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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
1
A reflective column contrasts Spain's internal strife with American fears over reckless driving and rising debt under President Roosevelt. It notes Capper’s automobile caution broadcast against a backdrop of Landon’s candidacy and critiques the Roosevelt administration's fiscal policies and debt.
Des Moines Register notes diversification as a core banking rule. National banks limit credit to 10 percent of capital and surplus per borrower, yet many hold 6 percent of all U S government obligations. Critics warn heavy government bond exposure strains capital and tests market safeguards.
An editorial notes that Spain's upheaval reflects a longstanding Latin temperament toward regicide and opposition to new regimes. It compares Spain to Latin America where revolts occur when rulers vanish and factions seek control. The piece suggests Alfonso's return to the throne might resolve Spain’s internal troubles.
The Townsend walkouts draw attention to Dr Francis E Townsend famed for old age pensions. He exited hearings in Cleveland when asked about his personal business and again walked out in Washington to escape legislators. A deputy sheriff hauled him back in Cleveland and contempt citations linger unresolved. Harry Sinclair’s jail for contempt is noted as a parallel.
For days a cluster of tents occupied Thomas Park as a near permanent encampment for about a dozen families. City commissioners ordered the removal after discovering transients were repairing stoves and furnaces and seeking local work, provoking anger and a sudden exodus.
The piece argues Roosevelt could lose not to Landon but to Townsend and a coalition including Rev Fatthrey Coughlin Congressman Lemke and a Huey Long ally. It warns that inflation, security issues, and pensions would flow from the old parties, blaming the current administration and party betrayals for past debts and troubles.
Excerpts from Gov. Alf M. Landon acceptance speech delivered in Topeka Kansas on July 23 1936 emphasize jobs for the unemployed relief for those in need mounting debts and taxes threat to aims support for farmers keeping free union organizing rights and a question on expanding executive power and preserving American government form.
Kansas Governor Alf Landon accepts the 1936 Republican presidential nomination before about 80,000 at the Kansas statehouse south steps. He defends the platform, criticizes the New Deal, and pledges to restore constitutional balance, curb federal power, and promote job creation and farm policy.
Unpublished photo shows Governor Ali M Landon at his Topeka desk revising his speech of acceptance before delivering it. This image captures Landon in a formal moment during the nomination process in Kansas.
Excerpts from Representative Bertrand H. Snell address urging Governor Alf Landon as Republican presidential nominee. Snell declares broken promises rejected, credits Landon with steadiness over New Deal failures, and vows broad popular support and unity for victory. He emphasizes honesty, arithmetic, and patriotism guiding America forward.
The Los Gatos Mall-News quotes J A H on Lemke promising open White House access if elected president. It contrasts with a claim that doors would be sagging on their hinges and cites Doctor Wiggam advocating home ownership for young couples.
Report notes an immense daily flow of about one billion meteors entering Earth’s atmosphere, where friction heats and vaporizes them before they reach the surface. It highlights planetary atmospheric dynamics and the fate of space debris observed by scientists.
The undersigned has been appointed and commissioned by the district court of Jones county Iowa as executor of the estate of Victor Chamhers deceased. All persons with claims against the estate are notified to file them with the clerk of the court sworn and within the legal time to be allowed or proved. Creditors, and others owing the decedent, should respond accordingly.
Anamosa Iowa July 22 1936 The Monticello State Bank is named executor in an estate with Locher and Locher attorneys listed for the estate Immediate payment requested to avoid costs dated at Anamosa Iowa.
District court of Jones county in the state of Towa handles probate matter as the executor of the Angeline M. Hanken estate moves to establish claims and settle affairs. Proceedings focus on lawful administration and distribution under applicable statutes.
Claims against said estate must be filed with the clerk of the court sworn and stated within regal time preparatory to allowance or proving. Dated at Anamosa Iowa this 22nd day of May, Paul T. Schuetz, Executor, Locher Locher attorneys for the estate.
The State of Iowa administrator directs all claimants to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time for the estate of James Flanigan. Debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa July 15 1936. George H Paulsen Administrator. Dexsee Dexsee & Helserman attorneys.
Notice of special election on August 24 1936 to approve Ordinance No 73 granting Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids permission to build reconstruct maintain and operate an electric light and power system within Monticello including a high potential transmission line. The ordinance must be approved by electors and is to run twenty years with conditions on street work and relocation of buildings.
Jones County Iowa district court records show Doxsee Doxsee Heiferman attorneys for the estate with filing dated May 3. Lee Byerly clerk presiding.
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