Fair Trade Price Controls and Retailer Practices
An analysis of fair trade laws shows state power to fix minimum retail prices dates to 1931 California and now spans most states. The 1936 Supreme Court ruling affirmed this right, aiding small retailers against price cutting by manufacturers, though today many retailers seek cuts for overstock while penalties deter price reductions on protected goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
United States Supreme Court
Sutherland
Monticello Plans Christmas Lighting with Chamber of Commerce
Monticello considers forming a Chamber of Commerce to organize Christmas lighting in the business district. Neighbors Anamosa and Maquoketa have taken steps, Maquoketa planning to buy lights and bulbs, Iowa Electric offering free current. The council would cooperate with the chamber on evergreen purchasing and installations, while avoiding a repeat of last year when no municipal effort was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Chamber of Commerce
Anamosa
Maquoketa
Iowa Electric Company
George
Bob Mervyold
Bob
Monticello Group
Milk Dollar Outlook for Monticello Shoppers
Article summarizes how the milk dollar is divided among processing, distribution, and costs. It cites a Chicago based AMDI ad showing 6.7 cents for dairy purchases, 27.3 cents for processing and distribution, 0.8 for advertising, 0.5 for management, 1.8 for taxes, and 1.9 retained as net earnings. It notes 98.13 cents cover expenses with 1.87 cents earnings per dollar.
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Monticello
Associated Milk Dealers, Inc
Chicago
Illinois
The
Milk Dealers, Inc
Dairies
Chicagoland Dairies
Iowa and national issues echo in community editorials
A compilation of editorial snippets from Iowa papers covers education focus on sports gyms, world peace via United Nations backed by force, Iowa centennial publicity, orange crop storage limits, atom bomb ethics, postwar rebuilding, congressional accountability, labor leader John L Lewis, and a reflective quip on pens.
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Shenandoah Sentinel
United Nations
Big Four
Why They Behave Like Russians Book Review
Jack Fischer argues in Why They Behave Like Russians that Ukrainians resemble Texans, notes his Russia studies since 1933, and recounts his UNRRA mission insights. The book, a Book of the Month selection for May, presents four main recommendations on defense posture and outreach.
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Jack Fischer
Ukraine
Texas
Russia
Red Army
Board of Economic Welfare
Washington
Soviet Union
UNRRA
John Marquand
Mr. Fischer
Iowa Legislature Near Ending Amid Labor March
The Iowa Legislature faced a close vote on the anti closed shop bill as thousands of organized labor delegates marched on Des Moines. Despite organized pressure, the House passed 74 votes to support the bill while opponents tallied 31. Delegations toured the Capitol, gaining a firsthand look at government function.
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Iowa
House
Appropriation Cut Delays State Office Building Start
The state senate reduced the proposed office building appropriation from 851000 to 10, likely postponing the project beyond the next legislative session. Planned for the statehouse grounds in 1941, war delays and rising costs pushed it aside. Current trends suggest eight or more years before construction resumes, benefiting Des Moines landlords who rent to the state at about 200000 annually as contracts expire.
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State Senate
Statehouse
Des Moines
Monticello Column Echoes Town Happenings and Local Wit
Monticello editor notes readers send clippings and letters while reporting on spring, street decorations, 27 firms eyeing Maquoketa growth, and a busy Express office. He mentions 4H fair prep, ABC advertising strength, and a new Kay drugstore move amid town cleanup efforts and scooter sightings.
Fireproofing: perfect treatment remains elusive
The article notes that while fireproofing methods exist, none are truly perfect like asbestos. Treated materials today merely char, carbonize, and disintegrate when ignited, but do not sustain or spread flames.
Monti Seniors Prepare for Graduation Festivities
The Monti seniors anticipate graduation with five first ratings at the state contest. May events include a junior senior banquet May 10, senior play Death Takes A Holiday May 16, Baccalaureate at the Lutheran church, Class Day May 20, boat trip to Davenport May 21, graduation May 22, and Alumni Banquet May 23. Kids Day and Circus Day will feature during the week.
