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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1924
Page
9
The Monticello Express discusses political maneuvering around the Democratic and Republican figures in Iowa, noting endorsements for Steck and Brookhart, while lampooning radical and socialist ties. It cites Emerson on guilt, Calls for gun regulation, and references to budget cuts and accidents highlighting sweeping political and social concerns.
A garbled excerpt hints at a dispute ending with quiet after debate. The text references an earning and wisdom, an employer's appreciation, and a successful bill collector. It mentions leadership, dignity, and a man who remains quiet until a fatal event occurs.
After a lengthy battle over soldiers compensation the American Legion led victory in congress. The final vote split along party lines with 30 Republicans and 27 Democrats in the Senate for the bonus and 17 Republicans and nine Democrats against it. House support came from 166 Democrats one Socialist and one Farmer Labor. The law authorizes a daily home service payment of 1 and 1 4 dollars overseas and 1 25, with caps and cash payments or endowment policies for higher entitlements. The program costs are projected at 146 million first year and 2 8 billion overall. The War Navy Post Office and Veterans bureaus will administer with over 4 000 clerks. The American Legion, formed in Paris in 1919, backed the measure as veterans seek compensation, training, and aid.
The article notes easing anti American sentiment in Japan as leading voices push peace efforts to calm public opinion. It cites Yokohama and Kamakura responses, a firm US note on immigration, and relief aid delivered to Japan with a hopeful outlook for renewed trade and mutual understanding.
The 1924 Revenue Act updates exemptions for married persons and heads of families to 2500 dollars, with rates and surtax scales explained. It replaces the 1921 structure based on income thresholds, introduces a 26 percent earned income credit up to 5000 dollars, and sets filing dates from January 1 to March 15, 1925.
Arthur MacDonald notes a county convention to pick delegates in Anamosa and surrounding precincts. The roster lists delegates from Anamosa wards and numerous townships including Cass, Center, Greenfield, Monticello, Oxford, Onslow, Rome, Stone City, Scotch Grove, West Richland, Wyoming, Wayne and Morley with committee members named.
A collage of quoted opinions from various papers mocks politics and public life. It notes comments on poets and presidents, labor conscription, road growth, and party strategy, with sharp, sometimes satirical takes across multiple outlets.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes from various sources including Cracker, Kansas City Star, Tid-Bits, Penn State Froth, Royal Gaboon, London Answer, Bearsin, and Boston Transcript. It features pithy quips about aging, marriage, flirtation, and everyday mishaps, illuminated by brief humorous exchanges and light social observations.
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