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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
1
The Monticello Express discusses naval budget debates from Gardiner to Hoover, criticizing Navy spendthrift and praising economy. It notes Chicago Mayor Cermak’s wet campaign rhetoric and mentions Al Smith, Alfalfa Bill, and Senator Lew as potential Democratic nominees.
The article reflects on cycles of prosperity and depression in U S history. It cites 19th and early 20th century hardships including 1850s prices and 1907 banking turmoil, notes the Federal Reserve system's stabilizing effect, discusses farming's role in Iowa, Grange movements, greenbacks, and railroad defaults, and argues that prosperity returns after depressions.
The piece argues for uniform state laws to curb landscape disfigurement, noting Iowa as symptomatic and the East facing greater impact. It challenges scare claims about Soviet wheat plans and Russia's overextension of exports, while linking market rises to European demand and contrasting grain surplus with unmet contracts.
The piece argues that President Hoover and French Premier LaVal are exemplars of a new direct diplomacy. It notes increased American openness, personal contacts, and face to face talks as keys to better international cooperation between the United States and France in Washington.
The text argues Congress will convene next month and continue piling up appropriations leading to higher deficits. It suggests deficits would be met by higher income taxes or special provisions and critiques lawmakers with tightwad inclinations.
The Minneapolis Journal outlines the phonograph as a genuinely new invention by Edison. It contrasts it with earlier lamp experiments and notes how later technologies like the wireless and airplane grew from independent trials, culminating in patent disputes.
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes in general terms that Will Hays did not transform the film industry as much as the movies themselves altered society and practice. The reflection contrasts efforts and outcomes in a concise opinion.
The passage argues for face to face meetings of world leaders to replace older diplomatic methods. It frames such talks as an advancement and essential for humanity's future, emphasizing open hearts and minds in pursuit of international accord and worldwide welfare.
Leaders in Tammany Hall declare support for Al Smith as Democratic presidential candidate. The crowd chanted for Smith, but observers doubt a statewide boom. anti Roosevelt sentiment and factional tactics may aim to curb Roosevelt’s momentum ahead of the national convention.
The Eagle Grove Eagle reports President Hoover pledging full effort to lift the country from its slump. It calls on all citizens to unite across party lines and support restoration of prosperity for all social classes.
The government investigates whether Al Capone has any liens or property connections. Officials seek to uncover financial stakes or assets tied to the famed gangster as part of an ongoing scrutiny.
Public notice announces J W Doxsee as administrator of the Mary R Barker estate in Jones county Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello October 28 1931.
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors and guardians in Jones county estates have been filed and a hearing is set for November 23, 1931. The final report of A B Norris and Howard Leech as executors of W H Norris deceased is listed. Dated Anamosa Iowa October 21 1931. Warren Rees Clerk of the District Court Jones county Iowa.
The state of Iowa executor of the estate of Samuel J. Rice deceased invites all claimants to file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and directs debtors to pay promptly to the undersigned at Anamosa with J. J. Locher as attorney for the estate. dated October 12, 1931. The Monticello State Bank, Executor.
In the district court of Jones county Iowa the estate of George H Brown deceased petitions administrator J E Heiserman for order to sell Lot 231 and north 2 feet of Lot 230 Railroad addition Monticello to pay claims The hearing is set for November 24 1931 at 10 00 a m at the Anamosa courthouse You may appear and answer Coxsee Coxsee attorneys for the estate October 22 1931
The city of Monticello Iowa will offer for sale at its council meeting at 7 30 p m on November 2 1931 bonds totaling 14799 09 for street improvement. Bonds of five percent interest mature serially May 1 1932 to May 1 1940 with one bond of 299 09. City Clerk Ray Echternacht issued official notice.
Sheriff W H Frazer sells the real estate described as west half of the south half of lot 9 in Turck's addition Monticello to satisfy a 1931 district court judgment for 2597.50 dollars plus costs. Auction at 9 a.m. November 21, 1931, in front of the Anamosa courthouse. Proof of title by Clarke A Hubbard et al. and LeRoy Clark Sr. Watch for redemption rights. J J Locher, attorney for plaintiff. 18-2
Sheriff of Jones County Iowa levies on 50 foot frontage of Lot 3 Block 13 Center Junction to satisfy a $939.54 judgment plus $64.83 costs. Property conveyed by James Mead in 1915 remains subject to redemption. Sale set for November 21, 1931 at 9 a.m. in front of Anamosa courthouse.
Special execution directed by the district court clerk levies on real estate to satisfy a judgment for $7,434.68 plus $125.42 costs. Properties include parts of sections 6 and 1 in township 85 north, ranges 3 and 4 west, and the Monticello Railroad addition parcel in Anamosa. Sale set for November 21, 1931, at 9 a.m. in front of the Jones County Courthouse. Sheriff Coxsee and Coxsee attorneys for the plaintiff.
The board of supervisors reserves the right to waive all technicalities and reject any or all applications. LAVERN ROCKSTAD, County Auditor.
Public notice states that the estate of Cornelia Juilfs deceased requires all claims to be filed with the court clerk sworn and timely. It also asks those owing the estate to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Dated at Anamosa Iowa April 14 provided by Gerhard Juilfs executor.
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