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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
1
The piece argues that technological and wage shifts shorten workdays while leaving full-time workers reluctant to share hours. It cites ex Governor Lowden urging centralized power and warns against overreach in local governance. It notes misread headlines on Mooney and Iowa beer sales liberalization affecting temperance supporters.
A lengthy draft tax reform proposal dominates the scene as lawmakers consider bills on income and sales taxes. The Beardsley general revision would impose a quarterly sales tax on merchants and a franchise tax with income tax elements, potentially affecting many businesses during a likely extended debate.
The correspondent reports on legislative debates over taxes on property, salary caps for state officials, and a transportation reform measure for pupil conveyance. A Brookings Institution plan to reorganize state government faces opposition and possible special sessions.
Lawmakers debated measures to aid taxpayers and ease penalties. One bill would cut monthly penalties from 6 percent to 5 percent, and interest from 8 to 6 percent. Other proposals include quarterly tax payments, delayed delinquency dates, and reduced mortgage taxes to avoid double taxation.
The Sioux City Journal discusses Republican leaders in Congress and DC bosses allegedly tolerating Roosevelt’s expansive agenda. It argues Republicans faced no strong opposition due to perceived national necessity and the Democrats’ call for patriotic support amid wartime-like responsibilities.
A garbled clipping presents remarks from Father R E Woods and John C Stevens discussing prosperity and meekness, alongside quotes by Frederick H Ponce and a reference to Jeff Hofman and a controversial habit forming manufacture. The text blends religious sermon lines with economic criticism and political sentiment.
An editorial warns that old-time saloons could rebrand as taverns or cabarets without changing character. It argues liquor interests dominated politics, law enforcement, and legislation, urging disarming liquor influence and promoting temperance while noting debates over non-intoxicating beer.
The Cherokee Times views President Roose velt as a wise politician who asserts that congressional action should precede the distribution of large public patronage. The piece emphasizes timely moves to secure legislative support before patronage allocations occur.
A satirical piece mocks the notion that babies are perpetual joys. It recounts a highly improbable infant’s day full of dangerous, odd, and comic antics to argue that no baby embodies beauty and joy forever.
Large book reviews at Storm Lake library draw crowds as Iowa libraries share lists of top reads for adults and youths. Publishers Weekly editor Melcher lists ten timeless titles, spanning Bible to Tarzan, with regional libraries receiving gifts and sponsors to support book showers and afternoon teas.
The Avoca library reports an autographed copy of Lina Sarger by Marque Mailer, a former Avoca resident now teaching in an eastern boys' school, who has written three novels including Journey's End and Daddy Dary. Mrs. A. A. Weet of Cleveland and Mildred Augustine of Ladora have written several new girls books. other Iowa authors Graham M. Dean and Goldsmith Pub are noted with multiple titles.
The American Library Association statement highlights libraries as democratic tools for lifelong learning. It notes record 1933 usage, 81,063,423 books borrowed in 1983 across 33 cities, a 37 percent rise since 1939, linking reading to understanding current issues amid economic insecurity.
The passage argues libraries must re evaluate services to focus on essentials and reduce costs amid rising demand for books on earning a living and materials that sustain hope. It stresses libraries aid informed citizenship and public understanding, urging prudent spending and continued access.
In 1932 Iowa reported 25,388 deaths, a general rate of 10.2 per 1,000, down slightly from 1931. Violent deaths reached 1,?50, with autos causing 400 deaths and railroads 74. Homicides numbered 68, admissions include 545 personal crises and 1,540 accidents.
A printable quip filled page mix features jokes and a practical agricultural note. An article advises lime application after plowing for alfalfa and soil testing, citing Agronomy experts from Iowa State College Ames Iowa and county agents for soil testing.
The Atchison Globe laments the type of reader who withholds knowledge claiming it is better left unsaid. It mocks men who boast ignorance or secrecy and notes the vast quantity of newspapers the paper receives but cannot read.
Modern machinery for distributing manure and commercial fertilizers saves time and labor and provides more even field coverage. H R Meldrum of Town State College notes fertilizer effects depend on application method. Experiments show surface application best. and manure is as effective when disced in as when plowed under.
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