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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
7
Across a dry run on a rural road in Lyon county the first reinforced concrete bridge in the United States was built replacing a wooden span washed out forty years earlier. Cement from Germany plus local cement helped form this arch that has required no repairs in 40 years.
The article recounts Leo Babs’s lumber yard watch theft and recovery, Lester Giles’s arrest and re arming, and notes Fremont county’s public bidder law forcing purchases of restaurants hotels and shops. It also tells of a Marshalltown car test that ends with an unsolved four hour chase. Finally Dakota City in Humboldt county is described as a churchless, plumbingless seat with a single attorney as JP and oil station operator.
John Walsh of Bristow in Butler county kept two horses and two colts with a violent boar in one barn. An hour later the horses bore deep gashes on their fore quarters, the boar attacking but avoiding hind legs. A veterinarian said the horses were weak from blood loss yet likely to recover. Robert Hoffman of Columbia DC cured his stammer by memorizing the entire United States Constitution of 7500 words.
Seven Monticello youths Jonn Lahey Clair Adams Ralph Adan Clarence Aldrich Vernon Eilers Tommy Eden and George Nordman enter the Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves tourney with preliminaries February 3 4 and 5 at the Cedar Rapids coliseum. About 200 entrants. eight champions advance to Chicago finals. Tickets at Belden Hill’s Cedar Rapids cigar store.
The League of Women Voters launches a national campaign under Mrs George Gellhorn of St Louis to end the spoils system and push for career government service. Supporters hope the effort improves public service from local offices to the top.
Monticello juniors edged University High 12 11 as Yeoman led the floor with five points and strong defense. Edwards scored late for U High while Monticello’s sophomores showcased class against an Iowa City squad in a 12 11 decision.
A noted stamp and book collector from Sweeney gathers a 1935 Examiner issue from Launceston Tasmania. The magazine’s printing and photography rival American papers of its class, reflecting Tasmania’s island status just south of Australia.
In Story county Kel toy a landmark depot known as the Northwestern depot has disappeared after four years of idle status. Built partly in the early 1880s the structure aged toward a half century. Last agent Frank Echer left four years ago for Dunlap and the depot has remained unused since. The article also notes the origin of the term pin money detailing its historic cost and social meaning.
Humorous verse by M. A. rails at pennies in mailboxes and the cold hardship of rural carriers. A concluding note criticizes chasing market quotations as a nation's aim, signed Rev. Father Charlies E. Coughlan.
The United States records its coldest temperature 68 degrees below zero at Riverside Ranger Station in Yellowstone Park on February 9, 1933. World coldest is 90 below in northern Siberia. States across the nation hold subzero records with many freezing below 50. The 1899 freeze reached Florida to Alabama.
The teachers' examination for the uniform county certificate will be held at Anamosa on January 29 30 and 31. Nellie V Morey County Superintendent. Quote attributed to Senator Joseph T Robinson criticizes Republicans for accusing Roosevelt of plagiarism if he had recited the Ten Commandments.
Police seek a prankster after a baby Austin rolled into a store window during Sheldon New Year’s Jubilee. The car, driven over the curb, shattered glass and left the baby vehicle with a missing leg, yet it hops about with the family dog as its companion.
Pigs horses and cattle on the El mer Peterson farm near Alfa Buena Vista county envy a goat that attracts all attention while the goat alone seems to receive praise and care.
H G Meck, manager of a Knoxville store in Marion county, attempted a playful demonstration with snowballs. He tossed one in fine form but, as reported, let go a valuable ring during the display, prompting disappointment and possible loss.
A man named Meck fears losing a keepsake ring given by his mother. He remains anxious to recover the embezzled or misplaced ring that slipped from his finger and disappeared.
Thompson of Town Falls in Hardin county, a two sport standout in football and basketball, missed early season duties due to scarlet fever and back injury. He returned briefly but now battles mumps as coaches hope for a healthier finish.
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