Prohibition and Social Debate Reflected in Monticello Express
The Monticello Express discusses Prohibition repeal and enforcement failures nationwide, citing rising intoxication cases in cities like New York and Denver. It questions local county oversight, laments liquor regulation in Dubuque, calls for highway safety patrols, praises Chicago World's Fair organizers, and notes Norman Thomas's socialist speech in Grinnell Ottumwa and Burlington.
Primary four days hence to trim office seekers
The passage states that four days before the primary, the field will be reduced to one candidate per party. It emphasizes party unity and rejects internal dissent, urging those who lose to accept the outcome and support the party, while defectors would prove the voters’ wisdom in denying their ambitions.
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New York City
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Minneapolis
Boston
Denver
Portland
Ore
Duluth
Worcester
Mass
Roswell
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Iowa
Jones County
Kentucky Stallion Kidnapping Demands $250 Ransom
Reported in Kentucky a gang abducted a stallion and demanded $250 for its safe return. Authorities caution that even smaller losses may trigger similar schemes as intimidation is used to extract payments.
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Kentucky
Jones county deeds and transfers May 18 to 24
May 18 to 24 Jones county report records numerous land transfers and deeds. A. L. Remley to Kate Demond and New Antioch Cemetery associations to Ione Burnaugh arrange parcels in Anamosa and New Antioch, with prices listed. several lots, tracts, and quarters conveyances include 169 acres for 1 dollar and 6,000 dollars for large property. Transfers involve John Schone, Clara S. Moses, Michael Turnis, Gerd Prull, Dena Ricklefs, and others. Includes a sheriff deed in Garnavillo area and a flowing-well access grant with water rights.
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Jones County
Lloyd Soper
Anamosa
A. L. Remley
Kate Demond
Strawberry Hill
New Antioch Cemetery Association
Ione Burnaugh Cemetery
New Antioch Cemetery
M. B. McQuillen
John Marson
Helen Hoag Brainerd
Hazel Deischer
H. W. Meier
Edwin Gardner
Wm.s. Pirie
Otto Evars
Union Trust & Swegs Bk
C. FE. Reddin
Anamosa Natl Bank
First Farm Land Co
John Schone
Tuck
Monticello
Clara S. Moses
Ethel M. Stingley
CM & St. P
Michael J. Turnis
Mary Turnis
West Cascade
Gerd Prull
Eberhard Prull
Dena Ricklefs
Nants
Pewinning
Union Trust & Sves Bk
L. H. Lowry
Garnavillo St
Garnavillo
Monticello State Bank
Household Hints From A Past Era
Practical tips for daily chores and cooking from an old cookbook style list. Glycerin on bottle stoppers prevents sticking while salt in cooking water stops egg shells cracking. Paper polish cleans glass, burnt sugar enriches gravy, salt improves fudge texture, rhubarb prep requires no peeling, hot water keeps raisins from sticking, yolk only custards, soda in salad dressing prevents curdling.
Boy's Essay on Girls Annotated by Mark Twain
Mark Twain praised a boy's essay titled On Girls as the funniest genuine composition he read. The piece mocks girls as vain and fragile, noting dress, crying at cows, fear of guns, churchgoing, and supposed study superiority over boys.
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Mark Twain
Breakers Ahead for Roosevelt as New Deal Faces Industry Pushback
The Sioux City Journal editorial compares Roosevelt to a ship captain facing breakers and reefs as the second New Deal year begins. It argues industry resists NRA enforcement, fearing profit margins shrink if wages and prices are kept low, signaling a potential clash with the administration.
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Sioux City Journal
President Roosevelt
Ship of State
Roosevelt
NRA
Mr. Roosevelt
Progressive party forms in Fond du Lac Wisconsin
Sioux City Journal reports the birth of a Wisconsin progressive party led by Sen Robert La Follette and former Gov Phil La Follette. The group aims to become a national movement, with a complete state ticket in upcoming elections.
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Sioux City Journal
Fond du Lac
Wis
Progressive Party
Wisconsin
Robert la Follette
Phil la Follette
Republican Party
New
Road Patrol Proposed to Cut Iowa Highway Accidents
The Webster City Freeman Journal notes long advocacy for a road patrol program using the right kind of men to reduce highway crashes. It cites patrols already successful in other states and argues for implementation in Iowa.
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Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Towa
Paramount News Promotes June Film Run at Paramount
Starting June 2 to 6 the Paramount features Manhattan Melodrama with Clark Gable William Powell and Myrna Loy. From June 7 Joan Crawford and Franchot Tone star in Sadie McKee. The theater touts an $80 000 refrigeration system and promises cool comfort. promising season attractions and a note on local journalism values.
