24 May 1934
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello paper profiles Robert Colflesh, former U S District Attorney for the southern district, highlighting his war service, education at Washington University, and roles as state commander of the Town Legion. It contrasts his candidacy with NRA-era concerns in a cautioned editorial tone.
The piece contrasts cautious farmers who avoid risky speculation with restless imaginations craving gain. It recalls a Perry Iowa public school controversy and questions judgment in educators. It notes Republicans dismissing Pinchot amid Pennsylvania primary politics and party discontent.
An 81 year old marshal in Wall Lake faces city budget pressure over a pension and pay request. The town grapples with affording a leader who cites daily square meals as a cost factor for continued service.
May 11 records from Lloyd Soper list deeds and remortgages in Jones County. Transactions include estate deeds to James G Warren and C T Foley, land exchanges, roadway easements, and a large mortgage indebtedness totaling $10,090. Read includes parcels in Onslow Anamosa Oxford Junction and Wyoming with multiple lot and section references.
The Atlantic News Telegraph mocks the Mellon income tax case, noting widespread street talk labeling Mellon a crook and alleging tax fraud. It claims the Democratic Justice Department failed to secure indictment and views the case as a historical misstep by the New Dealers.
The editor argues the hog tax failed to raise producer prices while pork chop prices rose in 51 cities from 19 to 24 cents per pound. Farmers receive less for hogs while consumers pay more for pork, illustrating ongoing agricultural pressures.
Harvey Ingham argues the ten year cigarette surge to 109 billion packs undercuts tax capacity and presses public needs while alcohol use drops from 34 million gallons during high cigarette use to about four million. uncertainties loom on future trends under new policies. he notes social changes may curb heavy drinking.
The Sioux City Journal questions the Literary Digest poll on Roosevelt administration policy. It argues the first question asks a binary yes or no on all acts, failing to capture nuanced views, while many voters would like to approve some measures and oppose others.
Monticello public schools prepare for Senior Class Day on May 29 with a full program in the school auditorium. The event includes a processional, class history, will, prophecy, quartet, cap and gown, class song, and reception. A public banquet and alumni dance follow on June 1 in the gym, with tickets at local stores and a 50 cent per couple charge.
Prairieburg will hold Decoration Day services at St. Joseph's cemetery on May 30 with a field mass at 10 by Father Kucera. The American Legion will honor the graves of fallen soldiers, and an amplified sound system will aid all attendees. The St. Joseph's mission opened Sunday to large crowds.
Large attendance at the farm bureau meeting where County Agent Smith used a chart to show the value of keeping farm records and record books were distributed to hog corn contract signers. Dry weather and high heat worsen farmers conditions as hay and starch crops suffer.
Local families from Monticello and nearby towns hosted and visited relatives and friends. Attendees include the Behrends and Arduser families, the Chaplins, Langs, and Heerens, with gatherings ranging from school picnics to Sunday dinners and junior senior banquets. The note adds a fact: there are 38 islands in New York City.
Oscar J Houstman runs as a Republican candidate for clerk of the district court in Jones county. He is a 37-year local resident, World War I veteran, former postmaster at Olin, and has begun a law study to prepare for county clerk duties. He pledges a clean vigorous campaign and appreciation for voter support.
Political advertisement announcing Will Hiner's candidacy for the supervisor nomination on the Republican ticket for the term starting January 1 1935. It calls for support at the June primary and credits Pd 46 3.
A political notice urges support for a clerk of the district court candidate on the Republican ticket in the June primary. The brief call to action thanks voters and signals campaign activity.
Notice records the January 10 1934 stockholders meeting in Monticello Iowa approving Article 6 section 1 amendment establishing a board of eleven directors to be elected annually and until successors are qualified. The vice president and cashier were authorized to sign acknowledge record publish and execute required actions.
The district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed Norman Davidson executor of the estate of Alexander Davidson deceased. All claims must be filed with the court clerk sworn and timely. Creditors should pay debts to the executor to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa May 15 1934.
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