01 Oct 1931
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1931
Page
1
The Monticello Express discusses income tax fairness in the United States, contrasts with Russian conditions, and notes President Coolidge’s stance against reelection. It covers Cedar county rebellion fallout, Roosevelts politics, and ongoing debates in Congress about spending. The piece also previews Japan China League issues and farm bureau notes, ending with a jab at upcoming noisy sessions.
Both the state university and the Towa State college have fallen off about 300 each in the fall enrollment. This is no surprise. The wonder is that the enrollment should be as large as it is. General conditions including reduced income are responsible for the reduction in students. There are many young people disappointed and distressed because they are not matriculates of these or other schools of higher learning.
The Town health department notes heart, blood vessel and kidney diseases have supplanted tuberculosis as leading death causes in recent years. While communicable diseases can be controlled by authorities, cardiac issues hinge on individual habits and timely medical exams. Early signs can be arrested with care.
John B. Chapple of Ashland Wisconsin publishes La Follette Socialism critiquing Wisconsin state socialism and the alliance of socialist and progressive forces. He condemns government takeover of insurance banking cement utilities and argues it threatens American civilization and economic plan. He portrays La Follette Frank Meiklejohn and others as linked to destructive groups and warns of growing paternalism and reliance on government.
Dick Goss of Hopkinton denounces the primary election law calling it a demagogic fraud that sustains graft and rascality. He argues it creates costly campaigns, ignorance among voters, and benefits printers and advertisers while flooding elections with unvetted candidates.
The Iowa Hawkeyes rely on Jerome Kriz the left handed passer Joe Laws and Ed Dolly for the season opener against Pittsburgh. Juniors Dolly Kriz and Laws anchor the unit as Iowa hosts Pitt then Indiana for homecoming George Washington Northwestern dates October 17 31 and November 21 follow.
The October third date marks John Adams birth and his pivotal role in shaping American government and independence. From early legal work to supporting Washington's leadership, Adams helped propel the Revolution and later became the United States second president.
Household tips cover preserving sauerkraut by heat to 160 degrees, safety around wet floors with electricity, searing roasts then slow cooking, making corn custard, and methods to wash and dry a pillow with feather care. Practical instructions emphasize kitchen safety and domestic tasks.
Plant pathologist R H Porter of Iowa State College extension service says now is an ideal time to spray to control Canada thistle quack grass and horse nettle. He notes recent rains boost soil moisture aiding the kill with a chlorate mixture in water applied by knapsack or barrel sprayers and stresses thorough coverage of foliage to prevent regrowth.
Backbone state park trout hatchery near Strawberry Point in Clayton county is a premier Iowa show place. The hatchery, in a 1300 acre park, uses Richmond spring water and features hard head stone walls and a popular amphitheater setting. Reporter H J Metcalf notes as many as 10 000 visitors in one day and up to 100 000 in a year, with 390 189 fish produced last season for streams across the state. Conservation and obeying fish and game laws are urged.
In Pennsylvania tomato canners again contracted for more grade tomatoes than ever before, with acreage under grade contracts seven times higher than last season. Louisiana lumbermen report a tree about 1,300 years old with a stump diameter of 92 inches. Moles in tulip beds create runways mice sometimes follow to nibble bulbs. Copper salt impregnated wrapping paper proves effective against storage rats affecting northwest pears.
To achieve a slimmer waist silhouette designers widen shoulders. A simple method is to drape a scarf about the throat to frame the neck and emphasize the waist.
The city council of Monticello Iowa approves vacating a portion of Cedar street north of lot 90 in Davidson's addition. Jake Arduser may receive the vacated land for $1 upon fulfilling requirements, with the city reserving sewer and water access and a public sidewalk for use. The ordinance takes effect after publication in The Monticello Express dated September 21, 1931.
Public notice from Jones County Iowa states Jessie H McMaster has been appointed administratrix of the A K McMaster deceased estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa September 21 1931. Coxsee Doxsee attorneys.
Notice to interested parties that executor and guardian reports have been filed and a hearing is set for October 2, 1931 in Jones County Iowa. Final report listed: J G Reid executor of Caroline F Reid estate. Clerk Warren Rees notes date September 19 1931.
District court in Jones County Iowa announces probate of Cornelia Juilfs will filed September 16 1931. Final proof and probate set for October 13 1931 at 10 a.m. all interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. J J Locher attorney for the estate.
A notice states the time and place for the appraisement of an inheritance tax estate. Details specify the scheduled date of appraisal and the governing authority handling the process.
Hens lay well in fall and winter when kept in confinement with good ventilation and lighting and a balanced ration. Hens lacking direct sunlight should receive 14 to 1 percent cod liver oil in the mash.
Palmer's Popular Pharmacy advertises a new eczema remedy by Dr. Erickson with a positive guarantee, touting it as a wonderful product offered to customers.
Dr. L. J. Swift operates general practice with calls answered in city or country. Office located in the Burrichter building. Phone 236.
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