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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1924

Page

5

Rural schools and taxes underline unequal districts

The piece argues rural districts face disparate school taxes with some districts levying as low as 5 to 9 mills while others reach 60 mills or more, urging state unit taxation to ensure equal opportunity and prevent rural school starvation. It notes political contest outcomes, broader public notices, and calls for agricultural pricing considerations.

Lovell Township Oxford White Oak Grove Madison Village Waggoner Jackson Hazel Hill Greenfield Township Clay Mills Hazel Green Madison Center Lovell No Fairview Center Scotch Grove Township Richland Cass Castle Grove Swift Minnesota University Iowa State Teachers’ Association Tows

Anamosa Journal Review Reflects on Election Post

The Anamosa Journal review of the election was somber and not comforting to mourners, presenting a sad, restrained piece that acknowledged loss and disappointment without comforting details.

Anamosa Journal

Profitable dairy calf raising with proper feeding and care

The article outlines profitable calf rearing practices noting costs of about 65 dollars for scrubs, the value of colostrum in week one, and feeding progression from mother’s milk to skim milk by six weeks. It advises clean utensils, early grain eating, a three to one mix of corn oats bran to linseed meal, silage benefits, hay choices, salt and clean water, and cautions that self feeding is ineffective.

John Shaw Town State College

Liverpool wheat prices rise after election shock

The Liverpool price of wheat climbs again despite the election outcome. Senator Shipstead is suspected of erring in predicting a price drop, with the advance said to serve the interests of the Republican party, Wall Street, and others.

Sioux City

New District Court Cases Hit November Term

A list of new district court cases commenced since the September term, with next pleading date set for Tuesday November 25 at 1 30 o clock. Notable matters include attachments accounts and various promissory notes and diviorce proceedings across multiple firms and individuals. The report also notes local incidents and weather, crime, accidents and sports results.

District Court

Blind Senator-Elect Thomas Schall to Be Guided by Daughter

A Minneapolis dispatch profiles Thomas D. Schall the blind candidate who defeated Magnus Johnson for Minnesota’s U S Senate seat. His 4 year old daughter Betty will guide him to the oath in Washington next March. Schall’s blindness from an 1907 cigar explosion hasn’t dimmed his resolve or speaking skill. His wife has acted as his eyes, and he frames his handicap as a spur to mental breadth and public service.

Brookhart Steck United States Senate Senate Minneapolis Magnus Johnson Minnesota Thomas D. Schall Betty Washington Golf Congress Schall

Lenox College Student Wins National Essay Prize

An Iowa student from Lenox College Hopkinton won a $300 national essay contest open to normal schools colleges and universities, challenging the notion that large libraries and famed professors guarantee victory. The piece argues that greatness often arises from necessity and humble circumstances rather than abundance.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Lenox College

Brookhart Holds Seat by Narrow Margin in Iowa Vote

Iowa race remains tight as Brookhart wins by a slim margin amid continuing jokes about the outcome. The result sustains Brookhart's position and signals ongoing political contest in the state.

Minneapolis Brookhart Iowa

Jackson County elects Republican sheriff for first time in 29 years

William H Chamberlain of Anamosa receives appointment as cadet captain in ROTC at the University of Iowa Iowa City. Jones County records show Steck’s second-largest GOP overturn with Coolidge surpassing 2300 and Steck over 2700. Harrison County posts a 3000+ Steck majority as 10714 votes were cast there. Monticello sends motor equipment and crew to Russell garage fire, risking delay to protect hometown. act lauded as neighborly and sportsmanlike.

Jackson County William H.chamberlain Anamosa Harrison County Steck Jones Monticello Russell

Can Opener Salesman Tries Door to Door Gag

A canvasser in Family, Washington attempts a humorous door to door pitch for a superior can opener. He asks to see the householder and promises a can opening demonstration but the door closes before he can proceed.

Scouts Explore Jordan Canon and Forest Dine on Honey

Last Saturday Scouts revisited Jordan Canon exploring caves and cliff views. They found Moose Wood, learned its bark and wood uses, enjoyed wild honey and mushrooms, and faced a muddy exit as Ford chains pulled them free. The troop anticipates Memorial hall improvements and stresses regular attendance to keep patrols strong.

Jordan Canon Legion Fox Patrol Stuhlers

Coolidge Emerges Strong as Congress Aligns with Presidency

The Des Moines Register notes that an orderly break from a faction seeking power leaves leadership fragmented yet the public backs Coolidge. Washington correspondents say lawmakers seek the president to shape House and Senate leadership and legislation. The public verdict supports a program with idealism and world duty. The shift promises less factional hostility toward the president in the new Congress.

Des Moines Register Coolidge Washington Theodore G. Joslin House Senate Congress

County vote counts in Jones county with candidate tallies

Official Jones county vote totals show president Soolidge 2212, LaFollette 1182, Davis 0. U S Senate Brookhart 2431, Stock 6157, 2726. State Senator Rigby 2135, German 1671. Representative Grimwood 424, Stimpson 2979. County Auditor Rockstad 4302, 1266 for Farmer. County Treasurer Walker 4897, 2375, 2522. Clerk District Miller 4404, 1644. County Sheriff Bodenhofer 4401, Lusk 3028. County Recorder Super 14506, 1587 Burroughs 2914. County Attorney Paul wy 2096 Cave 2627. Supervisors 1925 Term Hughes 4420, 1130 Peet 136. Harms 290, McConaughy 2916. Supervisor 1926 Term Matthiessen Van Sickle.

Jones County Soolidge ABC ED Davis LaFollette U. 8 Brookhart Rigby ATNG Repre Grimwood Oo Stimpson Rockstad Farmer Bs Cave Hughes Peet Harms McConaughy Matthiessen van Sickle

Fort Dodge results spark judge’s bouquets to Brookhart

In Fort Dodge the old home precinct reported votes for Coolidge 627 Davis 195 and LaFollette 206 while Brookhart received 239 and Stock 601. The Webster City judge sent bouquets to Brookhart amid the tense reaction.

Webster City

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