26 Nov 1936
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1936
Page
1
Town Newspapers reviews Trans Zins am's book Rats Lice and History noting how rats and body lice spread disease through ancient and modern times. The piece recalls a soldier boy address about cooties and praises the book for revealing forebears' suffering and helplessness against vermin.
A Fort Dodge column discusses Thanksgiving's deeper meaning beyond mere ritual, praising charity and prayer while critiquing superstition and misleading beliefs. It notes education reducing credulity, mentions Marvin Netses the Fort Dodge athlete pursuing distant ventures, and comments on post election political calm.
In Arkansas voters approved a criminal code amendment allowing reporters and editors to refuse to reveal sources to grand juries without facing contempt, effective December 3. Immunity can be withdrawn if the article was written with malice or not in public welfare, sparking debate on press freedom and accountability.
The Omaha World Herald discusses the royal love affair between Edward and Mrs Simpson. It warns conservative nobles and clergy fear the crown and empire will be offended. It notes Edward’s humanity and yearnings clash with duty to England and the empire.
A harsh editorial denounces permissive supervision of daughters and warns mothers to police company and curfew. The piece mocks lenient parenting and condemns matchmaking and late nights as causes of disgrace, urging decisive, stern parenting to avoid social judgment.
Ed M. Smith notes the passing of Nathan F. Kendall former governor in Des Moines a gentle death at his Grand Avenue home. Kendall is described as beloved by Towan residents with no scandal ever attached to his four years as chief executive and a life enjoyed in public service and retirement.
The piece notes that many voters opposed Kraschel’s governorship, with cross votes in Democratic circles aimed at avoiding spoiling ballots for Hare Yanane, and reflects on the heated campaign era driven by radio outreach and party disputes. It calls for prioritizing business over political worry.
The planning board surveys 29 of 32 counties show proposed rebates on the first 2500 of homestead value under a relief bill vetoed by the governor. Counties would allocate state rebates by county assessed values with credits to individual homesteads and any excess reverting to the state old age assistance fund.
Megishoo and her friends race to the shore as an American ship returns. Captain Mack greets the villagers and gives Megishoo a wooden toy that later becomes a musical instrument. The visit includes candy and a future promise of a self portrait.
Wallaces Farmer reflects on Thanksgiving 1936 as farmers seek to exit debt and raise income. The piece notes tenant farmers pursuing land ownership, shifting surplus crops to home canning, and the need for price and production growth to create markets. It expresses cautious optimism and prayers for better years ahead.
A concise poem by Daniel Henderson about a night fliar soaring high like a dove. It meditates on dreamlike flight and the bond between earth and home.
A young girl helps her father choose a Christmas present by observing a series of hidden clues. She deciphers the riddle of a bangle necklace and guides her father to the correct gift.
A passenger train hit a horse near Danbury Woodbury County. The animal was torn to pieces and parts scattered along the tracks. The engine suffered no damage and the train continued along.
The fragment presents a poem about the cycle of spring and fading bloom with lines on bittersweet beauty. It mentions Perrings in Kansas City and Ethan Allen the Cubs outfielder noted as a leading amateur photographer.
An article notes dense forms of matter, with platinum, osmium and ruthenium near the top densities. It states mercury and gold exceed lead in density, and hydrogen remains the lightest gas. The piece discusses densities across metals, liquids, and gases and cites Dr. Thomas M. Beck.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Napoleon Bonaparte’s 1805 campaign near Brann and the decisive trap against Russian and Austrian forces at Austerlitz. The piece hints at Brann’s prewar status and its later industrial role in Austro-Hungarian times.
The dutelmer or duwelmer appears as an ancient string instrument with petadlie wires stretched over a trapezoidal soundboard and a two or three octave compass. It originated in the East and was used in England Spain and Hungary where it persists in some bands under a local name. historical references include a view from the British Museum showing players on ten strings with curved ends.
The article notes that Ukrainians descend largely from Ruthene immigrants who fled Polish Lithuanian oppression and escaped to the frontier. It describes their rise as free democratic communities under Lithuanian rule and their emergence as Cossacks.
Public notice announces appointment of Ralph J. Bone as administrator of John George Reid deceased and Albert Hutton and Jennie Hutton as executors of Fred Hayner deceased. It directs creditors to file claims with the Jones County District Court clerk and debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa November 20 and 16 1936 respectively.
Two Iowa estate notices announce George H. Dirks and Louis J. Auferts as administrators for the Ben G. Dirks estate and John Gesse as administrator for Lennie Gesse. Creditors must file claims and debtors settle amounts promptly to avoid costs. dates noted in Anamosa on November 7 and 4, 1936.
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