23 Jul 1931
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR from a historical page references political critique after an election. Mentions Senator Johnson of California and broader frustration aimed at the administration. The garbled text hints at post election scrutiny and partisan tension.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil reflects on the French response to aggression by Germany, arguing that hatred yields no profit. The piece laments fatalities and the toll of war while urging lasting truths about human enmity and resilience.
The Wayne Herald notes a proposed moratorium on war debts and recalls historical precedents where debt suspensions were declared long ago and never renewed.
Fragmented reminiscences reveal a speaker reflecting on duty, demoralization, and emigration. The text mentions England and America and references figures like Charlie Chaplin in a wartime or interwar context.
Mason City Globe-Democrat reports Senator Brookhart favors Borah or Pinechot for the GOP nomination while noting Iowa Republicans remain solidly for President Hoover. The piece argues Hoover retains strength comparable to four years ago amid economic turbulence and Iowa’s dissatis faction.
Hopkinton Leader Mrs McConnell Mrs Mackintosh and Mrs D H Johnston traveled to Town City for the university convocation. Miss Helen Mackintosh will receive the Doctor of Philosophy degree while Miss Tressa Akin earns a Bachelor of Arts and Miss Margaret Greer a Master of Arts degree.
Atlantic News Telegraph argues tirades against chain stores do not solve problems. If the chain position is sound economically and delivers better service and efficiency, it will endure. if not, it will fail.
A Florida Times-Union note reflects on self made men while recalling Michael Angelo carving a snow statue in a single night. The piece suggests humility over boastfulness and uses the sculpture as a parable about achievement.
The Milwaukee Road abandons a segment of the Maquoketa line after a commerce commission filing shows reduced passenger and freight use. Abandonment would cut about 7 miles of track, with a marginal net effect on regional service as motor transport rises.
The Jones county automobile registrations rose to 4992 this morning, up from 5067 a year ago, a deficit of 75. No marriage license applications had been filed locally as new law causes delays. Vendome Cafe, once populated, closed after the Shultz family left town following earlier closures.
Iowa county school officers are notified the annual census will be skipped this year due to a law change. Census now required only in even numbered years, saving funds. The note adds a comparison stating more American citizens live in Porto Rico than in Nevada Wyoming New Mexico Arizona and Vermont combined.
The article argues courteous driving prevents accidents and supports safety on highways. It outlines core driver instincts: self control, keeping the car in good mechanical condition, regulating speed to traffic and road conditions, respect for pedestrians, and full attention on the road. It also notes employers must ensure drivers meet these standards.
The United States averaged 113.1 bushels per acre for 1926 to 1930 while Maine yielded about 2503 bushels per acre. Forest nurseries across 39 states and 2 territories distributed nearly 80 million trees last year led by New York with about 25 million trees.
Ruth Suckow's short stories praised as a portrayal of Middle West life. Review discusses many recent books from Pearl Buck to Saki, with emphasis on rural virtue, education, and the enduring Iowa spirit in a broad literary survey.
The Des Moines area library listings name top fiction titles such as Years a Gram and Good Earth, plus non fiction leaders like Strategy in Handling People. Other items include Grand Hotel, Seed, and Imperial Palace. Public libraries in Belle Plaine Hardin County and Sioux City highlight bequests, regional plans, and broadcasts.
District court in Jones County Iowa schedules final proof for the last will and testament of P E Black, deceased. The will is to be opened August 4 1931 and final probate considered at the May term with all interested parties invited to appear and show cause.
A Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune note discusses a new law that forces couples planning marriage to announce their plans publicly five days before the ceremony. The piece highlights the law's human interest appeal and broad public discussion.
One block north of the post office an office and hospital operate with round the clock call answering. The note emphasizes convenient location and 24 hour availability for patients and clients.
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