15 Nov 1934
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
1
The piece critiques New Deal debt fears and Democratic gains, contrasts 1930s politics with past anti monopoly era, notes campaign expense reporting and scrutiny of funds. It reports Judge Lovejoy sentencing Reginald Tracy to be hanged for murder with appeal anticipated.
The Monticello high school football team is praised for a perfect season, facing strong opponents like the Anamosa boys. The piece notes a growing reputation for victories but warns defeats may come, emphasizing that clean sportsmanship matters more than pennants.
Hopkinton congratulates former citizen Frank F. Merriam on advancement to the California governorship. The note mentions the Merriam family's national distinction in university education and the town’s history of notable natives.
The piece ponders if Dr Crosby’s claim that voting is a Christian duty implies a deeper religious belief among Democratic supporters than among Republicans. It frames the question as a cross partisan comparison of conscience and civic responsibility.
Editorial laments the candidate's helpless await on election day as polls close and fate seems final. The piece compares him to a prisoner awaiting a verdict, describing roller coaster emotions from hopeful to despair as precincts whisper and ward leaders promise victory.
The Detroit News reports a Maine board of trade plans to publish new sou venir postcards for 1935 to show up to date scenes. It argues such cards erase the old lively parade of Main Street and fear a homogenized American towns look.
The Pathfinder Richard Washburn Child argues people lack horse sense as they abandon horses for automobiles. He notes autos are purely mechanical and lack spiritual virtues, while horses control work and distance. He condemns modern speed lovers as restless, reckless, soulless, and godless in the horseless age.
The piece denounces Upton Sinclair as a poor sport and hypocritical in post election remarks. It argues his claim of a stolen election provokes contempt and that the Merriam lead and Haight’s strong third candidate showing undercut Sinclair’s allegations.
The governor-elect warns he may sue Republican State Central Committee members over alleged reports about the devaluation of the liquor commission building title. The public should not expect a quick courtroom test of the case.
The plan to introduce unemployment insurance provokes concern that it will draw in individuals who disdain work and prefer living on public funds, a situation some observers say already exists.
The report notes giants of produce and curious objects in Iowa. George Willert displays a carrot over 12 inches long and four pounds in Winnebago county while Leo Durant shows a 34 inch gourd with a 20 inch wide end. The J E Noble home in Eagle City features a millstone doorstep from an early mill. Vic Wolfe defeats Anthony Strehl in a food duel in LeMars by eating 35 raw eggs 4 pork barbecue sandwiches and 4 cups of coffee. Judge Joseph J Clark of Mason City marks his 83rd birthday by presiding at the Worth county district court in Northwood, still sharp and active after 25 years on the 12th Judicial District bench.
In Des Moines a dirt excavation uncovered a black coal seam of fine quality. Locals haul away loads using trucks and wagons as the small vein proves too limited for mining. The Tabor and Northern railroad, a 10 mile line with one locomotive operated by one man, is sold for 7735 dollars to bondholders and will be dismantled for junk.
On his Lucas County farm Frank Rouse gathers and displays a sizeable Indian relic collection in Chariton. Items include 10 flint arrow heads two battle axes a tomahawk skinning knives and hides rubbing stone. A labeled stone for fighting suggests ceremonial warfare remains.
Mrs. Aldine Bullock of Woodbury County reported to police after a stranger promised fourfold luck from a blessed fortune. She wrapped $416 in newspapers, waited sixteen hours, and found the money gone when the papers were opened.
Melvin Wright of Water loo, an African American farmer, fought off a rabid stray dog that injured hogs, dogs, and cats on his farm before the police shot the animal near his doorway. Wright stood armed with a iron pipe as officers opened fire to end the danger.
Palmer Frettem, creamery manager at Emmetsburg in Palo Alto County, earned first place in a nationwide cold storage contest judged the best among entrants from across the United States in Cleveland Ohio. He has previously won medals cups and trophies for his creamery work.
Monticello High School held homecoming activities with an M Club dance attended by many, including Anamosa representatives. The day featured a pep rally, speeches by Coach Merten and Captain Matthiessen, and remarks by Mr. Moore, with plans for future clubs and contests.
A school report highlights daily carloads of products from Vernon Steiner ninth grade. It covers playhouse projects, Red Cross participation, Mrs Stout and Miss Newton classes, plus book week readings and grade committee activities led by Miss Ashton's fourth grade and Miss Rabe's sixth grade.
The Express presents tested KC Baking Powder recipes for home bakers. Instructions include flour and baking powder blends for biscuits and breads with steps on mixing, eggs, milk, and butter, plus oven temps from 250 to 375 degrees. Also noted is a giant radish display in Gilmore City, Pocahontas County weighing over four pounds.
In the district court of the northern district of Iowa the creditors of William Bramer are notified of a first meeting to consider a composition or extension under section 75 of the Bankruptcy Act. The meeting is set for November 30, 1934 at 2:00 PM at J. J. Locher’s office Monticello Iowa.
In the northern district of Iowa a petition by George Balichek of Oxford Junction seeks an order to grant relief under debtor proceedings. The first meeting for creditors is set for December 3 1934 at 9:00 am in Monticello Iowa. Conciliation Commissioner dated November 7 1934.
District court of Jones county Iowa schedules final proof and probate for the will of Effie Batchelder, deceased. The November term sets December 3 1934 at 10 o clock a.m. as the probate hearing time at which interested parties may appear and contest admission of the will. Dated November 2 1934. SEE BYERLY Clerk. Doxsee Doxsee Helserman attorneys for the estate.
On October 25 1934 a document claiming to be the last will of Mary J Hughes of Jones county was filed. The court set November 26 1934 at 10:00 a m for final proof and probate at the November term, allowing interested parties to appear and contest admission of the will.
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