Senators Fight Roosevelt Over Neutrality Measures
President Roosevelt and 84 senators clash over neutrality laws as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee rejects administration efforts to revise the arms embargo. Two conservative Democrats, Walter F. George and Guy M. Gillette, push the party line while isolationists led by Hiram Johnson rally against any repeal or modification. The impasse threatens a long session and potential adjournment, with America wary of dictatorial powers and war involvement.
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Roosevelt
Senate
United States
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Walter F. George
Georgia
Guy M. Gillette
Tuwa
Hiram Johnson
California
America
Delaware County Aids Poor City Children Vacation Plan
Delaware County residents are praised for aiding poor city children through United Charities of Chicago. Fourteen children arrived last Thursday for two week stays at Greeley Homes, with another group planned and one child to spend the summer with a blind World War veteran in Wadena. The effort echoes the saying that acts of kindness to the least of these are acts to me.
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Delaware County
United Charities of
Chicago
Greeley Homes
Wadena
What It Means to Live in America Essay Winner
The American Legion of Iowa held a statewide contest among high school students. Betty Jean Bonner won for her essay on What It Means to Live in America. Her piece praises freedom and courage as she gazes at the Stars and Stripes from a schoolhouse window.
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America
American Legion of
Iowa
Betty Jean Bonner
Americas
Land of
Defenseless Taxpayers Urged to Unite Against Spending
Atlantic News Telegraph argues that taxpayers, the main funders of government programs, are disorganized and overburdened by fiscal demands. The piece predicts they may form a new political party only when forced by necessity, potentially driving revolutionary changes in national finance.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Flight of the Atlantic Clipper
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald questions the rush of ocean liner travel and argues the voyage itself offers key appeal, suggesting extra days abroad may be worth the journey and its experiences.
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Dubuque
Roosevelt Seeks Third Term Faces Questionable Record
Atlantic News Telegraph criticizes Roosevelt for pursuing a third term while noting his two-term record yields limited solid accomplishments and questions public support.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
Roosevelt
Discharge Right and Proper in Senator's Son Case
Creston News Advertiser notes a mistake in discharging the senator's son. He should have been discharged after Mr. Wilson became governor and, apart from timing, the discharge is proper with no justice in retaining him. Also reports a wind caves note from Lake Andes Wave and Davenport Democrat on European regimes and peace prospects.
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Creston News Advertiser
Wilson
Davenport
Europe
My Flag and My Faith in America Speech
Betty Jane Bonner extols American ideals including freedom of action speech and the vote. She praises public schooling religious freedom and the Star Spangled Banner while affirming pride in democracy and national opportunity for youth.
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America
Betty Jane Bonner
Iowa's Liquor Board Shakeup Signals Job Shifts Des Moines
After Republicans took over the Iowa liquor control commission, a large staff reshuffle is planned with about 400 job changes expected to align with a 60-40 Democrat-Republican balance. The move follows dispute over patronage and room to reassign employees, with the main Des Moines headquarters and No. 1 liquor store among sites under review for relocation.
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State Liquor Control Commission
Liquor Control Commission
New Commission
M. L Curtis
Knoxville
Commission
State
Des Moines
Conservation Commission
Executive Council
Mussolini Grays at 56 as Italy Fails to Celebrate
Washington Post notes Benito Mussolini reached 56 quietly while Italy showed no celebration. The regime’s leader, now over 16 years in power, avoids public age mention and press coverage. Mussolini remains in firm control though age dimmed public enthusiasm.
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Mussolini
Washington Post
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Duce
Hitler
Appraisers Appointed for Henrichs Estate in Jones County
In the matter of the estate of Charles H Henrichs deceased May term 1939 notice to Grace Henrichs William B Henrichs and others that Paul T Schuetz Henry Tobiason and Tobias Tobia son of Monticello Iowa have been appointed as appraisers of personal and real property to determine value for widow’s set apart and potential heirs they will appraise beginning July 24 1939 at 10 am at Monticello State Bank and file their report by July 31 1939 objections to the report may be made before noon August 2 1939 before Clerk of Court Jones County Iowa.
