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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1936
Page
1
The Democrat stance rebukes Roosevelt as profligate and distant from ordinary people. They tout Landon as a self-made, thrifty alternative guided by work and modest means, contrasting him with alleged overindebted governance. Notable figures referenced include Nicholas Murray Butler and Senator Louis Murphy.
A Rock Rapids Reporter note argues that while fools cannot be legislated out of existence, lawmakers should act quickly to keep firecrackers out of their hands. The piece emphasizes urgent regulatory action.
Senator Louis Murphy of Dubuque was killed in an auto mobile accident on Thursday. He was a Roosevelt era Democrat and longtime newspaper editor admired in Iowa and Washington. The death raises questions about his succession, with Gov. Herring holding appointment power until November elections.
In a letter, Mark Sullivan discusses Lemke's Union party hurdles and possible vote share, noting third parties rarely exceed 5 percent. The piece then reports meat imports to the United States through June 13 1936 from multiple countries and the impact on American farmers under New Deal policies.
Sioux City Journal reports a front tire blowout caused the fatal crash of Senator Louis Murphy while en route in hot weather. The piece notes high speed, tire pressure and heat as contributing factors and warns motorists to maintain tires. It also mentions nearby road paving from Tia Juana to Ensenada and a health fact about calcium.
Mrs Henry R Caraway of New York, president of the Women s National Republican club, says women embrace the New Deal as government of the people by the people for the people and want to distance themselves from Tammany control. She claims Farley and Tammany use jobs to sway politics in New York.
Chicago editor Philip Kinsley cites Governor Alf Landon as valuing moral courage in rebuilding the American dream. He quotes Landon’s 1933 Topeka sermon condemning worship of false gods and his 1935 call for a moral recovery based on character integrity upright honesty and square dealing.
Dr Francis E Townsend denounced the New Deal as haphazard and ill conceived asserting thirty six billions in national debt and reckless government action. He defended the American constitutional system and urged an end to what he called insidious propaganda against the government.
Ed Murray reports on 968 accidents with 314 drivers charged. Investigations identified reckless driving, intoxication, speeding, and other violations as frequent causes. Detailed on-scene inquiries record pavement, light, and driver conditions, with notes like drivers discarding beer bottles.
Wallace reveals New Deal co operative plans to favor producers and consumers over free competition. Roosevelt backs a co operative commission as debate unveils scope and potential regimentation harming independent farmers and retailers nationwide.
Mrs Walter Scudder Hart of Chicago president of the Illinois League of Republican Women argues that women are realizing budget cuts are needed amid heavy government spending and rising taxes. She notes Indiana women are leading opposition to New Deal programs and doubt returns from government projects.
New York City taxes in 25 leading industries totaled 486 dollars per worker in 1935, as reported by the New York Journal of Commerce.
About 1000 drivers were examined for licensing with 716 passing. Examiners found 128 had defective vision, 93 failed the driving test, 68 vehicles were below standards, and 118 drivers did not know motor vehicle laws.
The piece notes how opponents hire emissaries to mine a candidate’s youth indiscretions and urges a western philosophy focusing on present character. It also mentions the River Rhone as a swift water example, attaining speeds up to 40 miles per hour in parts.
The Monticello City Council calls a special election for August 24 1936 to approve Ordinance No 73 authorizing Iowa Electric Company of Cedar Rapids to construct reconstruct maintain and operate an electric light and power system within the city for twenty years. The ordinance covers street access pavement repairs moving buildings routes and mayoral oversight with cost borne by the grantee and repeal of prior ordinance 420 upon final approval.
City clerk attests the special election will be held at three wards. Polling sites are Ferring Building First Ward, Old City Fire Station Second Ward, Soldiers Memorial Hall Third Ward. Polls open 8:00 A M and close 8:00 P M on July 16, 1936.
Public notice states F E Stimson is administrator of the estate of Prank E Orcutt deceased per Jones County District Court. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated July 18 1936 at Anamosa Iowa.
State of Town Jones county district court calls final proof and probate for the will of To be Freese deceased. The court sets May term at 10 oclock a.m. on the date to hear objections and admit the will to probate. Attorneys Doxsee Doxsee Heiferman filed the estate papers.
District court of Jones county Iowa administrator of the estate of Margaret Steiner deceased notifies all creditors to file claims with the court clerk sworn and timely. Debtors are asked to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa July 7 1936 The Monticello State Bank estate.
The state of Iowa, executor of the estate of J F Higgins deceased, requests all persons having claims against the estate to present them sworn and within legal time for allowance. Those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa July 9, 1936. Co E Fothergill, Executor.
District Court of Jones County Iowa announces as administrator of Alma Brokens estate that all persons with claims against the estate must file them with the clerk of court sworn and within the legal time frame.
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