14 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
1
The Monticello Express weekly publication by J. W. Doxsee serves Monticello readers as the official city and county paper. It appears every Thursday with imprint details showing post office and publication status.
The article warns that proposed changes to the Agricultural Adjustment Act would grant the secretary of agriculture broad authority over all agricultural commodities and dealings from production to pricing. It argues such power could centralize control in federal agencies with no fixed time limit for the law’s life, risking farmer and market freedoms. It also highlights a separate piece praising career readiness for women and listing five key qualifications for success in any field.
Dr J M Robb of Wayne University at Memphis argues headaches and asthma rise from modern civilization pressures. He urges Americans to slow down adopt leisure and rest, citing heavy living as a cause before noting Iowa Republicans push to repeal a 2 percent sales tax for perceived injustice to the poor and shopkeepers.
Irwin argues property taxes are rising despite partial reductions that mainly help non-residents. He defends a bill as a step forward while criticizing sales tax as nuisance and advocating its abolishment for small purchasers.
City administration checks underway by F M Hayes and B B Douglas, first since two years. Anamosa Farmers Creamery lists top producers for February first half led by N Hanken and J Byerly. others include J W Streeter Tl Cook and W Heiken. County Attorney Marvin Levien survives a serious highway crash near Oxford Junction. Janitor Frank Steckel retires after 14 years. 82 year old with long service. Miss Sara Erb and Kenneth Hargraves wed at Congregational parsonage with community roots and 1930 high school class background.
A mixture of oats and clover with possible rape offers the best emergency annual pasture for 1935, per the Iowa State College farm crops department. Rye grass can substitute oats, winter grain may be used, and rape alone provides strong annual hog or sheep pasture.
Historic stone house built in 1865 by J W Kinney halves a farm yard with a blacksmith shop once used for oxen work. A cherished oxen shoe relic marks a family legacy. Mrs. J A Miller lost a diamond, found three weeks later in a cake of ice outside a tea room.
The Chicago Tribune argues against continued dirigible funding noting latest loss should curb appropriations. Naval aeronautics touts value for reconnaissance yet faces financial concerns. The piece urges redirecting millions to naval aviation in proven areas and stronger manpower and equipment.
The piece argues that ad valorem taxes seem acceptable in good times but cause outcry in downturns. It claims income tax fails under pressure, urging governments to save a surplus in plenty for lean years, noting a persistent rule: the more we have, the more we spend.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil warns that the current administration is driving the nation into mounting debt. It projects debt surpassing 30 billion dollars by July and reaching 36 billion within a year, urging voters to heed critics as the public grows wary.
The Indianola Record argues against a constitutional amendment to cover automobile license fees and gasoline taxes. It states road funding should be improved and maintained but not placed under constitutional law. It stresses taxes should be a legislative matter, not a constitutional issue.
The writer condemns an old age pension law saying it destroys youth and middle life incentives to save. Some remain driven to provide for later years, but many question delaying personal sacrifice when the state offers future care.
The Cherokee Times says the committee lacks diligence and appears to serve liquor interests and officials facing charges. It suggests the panel may be prepped for a whitewash, undermining serious investigations.
The Sac City Sun argues the relief program creates dependence on government and a nation of moochers. It deems the dependence avoidable but not a reason to abandon relief.
In a blunt call to action, the piece argues that keeping American youth away from recruiting offices is futile as the nation faces war. It condemns pacifist rhetoric and urges students to answer their country’s call.
Primghar Bell reports liquor sales approaching 2.5 million dollars since the store’s organization. The piece urges drinkers to donate equal to their purchase to the poor fund, noting the town’s financial hardship.
The discussion notes that prevailing wages should reflect the labor delivered and observes a tendency in relief efforts to loosen requirements or permit two workers to do the job of one. The concern is how to measure actual performance and prevent diminished labor standards.
The Rev. Father Coughlin and Senator Huey P. Long are labeled as having the "wants" like a political disease. The piece suggests there is no cure except the ballot box at the 1936 general election.
In a U.S. Senate committee last week a member touched the brake and found it still functioned when applied. The remark sparked chatter that brakes no longer existed, highlighting public doubt about mechanics and governance.
In Humboldt the Republicans push toward renewed prohibition in Iowa as veterans disparage current efforts. The editorial voice warns that Old John Barleycorn remains uncontrollable, suggesting a resentful stance on temperance policies.
Series of property transfers including Ida May Ramsay to Oliver Anderson securing Green's addition lot in Wyoming and other parcels in sections 30 84 1 8 6 3 85 1 with various covenants notes and nominal sums. Also mentions Maud Lightfoot to John T Kehoe and grants of joint tenancy interests and use of right of way with maintenance obligations. City actions include approvals of permits and bond filings with meeting minutes reflecting scores.
Monticello Iowa council session with all members present adopts a resolution to approve and pay a long list of city claims. The items include labor for multiple workers, repairs, meters, supplies, gas and oil from various companies, auditor and insurance costs, and several salaries and tolls.
Final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. A final hearing and approval are set for March 25 1935 in Anamosa Iowa before the district court.
District court notice announces that a purported last will and testament of Elizabeth Bohren has been filed for probate. Final proof and probate are set for March 26, 1935 at 10:00 a.m., at the Jones County district court, with Doxsee and Helserman representing the estate.
The district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed Frank A Royden as administrator with will annexed of the estate of Fred W Royden deceased. Creditors must file claims sworn to with the clerk within time limits and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa February 27 1935 Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for estate.
In Jones county Iowa the executrix Catharine Stutt asks all creditors to file sworn claims with the court and directs debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Doxsee Doxsee and Heiserman serve as attorneys for the estate. February 1935.
The state of Iowa as executor of the Carl A. Schatz estate notifies all claimants to file their claims with the court clerk. The notice is dated March 8 1935 and signed by E A Schatz as Executor with attorneys for the estate.
A special meeting of the Monticello State Bank stockholders will be held at the bank office in Monticello Iowa on Monday March 18 1935 at 2 oclock p m The agenda is to vote on renewing and amending the bank Articles of Incorporation R A Cartano president H M Carpenter Jr cashier and listed directors and officials are named in the notice.
A writer argues readers should recognize journalism as distinct from detective work policing or moral policing. The piece stresses ethical boundaries and the journalist's role in reporting facts rather than judging behavior.
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