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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is published every Thursday in Monticello Iowa by editors and proprietors J. W. Doxsee and Chas A Doxsee The paper is entered as a second class matter at the Monticello post office since November 1887 under the act of March 8 1879
The writer questions farm prices versus costs pointing to higher production costs for manufacturers while farmers must accept market prices. He notes political strife in Congress over veterans benefits and government spending, warns of foreign travel costs, and predicts future issues as Philippines independence nears and Pacific power dynamics rise.
The text argues for keeping guardianship of the islands to prevent refraction of military value and ensure productive bounty. It questions outright independence and notes Hearst papers’ open rebellion against a Democratic majority in Congress, accusing them of weakening the party by absorbing radical malcontents. Discontent signs are evident.
The Monticello school reports savings from strict maintenance and cautious purchasing. Details cover building repairs, instructional supplies, janitorial items, library materials, mimeograph needs, music, tests, grounds work, and insurance costs for 1930–33.
The article notes Don Young will start the season next week and highlights an upcoming exhibition match at the local course in June featuring Lucille Robinson, the Iowa State golf queen and former women's western open winner, as part of a four player lineup. It also mentions a major July town tourney with twenty invited players across seven clubs in eastern Town.
The Algona Advance notes that Uncle Sam will have a large corn surplus by August 1, four and a half months away, with no plans announced for sealed corn. The piece questions farmer interest and highlights the need for a disposal strategy amid a vast accumulation.
Miss Lulu Gear long served Evans in Ma Haske county teaching, caring for the sick, and keeping postal service. Odebolt grower Ben Einspahr showcases a 74 inch African lily in his basement, smelling strong but drawing visitors. Absent mindedness saved a Fenton dance hall from fire as a forgotten overcoat led to discovery of smoke by a night watchman. Mrs. Meineke preserves an 1800 Ulster County Gazette detailing Washington’s death. John Hale of Estherville retires after 32 years as a mail carrier, having walked 110000 miles and whistle calling the meadowlark at every door.
Roy Rickless earns first degree at the last meeting with second degree set for next Monday night alongside Bill Hobart and Merle Hutton. Members urged to fund dues by working in the club room. Tournament notes praise Dy ersville as champions and mention Dubuque Cardinals, Black Hawks. The DeMolays plan a kittenball team, tennis court project, and member job drives.
Prairieburg churches announce Holy Week and Easter services. St Joseph and Sacred Heart list Sunday Masses and confessions, St Matthew and St John plan German and English services, and Lutherans mark Good Friday and Easter with communion. Local congregations include Congregational Presbyterian and Methodist in scheduled worship, baptisms, and events.
Farmers ad seeks growers to contract additional acres of sweet corn at six dollars per ton and offers sweet pumpkin seed at nineteen cents per pound. Contact C. C. Hodson and J. L. Farmer Canning Co Adv for details.
Political advertisement announces H J Mayberry as a Republican candidate for supervisor for the term starting January 1 1935 on the Jone primary ballot at Te teae pee 40-4.
Will H. Null of Monticello announces his candidacy for sheriff of Jones county on the Republican ticket subject to the June primary. He asks voters for their support and appreciation for their vote.
Earl C Peet announces candidacy for the Jones county board of supervisors for the term starting January 1 1936 on the republican ticket Your vote is respectfully solicited at the June primary Pd 30 1.
A catalog of adult and children titles offered at the library lists varied authors and topics from fiction to non fiction. In local notices J. Lubbers 48 Clinton county CWA administrator and state finance officer died after leg amputation to save his life and Mrs S A Stedman 85 Manchester resident of 79 years dies after a hip fracture from a fall last Sunday.
On March 29 1934 the court opened a will purporting to be that of William Stuhler late of Jones County Iowa The final probate hearing is set for April 23 1934 at 10 oclock am to allow interested parties to show cause why probate should not be admitted The notice is signed by SEE BYERLY Clerk and J J Locher attorney for the estate 40-3
The district court of Jones county Iowa has appointed Thomas E McNamara and Bernard M Fagan as administrators of Ellen Fagan deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal period and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. The notice is dated March 2 1934 at Anamosa Iowa and signed by attorney J J Locher.
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