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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1930
Page
1
The Monticello Express, printed Nov 4 1887 at Monticello Iowa, is published as second class matter under act March 5 1879. Editors and proprietors are J W Doxsee and Chas A Doxsee.
Republicans in Tama and Benton counties fail to agree on a senatorial convention basis. Each side blocks the other by basing delegate votes on governor or president tallies, producing two certified candidates. Secretary of State Smith must decide who, if either, is legally nominated as a Democrat has a strong chance to win.
A new entertainment fad called baby golf uses small courses built on vacant lots costing about a thousand dollars to set up. Players pay fifty cents per game, mixing golf croquet and billiards. The trend worries theaters and local officials in McGregor as federal cases unfold over interference with federal agents at a defiant Marquette speakeasy.
A recently deceased man remembered for leading the drive that won the pure food and drug act, facing opposition from adulterators as Dr. Harvey W. Wiley’s national impact is hailed. The column also cites Enrique Blanco and a perilous voyage, and critiques Brookhart’s senate absence and his travel earnings.
The article recalls Towns hottest July spell since 1901 with daily highs reaching 95 to 105 degrees from July 4 to 12 1930. Heat caused 30 or 40 deaths in Iowa and killed hundreds of horses while the state endured several days of 100 degree heat. It also notes commentary on Chicago Tribune and political jabs about Brookhart and Hiram Johnson.
The Sioux City Journal notes Virginia Senator Swanson delivered a two hour address urging ratification of the London arms pact. The piece argues Swanson is a steadfast Democrat yet a leading disarmament advocate, praising his civic duty over party politics and urging bipartisan support for sensible policies.
A publisher asks readers what would make an ideal paper and faces a chorus to cut crimes disasters politics and more. He finally admits he cannot publish the ideal paper for the ideal reader and resolves to cut out himself.
A Midwest dealer explains that advertising drives customers into the store while salesmanship finishes the job. He compares advertising and salesmanship as two branches of a single organized effort, with advertising preparing individuals for salesmanship and always ready to aid it.
The council Bluffs Nonpareil predicts Turner will face roves and fishes to divide as governor. It forecasts about a hundred appointees praising him while three or four former allies oppose him, deeming him a dud rather than a statesman.
The Minneapolis Journal notes a critical view on governance stating that among other groups unable to self govern is the United States Senate.
A collage of humorous vignettes notes a man who pursued extreme health routines and a long life plan followed by a funeral rumor. It features vivid lines about dentists, sports limits, sleep, temperance, and a satirical obituary with quirky survivors. A farmer anecdote and a milkman joke close the column.
The notes discuss milk cooling preventing souring during storms and large losses from improper cooling. It notes lawn weed control by thick grass, lawn remake for infestations, and weed eradication limits. Prof Babcock receives a Capper prize for the butterfat test. Farm data show lime use growth and alfalfa pasture economics with hog benefits and quicker market readiness.
The piece contrasts grand cosmic scales with a tiny muddy ball called Earth, populated by people who seem bound to foolishness. It ponders how humans might rise above their smallness and avoid folly amid immense stars and microscopic electrons.
The Monticello city council in a special session on June 23 1930 discussed Ordinance No 515 granting Skelly Oil Company a twenty five year non exclusive franchise to build operate and maintain gas plants and distribution within the city and public places with authority to sell and distribute gas for light fuel power cooking and related uses.
In Monticello Iowa the city council conducted three readings of Ordinance No 515 with all five members voting yes on each reading. Mayor First then adopted and signed the ordinance and a special election was ordered for July 30 1930 to approve Ordinance 515. The city clerk Ray Echternacht witnessed the adjournment.
The June 27 1930 adjourned regular session heard objections to a proposed Resolution of Necessity for an improvement paying plan. Six written remonstrances and objections from five property owners were reviewed. The council by roll call adopted the resolution overruling objections and proceeded to authorize bids. No further objections remained and the measure passed.
The council shows unanimous support for the overruling of objections to plans and the cost of improvement. The mayor orders a roll call for adoption and declares both the overruling and construction resolutions carried with no nays and no absentees. The session adjourns to July 21, 1930, at 1 p.m. Ray Echternacht, clay clerk.
Monticello Iowa council in regular session approves June treasurer report and a lengthy claims list across funds. It authorizes sale of Lot 31 Original Town to Pennsylvania Oil Co for 2500 and directs deed and title abstract. A separate measure shores curb line connections for paving on several streets and approves a Pennsylvania Oil Co fireproof service station.
On motion the following Judges and clerks of election are appointed for the special gas franchise election set for July 30, 1930. Ward appointments list judges and clerks. city council meeting July 7, 1930 filed and considered the local budget estimate and fixed July 22, 1930 at 7:30 p.m. for its public hearing.
A historical advert claims Konjola banishes rheumatic pains with endorsements nationwide. Mrs. Frank Biemerer of Green Bay Wisconsin reporters ten years of leg pain eased after using Konjola, resuming work and energy. The ad urges a six to eight bottle trial and lists F J Kay’s drug store in Monticello as a local seller.
The council directed publication of the estimate and hearing notice in The Monticello Express at least ten days before the hearing. The clerk was to obtain prices for labor on water main extensions in Warvel and Fifth streets. The sewer committee to review sewer cleaning apparatus with the creamery and report next meeting. Council adjourned to July 22, 1930, 7:30 p.m. Attest Ray Echternacht city clerk.
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