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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
1
The text critiques demagogic inflation of railroad capitalization and political leaders who spread falsehoods about progressive reform. It argues that guarantees of earnings were misused and cites Brookhart’s role in exposing falsehoods, urging voters to retire deceptive politicians from public life.
The Mason City Globe-Gazette notes paper serves in rail car wheels and fire buckets, wall coverings, packaging, and even glass polishing. It highlights timber supply worries as paper demand rises while comparing Brookhart's banking ideas with a Washington, Iowa bank’s collapse.
A column argues that motor vehicle deaths could rise above 12 000 in the coming period, noting high fatality rates and calling for a nationwide safety campaign. It cites past years and mentions Senator Davis as a potential aid, while expressing skepticism about lasting impact.
The department notes farm values fell in the year ending February with drought and low prices blamed, while the 1910-14 average remains 100 and current values stand at 106. It cites aggressive promotion of farm distress since 1920 and warns investors about the market tides turning for those who bought farm bargains.
C. Y. Cannon of Iowa State College dairy husbandry says cows in summer should graze no more than an hour before ruminating. If pasture is scarce and cows require longer to fill, they should receive supplemental feed to guard winter feed supplies.
The report cites low hail damage across Iowa in 1930 with total losses near $1,000,000. Des Moines and Polk County show the largest figures, while Clarke and Adair counties report smaller damage. Per hard figures, the Emmet and Wright counties show notable claims, with Des Moines area sustaining the highest costs among counties listed.
A garbled OCR style note discusses American people and language, Comparing regional speech and cultural topics amid unclear references. It mentions transportation and sections, hinting at a broader debate on communication and national differences.
Notice is given that by virtue of a special execution issued from a district court judgment dated May 25 1931 the Pacific Bank and others obtain a lien on the east half of the southeast quarter section 17 the west half of the southwest quarter and the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 16 township 8 north range 1 west fifth principal meridian. The property is the land of James P Daugherty and Mary Daugherty and includes the Clay Cemetery association parcel. The amount claimed is sixteen thousand two hundred eighty dollars and no cents. Proceeding to enforce the lien as sheriff sale of the described real estate will occur.
In the Cherokee Times a note on church unity shows divisions persist as groups resist surrendering individuality when faced with direct unity proposals. Negotiations stall and the path to consolidation remains blocked by concerns over method and authority.
Public notice states L B Callahan appointed administrator of the estate of John W Callahan deceased in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the county court sworn and timely. debtors to make immediate payment. Dated Anamosa Iowa June 1931. L B Callahan administrator. Lather attorney for the estate.
Jones County sheriff announces sale of real estate to satisfy an 1931 judgment against Carsten P Lorenzen Emma Lorenzen and Marr A Foot by public auction at 9:00 am on July 7 in Anamosa Iowa. The property includes the west half of the southwest quarter section 13 and northwest quarter of the northwest quarter section 24 township 84 north range 2 west containing about 120 acres. Ownership subject to redemption.
By virtue of a Special execution from the clerk of the district court Jones County Iowa dated 1931 judgment in favor of A Schatz as administrator against R H Helzens for 9522.80 with costs totaling 312 72, describing property 12 acres in section 15 and portions of section 17 in the east, north, and northwest quarters deeded to James L Wilson in 1858, described by old plat and record references.
This excerpt outlines multiple tracts of land with detailed boundary lines and easements in section 17 township 85 north range 2, Jones County Iowa. It notes routes along highways, dimensions in rods and feet, and exceptions for specific owners including Scotch Grove Cooperative Creamery Arend Balster L. R. Leesekamp and Joseph A. Kuhns with recorded deeds and references to adjacent parcels.
Sheriff W H Prazer will sell under execution land described as part of the NW and SW quarters in section 17 township 85 N range 2 W located in Anamosa Jones County Iowa. The sale is July 11 at public auction in front of the courthouse with rights of redemption and costs. Doxsee & Doxsee represent the plaintiff.
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