Monticello Express weekly edition by Doxsee
The Monticello Express is published every Thursday by editors and proprietors Chas. A. Doxsee.
17 May 1934
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is published every Thursday by editors and proprietors Chas. A. Doxsee.
The piece laments low hog prices and farmer losses, notes March 3 pricing declines, and critiques NRA enforcement under Gen Johnson. It criticizes bootlegging persistence, predicts liquor store protection with machine gun guards, and comments on Ex-Senator Reed’s discontent with the administration and Missouri primary dynamics.
The editorial warns the NRA faces a turning point as government critics grow. It cites the Federal Trade Commission, the Recovery Board, and the Consumers' Advisory Board faulting codes, pricing, and monopolistic practices. It notes business leaders fear overreach and regional wage disparities risk.
In Des Moines the Scott county delegation outvoted Dubuque in the district caucus at the Young Democrats Clubs convention. Dubuque sent Frank J. FitzPatrick guiding 19 votes but Scott with 17 votes shifted to in person voting, seizing all district donors and pushing through their program amid opposition. FitzPatrick denounced the move, calling it reckless for temporary gain.
Des Moines delegates at a Farmers Holiday meeting numbers estimated at 2000 anti-Wallace farmers and vote to urge President Roosevelt to demand Secretary Wallace resign. Gov Lange of North Dakota and Milo Reno supported the action, with the petition presented to the national body.
Republicans who opposed Hoover now face stark reality in South Dakota where 55,000 farmers, one third of the state, suffer poor relief amid drought and dust storms. Homes abandoned, livelihoods lost, communities shattered as the grim situation draws national attention.
After a four month trial Eldora's new sales tax has become accepted with little opposition. The tax is a replacement levy not an increase, funding required programs without raising property tax. It directs renewal funds toward retail sales and replaces part of the existing property tax burden.
Marshalltown Times Republican urges plain common sense and patience to save the country. It calls for fewer coughlins and renos and more horse sense, criticizing groups chasing individual advantage over common interests.
An article argues that sentiment alone does not help mothers. progress comes from early and continuous medical supervision. It cites 1933 Iowa data showing only 25 of 21 000 expectant mothers consulted a physician before the fifth month, with high mortality from pregnancy related causes.
Experts from Iowa State College advise gardeners with heavy clay or difficult soil to improve fertility and structure. Add well rotted manure and topsoil, lime to loosen the earth, and keep residues in the soil rather than burning them.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that while wishing the president continued health, it believes Garner could have fared well as president. As vice president, Garner is praised for dignified conduct and steady work in guiding administration measures through Congress, often avoiding public controversy.
Atlantic News-Telegraph argues a GOP victory in Iowa this fall hinges on active effort by party workers. It warns Democrats have built ammunition for the gap and that excessive bitterness in the primary could cost Republicans the state.
Chairman Harold Cooper of the state liquor commission says Towans may buy liquor passbooks including purchasing permits in about ten days. The permit books will be sold at liquor stores ahead of the official liquor sales start set for about June 1.
A hastily spoken word by Jude Johnson startled his wife, causing her fever and a doctor’s stern warning that another kind word could kill her. The physician told Johnson to keep quiet, replying you pup with harsh sarcasm.
Maude Sharf explains a method to get three stockings from two pairs by pairing matching good ones. ISU home economics staff share practical tips on cleaning, peeling, baking, and cooking to simplify daily life and improve efficiency.
A collection of jokes and quips with quick exchanges and punchlines. The humor ranges from courtroom musing to holiday quips and family banter, concluding with a payday mix up at a dentist and lawyer’s office.
A poem contrasts Towser the cat and a misbehaving boy named Bill. Neighbors scold Bill for chores and hygiene while Towser roams freely. The speaker suggests Bill will grow into a strong man and prove the critics wrong. Copyright 1934 Morning News.
A Baltimore Sun poem bids farewell to winter with imagery of robin songs and melting snow. The speaker welcomes spring and memories of May, hoping for warmer winds and blossoming life after a long harsh season.
A poem about a stooped old man who walks daily to the end of life and a note that Germany opened the first regular transatlantic air mail service between Europe and South America. Also included is a statistic that the human heart pumps about 35 million gallons of blood in a lifetime.
Political advertisement announcing Will Hiller as a candidate for the nomination of supervisor for the term beginning January 1 1935 on the Republican ticket at the June primary. Pd 46 3.
A note from W. W. Bill Hanken, a Republican candidate, declares intent to run for clerk of the district court in the June primary and solicits support.
Democratic candidate Dr John H. Fraser runs for coroner promising medical expertise and careful investigations. The ad frames Fraser as the qualified physician suitable to oversee autopsies and public health inquiries while seeking voter support.
Iowa Book News reports Men Against the Sea nearing 29th thousand and Mutiny on the Bounty its precursor led October Book of the Month. Writers like Phil Stong and Ethel Hueston appear, with public notices announcing estate administration and corporate charter amendments in Monticello and Jones County.
The district court of Jones County Iowa notifies all claimants against the estate of Bridget Kehoe deceased to file with the clerk sworn and timely. Creditors must make payment if owed and avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 30 1934. J J Locher Executor and attorney for the estate.
Notice declares probate of the last will of Jennie M. Rundle filed May 4 1934 in Jones County Iowa. The court fixes June 4 1934 at 19 o'clock a.m. for final proof and probate at the May term.
Notice of incorporation for Monticello Mortgage Company of Monticello Iowa with principal business in real estate and securities. Capital stock $50000, term 1933 to 1953, board of three directors, officers named, annual meeting January 10, first directors and officers listed, stockholders private property exempt from corporate debts.
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