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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is the official county paper published every Thursday at Monticello Iowa by editors and proprietors J W Doxsee Chas A Doxsee. It entered the post office as second class matter on November 4 1887 under act March 8 1879.
The piece argues the NRA reorganization under Richberg signals a socialist drift, contrasting General Johnson’s blunt but fair command with the new administration. It cites Roosevelt’s New Deal as spending and debt, notes European leaders’ war talk, and criticizes religious intolerance in Mexico and New York City lottery proposals amid fiscal strain.
The Sioux City Journal notes Gen Hugh S Johnson has resigned as NRA administrator and Roosevelt plans rapid reorganization. It argues the key issue is how the new setup will advance the New Deal, not past failures, while urging nonpartisan support for solving the depression.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette warns against underestimating legislative impact on individuals. It argues policies affect families and friends, and urges citizens to stay alert to prevent lawmakers from hobbling personal progress.
The Spencer News-Herald argues against drivers picking up hitchhikers. It asserts hitchhikers are often harmless but many are unsuitable to trust and that drivers should proceed with their own business rather than stopping to offer a ride.
In remarks attributed to Owen D. Young the farmer rejects boss rule and factory discipline, rails against daylight saving and work hours, praising tilling life. He warns subsidies sugar coat the pill but bitterness returns when sweetening dissolves.
The Roosevelt administration inflates a labyrinth of New Deal measures aimed at reviving industry and employment yet joblessness remains stubborn. Officials claim progress exists though most gains are not visible to the public and confidence among potential producers remains weak.
The La Folletts in Wisconsin separated themselves from the Republicans and ran on their own platforms in the state primary. Their supporters were sizable but not a majority, suggesting a likely return to intraparty activity within the Republican ranks.
In the coming session of Congress a bill would provide for government ownership of railroads. The speaker believes such a measure might be introduced but will not gain traction.
The Nonpareil suggests President Roosevelt is not aligned with full fledged socialists like Upton Sinclair yet his tilt toward leftist ideas has drawn radicals to his banner.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican reports the AAA will compel signers of corn loan contracts to borrow 55 cents per bushel instead of 45. The piece notes the unusual step of using regular army force to ensure compliance and hints at banker pressure on clients. It mentions an explosion of nitrogen dioxide when touched with a feather.
Harold L Sweesy 35 died at home in Lower Ahtanum Yakima county Washington after five weeks illness from a brain hemorrhage He was a Big Y receiving boss and had six years with the fruit company Survivors include widow Carrie and three children Janet 10 Jack 9 Robert 8 along with brothers Ivan Granger Roy Iowa a sister Vivian Trice Grandview and an extended clan The funeral was held Tuesday at Shaw and Sons chapel with Rev C K Mahoney then burial in Evergreen park Hopkinton relatives recall his aunt Mrs F P Clark and J C Kirkwood now Mrs Clark Other items report weddings travel church events and local estate changes in Hopkinton and surrounding towns including Dr Thomas L Waring and Geraldine Main marriage in Kansas City and plans for their Chicago trip Various visits and local society events noted.
Onslow Ladies Missionary society met with Mrs Jessie McMaster who led the day. A rummage sale is planned for October 12 and 13 at the community building. Numerous social events, school news, club meetings, and sports results fill a busy week across Onslow, Preston, Wyoming, and area contacts.
Son Russell and family visited Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Guthrie in Troy Mills. A new furnace was installed in the Lutheran church by Milroy and Petrie. Mrs. A R Stanger hosted the A Go I Go club at her home on Thursday afternoon.
Readings from St John Evangelical Lutheran Paul Gutknecht presiding join St Matthew Lutheran H L Adix St Joseph Catholic Prairieburg Rev Stephen J Kucern Sacred Heart Catholic 312 N Sycamore Street Rev A L Lorenz First Congr Church Samuel G Gutensohn Wayne Zion Lutheran Next Sun Oct 7 Loyalty Sunday at Methodist Episcopals rally day at 10 and 11 am Epworth League picnic 5 30 Reformed Church Oct 7 worship after evangelistic week led by Dr Zartman all members urged to attend
The church announces Sunday theme Courage to Begin Again with morning worship at 11 and Lord's supper. The consistory meets after service. Evening sermons on the apostles begin with The Man of Impulse. Ladies' Aid luncheon on Wednesday October 10 at 1 pm and donations for the Red Cross are requested.
A compact advertisement notes Mule Hide roof work for the Tobias Ricken residence on East Grand Street and promotes fall roof inspections. It urges coal deliveries, home modernization with FHA details, and floor refinishing as cost effective upgrades before winter. It also adds a tongue in cheek line about a barber offering car services.
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