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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented editorial column reviews cinema era figures and stage legends, cites a strict penalty for concealed weapons, and comments on tariff protection. It notes World War veterans pensions, compares past and present penalties, and ends with a brief report on Fourth of July fatalities and Senate debates on the London treaty.
Veteran correspondent Poultney Bigelow resurfaces asserting the Kaiser did not start World War I and defending the ex-ruler’s reputation after visiting the former leader. The world had long settled the issue over a decade ago.
Andrew superintendent of banking for Iowa delivers an address urging bankers to recognize their obligation to the community. He notes banks failed when lending to royal borrowers and urges mutual support between banks and residents amid widespread criticism of financial overzealousness.
The Pension Bureau announces increases for widows and certain veterans. Widows aged 70 and older receive a $40 monthly boost, while veterans aged 90 or more with prior pension eligibility gain the same amount. Those born before June 4 receive the raise this year. others see the change on their July 4 checks. Remarried widows already on the roll after age 70 may need no new application but should notify if September checks miss the increase.
The article notes that in Louisiana the marriageable age without consent is 14 for boys and 12 for girls.
The Northwest Bancorporation notes Iowa sets a record in foreign travel bookings this year. A survey, amid overall business slowdown, shows a 25 percent rise and stronger proportionate travel from Northwestern and Middle Western states.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette urges a balanced approach to taxation noting talk of an individual income tax but no corporation tax. It argues that scaring away industries by imposing state taxes defeats growth and that a state government must live within its means to attract business.
The article argues that if elected officials shed their wish for re election, national politics would improve quickly. It claims a more sincere purpose in the legislature would arise and lawmakers would focus on the merits of proposed laws.
Otto Lange of Dubuque spent 3254.31 for the gubernatorial nomination campaign while Ed M. Smith and Dan W. Turner reported expenditures near the statutory limit. L. J. Dickinson and John Hammill in the senatorial race also spent near the $5000 cap.
A humorously framed judge notes bridge eclipsing other card games and jokes that four or five old fashioned poker players should be preserved for the Smithsonian Institution.
A New York based scholar Dr. Jacob Katz argues that a major driver of anti Semitism is the perception that Jews attain disproportionate success. He contends this perception fuels resentment and conspiracy theories across communities.
An old hardware ad promotes Rat Snap for mice, Comer In cakes for food-safe use, with size options 360 for pantry or kitchen, 650 for chicken houses, 1 1/2 onkea for small buildings, and 5 onkea for farm and storage, all sold with guarantee by McNeill's Hardware.
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