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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1934

Page

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Monticello Express weekly edition by Doxsee

The Monticello Express is published every Thursday by editors and proprietors Chas. A. Doxsee.

Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee Editors Propr'etors

Editorial on hog markets NRA and Missouri politics

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.

NRA at the crossroads in Dubuque opinion columns

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.

Dubuque Blue Eagle NRA Federal Trade Commission National Recovery Review Board Consumers’ Advisory Board South Sherman

Scott County Delegation Dominates Des Moines Democratic Caucus

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.

Cascade Pioneer Scott County Young Democrats Clubs Des Moines Dubuque County Dubuque Scott Frank J. Pitt- Patrick FitzPatrick

Anti-Wallace Farmers Call for Wallace Resignation

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.

Sioux City Journal Des Moines Farmers Holiday Association Roosevelt Wallace Lange North Dakota Milo Reno Reno

South Dakota Farm Aid Appeals Highlight Despair

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.

Manchester Hoover South Dakota Towa

Step in the Right Direction for Eldora Sales Tax

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.

NRA Hugo Johnson Gen. Johnson Eldora Herald-Ledger

Wanted More Horse Sense In Time Of Trouble

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.

Marshalltown Times Republican

Sentiment Aims to Aid Mothers with Practical Care

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.

Iowa Twlee Fichteen Towa

Improve garden soil if your soil is unfriendly

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.

F. P. Smith Iowa State College Soils Department

Garner Praised for Dignity and Quiet Leadership

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.

Cedar Rapids Garner Congress

Republican Opportunity for Iowa Republicans

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.

Atlantic News-Telegraph Iowa

Liquor Passbooks for Towans Go on Sale Next Month

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.

Borah United States Senate Towans Harold Cooper State Liquor Commission

Man’s remark triggers wife’s fever and doctor warning

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.

Better Iowa Household Shortcuts and Tips From ISU Faculty

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.

Iowa Maude Sharf Iowa State Iowa State College Louise L'Engle Marguerite Hopkins Textiles and Clothing Department

Wit and humor snippets in a bygone column

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.

Mer

Martyrdom of Towser and Bill in a Summer Tale

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.

Towser Bill James J. Montague

Goodbye Mr Winter Poem by Folger McKinsey

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.

Goodby Mister Winter Mr. Winter Arbutus Folger McKinsey Baltimore Sun

The Little Old Man Poem and Air Mail Opening

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.

Europe South America Germany

Will Hiller Seeks Republican Nomination for Supervisor 1935

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.

Will Hiller Pd-44

Republican Candidate Seeks Support for District Court Clerk Nomination

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.

Physician for Coroner Slates Campaign of Dr John Fraser

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.

John H. Fraser Democratic

Iowa Authors Highlight Books and Public Notices

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.

Iowa James Norman Hall Charles Nordhoff Literary Supplement London Times Charles J. Dutton England Des Moines Lake Erie Foreign Legion Prospect Ethel Hueston Randolph Blinn Fraulein Frieda von Hueblin Greenwich Village New York Miss Hueston Mr. Blinn Fraulein Frieda Bobbs-Merrill Co Indianapolis Blinn Hearst Newspapers Junior League Tom Duncan Johnson Prigham Lewis Worthington Smith Wayne Weishaar John Studebaker Harvey Ingham L. Worthington Smith Essa V. Hathaway United States Franklin D. Roosevelt Phil Stong Mexico Mr. Ramsey

Notice to creditors in the estate of Bridget Kehoe

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.

Lee Byerly Jones County Iowa J. J. Locher District Court State of John Ketelsen Anamosa Towa A. D Monticello State Bank Bridget Kehoe

Probate of Will Observed in Jones County Court

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.

State of Iowa Jones County Jennie M. Rundle Said County

Monticello Mortgage Company Incorporation Notice

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.

First Farm Land Company Monticello Iowa Seid H. M. Carpenter, Jr Charles M. Luett Monticello Mortgage Company United States Mary F. Carpenter Lou D. Carpenter Millington F. Carpenter Monticello Mortgage Company of Yows Becre

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Imember Jim Reed Jim Missour United States Senate Missouri Reed Washington Republican Opportunity Boston ‘Transcript Clarice Henry Springfield Union Boston Transcript Frank Heaven Rosa Zagnoni Marion Chicago Tribune W. W Bill” Hanken Iowa Book News For People Library News and Book Reviews Mildred Othmer Peterson MacKinlay Kansor Lst Anthony Adverse Hervey Allen Phyllis Bottome the Oppermanns Lion Feuchtwanger Sinclair Lewis Rome Burns Alexander Woollcott Walter B. Pitkin Matthew Joseph Son Stuart Chase Jonnie M. Rundle American Title Association State Title Association DR. Burris D. C McNeill Town W. H. Null Lowe Earl H. Deshaw Ofice Houra Stuhler C. F. Shimanek George Alkbery George J.wenzlick M. D Benadom Sanitarium N. Sycamore Sanitarium N. Sycamore Monticello W. Deasee Co A. B. J. BE. Heiserman, Doxsee, Doxses & Heiserman Attorneys At Law Lovell Block L. J. Swift Burrichter Building J. G. Schoon Mark J. E. Bateman Monticelto Southern Hospital Atete Charles G. Day Monticello State ‘Bank
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