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Lutheran Church
Davenport
Mississippi
Senior class sketches of Fern Decker and classmates
Fern Decker leads in sax quartet and band activities at Monte High with roles in Red Peppers M Club NHS and class offices. Jim Seehusep aims for Iowa University and a legal career after earning multiple letters and honors in football basketball and acting. Don Newton Dorothea Diers Audrey Schrader Marjorie Thomas Leona Smith and other seniors are highlighted for band choir drama academic honors and planned futures in college and welfare or engineering.
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Fern Decker
Red Peppers
M Club
National Honor Society
G.A.A
Monti
Fern
Iowa State Teachers College
Jim Seehusep
Jim
Triem
Iowa University
Don Newton
Helen Jean
Don
Philomonte
Cornell College
Hercules
Dorothea Diers
Ng Nal
Auasietle
GAA
National
Hogor ‘ Society
Masié
Luther League
Dorothea
Wartburg College
Waverly
Monte High
Audrey Schrader
Philemonte
Audrey
WMT
Bubbles
St. John’s Young People's Society
Marjorie Thomas
Mary
Mar
Leona Smith
Leona
Ceremony planned for summer with sparkler celebration
Fragmentary notes describe a summer ceremony involving a sparkler, with two participants flanking the event and plans underway.
State music contest participants travel to Independence
Five entries from Division I advance toward the national contest in St. Joseph Missouri on May 10. Susan Stuhler Dorothea Diers Barbara Walker top solos and ensembles include glee club and saxophone quartets with Marvin Jacobs Fern Decker and Bob Veitch among others. Additional performers compete in Division II across wooden wind groups and madrigal settings with multiple soloists and quartets named.
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Independence
St. Joseph
Susan Stuhler
Dorothea Diers
Barbara Walker
Marvin Jacobs
Fern Decker
Bob Veitch
Girls’ Glee Club
Alt
Corti
Paul Seehusen
Clara Kehren
Don Yousse
David Hamilton
K Behrends
Dru
Marjorie Thomas
Minnie Otten
Shirley McCurdy
Joanny Wright
Susan
Stuhler
Audrey Schrader
Madrigal
Marjory Hoffman
Marjo
Deischer
Elizabeth Wilson
Esther Young
Randall Ganfield
Donna Aitchison
Doria Zimmerman
Rome Hoult
Nicoll Luett McCurdy To Attend Convention
Marjorie Luett and Shirley McCurdy will represent the local Future Homemaker chapter at a Des Moines convention May 25 to 27. Miss Nicoll will chaperone. expenses partly paid by club donations. Installation for 1948 47 officers held. Luett president Hoffman vice president Beeks secretary Hackbarth treasurer McCurdy parliamentarian. A spring picnic and dance are planned for late May.
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Marjory Hoffman
Beverly Beeks
Donna ‘Hackbarth
Shirley McCurdy
Thomas Ditton a noted adventurer and telegrapher
Thomas Ditton, a famed explorer and telegraph operator, gained recognition for his daring journeys and pioneering communications feats. His career spanned distant locales, earning him renown in early adventure and navigation circles.
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Grundy Center
Osage Press
McCall's Magazine
Indianola
Marshalltown
Knoxville Express
Republican
Congress
Mason City Globe-Gazette
John L. Lewis
Lake Mills
Chariton Herald-Patriot
Capitol News
Capitol Dome
Senate
Gus Kuester
Rep
William Beardsley
New Virginia
Beardsley
George A. Wilson
United States
K. A. Evans
Robert D. Blue
Poe
S. Ray Emerson
Creston
State Highway Commission
Union
Emerson
Philadelphia
F.F.A
Horn Manufacturing Company
Glasier
Jegiala
Express
BY the
Way
Ed Huibregtse
Edward
Cass
Main Street
Bruce Stumbaugh
Express Office
Ed Cox
Expresa
Albert McNeill
ABC
Cec Goettsch
Kay Drug Store
Monticello High School
Coa
Explorer Speaks
Thomas
Ditton
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