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State OF
Iowa
Jones County
Charles H. HenrIchs
Grace Henrichs
William B. Henrichs
Emma Folkerts
Mabel Schrader
Lillian Husman
Wilma Kuhns
Lois Eilers
Myron Kuhns
Mnice Kuhns
Celestia Kuhns
Kermit Kuhns
Galen Kuhns
Monticello State Bank
Ows
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
Jones County Supervisors approve road bond and treasurer reports
Jones County Iowa board approves performance bond for County Road Projects and the first 1939 semi annual report and settlement with the County Treasurer. Receipts show 940 533 03 total with taxes, licenses, fines, and transfers. Disbursements itemize state and county obligations totaling 940 535 03. Treasurer I Don S Ruhl certifies the accuracy of the summary.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Bailey
Mayberry
Helgens
Barber
Dirks Presen
Irks
B. L. Poaersot
Supervisr Barber
Dons S. Ruhl
Cty
Treas
Clk
District Court
Sher
Pri
Co. Treas
C’t’s
Cty. Treas
Don S. Ruhl
OWA
General
Eee Sane
Cr. Fund Carset
Rond Fund Co. Fund & Int. Poe
Court House
Teachers’ Institute
Dhe Eee
C. D
Ewe Eee Ene Hee
Jones County Supervisors Hear Petitions and Approve Local Requests
The Jones County Board of Supervisors meet with Chairman Bailey and four supervisors present. They approve the mayor's report from G W Ireland, deputies to pay bounties, and domestic animal claims. Beer permits issued to Hagen Langworthy and Plueger. cigarette licenses granted to Ruby Stuart and Carl Winkler. Objections to 1939 personal assessments denied. A petition for a new Maquoketa River bridge is filed, and delinquent taxes paid by John Zaruba settled. A 1939 quarterly county reports are approved and filed. Non-resident notices ordered for several households. A rule requires Board and County Engineer review for any proposed Jones County project until December 1.
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Barber
Mayberry
G. W. Ireland
Helgens
Dirks
M. C. Ingwersen
F. H. Shimanek
J. J. Locher
O. K. Alden
John Otten
Clay W. Peck
C. KE. Hagen
Langworthy
Irvin Plueger
Scotch Grove
Ruby Stuart
Speir
Fairview
Carl Winkler
East Monticello
Board of Supervisors
County Board of Review
Maquoketa River
Clay Hills
Henry Ontert
John Zaruba
WM. J. Bailey
Attest
GEO. F. Specht
Anamosa
Iowa
Jones County
Onslow Savings Bank Balances and Reserves Report
The Onslow Savings Bank of Onslow Iowa shows cash and due from banks, total cash and reserve balances, loans and discounts, overdrafts, and banking house fixtures. Capital stock surplus and undivided profits are itemized with totals of 505 449 12 dollars in assets and 111 418 87 dollars in liabilities and equity.
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Lewin Nil Tadede du Sey
Renee Serene
Monticello Independent School District budget meeting notice
The Monticello Independent School District in Lowell Township Jones County Iowa will meet August 7 1989 at 7 30 p m at Public School to hear taxpayers on the proposed expenditure estimate for the district. District Secretary C E Podhaski notes 663 school age persons and a taxable valuation of 1 312 400.
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Monticello Independent School District
Lowell Township
Jones County
Towa
Cc. E. Podhaski
Center Junction Town Council Meeting Set for July 17 1939
The Center Junction Jones County Iowa council will convene July 17 at 8 p m in the Council room. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditure estimates and taxable valuation stated, with details of money and credits noted in the record.
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Center Junction
Jones County
Towa
Notice of Sheriff Sale in Jones County Iowa
Henry Eichhorn Sheriff of Jones County Iowa issues a sale notice after a Federal Farm Mortgage judgment against Thomas Schoon and Johanna Schoon. Property includes specified sections in Township 84 and 85 N Range 3 W west of the Fifth Principal Meridian. Sale set for August 8 1939 at 10 a.m. at Anamosa Courthouse. W-2.
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District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Thomas Schoon
Johanna Schoon
Towa
Chicago and Northwestern Railway Company
Anamosa
General law practice and estate settlements in Monticello
A local law office advertises general practice and estate settlement services located on the second floor of the Stuhler building in Monticello. The notice emphasizes professional services for legal matters and probate proceedings.
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Stuhler
Monticello
Yowsa
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Thomas E. Dewey
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Davenport High School
Columbia University
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Homestead
Onslow
Acter
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Wwe
Henry Eichhorn
C. F. Shimanek
Henry A. Martin
Hettie M. Martin
Dubuque, Iqwa
L. J. Swift
J. W. Doxsee
C. A. Doxses
E G. Heserman
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman Attorneys At Law
Lovell Block
Abstract and Title Co
Anamosa, Iowa
James County
George Albery
Monticello, Iowa
Postalls
Ortgies & Ortgies
D’s. C
Chiropractic Healith Service
Main Street
Moenticeile
Lewa
J. G. Schoon
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