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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1925
Page
5
A discussion on the importance of punctuation and careful writing in public schools, noting how sloppy copy affects pupils and job prospects. The piece cites a Harper’s Magazine reminiscence about U S Grant and Swinton, illustrating gratitude and perils of neglecting small duties in education and life.
Following the 1929 boom, five year loans due March 1 strain debtors as real estate values shrink, forcing foreclosures or deed-backs. Advice urges keeping interest current and seeking extensions where possible, noting crop yields and farm work may help recoup losses and stabilize land values toward prewar levels.
Lawmakers who tried to earmark ten thousand dollars for a installation in the legislative halls to let people hear speeches were defeated. The measure failed as those backing it were seen as long on wind and short on substance, while the real legislators refused to be judged by vapid floor filibustering.
Edgar Lee Masters traveling to Des Moines to deliver a speech drew sharp reactions from locals who labeled his remarks insulting to the city. The scene sparked mixed feelings among attendees and observers.
The piece argues land values are fixed while population grows at a fixed rate, requiring more farm products. It notes limited homestead land, historic farm production expansion, and a coming rise in demand for agriculture. It cites L C Gray on land economics and mentions W J Bryan's Florida real estate gains and a Bergman gasoline tax bill passage.
The New York Times notes clashing views on Senate dignity as it critiques the chamber's handling of the Warren nomination. Some insist the senate should not question executive judgment while others argue for decency and restraint in overseeing the president's administration.
J L Robinson of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers' Association released the top performers among Iowa growers in the five year corn yield test. Center Junction's Smith Bros and J R McNeilly are named. The test compares strains across twelve districts with an entry fee of 3 dollars in Iowa and 10 dollars out of state. Cash prizes totaling 3 2 and 1 dollars are offered for district places plus a banner trophy and gold medals for state and district winners.
The piece questions whether Iowa can avoid the nationwide burden of rising costs as states confront a shared financial trend. It frames Busera and Bow mans as symbols of broader fiscal pressures affecting policy and residents.
The Forty first General Assembly faces a record of limited achievement with lawmakers citing personal spites and political gain as factors. By last Thursday 19 Senate and 27 House bills passed both houses, 12 more awaiting the governor, from 614 introduced. Most statutes are minor appropriations or local changes. no major statewide measures look likely before adjournment.
Chairman Carter reports likely state levy drop of two mills from two years ago due to higher educational allowances and lower departmental demands. Iowa universities fear losses of over $2,000 daily. major appropriation bills pending action before adjournment. House and Senate sifting committees named to prune bills and push key measures amid political faction battles.
Last Thursday the Bow man bill to guarantee bank deposits in Iowa failed with 15 votes in favor and 35 against. Senators Buser Browne Gunderson and Hartman opposed after weeks of alignment with supporters. The defeat shocks supporters, and critics warn it jeopardizes road funding and prospects for federal aid.
The Senate has blocked road legislation under leadership aiming to dismantle the highway commission and funnel road funds to boards of supervisors and township trustees for local use, threatening federal aid and primary road programs.
Four Black Hawk county officials and a county treasurer joined Senator Bowman in protesting a gas tax bill and road funding. The group warned Black Hawk would face a four mill tax to cover bond interest if funds dropped. The report also notes Senator Roberta pushing for an education funding investigation due by July 1, 1926.
Brookhart and Buser pushed a plan to replace the nine member State Board of Education with a three member body. Senate passage of Buser bill 106 gives a partial gain as the project faces House resistance while conflicts over the Highway Commission and dean appointments complicate support. Opposition centers on a one third Senate minority holding power and vacancies amid confirmations.
Governor John Hammill names C Ed Beman of Oskaloosa as state superintendent of banking starting July 1 to replace Robert L Leach who asked to be relieved George M Simpson of West Union fills the vacancy on the state board of parole and A M McColl of Woodward is reappointed to the state board of control The governor also sent Dr Don M Griswold of Iowa City as health commissioner to replace Dr Rodney P Fagin but the Senate deferred action Friends of Dr Fagan seek reappointment through the American Legion.
Dr. Gilbert Fitzpatrick argues science will raise life expectancy from 57 today to 100, predicting centenarians will be common by 2000. He traces progress from 1776 to 1876 germ theory and notes middle age deaths are often accidental, contending long life is attainable. The Karlville Camera is advertised for sale in trade journals.
The Monticello Express recorded numerous March 1900 events including births in Harris and Day families, moves of Wairns to Strawberry Point and Siebels to Monticello, marriages of Riekels Tayen and Rickely Folkers, new business openings by Zimmerman and a Chicago clothing store, deaths of Mrs. J. F. Pond and Bonewell Reiter, and local elections with several officers chosen.
Vice President Dawes bluntly derides the Senate rules as antiquated. He, a business man, favors direct action once understanding is reached, while senators wary of revisions weigh the long debate ahead.
FOR SALE 500 bushels Towar aced oats Carpenter Hubbard 39-2 S. C. WHITE LEGHORN Chicks for sale also hatching eggs Phone 242 Ray George 40-10-pa FOR SALE A few good worf horses also a few good cows Phone 242 Ray George 40-1-pa FOR SALE Timothy seed and early Ohio potatoes Wim H Ahtrichs R 4 Monticello Iowa .-2-pd SEEP OATS FOR SALM logren a new cat direct from the Iowa experiment station Phone 4-1-5 Ch K Greer AQ-IP
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