Imitation record makers and reform talk on taxation
The piece notes a trend of people seeking fame through extreme stunts while likening Simeon Stylites to enduring ascetics. It critiques Jimmie Walker and Tammany graft, then reports Iowa county assessors boosting moneys and credits under state tax efforts. It ends with a Webster county valuation suit over equalization and potential supreme court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Stylites
Gaul
India
Simeon
Arabia
Persia
Jimmie Walker
New York City
Tammany
Walker
State Tax Commission
Linn County
Jasper County
Clinton County
Muscatine
Jones County
Webster County Board of Supervisors
Webster County
Supreme Court
Creston Airport Dedication Crash Kills Aviator Londergan
An aviator Joseph M. Londergan died when his plane failed to recover from a voluntary spin during a Creston airport dedication last Saturday. Ambulance services were on hand. In Monticello a similar dedication occurred without incident. Congressional race: Wilbur S. Peck likely cannot defeat Gilbert N. Haugen in the Fourth district, requiring at least four Pecks to overcome the veteran committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston
Joseph M. Londergan
Londergan
Monticello
Wilbur Sb. Peck
Gilbert N. Haugen
Agricultural Committee of the House
Speculators and Farm Board influence on grain prices
Wallaces' Farmer discusses Senate Document 123 and Hyde's data showing big and small speculators trade on the Chicago Board of Trade. It argues price declines are global, not Board-driven, noting big players often lose while small traders tilt with price moves and hedgers complicate the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallaces
Chicago
Farm Board
Senate
Hyde
Chicago Board of Trade
Board of Trade
Hoover leadership urged for peace over armament
The Boston Transcript argues the senate faces a choice between war lead and peaceful policy. It credits President Hoover for economy and international understanding, noting opponents misinterpret public sentiment and urging insurgents to recognize the shift to a new approach in the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transcript
Senate
United States
Hoover
White House
Jazz Takes Japan By Storm In City Concerts
Western and Japanese jazz fill concert halls across Japan with jazzy programs comprising about half American pieces. Japanese youths perform tap dance and sing in Japanese while songs like The Dotonbori March and The Asakusa March gain popularity. Educators warn that war and school songs decline as students form bands nationwide. Yes Sir She's My Baby tops favorites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Beniya
Curious note on "Home Sweet Home" in Japanese audiences
A brief observation notes that the phrase "Home Sweet Home" is widely recognized among Japanese people in the all English version, highlighting cross language familiarity.
Board of Supervisors Approve Bridge Contracts and Budgets
The May 23 1930 meeting authorized $700 warrants to Anamosa and Jones County Fair Associations from the fair ground fund and awarded Perry Jayne Cedar Rapids a $6488 bid for a 60x18 truss bridge while Wm H McDaniel Monticello won a $4435 bid for county road project B-13.
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Board of Supervisors
Barber
Hughes
Matthiessen
Fair Ground Fund
Anamosa Fair Association
Jones County Fair Association
E. W. Coon
Monticello
Lundgren- Rels Company
Des Moines
A. Olsen Construction Company
Waterloo
Perry Jayne
Cedar Rapids
Harry Porter
Anamosa
Wm. H. McDaniel
Peet
Taylor
County Bridge 2
Emma J. Phillips
John J. Thomson
Castle Grove
Geo. F. Specht
Monticello Cass
Henry H. Rickels
Wm. Dunny
West Liberty
J.B. Elliot
Independence
Ward & Taylor
Decorah
John Anderson & Son
Maquoketa
Tyler & Downing
Wm. Denny
Supervisors Debate Tractor Purchases at July 2 1930 Meeting
The board discussed buying Caterpillar 60 and Monarch 15 and Oletrac 80 tractors. Motions failed for lack of seconds while Matthiessen Taylor Barber Peet and Hughes voted aye or nay. Proceedings recorded for Wednesday July 2 1930 claims 1538 to 1817.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber
Board of Supervisors
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company
Hughes
Peet
Monarch
Nayes
Matthiessen
Taylor
Cletrac
Clarence E. Heyen
Langworthy
Herman Englehart
Amber
Konjola Promises Quick Natural Relief
An advertising pitch touts Konjola as a fast, complete, natural medicine. Testimonial from Ernest Briley of Dunlam Iowa credits nine bottles with curing chronic stomach and kidney trouble and claims seven million bottles sold in two years. Sold at F. J. Kay's drug store in Monticello Iowa and by other local druggists.