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Manhattan
Clark Gable
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Paramount
Joan Crawford
Franchot
Vina Delmar
Sadie McKee
Adv
Anamosa Board Approves Tax Errata And Beer Permit
Jones County supervisors meet May 3 1934 approve refunds for erroneous dog tax and assessments totaling 129.60 plus 29.27 levy correction. Rex Reuter Amber gains class B beer permit. Board signs release of Byerly Jones County contract and adjourns to 1 pm.
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Board of Supervisors
Shimerda
Matthiessen
Harms
Holst
Russell
George Schoon
James Nowachek
John Tallman
Fred Plueger
Co, M. & St. Paul
Rex Reuter
Amber
Joe
Carrie Byerly
Jones County
Anamosa
Iowa
Norman E. Clark
Dennis Cullea
W. H. Grace
George Harms
Carl Musman
J. R. Kennedy
H. E. Levien
L. T. Lorenzen
R. J. Martin Jr
W. L. Miller
Fred EB. McClure
A. R. McDonald
L. A. Oltmans
A. J. Orr
W.F. Rohn
L. J. Rohwedder
John Rowen
Harlan Russell
C. F. Saxon
W. O. Schaffer
John Schiadetzky
Ernest Schirab
Harland Shumaker
J. G. Taft
J. Stanley Waggoner
Pat Callaghan
Board of Approval
John W. Gordon
Equalization
Joe B. Pieper
Board of “Equal- Azaclonl
James L. Cave
Board of Equal- Taugh
Chris Eichhorn
Board of Equalization
Cece C. Hartman
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Cass Escgeanioesserreeeees
D. M. Strawman
J. Daily
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Ed Vaughn
Arthur Wilcox
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Herman Helgens
Milo Phillips
Jess Ballou
Board of Equal
Luther Inglis
H. J. Dirks
J. W. Hutton
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Lewis Kohl
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Thomas Hertz
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Pat Callighan
Arthur McQuillen
Carl Schnell
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Warry McQuillen
E. F. Rohwedder
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Herman .H. Zimmerman
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Henry Schafer
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J. E. Fry
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W. B. Fagan
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KJ. L. Hein
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P. Rogers
Rudolph Soukup Jr
Will Hiller
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Norman Thomas
Carrie Crain
Lee Crain
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Gladys I. Benedict
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Henry Shimerda
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Carl L. Ortgies
J. E. Porter
Hans Rohwedder
Schatz & Bohren
Hats Shew
L. Shoop
Eg. Tallman
Neil R. Tasker
Ben Tholen
Anamosa Electric Shop
Anamosa Eureka
Geo. Behrends
Boone Blank Book Co
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Ieee Ceeseeeseesene
A. A. Clark
Board of Review
G. K. Zeuch
L. M. Sanner
J. W. McNamara
J. A. Pearson
L. L. Doolittle
H. D. Cooley
Crescent Printing Co
Harriet Cunningham
Sala Doxsee
Doxsee
Drocedetts and
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Frye Mfg. Co
J. A. Hartman
Mildred Herr
Nathan Carter
Henry Rickels
Geo. Mardorf
Ralph Holmes
Lora Houston
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W. H. Ireland
Jenkins-Fergeman
Keystone Envelope Co
Marvin ©. Levsen
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F. L. Stoughton
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Frank Ferring
Zack Graves
Board Review
Wm. Netcott
James Bender Sr
Board of Voviow Oie
Nellie V. Morey
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Lee Switzer
Labor Wyoming Journal
Miothcos
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C. H. Monroe
G. R. Wilkinson
Josephine Foley
E. W. Gordon
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Ache Hee
American Book Co
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Ginn & Co
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Laidlaw Bros
H. Eschhorn
John H. Fraser
Arthur Bye
J. L. Holden
Shomont Dairy
Alma Stuart
Little Brown & Co
Edith Schneider
D. McLaughlin
Justice of
Laon
Stuhler's Sons Co
Buresh Hardware Co
Beam & Miller
Irma Carl
Henry Thrun
Jennie Sievertsen
Roscoe Easterly
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Irving Hintz
Himebaugh Grocery
E. B. Hubbard
Onslow Lumber Co
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Insane Commission
Roy Cooley
R. Himebaugh
Hubert Cooley
Arthur L. Bye
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Roy Pearson
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Ray Echternacht
Albert Smith
Floyd Truesdale
Harper Smyth
F. H. Whitcomb
Justice Peace
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L. J. Kottenhofer
H. H. Rohwedder
Otto Riedel
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Geo. Albery
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Alexander Davidson
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Norman Davidson
Doxsee & Heiserman
George Frank Oltmans
H. M. Carpenter, Jr
Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman
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Mary C. Leclere
J.J. Locher
First Farm Land Company
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Chas. M. Luett
F. E. Stimson
D. McCarn & Son
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DR. Burris
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W. H. Null
Earl H. Deshaw
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George Albery
George J. Wenzlick
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L. J. Swift
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