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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1922
Page
9
The piece outlines factional tensions in Iowa politics with unions liquor interests temperance groups and farm blocs clashing over public welfare and county seat moves. Oelwein offers to fund a new courthouse if West Union loses its seat. calls for shared costs linger as Congress debates a soldier bonus and Iowa income taxes fall. Edsel Ford's political hints echo nationwide shifts.
An analysis of the third internationale and its push for a united front amid critiques from Izvestiya and Western socialist leaders. The piece notes Moscow's excommunications, the reversal of a supposed glorious era, and the slow drift toward modest goals like Soviet recognition and unemployment solutions, while questioning the fate of a global communist movement.
The article argues motor vehicle growth drives highway building, noting 1920s vehicle use rose to about 10.5 million, with one car or truck per 10 people. It contrasts vehicle expansion with slower road spending, but shows road development catching up as funds approach a billion dollars annually and demand for better roads grows.
Springfield Mass Republican notes limited hope for the investigation called by Mr Humphreys Mississippi. It says Porto Rico will spout turmoil under his leadership and cites temper incompatibility affecting his usefulness regardless of charges.
The piece comments on guillotine deaths and medical response, noting the undertaker’s role and the nonresuscitation of the departed. It discusses a Supreme Court ruling limiting damages against a lawyer beaten in a case, joking that victory implies another side’s loss.
Sioux City Journal reflects on facing death with bravery or levity as a ship sinks. Dispatches report a crew member joking through the crisis while others debate whether humor showed courage or frivolity. The piece asserts dying bravely is better, and the man was not a coward.
Des Moines Register argues that the eighteenth amendment blocks wine and beer sales. It asserts the Supreme Court would not rule them non intoxicating and that Congress cannot override public policy upheld by long standing government practice. The piece concludes wine and beer cannot be legally sold while the amendment remains in force.
Democratic and Republican caucuses met in the Monticello public library to choose candidates for mayor and city offices. Dr. A M Maurice was nominated by both parties for mayor. Republican selections include W I Rohn treasurer Bruce Cropp assessor park commissioners G P Rockstad and C L Van Meter as councilmen at large. ward picks list Charles Bates Frank Serboussk John G Eggers and others. Democratic picks name Dr A M Maurice for mayor E W Hoag treasurer Bruce Cropp Schoon Laude for park commissioner. councilmen at large J W Schweitzer Ben Che. ward choices T M Redmond Ray Hoag Isaac Schneider Sr.
Dr Graves New York state education commissioner told the National Education Association convention that only 40 percent of U S schoolchildren finish eight grades and just 8 percent complete high school. He warned 60 percent lack even basic schooling, linking illiteracy to military age examinations and urging action to improve outcomes.
The letter argues that Democratic senators must ratify treaties on their merits, not out of vengeance against Republicans. It urges magnanimity, contrasts with 1920 Republicans, and questions political motives while urging rational decision over petty politics. It ends with a sales pitch for Tanlac.
Bar ville celebrates 60th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs J M Kingsley while David Nightingale dies at 72 in Springville. Farmers near Ryan contribute 320 bushels of corn to Near East Relief. Dubuque High School will graduate 87 in June, largest class ever. J R Perry wins Mayotte state oratorical contest titled The New Order. Clarence hotel in Manchester being remodeled into a department store. Fonda High School girls vote to wear caps gowns and ridies at graduation. Albert DeWitt dies aged 62. services atWyoming. Hazel Campbell seeks divorce from Robert Campbell in Linn County Court. Will Haasis found dead on Delhi farm. epilepsy suspected. W age cuts planned for Cedar Rapids building trades. plasterers excluded. West Union residents pledge 100000 to keep county seat. Maquoketa considers extending street lighting system. Maquoketa public vote on electric system financing. Elert Walchman shoots wife and dies. both 22. Coelgrove of Upper Iowa University among nine Iowans winning 20000 for Child Character Building. Buchanan County to pave 15 miles of roads at 399000 total. bid awarded to Sioux City firm. work to start May 1 from Jesup to Winthrop.
Minnesota's governor insists on separate sleeping areas for male and female jurors citing decency concerns while noting the jury room compares to a Pullman sleeping car. The piece contrasts public outrage over juror conditions with broad acceptance of shared car travel norms citywide.
A letter sealed with egg white cannot be steamed open. Egg white can stiffen thin cream. Use beaten egg white to fix whipping issues. For quiet fabrics do not hem. buttonhole instead. A hem creates a ridge. Boil clothes with sliced lemon in the boiler to aid cleaning and scent.
Senator Smoot, speaking as a funding commission member, says Europe must pay every dollar it owes. The columnist quips that Smoot should directly tell Europe rather than us.
The March term of the district court at Anamosa opened last Monday with Judge F L Anderson presiding. The grand jury reported five indictments, including one with three counts and another with two, plus a nuisance case and a drink-violations sweep at a suspect’s home where two jugs of liquor were smashed. Indictments names were not public yet. several matters involve Anamosa residents. Final reports and guardianships were approved, probate will admitted, and many civil cases scheduled for trial with a rotating jury calendar from March 20 to March 24 1922.
The New York Herald notes that modern historians quarrel over U S history textbooks. It cites John Fiske’s 25 year old school history as a comprehensive foundation, while contemporary writers seek more interpretation, sparking debates and disputes in classrooms and societies.
A noisy debate frames bootlegging as a national industry rumor rather than a concrete trend. The piece highlights public concern over illegal liquor channels and suggests skepticism about sweeping economic impact.
W. W. Stickfora, the local agent, claims Tanlac makes people strong sturdy and well by toning up the vital organs.
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