05 May 1938
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
1
A reflective piece contrasts Britain's income tax with American funding methods, warning of rising future taxes. It notes the La Follette faction's fringe impact, insurance premium debates for safe drivers, and the need for capable county officials to ensure good local government.
Sioux City Journal critiques New Deal relief, noting $15 billion in federal aid and a Chicago employment bureau example. It highlights job vacancies, worker aversion to work, and quotes a belief that government aid fosters idleness, invoking Capt. John Smith's dictum that those who won’t work should not eat.
The piece analyzes James Roosevelt as a versatile public figure. It notes his roles as son to the president, a White House secretary, a businessman selling insurance, a Marine Reserve lieutenant colonel, and a potential political candidate. It discusses his frequent use of the pronoun we in public speech.
A LeMars Sentinel report notes widespread destruction of farm groves and fruit trees due to drought and harsh conditions over recent years. The piece recalls pioneer groves along streams, urges Arbor Day plantings, and mentions trees for planting available through extension agents at nominal prices.
The humorous Bill Nye lectured in a famous Boston theatre when a Vermont farmer shouted for better sound Nye shot back Why don't you pay more and come nearer The farmer replied Cause it ain't worth it The exchange captures Nye's quick wit in a light moment on stage.
The barmaid issue prompts discussion on equal employment rights for women in taverns. Backers argue she seeks work as a full citizen, while opponents cite traditional views on female bartenders.
The provided text discusses personal responsibility and candidate selection in a county campaign, noting there are good men on both party tickets and hoping the best rise to the real run for the office. It emphasizes unity and cautious judgment in choosing leaders.
A sequence of property deeds recorded April 22 to 28 1938 in Jones County shows Louise H Levsen widow selling to Paul B Levsen NW SE and other tracts. Several joint tenancies and fee simple transfers involve multiple grantors and grantees including Rena Kettlitz Augusta Farley John B Haeussler Nelle Sulinger Lena Gould George Anna Rehorst Henry J and Samuel Bronemann with various parcels around Monticello Olin and New Antioch Cemetery trust. Notable entries include transfers to Henry Wilke and to Lloyd Pickett and Lan ie Green Pickett with reserve possession dates and nominal sums.
Knoxville reports Senator Gillette lost about 50,000 Republican votes after voting for the administration. Local papers note shifting support and potential political impact ahead of upcoming ballots.
While attending the Iowa Press association meeting in Des Moines the Oelwein Register notes Gov. Kraschel is personable and shrewd, always where a crowd gathers and engaging with everyone, friend or foe.
Humboldt Republican notes Mark Sullivan argues Roosevelt should apologize for calling critics economic royalists and entrenched greed. Atlantic News Telegraph reports John Hamilton warns against tying a campaign solely to spending policies and urges a clear plan to win seats in the upcoming election.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century sheet reflects rural American life, citing Iowa farms and citizens as honest workers. It critiques court decisions, railways facing uptake by Uncle Sam, and a pivotal push for electricity on farms as a landmark future convenience.
The Iowa liquor control commission reports a profit of 1.1 million dollars in nine months, suggesting strong revenue performance amid statewide concerns over liquor sales.
A Rock Rapids report notes the earlier push to urge residents to be tax conscious has quieted, with the concern seeming less necessary as time passes. The piece reflects on public sentiment and evolving attitudes toward taxation.
Fr Antesio Santandras, 84, pastor of a San Francisco church, regained sight after an operation that removed a 0.106 mm disc from one eye and replaced it with a graft from a deceased donor. He had been blind in one eye and threatened with further loss of sight.
Experts note that a child's reading interests change as he grows. To foster a love of reading, parents should tailor choices to the child's specific age and development stage, recognizing that what engages a school child differs from younger readers.
A handbook on children's storytelling emphasizes early reading from age two to six. It notes that preschoolers enjoy stories about peers, pets, and play with sound effects and pictures. As children age toward seven, interest shifts to animals, birds, trees, flowers, and fish, reflecting long standing authorities.
A poem-like meditation on aging women in a garden setting. The piece contrasts graceful, poised figures with memories of happier days and a quiet, aristocratic stance amid a social walk. The imagery centers on faces, manners, and restrained conversation.
Fragments show numerous named payees and services including rent fuel groceries medical care and transportation. Totals listed include payroll and maintenance line items with multiple individuals and local businesses across Anamosa area.
Notice announces probate of a will in Jones County District Court. It names the court and invites all interested parties to appear as required under state probate law following the will’s filing on the eighteenth day of a specified month. Further details appear in the official notice.
The May term court fixes 10:00 a.m. on May 16 for final proof and probate of Airlke C. Tobiason's will. The clerk, See Byerly, notes the Jones county district court. An allotment of 17,900,000 cubic feet of helium has been granted to Germany for a zeppelin reported as sister ship to the Hindenburg.
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