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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is published weekly each Thursday by J. W. Doxsee and Charles A. Doxsee, serving as editors and proprietors of the paper.
The piece argues that laws issued by government agencies under the New Deal risk nullifying individual rights, citing NRA rulings and tufts of executive power in Germany. It notes Iowa GOP tensions, debt fears, and farmer hardships from drought, while praising recent rainfall for corn and pasture recovery and suggesting soybeans as hay substitute.
The piece faulted ex-governor Langer of North Dakota for pressing his governorship after felony conviction and deposition. It notes a San Francisco strike settlement followed by a Minneapolis clash in which 47 pickets were peppered by buckshot, arguing unlawful striker actions threaten order.
A scientist reports a chemical that could dispel sea fogs, the era’s greatest danger to ships. The remark suggests applying the fog clearing idea to mental fog and social issues linked to alcohol production.
Pathfinder notes insects have brains and can locate picnics. Rubber inserts prevent soap from slipping out of metal holders, illustrating practical solutions from everyday observations.
The Chicago Tribune argues the AAA taxes on agricultural products place the burden on non rich farmers while benefits and relief go mainly to less productive lands. It criticizes the refinancing plan as unfair to efficient corn belt farmers and claims mortgage relief sustains inefficient production and lowers land values in prime areas.
Chicago Tribune reports mov ing picture producers and distributors will permit any theater manager to cancel showing a film with genuine moral protests. Applies to releases before July 15. future releases to be carefully screened to avoid offense. Responsibility shifts to theater owners, who can no longer blame block booking for undesirable pictures.
Ralph Lambert business visitor in Des Moines Monday. Angeline Hunter visits Cedar Rapids. Corliss Carter visits grandparents in Olin. McNamara family from Anamosa visits friends. Mrs. Melissa Byers recovering from stroke at over 80. Jones County Republican women host meeting August 3 with E A Grimwood speech. Alfred Grant visits aunt in Monticello during southern eastern trip. Scout Masters take troop to Whitewater Dubuque County for overnight hike. Ed Zirkelbach farm prune trees yield good fruit last year though dry season cuts crop. Bert Hubbard guests Cedar Rapids home then Hartwig Park cottage. Milton Chaplin family from Kansas City visit Sexton and Hudson homes. relatives in Maquoketa. Harriet Rohn vacationing in Wheatland Amber. former teacher. Gerd and Harvey Kammerman attend wedding at Charles City. Frank Ferring’s car rolls downhill with minor damage. Local ground grading for new athletic field south of town at old ice pond. Lawrence Bros. announce August 12 Farm and Music Week tour with orchestras and Jesse Crawford pipe organ. B T Perrine visits from Cedar Rapids. others head to Chicago for Century of Progress. W K Stacy, Anamosa native, visits Monticello. recalls early Express work. now in Coeur d Alene Idaho.
A nearby notice lists service times for multiple churches including Methodist Episcopal, St Josephs Catholic, St Matthews Lutheran, Sacred Heart, St Johns Ey Lutheran, Congregational, Presbyterian, and Reformed. It notes German language services, Sunday schools, Holy Day schedules, service changes due to heat, and upcoming gatherings such as a Ladies Aid meeting and an ice cream social.
Notice records the June 29 1934 stockholder meeting approving amended articles of incorporation for Monticello State Bank Iowa. It details name and principal office in Monticello Jones County and stock classes 400000 capital stock 6000 shares with A B and common stock, board size, officers, and annual meeting rules.
The California governor and San Francisco mayor used swift military force to uphold state authority, preventing extended strike damage. Citizens backed the leaders, prompting the strikers to capitulate. An Indian athlete recently arrived in London after traveling 10,000 miles by bicycle from Bombay.
In the articles of incorporation the board can pledge corporate assets to secure debts and reserves. Shareholders’ private property is exempt from corporate liabilities except as stated. Stock issued for full par value and transferable on corporate books. Signed June 29, 1934 by President R A Cartano and Cashier H M Carpenter Jr. Also notes timber losses and travel to the sun facts.
The Court schedules final proof and probate of the purported will of William C. Kehoe deceased for August 6, 1934 at 10 a.m. in the May term. All interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. J. J. Locher represents the estate. Lee Byerly, Clerk District Court.
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