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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1921
Page
5
The state shielded by an implied loss of a congressman now debates how to redraw the Fifth district to avoid pitting incumbents against each other. Many lawmakers fear the reallocation will split counties and fuel political maneuvers as the code is revised and deals with wartime financing, liquor policy, and investigations loom.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues that public ownership remains unlikely but calls for strict regulation of coal. It notes past wartime nationalization for railways and partial coal control, reports ongoing profiteering, consumer burdens, and calls for Calder’s plan to tighten scrutiny and publicity on production costs.
The piece argues veterans face hardship after war as they shift from khaki to civilian life. It urges society to aid reintegration into work and daily life, noting the need for stable meals, employment, and acceptance beyond wartime heroics.
Chicago Post notes the House of Representatives declined to add to its 435 member total. The editorial argues the chamber is too large to govern effectively and urges trimming to a still workable limit, condemning the suggestion to add 48 more members.
An item from the Birmingham Age Herald notes a lightweight pugilist earning about ten thousand dollars annually. The piece cautions against publicizing this figure, suggesting a professor with ten degrees and a three thousand dollar income would find the disclosure excessive.
Attorney General Palmer says he is glad to return to private life. He states the resignation was not spurred by public protest. The Minneapolis Journal notes Senator War ren urging fiscal support, suggesting many seek treasury aid.
Obituary notes Fred Pebler of Strawberry Point dies at 62. Robbery at a Davenport soft drink place. Ames Methodist Church dedicates a student center at Iowa State College. Arlington High School destroyed by fire with $2,000 in supplies lost. some records saved. Margaret Neville, former Anamosa girl, appears in Cedar Rapids vaudeville. Sled accident near Zwingle injures Thomas Sullivan. William A. Dean wounds John Frier near Davenport amid jealousy. National Republican moves discuss Adams as possible chairman and Hayes cabinet post. Justus Murray acquitted of murder in Kentucky. Richard D. Oglesby, Chicago check forger, travels to Independence after Cedar Rapids bank swindle. Cedar Rapids National Bank swindle nets $6,000 by Charles Boyer and accomplices. bank insured and suspects at large.
A Laramie Wyoming cattleman found he could sell fat beeves locally for 16 to 20 cents a pound while shippers paid only 50 per head. He bought a peddler's license and sold cattle for 75 to 90 dollars a head, arguing the beef trust takes a quarter of a cent per pound or more, and urging railroads to lower rates or cattlemen to sell at home.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press cites Mr. Volstead arguing government spending on enforcement could be profitable, predicting more arrests and higher fines as funds rise. He questions why funding should stop at seven million dollars.
A man with no surplus dollars questions why the government requires him to file an income report that runs almost eight feet in length, highlighting burdensome tax compliance.
January 1881 notes record Fleur sugar prices and births, marriages, and deaths in Monticello and Wayne townships. Officers named at the Monticello Bank include president Farwell and cashier Carpenter. Notable events: insolvencies and sales, a county board chairman election, and student achievements at Lenox college.
A special election in Morley produced 55 votes with 31 against and 24 in favor of incorporation, leaving Morley as a village for now. A Wyoming house and lot and Des Moines stock tied to Dr. R H Spence were sold by sheriff under execution.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled Iowa must raise passenger and Pullman fares to align with interstate levels by March 1. The decision cites discrimination between intrastate and interstate rates and notes that current bajo or differing bases create cheaper tickets within Iowa, increasing costs for ticketing and reducing revenue and war tax payments.
Automobilists lobbyists press the house ways and means committee to lower tariffs on luxury cars. They insist no tariff is too steep and that any foreign made article reaching American buyers proves lawmakers lack moral courage.
The Iowa legislature debates a flood of bills including a plan to raise school bond interest and a change in governance. A joint resolution honors World War colors in the state house rotunda, while a push to expand prosecutorial filing methods is considered. Senate and house discuss a $2 daily raise for the chief clerk and approve appointments for all three state boards, all subject to senate confirmation.
The January term of the district court convened at Anamosa with Judge Ellison presiding and I. J. Wicks as foreman. The grand jury is expected to have three or four days of work with numerous probate matters including estates of Magee Day Miller Fairbanks and others. A February 4, 1921 probate date was set for the will of Peter Dondelinger and the widow in Origies is allowed 1200 for support.
The Davenport Democrat and Sioux City Journal comment on film photography and kissing scenes. The editors remark that actresses close their eyes when kissing and that a good photograph should not resemble the original real scene.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates filed with the district court clerk. A hearing is set for January 10 1921 at which interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved. Anamosa January 14 1921 B G Rees Clerk.
District Court in Jones County State of Town announces the alleged last will of Peter Donde Hayer, filed January 1 1924, proved January term 1929, with formal probate in January, and show cause required. Dated January 24 1921. Clerk B G Rees. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
In District Court of Jones County Iowa James Kennedy sues to quiet title to the north half of the west half of the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter in section 34 township 85 north range 1 west of the fifth principal meridian. Defendants include numerous heirs spouses and unknown claimants. If you do not appear by March 14 1921 default will be entered. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for plaintiff.
The article notes the transition from holiday gift giving to New Year resolutions, reflecting readers' plans for changes in personal and community life as the season shifts.
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