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Konjola
Ernest Briley
Dunlam
Iowa
Sioux City
Monticello
Towa
F. J. Kay
Local Exemptions and Pensions Granted in Coastal County Actions
Exemptions granted to Sam Wires Hale township Elmer Laker Wyoming city and Jake Gesle Monticello each for military service with $500 amounts. Polly Jostin Martelle awarded a blind pension of $12.50 monthly. A bid letting set for Tuesday July 22 1930 at 10 a m for earthwork E-14 on county road O between Anamosa and the Cedar county line and for three concrete box culverts. County Auditor records note the actions and date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Wires
Hale Township
Elmer Laker
Wyoming City
Jake Gesle
Monticello
Saylor
Peet
Polly Jostin
Martelle
Motino
Taylor
Anamosa
Cedar County
Administrator Named In Jones County Estate
The district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed THOMAS J. GEORGE as administrator of the estate of Charles Sidney de ceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and in time while debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa July 18 1930.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Charles Sidney
Monticello
A. D
Thomas J. George
J. J. Locher
Col MacNider Wise Missouri Valley News Opinion
Forecasts claim Col. MacNider will beat Brookhart in two years. The column urges Mack to stay in Canada and avoid Iowa politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley News
MacNider
Brookhart
Mack
Canada
Iowa
Turner's Senate Bid Sparks Trouble in Town Falls
A local political feuilleton targets Turner in the race against Brookhart, portraying the effort as a setup to stir up discord rather than a serious candidacy. Citizens express skepticism about Turner’s motives and the voting stakes.
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Town Falls
Turner
Brookhart
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Monticello Express
Avery
Editorial
St. Paul's Cathedral
Board of Canvass
LaVern Rockstad
Harry Holcomb
Warren Rees
John Bodenhofer
Lloyd Soper
Clifford B. Paul
Geo. C. Lawrence
Fairview Township
F. A Whitcombe
J. W. Coppess
Rome Township
Sige. Oltmans
Scotch Grove Township
Fred D. McLaughlin
Ray Echternacht
H. H. Soper
Leon Stivers
W. N. Morse
Wyoming Township
Henry Schoan
Harold Tedrow
Wm. Hiller
W. D. McLaughlin
Castle Grove Township
J. N. Smith
Madison
Tom Broderson
Milo Phillips
Hale
Geo. Ambuhl
Lovell
Wm. Hanken
Cyrus Lamb
Rome
C. G. Schnelter
Richland
J. W. Livingston
Scotch Grove
John Dally
Fairview
Herman Folkers
Wayne
John Specht
A. Park
Ogden
Cass Co
C. Fairbanks
W. B. Meeks
Greenfield
Luther Inglis
F. L. Berlin
D. A. White
Wyoming
John M. Lange, Jr
C. F. Saxon
Washington
Louis Helken
Burton Brown
Cass
J. G. Taft
Harlan Russell
John Schladetzky
Norman Clark
L. T. Lorenzo
E. M. Russell
Fred E. McClure
Oxford
R. J. Martin, Jr
J. W. Calahan
Democratic Party
W. H. Frazer
Florence Althen
I. V. Dautremont
J. J. Hayes
Gerd Harms
Justice of the Peace
Tom Hanlon
Jackson Township
John Quirk
Walter Pegerick
Oxford Township
Jos. T. Kula, Sr
Nathan Carter
Jackson
Henry Rickels
James L. Cave
Carl B. Husman
Fred Heiken
M. D. Grafft
F. E. McClure
Hannah Scott
Glenwood
Monticello Commercial Club
S. W. Flaherty
Morley
John McDonald Hospital
Sun
Cedar Rapides
Montlestro
Dubuque
Virginia Cafe
Sman Pic
Albte Ge
Kirkwood
Walnut
Beth
Saene
Rogers
Louse Deat Mate
H. P. Barber
George Albery
Postomee
F. D. McLaughiln General Insurance
Col. MacNider
W. Doxsee
D. A. Dem
Doxsee & Dorsee Ateermeys At Law
Lovell Block
Anna Valanta
Beauty Shop
North
Sycamore St
Zeigler Coal
Monticello, Iowa
Monticello State Bank
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