08 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
1
The paper reviews political blocs and factional shifts in America, noting dangers of factionalism and the rise of diverse blocs. It also surveys infrastructure, travel detours, and prospects for small towns near cities amid technological advances like roads airplanes and electric media.
Monticello Iowa voters face a March 26 1928 municipal election to choose a mayor two at large councilmen assessor treasurer and park commissioners plus ward councilmen for wards one two and three. Nomination filings close March 10 1828 and polling places include the old city hall fire station and Memorial Building gymnasium.
The piece argues President Coolidge faces health strain and political tightening as immigration limits are debated. It links Mrs Coolidge’s illness to White House dynamics and describes arguments for restrictive immigration amid labor shortages and pro-immigrant protests.
Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled exchange with many broken phrases and no clear event. It mentions a person named Bernard and vague references to promises, money, and movement, but lacks coherent facts or dates.
A major blaze swept the home of Mr and Mrs Slipps on Hope Street Otis with many attending spectators and a strong wind. Mrs Slipps reportedly escaped in a henna silk blouse as firefighters in blue tunics contained the flames. Rumors claim the fire was larger than past incidents and may have cost around 25000 dollars.
A historic proposal outlines a simplified calendar with twelve months of twenty eight days, totaling 364 days. It introduces a leap day between December 24 and January 1 to align ages and seasons. The EUDpor discussion notes the change would place the 12th month between June and July and would rename months to Bol.
The Waterloo Tribune extols Jonn Ham Mill for keeping the state free from scandal and avoiding bluster. It notes his conservative, modest governance in contrast with neighboring states.
A noisy warning cites years of gang activity and weak enforcement as Chicago’s officials fail to curb crime. Citizens fear the city’s political leaders sowed trouble and now contend with a surge of thuggish acts and widespread disorder.
Sir Harry Lauder states that England France Belgium and the United States all admirably enlisted Scotland to win the war after long consideration. The remark comes from a social event in New York cited years ago and repeated in the Saturday Evening Post.
Mayor Bill Thompson of Chicago reportedly desires to draft President Calvin Coolidge for another term. The remark notes a breakfast of sausages and buckwheat cakes as an influential moment.
Notice of probate in Jones County Iowa for Lewis Brown who died leaving a will filed March 6 1928. The court sets April 14 1928 at 9 00 a m for final proof and probate at the March term. All interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. J J Locher attorney for estate. B G Rees clerk.
Public notice from Jones county Iowa announces H. H. Soper as administrator of the Andrew Bejasch deceased estate. Creditors must file claims with the court clerk sworn and timely. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa February 4 1928. Clifford B. Paul attorney.
The city invites sealed written bids for labor to dig a ditch and lay about 575 feet of 3 inch water main on Second Street from Elm to Main, with city furnished material except tools. Also about 100 feet of 4 inch sewer and one manhole on the same street, with tools supplied by the city. Bids due 8 o clock p.m. March 12 1928, opened and awarded to lowest bidder. Ray Echternacht City Clerk.
A brief notice notes an office and hospital located one block north of the post office. The text suggests round‑the‑clock contact with Calla for inquiries or service.
Frank L Story promotes farm sales real estate merchandise and pedigreed stock with contact by mail or phone at 166 Olin Iowa.
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