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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
5
An elderly transcription discusses taxes on suet holdings and the public burden, noting minor gains for the public and questions of interest rates. It references Russia, ex Vice President Marshall, Cedar Rapids Republican, and May 1 publication details with political reporting on candidates and duties in a legislative context.
A Public letter from Representative Gyrenus aes of Iowa discusses the naval appropriation battle in the House. It notes the compromise set the fleet at 67 000 sailors, a concession favored by the small navy faction over the big navy push for 106 000 to 120 000 men.
A fragmented letter criticizes the Federal Reserve and hints at drastic changes. It argues farmers and laborers should direct policy, cites Iowa allotments and a Chicago bank’s large credit line, and questions the Fed’s structure and member-bank guarantees.
Webster City, Silva, Maquoketa and Cedar Rapids report budget actions including replacing staff with new pay scales, bond votes for Linn County roads, and a land purchase for a state park near Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon. Rich on education and infrastructure, the notes cover postmaster changes and liquor-law cases in Dubuque and Davenport.
The town reports 23 convicts brought to the state reformatory, bringing total to 931, and notes April 27 birth anniversary of Hunnicutt of Tama. It covers road work by Foley Bros near Langworthy, a sheriffs race in Fairview township, Monaghan's jail status and bond, and county dog licensing confusion at the auditor's office with misread owner records and delinquent tags.
Washington officials display German goods including six jewel gold filled watches and six blade safety razors to illustrate influx at low prices. Elmer Dover cites shipments to New York and argues German brands price below production cost to crush American rivals.
The New York Tribune portrays Emma Goldman as arch discoverer of Russia truth, noting she claims stunning insights long known and published. Critics say she relives anti socialist views, arguing she profits from lessons others already understood.
Monticello city council met in regular session with present members Bates Schneider Rockstad Van Meter and Mayor Maurice Hoag absent. The treasurer reported a total treasury of 15 179.59 across funds and various receipts including general fund 2705.70 and sewer fund 4 taps 90.15 with claims approved for Monticello Express and other vendors.
The Monticello State Bank and Lovell State Bank won a finding favorable to their appeals. The court voided October 22 1921 assessments after the banks had paid February 16 1921 taxes, holding the auditor exceeded authority and that discrimination against banks existed. The ruling notes that future legislation must address the unequal treatment.
The article notes long standing discrimination of taxpayers in Iowa over the past decade, with taxes rising due to federal levies. It cites banks facing taxes on capital stock and surplus as high as six percent, and says a state tax commission is examining ways to equalize taxes to prevent anticipated litigation across counties.
Clifford Thorne announces his senatorial bid in Davenport, Iowa. His platform is conservative, aligning with other candidates while addressing the same Washington questions. The piece contrasts Thorne with Smith Brookhart and Ike Charles B. Pickett as primary voters weigh vision and national experience for welfare goals.
Poetic prose evokes night voices delivering whispers of wonder and magic, promising fortune and charm. The speaker urges the world to hear the voices toll and feel the spell, suggesting life gains meaning through these alluring visions.
Pure bred heavy laying Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns, Minorcas, Anconas, Wyandottes, Rocks and Orpingtons advertised with 15 to 190 each and 100 percent delivery guaranteed. Orders filled as received, 14 deposit required with order. Russel EH Lux Hopkinton Iowa 38tt.
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