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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1924
Page
5
The piece argues for reducing government spending to stay within income while denying new taxes. It notes resistance to a World War bonus and cites President Coolidge and General Grant as opposing such bills. It also discusses Iowa politics with Ex-Representative Sweet challenging Brookhart and party loyalty in primaries.
The piece accuses Senator Norris of Nebraska of securing the Republican primary nomination with Democratic help then pledging not to back the GOP ticket. It notes his prior cross party votes with Democrats along with Brookhart and suggests Republicans voting for him aid an enemy of the party.
Across states including California and Indiana Coolidge leads with large margins and holds two thirds of convention delegates. The piece notes strong public support and praises Coolidge’s character while contrasting a Missouri conference stance on war with broader sentiment.
The Chicago Tribune argues against the view that the court constantly opposes Congress. It notes few five to four decisions in the court’s long history and urges restraint in criticizing the court while defending its role as guardian of constitutional limits and individual rights.
A East St. Louis Journal opinion argues that the Republican Party lacks control of Congress as ultra radicals push socialist and revolutionary ideas. It labels leaders like La Follette Norris and Brookhart as communistic and urges purging malcontents to preserve constitutional rights and the party's integrity.
The piece lauds Calvin Coolidge for broad public trust in a time of peace. It argues loyalty stems from respect for him, notes discredit attempts backfire, and predicts voters will demand consistency between party service and personal platform. It warns against demagogic, dual-flag politicians.
The report notes President Coolidge withheld his signature, arguing the bill would aid beneficiaries but impose burdens on taxpayers. He emphasizes that pensioner justice must be balanced with national welfare, and that a class advantage cannot exceed national welfare.
Des Moines Capital questions Senator Norris of Nebraska claiming Republican ties while noting he never has been. Nebraska Republicans urged to close ranks even if it means backing a Democrat. Boston Transcript cautions against elevating Ford and the country benefiting from Niagara Falls.
A compilation of brief editorial comments and opinions from multiple papers. Meredith Nicholson seeks a state senate seat in Indiana with a platform opposing new laws. Critics note Coolidge’s speeches lack passion while others urge practical, common sense. Discussions cover gas tax, road funding, and a Louisiana death penalty case with nuanced legal reasoning.
John E. Briggs discusses Iowa Territory’s early lawmakers in The Palimphsest. On November 12, 1838, in Burlington Town, the First Legislative Assembly met amid quarrels with Secretary Conway and Governor Lucas over supplies and a $6,000 hire for 20+ staff. Yet their laws earned praise for clarity and sound judgment.
Manchester Press argues Iowa retailers can beat mail order by publishing their prices for dozens of items and proving local goods cost as little or less. The piece urges town merchants to advertise openly to show customers value at home.
The item notes Hon. W. T. Gilmore of Tipton visiting for Republican voters and courting support. It recalls poverty as a common origin among successful Americans and highlights Gilmore as a two term Cedar county representative running in the Cedar Jones district Republican primary. He is described as industrious and careful in office.
Mrs. Fred G. Law rence of Cedar Rapids welcomes twin girls born eight pounds each with births scheduled at 2 a m Thursday and 7 a m Friday. The couple also notes the long interval between births and the girls’ weight.
The report details April 1924 Red Cross nursing activity in Jones County. It lists school inspections and pupil health defects including vision teeth and throat issues, with counts for visits talks and investigations. Regular inspections covered Wayne 9 Oak Grove Madison Center and part of Sacred Heart Monticello. diphtheria led to culture tests in Monticello and Lovell No 5.
Frank William Stary, longtime Monticello and Zumbrota resident born July 20 1862 in Czecho Slovakia, died in Zumbrota Minnesota after illness. He worked for Crescent Creamery in Rochester and later for Marait McCammack in Monticello before settling in Zumbrota. He married Gertrude Guhl in 1885 and fathered 14 children 13 surviving. Louis and Joe Stary traveled from Rowley to attend the funeral at Congregational church in Zumbrota last Saturday where 18 children gathered for the service.
A notice warns that rub bish and ashes remain in alleys and streets adjoining properties and must be removed immediately. It states ordinances may be enforced if the debris is not cleared and the notice will appear only once.
The Monticello high school annual class sermon will be given by Pastor George W. McNary at the Congregational Church next Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. It is a union service and the public is invited. Morning worship is at 11, Sunday School at 10.
Sunday School and morning worship planned at Epworth League. No evening service this Sunday as we join the Baccalaureate at the Congregational church. Evening services shift to eight o'clock from seven thirty starting now.
R P Kuentzel, Pastor, Sunday School at 10 08 am German Service at 11 00 am English Service at 7 45 pm Senior choir practice Friday evening at 7 45 pm.
A Sunday morning service at 10 45 invites older Christians to attend a sermon titled The God of the Aged. The message emphasizes aged believers who have grown gray in Christ and extends a cordial invitation to all.
An old classified fragment lists a modern house for sale with 100 foot frontage in Al repair and mentions Ray Mehternicht with terms, plus a job ad for salesmen and a shoe repair price list from S. F. Reude. It references David Davies for a branch manager position in Pittsburgh and includes multiple business notices.
Residents are urged to attend a meeting at Richland No. 3 schoolhouse across from the cemetery next Monday evening May 10 at 7:30. Plans will be made for cleaning and repair to improve the cemetery. L Buol 47-1
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