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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
1
Democratic lawmakers face a volatile scene as resignations spark a contest for seats in a potential adjourned session with a Republican Senate majority. Posts, pensions, and district certainty loom, while bankers and farmers face bankruptcy trends and a gold standard clash shadow international finance debates.
The Roosevelt brain trust proposed a process tax to raise money to pay farmers for unused land to reduce production and raise prices. It notes that natural factors like summer storms reduced soil output and argues that those asked for a higher tax faced the issue of divine will. Man proposes, but God disposes.
Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University recently gave the press an essay on the demoralizing effects of money. The wise man is noted for public appearances, though his outside contacts seem with moneyed interests. the piece hints he would accept those rich donors who have endowed his university.
The text argues that Europe will resist U.S. demands for currency reform and inflation. It suggests the London conference will not formally break up but will be weakened, leaving European debtors reluctant to repay debts to the United States.
The proposed processing tax would be imposed on the farmer with the chance of reimbursement through higher rents for idle land and the hope of better prices. The tax arrives first and recovery depends on future market conditions.
The piece argues that all government borrowing must be repaid by taxpayers, while city boosters celebrate higher prices. Farmers face hardship as hog prices drop to four cents a pound and corn to 15 cents a bushel, paying taxes with meager sales income.
The editorial decries four minute speeches in the national recovery program while defending the American spirit. It argues the policy targets morale and cites Roosevelt calling it a war against low mood, predicting resilience from the public and veterans alike.
The article warns of high hog losses during heat and offers practical tips for shipping. Rest hogs in a cool, clean, sand-bedded car, load light grain beforehand, limit loading to under one hour, load slowly, avoid stress, and limit car weight to 16 000 pounds in warm weather, with immediate car handling after arrival.
A discussion notes how government management of its affairs is viewed by business leaders. Speaker Joe Cannon Slee contends that a dollar in Unel Sungs Hiunds equals ten cents in private hands, a claim he says is as evident today as when first voiced by House leaders.
The article notes debates on framing legislation to limit crowding in automobiles. It warns that if a driver cannot properly operate the car four or more persons create grave risk. Suits of passengers arise from negligence claims in such cases.
Eagle Grove Eagle notes Iowa voters show no shift toward repealing temperance sentiment. It argues national prohibition remains hard to enforce and may fuel the crime wave sweeping the country.
Marshalltown Times-Republican urges restricting hard liquors and denying saloon renewals if possible. It calls for partial control to protect local families and youths from wide open retailing of high power alcohol.
Webster City Freeman Journal notes the plan may regulate saloons under a different name and suggests renaming bootleggers and speakeasies won’t change their nature. The piece argues the regulatory effort could still retire illegal drinking establishments if successful.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes South Dakota moves away from private enterprise while the federal government expands its influence. The piece contrasts rapid state retreat with faster federal adoption of new functions, highlighting a shift in experience between levels of government.
The piece urges a constant rate of time and stresses a proactive mindset. It argues that attitude shapes how quickly time seems to pass and calls for disciplined use of every second to fulfill personal duties and care for others, urging courage and determination.
A playful survey of collective nouns used for animals and birds highlighting terms like covey of partridges, bevy of quails, troop of monkeys, Pride of lions, and other inventive phrases showing linguistic creativity in sports writing.
The article compares U S public health estimates with Whitaker's almanac figures for native heights in the British Isles and other regions. It lists Scotsmen Irishmen Englishmen and Welshmen heights and notes variations across races and locales with a cautionary tone on anthropological measurements.
In a rural tale the rancher explains a 50 year cycle of paid wages via a two year hire with a mortgage on the ranch. The hired man then takes the ranch and returns to work on the same terms. For decades the arrangement has shifted between them without actual wages being drawn.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item recalls a family scene where a grandmother returns from a shopping trip with a package and later reveals drawers filled with old nightgowns and a new supply of satin pajamas, prompting questions from relatives.
A remote Danish funded Arctic factory near the North Pole uses Eskimo labor to process fish with electric power from a high speed turbine. The plant supports about 250 workers including kimo women and operates a fleet of motor fishing skiffs supplying fish for the new industry.
The Scandinavians worshiped trees in pre Christian days, venerating a Tree of Life linked to the sea savages. England adopted it as a symbol of the Blessed Savior and a gift center during Christmas, with trees placed on rood screens and church chancels.
In early fourteenth century southern Europe a sect called Fingellants arose practicing body mortification to save the soul. They roamed singing hymns and flogging themselves and others using whips and thongs as penance. The era saw rising Marian devotion and rosary use introduced to Christianity with Ave Maria prayers. The Stabat Mater Dolorosa hymn entered service books in 1414 and spread through the Roman Catholic Church.
An efficiency survey across 58 concerns finds only 14 aware of letter costs. Reported averages for 14 firms range 85 to 40 cents per letter with dictators earning 45 a week and secretaries 20, producing 80 letters daily and six minutes per letter.
In the Brooklyn Eagle item readers see the unveiling of a new statue at the Art Institute. Attendees name it variously as fear love jealousy or tolerance while the sculptor proclaims it the personification of awe after forty years of labor.
A cloud known as the Tablecloth covers Table Mountain in South Africa when warm air rises over the steep slope. Charles Fitzhugh Talman notes in The Realm of the Air that the dense cloud sheet forms over the mountain and spills over its brow like a cataract, then dissolves as air descends.
The Appian Way linked elite Rome with Brundisium roadwork begun about 312 B C under censor Appius Claudius. The Caiatia to Rome section runs about 140 miles with pavement 14 to 18 feet wide. No expense spared. parts of the original road still in use.
The crew of a ship is divided into three departments. The deck department includes the enpinin first second third and fourth mates the bosun able seamen ordinary seamen and radio operators. The engineering department lists the chief engineer second third fourth and junior engineers firemen greasers water tenders and con] passers. The steward's department comprises the chief steward second steward cook second cook meses steward and meas boy.
A meridian stone marks the longitude for a county placename site near the survey boundary. These markers are placed away from noise to protect compass accuracy and are established by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.
The United Press uncovers a quarterly report to President James Buchanan from Isaiah Johnson postmaster at Summon Illinois. He notes poor harvests with wheat below average and corn yielding ten to fifteen bushels per acre, cholera nearby, a religious awakening, and a newborn set of twins born to Nancy Smith. He closes with regards to Mrs. Buchanan.
Supt. George Beaman states the 1934 Iowa plates are under way at the Men s Reformatory. Some plates already reach county treasurers and all will be delivered before December 1. A saving of 100 tons of pressed steel will occur by reducing plate numbers. About 650000 sets of regular plates will be produced. if insufficient, adjustments follow.
Des Moines officials cut back 1933 plate orders as counties keep same serials for 1934. Counties are alphabetized regardless of size with keys 01 to 99 and 00 for non residents. Plates feature a deep blue background with yellow numbers and lettering. "Iowa and 1934" will appear at the bottom, reversing 1933 layout.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes the remarkable vitality of corn, thriving despite heat and lacking rains as observers praise nature’s vigor and resilience in crops.
The Estherville News notes President Roosevelt demonstrates how the executive can function with legislative influence, suggesting substantial virtue in such a concentration of power.
The text predicts another readjustment of foreign war debts. It states payments will not be made in full, either now or soon, and that some debts cannot be paid while others will not be.
Knoxville Express notes Elliott Roosevelt aged 22 and his wife aged 21 have a divorce and a seven month old infant, suggesting they wed too young and should have waited until they were more mature.
General law practice and the settlement of estates advertised. Office on second floor of Stuhler building Monticello Iowa.
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