles eased by Konjola. She credits the medicine with restoring appetite, digestion, strength and overall well being. Konjola is sold at P. J. Kay's drug store in Monticello and by druggists across the region.
Probate officials in Jones county Iowa set February 18 1930 at 1 p m in Anamosa for appraising the real and personal property of Rudolph Nordmann deceased tied to inheritance tax. Creditors heirs and the administrator may appear to be heard on the appraisal.
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