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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
9
The piece surveys the Iowa Republican primary slate with six Senate hopefuls including Brookhart Thorne and Pickett, plus races for secretary of state and treasurer. It notes Governor Kendall and Lt. Governor Hammill unopposed, while tariff debates and Russia’s soviet government loom in national context.
Reprint discusses Judge Ben Lindsey of Denver condemning extreme fashion as a sign of weakened morality and low mentality. He cites a 19 year old parolee and argues that oil slicked hair, bellbottoms, short skirts, rouge and bold makeup reveal misaligned values. The piece urges both men and women to avoid extremes and dress modestly.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial argues Senator Reed has blundered by baiting Woodrow Wilson into the Missouri contest. It says Reed’s meddling has alienated voters, making him an intolerable nuisance despite his debating skill. The piece urges a shift to constructive, not destructive, leadership.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports the Genoa talks face a blunt question to Soviet delegates whether they will meet Cannes and London conditions. The piece ridicules Soviet demands for 25 billion in damages, calling them absurd and likening them to a bazaar dispute.
The Omaha Bee reports Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota share the second highest per capita car ownership at 5.3 people per car, behind Iowa's 5.2. California slips to third, signaling strong farmer demand and practical use of autos for hauling and farm travel. The Omaha World-Herald notes rising radio development may dull morning stars’ song.
The Sioux City Journal reflects on whether editors can ever know what readers read and prefer. It cites Northwestern University students who say national and state news, editorials, sports, and cartoons are popular, while crime stories and sensational pieces pull less. The piece notes editors strive to balance what readers want with what they think they should provide, yet never truly know.
Over grazing and stocking on soft ground cause most pasture damage. Reseed when forage thins using partial reseed with clover and grass, followed by discing. Apply banyard manure to maintain humus. On clay soils keep stock off when wet. on well drained land use specified mixtures of bluegrass, white clover, timothy, orchard grass and alsike to sustain long term pastures.
Henry C. Wallace secretary of agriculture and Iowa State alumnus will be commencement speaker on June 12 at Ames. Fellow alumnus President I. B. Schrekengast of Nebraska Wesleyan will deliver the baccalaureate sermon on June 11. Senior and alumni day June 10 completes a planned weekend program for graduates and alumni. Mrs. Wallace also studied at Iowa State. Chicago News notes ongoing misinterpretations in Senator Reed’s dispute with Woodrow Wilson.
Rev. Fred White of the Baptist church will deliver the Memorial day address this year at services to be held at the opera house. George Switzer of the Forest Chapel neighborhood died at Mercy hospital after a period of illness and an operation. A cyclone sighted over Anamosa last Monday was a large black balloon shaped cloud that drifted and did no damage. Contractor Chas. KE Arquitt of Farley started work on the new Legion memorial building. roof torn from city hall machine shed as foundation work proceeds amid steel delays. Niles & Wattery Savings bank plans remodeling to harmonize with a new front, purchasing the McNamara shoe store premise on Main Street. Remley & Remley law office upstairs.
The piece argues schooling yields higher lifetime earnings, estimating uneducated workers at 500 a year and high school graduates at 1000 a year, totaling 20000 and 40000 respectively over forty years. It asks if daily school time is worth it and ends with a call to pursue education for its own sake.
The national or factional wing of the women's movement seeks a second amendment to finish equality beyond the 19th amendment. They argue for full enfranchisement by removing lingering state laws on jury service and property rights, but may ignore that existing labor and military service rules would be nullified, raising questions about women serving in armed forces.
The Maine state Republican convention declares direct nominations unsatisfactory and advocates repealing the primary law. It cites historic Maine figures who rose through the old convention system and notes the shift away from earlier public life giants.
The article argues that the federal government may penalize child labor and enforce the Volstead act, with the Supreme Court affirming the ruling. It states that without an anti child labor amendment, the issue must be addressed by states and the federal government is powerless.
Manchester Press declares Charley Pickett superior to other candidates for the United States senate. It notes his strong intellect and political balance as key assets while criticizing his promotional style.
Certification records show that in July 1921 the Board of Equalization did not favor higher land assessment values. land values were fixed at 76.00 per acre. It also notes that August 2 1921 the Board of Assessment increased rail road assessments by 11.2 percent with Ramsay voting in favor.
The account cites a 3 billion dollar World War cost for Canada and 86 thousand soldiers fallen to tuberculosis. It notes France may maintain 655 thousand troops with 18 month conscript service, US Army pay and Rhine strength, and a 604 million settlement on 3.76 billion war claims. Public health hospitals move to veterans bureau and farm loan programs loan over a million daily to farmers, per Capt. W S A Smith.
In Wayne Nebraska a man examined on an insanity charge is released after explaining he cannot see why he has lost his sense. He argued that as long as he stayed free on his original stock of sense he should be allowed to continue. The writer muses on screws loose, spark plugs, and aging stability.
The New Jersey legislature approved appropriation prohibition laws despite Gov Edward's veto. The governor once faced 1920 presidential speculation over anti prohibition stance. The piece urges Rhode Island to back the 18th amendment and enforce it.
The radio industry has grown rapidly with one firm forecasting over 50 million dollars in business this year. Vacuum tube demand rises as production climbs from 75 000 to likely above 100 000 tubes monthly. Experts believe radio may surpass phonograph sales exceeding 400 million annually.
An editorial argues most crime waves result from lax authority enforcement. It cites Detroit Philadelphia Omaha Chicago and New York as examples of successful campaigns where police and courts worked together. It notes Tom Kelly a wholesale bootlegger operated openly in Omaha until he fled to Canada and then was jailed, illustrating the impact of firm enforcement.
The Pittsburgh Gazette-Times notes a condensed list of robbery-prevention tips from New York’s police commissioner, joking that the one guideline would be avoid New York entirely. The piece reflects wartime era urban security rhetoric and media wit.
The document lists the Republican county convention delegates by ward, plus the June 5 primary nominatees for county offices including Auditor Lee Van Kink and Sheriff John Boadenhortar among others. It also notes Democratic nominees and vacancies across offices, with several wards and towns named for district representation.
The Union Memorial Sunday service will be held at the Congregational church on Sunday morning at eleven. Rev W H Mitchell of the Methodist Episcopal church will preach the sermon titled The Builders of Coats ion. Veterans of the Legion G A R and the Spanish War are urged to attend.
Sioux City Journal notes claims that Russians are smooth and hypnotic, influencing Lloyd George. The Philadelphia Public Ledger says George is obsessed by Russia, while US Secretary of State Hughes is described as demanding proof from authorities.
The London fog of late November 1902 halted trains and delays, damaged property, and left 60 ships idle off Gravesend as 20 miles away the sun shone. It cost the ally about 8 million dollars per day for three days and caused six drownings. the Coal and Smoke Abatement Society launched a new campaign to fund abatement measures.
The National Republican argues that government ownership rhetoric fuels the coal strike scare. It contends labor readers warped polls harm the labor movement and asserts the public will not accept state socialism under pressure.
All business houses will be closed all day Tuesday May 80 the day Memorial Day falls. Tanlae is praised as the people’s medicine and the local agent W W Strickford promotes it. A separate item notes a Chicago case where a drunken driver was fined $50 and calls jail the remedy for reckless driving.
Hk. Ramsey of Fairview township announces his candidacy for sheriff on the Republican ticket in Jones County subject to the primary election. He has lived all his life in Jones County and asks voters for support at the primary.
Irving A. Mirick declares his run for sheriff of Jones County subject to the June primaries. Born and raised in Monticello he has been involved with farming in Fairview township for the past five years seeking Republican support.
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