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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1930
Page
1
A century of newspaper consolidation reduces titles and increases chain ownership. Ninety five dailies disappeared in five years as 303 papers fit under chains, with Pittsburgh example showing a shift to nonlocal ownership. Banks and stores also move to chains, while advertisers see mixed gains from broader syndicated content.
The report ties allegations of police favoritism and a $5 per beer barrel levy to gangsters, and notes the World’s Greatest Newspaper’ s silence on most rumors until the Lingle bank deposits report. Police have not announced the murder motive. crime waves from Chicago to rural towns worsen trust.
The United States Lines has contracted with New York Shipbuilding to construct two 30000 ton liners, cost 21000000 dollars, each 705 feet long with 86 foot beam and 1300 passenger capacity. They will be laid down immediately and modeled after the Leviathan with luxury features. The project signals a revival of the American merchant marine after World War I lessons.
The Manson Journal notes Otto Lange of Dubuque entered the 1932 senate race against S. W. Brookhart on a wet platform, contrasting with the late Dad Payne’s failed candidacy and calling Lange’s move perplexing and ill advised.
A hometown census notes 113,710 volunteers served in World War I, highlighting the town’s massive contribution to the war effort and its impact on local history.
Fred G. Matthiessen and daughter Betty Maree recount an automobile tour through Missouri and Illinois. They visited Rock Island Arsenal Bettendorf Masonic home Fort Madison state prison Keokuk Mississippi River power plant Hannibal Mark Twain home Forest Park Jefferson Memorial World War flags and arena Shawnee Gardens botanical exhibits and a tour of St Louis landmarks including the cathedral and stockyards.
The Mitchell Republican says the party will not nominate an out and out net for the presidency. Mr Morrow is removed as a possibility to succeed Hoover. Morrow’s record in Mexico is no recommendation and his election in New Jersey as a wet senator is seen as a country blessing.
The Iowa population stands at 2,468,747, up 64,726 in ten years, while Southern California more than doubles, suggesting many Iowans moved west to the Pacific coast.
A brief column notes that wealthy couples often marry among the rich and grow weary of each other, claiming riches rarely create lasting interest or excitement in high society relationships.
Secretary of Commerce Lamont said in Washington the new law will not slow the United States foreign trade. He cited steady growth in exports and imports despite prior tariff raises and noted most imports are free or reduced duties under the new law. He dismissed foreign protests as typical during tariff changes and stressed other nations also revised tariffs since 1925.
The New York World notes the foreign relations committee argues the constitution makes the senate a full partner in treaties. It questions the scope of this doctrine while affirming the president bears responsibility to withhold confidential documents from the senate and public.
Public notice from Gelina Helgens executrix of the Mariae deceased estate at Monticello Iowa dated June 28 1930. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within time and debtors must pay promptly to avoid costs. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys represent the estate.
Mrs. Andrew Caperonis of 1007 South Third Street West Cedar Rapids says Konjela cured years of stomach and bowel troubles action became regular and strength returned after four bottles. She reports it helps stubborn cases and can be taken by infants. Sold in Monticello at F. J. Kay's drug store and by local druggists.
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints executors for the estates of George M Hein and John A Hubbard. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors must pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated June 24 1930 for Hein and June 4 1930 for Hubbard.
The District Court of Jones County Iowa gives notice that on June 20 1930 a will purportedly of Louisa Murphy deceased was filed and the court fixes July 5 1930 for final proof and probate at the May term. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated June 20 1930. 522 Warren Rees Clerk of District Court Jones County Iowa.
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