24 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
1
Old editorial notes railroads soaked for 89 million in 1931 and 308 million in taxes including state and local. It laments self made candidates and comments on Oklahoma politics and liquor votes, then discusses Arkansas Senate race and the ease of name on the primary ballot versus convention selection.
The article notes a large field of voters and many candidates for the senatorship from Towa. Brookhart appears to maneuver to influence the opposition to occupy the primary slate among several contenders. The piece emphasizes the importance of the upcoming primary.
Des Moines endured a record cold spell from March 5 to 14 with an average temp of 14.1 degrees, the coldest ten day stretch in 54 years of March weather records. The Iowa Department of Agriculture weather bureau notes similar patterns across the state.
Veterinary workers face heightened risk as outbreaks are noted in hogs cattle and horses. Reports list hog cholera Bangs disease infectious enteritis hemorrhagic septicemia and other infections across towns including Tipton Dubuque Washington Monticello Cascade Reinbeck Davenport Ottumwa Cedar Rapids and more with fowl cholera noted in chickens and chicks.
The Manchester Press laments a slim county convention with only twelve of twenty three precincts represented. It blames the primary law for destroying party organization and enthusiasm while calling the system costly and bungled yet still unrepealed.
It is admitted graveled roads do not stand up to this season's conditions. Public sentiment will shift toward road paving. It is shown that graveled roads are not year-round dependable and cost about one cent per mile more to operate an automobile than paved roads.
A New York Times reflection on candidates for the Republican or Democratic nomin ation for president. It contrasts those who remember the office and feel bound by duty with active aspirants ready to campaign and lift a finger, and receptive ones who will mobilize others while not personally campaigning.
Owing to a satirical exchange, O. O. McIntyre and Irvin Cobb discuss skillet cuisine with provocative language. Cobb adds a controversial line praising an open portly Black cook over a hot stove to give cooking a rich nutty flavor.
Representatives of Poland and the United States will mark George Washington's birth with commemorations in Warsaw city hall and major Polish cities on February 22. A stamp bearing Washington, Kosciuszko, and Pulaski will be issued, first imprint sent to President Hoover.
Iowa residents increased reading during the 1930 31 period with over 10 000 users of 174 free public libraries. Counties boast libraries, while Iowa State College and university and radio book clubs expand access through broadcasts and exchanges. Readers are urged to contact local libraries or state sources to locate books.
Burlington reports from the state entomologists claim millions of grouse locusts are hatching but pose no crop damage. Dr G C Decker notes these grasshoppers feed on lichens and decayed matter near streams and swamps, with only injurious types harming crops.
Iowa State College expert J C Eldredge explains that poor popping results come from too little kernel moisture. Wet the shelled corn to about 12 or 13 percent moisture to restore good popping, storing on an open porch or ventilated area to avoid dampness or heat.
A reflective poem notes that youth brings joy and vitality that fade as adulthood begins. It laments the loss of youth’s sweetness while acknowledging growth and strength gained in manhood’s stricter realm.
A Collier’s Weekly outlook argues that economic health mirrors physical well being and does not occur by chance. It emphasizes proactive steps and policy choices shaping sustained prosperity.
A Iowa State College geologist explains precast weather forecasting advances based on polar equatorial air currents. The piece also lampoons smooth talkers selling to teachers, recounting a Clarke county case where a magazine order and a forged check cost a teacher sixteen dollars.
A Polk county farm changed ownership three times in one week with escalating prices. First a local buyer paid 89 dollars, then resold for profit, and finally a neighbor purchased for 2000 dollars more than the prior bid. Local farmers delayed investing, keeping cash hidden while outside buyers awakened interest.
Carl Welland a Buena Vista county farmer reports fifteen of his ducks were paddling in a piddle near an intake when sucked into the opening. The bodies were found downstream a half mile, drowned. Nearby in Creston a 90 year old widow recalls Abraham Lincoln’s visits to Bloomington when her father kept a hotel there.
A herd of muley cattle raised near Greeley by Andy Alcorn for fifty years was rounded up and sold. The animals, resembling wild bison in build and behavior, survived without shelter, and one cow was milked by hand while another was tested for tuberculosis. The sale price started at one cent per pound.
In Bloomfield Davis county church windows were recently repaired after a storm last fall. Spring brought ball throwing youths who shattered six panes, despite prior replacements. The rest of the page notes a trend of few male Iowa teachers, with less than one in twelve teachers being men.
An analysis cited by a Toledo newspaper notes teacher pay at roughly 1 with 10 a year less than the state average and far below neighboring states. The piece compares this to ordinary workers who earn about fifty percent more, urging attention to wage gaps.
Public notice announces appointment of administrators for the estates of William Fuller and Isaak Schneider Jr. in Jones county Iowa. Creditors must file claims sworn with the court and debtors must pay promptly to avoid costs. Notices dated March 17, 1932 at Anamosa. attorneys Coxsee and Doxsee and executors Emma L Maurice and Carl I Schneider named.
State of Iowa administrator of the estate of Jacob Center deceased notifies all claimants to file sworn claims within legal time to be allowed and avoid costs. Dated Anamosa February 27 1932. L O Conter administrator E J Kean attorney for estate.
Notice records the incorporation of Farmers' Community Fire Truck Association, Inc. at Monticello Iowa with principal office near Monticello. It outlines capital stock of 10000 dollars, five member board, annual meetings in February, and authorization to adopt by laws and amend articles with 2/3 vote. FP Hintz named president. S. M. Hosford secretary. B Reed attorney. 14-4
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