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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
1
The Monticello Express serves as the official city and county paper issued each Thursday under editors and proprietors A W Doxsee and Chas A Doxsee. It provides local notices, announcements, and community information for Monticello and surrounding areas.
Editorial argues Iowa remains an agricultural state with rich land near the corn belt center. It warns against selling land at low prices, urging farmers to hang onto farms as the best security and foundation for business and social stability despite cyclical price fluctuations.
Ex governor Al Smith remains hopeful about the presidency despite setbacks. He entered the New Hampshire primary against Roosevelt and failed to win delegates. Analysts say a two thirds convention vote invites a compromise candidate, likely sidelining Smith and Roosevelt.
The government’s push to mobilize hidden cash into work appears to have succeeded as the latest $900,900 offering of treasury certificates was oversubscribed fourfold. Subscriptions came from bank deposits and cautious savers who accept income loss for safe investment, while anxieties about theft from hoarded money linger as thieves target home caches. Government bonds are presented as equally valuable as cash, backed by the government.
A Marshalltown woman faces charges for allegedly teaching shoplifting to a young girl. She denies the specific charge. The report notes such ideas appear in real life and in fiction like Dickens Oliver Twist with Old Fagin teaching theft.
The Atchison Globe reports Ben Higgins whose widow received his life insurance today. A month earlier Higgins boasted that he was the best auto mobile driver in the state and had once passed 72 cars going in the same direction.
Sixty five prizes valued over 1000 dollars will be awarded for best slogans in the Tour Town campaign running March 15 to April 15. Iowa boasts 3800 miles of paved highways and rich tourist attractions. Slogans should be brief and include state facts and scenery, with entries sent to the Tour Iowa Committee in Des Moines or local AAA offices.
Chicago Real Estate Board President J Souie Watterfield told the Hamilton Club that past mood lows created fortunes for buyers and cited wealthy families as examples. He urged restored public confidence tax reform and reduced expenditures as keys to a normal market and stressed real estate as the best bank collateral.
Rumors claim Al Smith and Gov. Roosevelt are not uniting and may oppose each other at the convention. Analysts doubt the plan, and say Roosevelt must win early to have any chance. A Smith move to block Roosevelt could trigger a dark horse strategy as delegates realign.
Dr Wilfred Payne argues that a coach faculty and a traditional academic core define a good university, while modern trends favor gyms stadiums and publicity. The writer supports Payne, recalling Garfield’s old-fashioned view that true standing comes from the academic plant, not just facilities or publicity.
A Tulsa obituary style piece captions Alfalfa Bill Murray as the Twentieth Century Moses. It predicts his ascent at the Democratic National Convention and a hidden burial, mirroring biblical prophecy with no known grave site.
What Iowa needs is a senator who can work with people of moderate ideas and accomplish something. Brook shart never worked with any group of men who were trying to do something practical for the public. He is always ready with a substitute measure that has no possibility of becoming a law, and one that gives him an opportunity to stand up and bellow at the rail roads and Wall street.
A playful exchange notes a boy’s many original ideas in arithmetic as a teacher comments on creativity reflected in art. The line appears in Lustige Blaetter, Berlin, illustrating a lighthearted educational quip.
Castle Grove editorial urges farmers to support the American Farm Bureau federation amid membership declines. It touts past savings in taxes, compares mutual insurance strength, and calls for united action, arguing five dollars yearly brings strong returns and that unity will sustain farmers.
Amber residents heard Lloyd Hudson discuss seed nut treatment for smut and viewed Jackson farm bureau meeting reels at Antioch church. Local schools held a spelling bee won by Jackson. A 74th birthday for Wallace Gray was celebrated in Anamosa with extended family.
Ladies' Aid hosts at Mrs Peter Bauman home in Castle Grove. Anamosa visitors John Yossi and Clem Liddy. Buol family relatives from Dubuque visit Leonard Buol home. Will Balsiger family hosted by Henry Che in Castle Grove. Elda Buol marks tenth birthday with party. Jurors named in Anamosa March term: George Hetn Jr and Joe Manternach. Buols spend weekend in Chicago. Allen couple celebrates 25th anniversary with neighbors and relatives. gifts include silver purse. Regulars Stena Pettingttl and Tom Guyan families attend from Rock Rapids and Colton SD. John Hein improving at home with nurse care.
Prairieburg Mrs H D Conklin celebrated her birthday with a surprise party at home last Tuesday attended by friends. Elmer Drexler visits home briefly from his parents. Mrs Sarah Dolan has neuralgia. Clare Whitney returns home for two weeks from Louisiana to visit his parents. Nellie Sullinger visits her mother in Marion. Mart Woodward ill. Dr Adams of Central City attends. Flavel DeLancey and family visit O A DeLancey and family in Anamosa.
Local items report Lloyd Lowry tied to Reconstruction Finance Corp work in Des Moines. Death notice for Earle Hartman of Holcomb Kansas. survivors include wife and four children. Juries named for April federal court term in Cedar Rapids. Witwer Bros truck fire near East Anamosa consumes cargo.
Miss Alice Reed music supervisor in Mediapolis public school visited her parents Mr and Mrs E B Reed last Sunday. Harvey Adamson of El Paso Texas returned home after two weeks with his parents Mr and Mrs Sam Adamson. Zimmermans Radio Shop advertises electrical work and phone service at 190. Dic A Doo cleaner claim appears for wall and wood cleaning. Stuhlers Grocery promotes express want ads for quick results.
The district court appoints L. O. Conter as administrator of Jacob Center deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time. debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa February 27 1932. E J Kean attorney for estate.
Under an order of the district court of Jones county Iowa Five hundred dollars was deposited as a legacy bequeathed to Mary Blanche Foley Bergen also known as Mary Blanche Foley The legacy could not be paid due to her absence and this notice runs for two weeks in The Monticello Express Anamosa Iowa March 7 1932 Warren Rees Clerk of the District Court of Jones County Iowa.
District court of Jones County Iowa announces March 29 1932 at 10 oclock a.m. as the probate date for the purported will of Dirk Coleman deceased. All interested may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk of the District Court Lura F Hanna Deputy J J Loeher attorney for the estate.
Public notice states on February 16 1932 articles were filed in Iowa for Farmers' Community Fire Truck Association Inc a Monticello based corporation to purchase real estate operate firefighting apparatus employ firemen and enter agreements with Monticello city for cooperative fire services. Capital stock is 10000 dollars 400 shares of 25 each with a five member board of directors and annual meeting in February. Dated Monticello February 25 1932 W F Hintz president M Hosford secretary attorney E E Reed.
Attorney General John Fletcher announced that the bar exams will be held at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City on June 13 14 and 15 with dates shifted a day for law school students. Des Moines exams occur June 7 8 and 9.
A family humor item presents quick wits from a young wife on marriage and a daughter choosing a husband who can stay with her father. A Pullman car joke has Little Bobby waking and declaring he is in the top drawer, offering light domestic humor.
The Toledo Chronicle emphasizes that honest ballots are essential for nominating and electing in primaries and general elections, warning that straw votes amount to near worthless chaff without proper participation.
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