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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1933
Page
1
Official city and county paper records a November 4 1237 post at Montieali for a second claim and lists Nezsee Chan A Doxeas Peliters and Proprietors with Thr on Thiataday bev IV under Marot 1879 act designation
Fragmentary text references Tarnanats and a possible city government change in New York. Mentions mayors appointees honesty, midwest governors in Washington, and reactions from Governor Herring and North Dakota's governor. Overall tone reflects political debate and governance scrutiny.
Grinnell residents debate the parade of a discarded cannon in the city park. War veterans praise it as a patriotic symbol while pacifists oppose the display as an instrument of destruction. Federal officials George Johnston and Wallace visit the West to calm farmers amid broader tensions. The piece notes political maneuvering and public opinion swings, with local leaders wary of unrest.
Sioux City Journal cites eminent physicians predicting preventive medicine will dominate a century hence with far fewer surgeries. They foresee collaboration and evolving care, while noting enduring need for expertise in certain procedures and the role of surgeons in advancing health.
A garbled report critiques enforcement tactics and the blue eagle symbol. The text questions proportional response and asks where to detain offenders, suggesting supplemental actions over punitive measures. It mentions Gen Johnson and the need for adequate jails.
The document outlines a wartime style code assigning duties to husbands and entitlements to housewives. It mandates dinner outings, dishwashing rotation, minimum movie outings, parental help with homework, a personal pay allowance of 19 percent for housewives, and two no-alarm mornings weekly, with exceptions for illness or emergencies.
Fragmented account cites Humniboldt, Crer, and Johin son vowing a fast response to noncompliance with a federal measure. Reports mention unease about Roosweerkts stance and questions about NRA con stitutionality. Public mood shows wary cooperation with the administration amid sharp, controversial talk.
An English language op-ed from the Atlanta News Telegraph critiques inflation debates and land value concepts. The writer parodies official actions on taxation and currency, arguing inflated values mislead the public and reduce real land worth.
Fragmented OCR notes imply debate over employer responses to wage changes and government influence. Mentions Solon and president age without clear context or specific actions.
The Cherokee Times notes the farmer should back Secretary Wallen and colleagues to push farm prices up. Cooperation against obstruction is key. Government weed-out of unfair competition will mark the start of busy days for agriculture recovery efforts.
A highly garbled narrative lists morning chores and household actions. It references various names and phrases such as a husband arriving at six, a New York World mention, and a telegraph cart, but the overall meaning is unclear and many words are illegible.
In Mahaska county notes Mayor Surdock advances a new law enforcement idea. A model of an ancient battleship and a replica cargo of Uncle Sam’s ship are discussed. Stories include a beret weigh off in Buena Vista county, a locked jaw incident in Des Moines, an old 1900 Chalmers Detroit car, and a rural mail carrier’s 2,000,000 pieces of mail over 75 years.
In Ames at Iowa State College a display features Marie Antoinette and other historic figures in meticulously arranged 18 inch tall florines for a textiles course led by Mr Needham. Grinnell officials weigh cannon as a park symbol while Vinton mulls park cannon acceptance and two Iowa women thwart criminals with quick actions in Fayette and Sergeant Bluff.
Bill Focht of Red Oak Montgomery County woke in the morning to find two mice in his mousetraps that sheared markings resemble Hampshire pigs with white shoulder stripes. He suspects a pet white mouse escaped and bred with ordinary house mice.
A 50 year old trend in Iowa notes wooden shoes once worn by many Pella, Marion and Orange City residents. Despite a shift away, Orange City maintains a wooden shoe factory run by Jacob Van Hoff. He handcrafts all sizes, mostly for souvenirs, with some worn for everyday use sold nationwide.
An Eldora resident estimates weekly ground beef purchases at 1 150 pounds with 10 to 12 sandwiches per pound. If turned into sandwiches the total exceeds 11 500. Separate item notes reforestation by Edwin Swank selling eight black walnut trees for 2 000 and one oak tree for 250 to an Ohio furniture firm. company handles cutting and transport.
Delta Keokuk county hosts a fall festival with storefront displays. Roy Simpson, assistant postmaster, and Dr. L Q Kensey dentist present notable hobby pieces including a handmade quilt a spinning wheel and woodwork models of a covered wagon Mayflower and Napoleon stage coach. The Little Brown Church in Nashua sees a rebound with marriages rising from 27 in September last year to 5 day law period hopeful. Judge P J Klinker of Rockwell City hosted a duck dinner inviting friends.
The hunter, after about two decades, went afield for waterfowl. He fired a single shot and brought back five ducks, a feat that has observers puzzled and prompted questions about how such a haul was achieved. Glenn Gray confirms he accompanied the hunter on the trip.
Theme for Book Week is Growing Up With Books. Hobby day invites 19 participants with library cards to display hobbies from collecting rare items to creating crafts. Prizes for the most interesting hobby awarded by a three judge panel. Entries brought to the library on Tuesday or Wednesday evenings, with staff available to pick up items.
Nina Pierce 66 died after a two months illness at Mercy hospital Anamosa last Friday Funeral services were held Sunday at the Methodist church with burial in Norwich cemetery near Martelle She was widow of Hosea Pierce and survived by sons Clayton Earl Clifford of Pomeroy and Dan Worden of Anamosa plus a daughter
The Paramount Cedar Rapids will host a four day run of Footlight Parade starting Saturday November 11. The musical features a star cast including James Cagney Ruby Keeler Joan Blondell Dick Powell and Guy Kibbee with a celebrated waterfall scene starring three hundred chorus girls noted as the greatest filmed.
Public notice from Jones county Iowa states Edwin A. Fitzsimons appointed administrator of Barbara Allen deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk and debtors pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa November 2, 1933. Attorney for the estate: George R. Dennis.
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