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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1926
Page
5
The piece notes Judge Barker condemning parole discretion that undermines trials by suspending sentences for good behavior. It cites the railroads' financial woes, political forecasts on dry platforms, and economic reflections on installment buying, cotton mills, and fashion induced demand shifts.
Henry Ford says a five day working week will send more men to church. It is more likely to send them on two day excursions in cars of Mr Ford's make.
The Marshalltown Times notes Republican and Democratic tides hinge on the wet issue. It predicts that parties flirting with prohibition risk relegation to minority status and limited congressional influence.
The piece argues direct primaries destroy party accountability by letting outsiders control nominations and erode party responsibility. It warns of adventurers and factional chiefs replacing traditional party discipline, undermining stable representative government and the convention system.
A Literary Digest summary notes a 59 percent rise in fidelity bond claims in the first nine months, labeled the most surprising feature of the period. It attributes embezzlements to a urge to keep up with others and to participate in costly social excesses, citing analysis from The New York Times.
The piece argues thrift and disciplined spending foster steady income growth for individuals, businesses, and governments. It contends that saving a portion of earnings beats high daily income with overspending and emphasizes eliminating waste, inspecting expenditures, and ensuring value without excessive frugality.
Dr Frank Crane asks readers to imagine a final day and consider how beauty, routine life, and virtue would transform behavior. He urges quitting vanity and temper, seizing noble conduct, and living up to highest ideals for that single day.
The Cleveland Times notes rising church attendance among service members and a wave of new chaplains requested. Readers compare this spiritual revival to postwar trends, with a shift from indifference to a hopeful belief in a meaningful purpose beyond conflict.
Walter Brown former Anamosa reformatory inmate ran a gullible patent scam in Morley Jones County selling rubber stamped patent approvals. He faked papers claiming ties to Clarence O'Brien Washington DC and offered to sell rights for 9000 dollars. Sheriff seized the operation. Brown jailed awaiting parole board action.
A Wednesday evening meeting at Legion hall addressed the million dollar state bond issue with a detailed chart explained by Hon. BE Grimwood. Grimwood later faced a comedic arrest at a community surprise party, pleaded guilty, and received a modest chair from local citizens as thanks.
A collection of diverse notes includes a horse load versus camel capacity, tuberculosis transmission via eggs, elephants sleeping hours, English-origin names in the U S, poetry about pie digestion, red-haired actresses, cost of building the Great Pyramid, tea chest exporters, a Massachusetts veteran’s 104th birthday, immigration naturalization rates among Spaniards, blondes versus redheads hair counts, and the adaptability of papermaking materials.
The November term of the district court convened at Anamosa with Judge F C Bilison presiding. Jury trials are set for November 29 and may conclude by week’s end. equity cases await civil and criminal dispositions. Probate matters include final reports, guardianship actions, and executors named for several estates. Civil cases cover multiple default judgments and divorces, with various defendants in default and orders for sale or decree.
William B. Thompson and Miss Clar ette J. Goardke of Monticello wed at the Methodist parsonage last Monday afternoon. The Jones county board re engaged S. W. Clark and wife as steward and matron at the Jones county farm, a 13 year tenure. The Barker grocery business will be run by sons Clyde and Clifford with Clyde in Chicago before assisting at home. H. N. Cruickhank injured his leg at the Stivers gravel pit but no fracture is seen on X ray. County Engineer F. S. Yetter re elected with a $3600 salary and ten cents per mile. Sheriff’s hotel boarder Herman Rickless fled custody, facing a renewed sentence for petty larceny. An attempted burglary at Farmers’ Supply company failed when thieves could not crack the safe.
The first series of training schools for the farm bureau women’s home project work opened in Jones county last week led by Nora Workman from the extension service. Attendance was modest due to bad roads, but interest suggested a popular second year covering home furnishings, dyeing, and refinishing. The second session is slated for December 13 to 17 with follow up meetings planned across districts.
Iowa State College home economics workers suggest practical bazaar gifts for Christmas shoppers. Affordable items include knitted dish rags, fabric holders, ironing board covers, scented shoe bags, painted flower pots, colored brush handles, handkerchiefs, braided rugs, and decorative napkin rings using simple fabrics, trims, and ready supplies.
The Dearborn Independent reports Rev. Dr. Horace M. Dubose and Rev. Dr. J. M. Rowland urge humane views for youths. They oppose dehumanizing youth and defend bobbed hair and today’s dress as moral and sensible. Thomas Burns, 22, escaped Delaware county jail while awaiting trial for Buick theft, claiming Hartford, Conn. as home.
The Rev. M Ide preaches farewell sermons in German and English services. Sunday School plans a Christmas program rehearsal at Luther hall. Rev H L Adix, recently called by St Matthew's, will consider Monticello after accepting the Ballevue call and seek release.
Union Thanksgiving services will be held on Thanksgiving day in the Methodist Episcopal church at 10 30 a m. The Rev A E Coe Methodist Episcopal pastor will preach the sermon. The services in our church for Sunday November 28 are as follows Sunday school at 10 am Morning worship at 11 am The public is cordially invited.
Thanksgiving services in English on Thursday at 10 30 and Thanksgiving collection noted. Sunday November 28 Sunday school at 10 German services at St John s at 10 46 Trinity at 2 15 p m
R P Kuentzel serves as pastor at the Reformed Church with a Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. A German service and an English service are scheduled, indicating bilingual worship options.
The union service at 10 30 a m features Rev Albert I Coe delivering the sermon On the following Sunday November 28 Sunday school opens at 10 morning worship at 11 with the sermon Unsearchable Riches Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m and evening worship at 7 40 with the sermon Courage
Miss Ethel Gardner daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Gardner of Stanwood and Willis McGuire son of Mr and Mrs Ben McGuire near Olin were married last Monday night at the Methodist parsonage with Rev George W Self officiating. Edith Buxton of Olin stars on Upper Iowa university affirmative debate team opening season against State Teachers College. Gus Merritt longtime Mes Man dies at Creighton Nebraska funeral held there last Monday aged 62. W D Merritt of Olin attended.
The Iowa State college won the Missouri Valley conference cross country championship with a low score of 41 on the five mile Oklahoma course last Saturday. Kansas Aggies took second and the Sooner harriers were third, followed by Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Drake, Oklahoma A and M. Conger, Ames' captain, edged Frazier of Kansas by two yards for the individual win.
The American Legion Boat unit will sponsor a boxing event in two weeks with twenty four rounds total. A ten round main bout a six round semi windup and two four round bouts are scheduled. The principals and date will be announced in next week's Express.
Advice on frequent lubrication of the transmission and differential alongside engine oil. Warns that metal particles from gears can contaminate bearings, suggesting regular oil changes and brake checks. Promotes Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co and showcases a Essex New Four Door Sedan with detailed styling and price.
One old coupe nearly new, two Ford sedans, eight Ford tourings with no Chevrolet touring, two Chevrolet four passenger coupes, one Chevrolet sedan, one Essex touring, two Hudson tourings, twenty total tourings. Small down payment with the balance monthly. Special sale on tires and tubes.
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