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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1936

Page

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Roosevelt rails, Smith switches support in era of campaign

The piece discusses the 1932 political clash as Ex-Governor Al Smith repudiates Roosevelt and backs Landon, while both parties’ platforms call for balanced budgets and spending restraint. It notes perceived contradictions by party leaders, Roosevelt’s stump speeches, and the upcoming election’s stakes amid county pione ers’ history and ongoing Iowa crashes.

al Smith New York Roosevelt Landon Chicago New Yorke Wutecquaigr Flo al MM. Lanedon

Lowden Endorses Landon Farm Plan As Support Grows

Former Gov. Frank Lowden, a long time farm leader and 1920 and 1928 presidential aspirant, declares 100 percent support for Gov. Lowden's farm plan as outlined by Landon. The endorsement from the Illinois figure, following Landon's visit to Sinissippi, Oregon, signals strong farmer backing in the Midwest and could influence the campaign in its final month.

Sioux City Journal Frank Lowden Tlingis Gov. Lowdon Landon Gov Sinissippi Oregon Des Moines Frank O. Lowden Mr. Lowden London Kansan Middle West Ullinois Frank Lowden

Northwestern barred halfback for low grades sparks university critique

A veteran Northwestern halfback who scored 57 yards against Minnesota last year is ruled ineligible due to a substandard academic average despite passing all courses. The incident prompts questions about fairness and the handling of eligibility rules at the university.

Waterloo Mac Beth Minnesota Northwestern University College of Liberal Arts Fontoal Universi

Agnes Samuelson Introduces Landon in Des Moines

Agnes Samuelson faced Gov. Landon introduction at Des Moines and drew a sharp reaction from Gov. Herring who warned her not to repeat it. The piece questions Herring's next move after Samuelson’s bold act.

Oelwein Register Agnes Samuelson Gov. Landon Des Moines Gov. Herring Herring Miss Samuelson

Debating Debts and Politics Across Kansas and Nation

The article critiques Roosevelt era deficits and per capita debt, contrasts Alf Landon’s budget restraint in Kansas, and notes rhetoric about a forthcoming visit by President Roosevelt. It references rising meat prices and political rhetoric about debt and accountability.

East Cass social notes recount dinners and visits across Cedar Rapids to Anamosa

The East Cass column documents multiple dinners and callers from Cedar Rapids Hopkinton Anamosa and Monticello. It lists gatherings at Grace Benedict J J Walters and Hannan households with names including Guilford Payne Ehrisman Oltman and Tjaden. Also notes a Cass church bazaar a high school institute vacation and potential medical setback for Mrs. Ehrisman.

Glenn Guilford Willam Mchaffey David Charles Donald Amanda Fish Marian Cedar Rapids Leo Payne Carlos Hopkinton Mchanley J. J. Walters Cass Church Ladies’ Aid Society Anamosa David Bogus T. C. Loder Presley Hanna Henry Uhr Batchelder H. J. Mayberry Dean Miles Clarence Hannan Lee Hannan Myr Alex Hannan LaVern Monticello Fred Weers Pearl Harford Louis Hannan Hannan Mabel Franklin Edwin Taylor Bettendorf Davenport Will Oltman Waterloo Heinrich Prull Lou Ehrisman Ruth James Ryan Ehrisman Henry Tjaden

Castle Grove People Attend Waterloo Dairy Congress

Castle Grove residents joined others in Waterloo to visit the Dairy Congress. Local names attend as church visitors and social events unfold in surrounding townships. A sermon by Dr. Kremers from Cedar Rapids precedes plans for a California trip. The community gathers for church duties and farming tasks, with notes of visits and sports games.

Farmer Explodes Scarcity Theory in Grain Markets

Plainfield Illinois farm leader Homer B Grommon argues against the Roosevelt era scarcity theory. He compares 13 large crop years with 13 small crop years showing higher total crop values in plenty and higher prices for wheat corn and oats in lean years. He warns artificial scarcity damages overall purchasing power and system viability.

Plainfield Ill Roosevelt Department of Agriculture Homer B. Grommon Farmers’ National Grain Dealers’ Association United States Deeeageevsars Asees Ceeeerrencenes Bat Ceveeseaveeres Cevbesevetaes Edien Seejgeen ELF Vwohd Asawersoienss Tull UGB Bir Grumman

Sign Spends $2.5 Million on Creek Diversion Public Works

In East St Louis Illinois a 40 foot long sign on the city viaduct over Cahokia creek proclaims that $2,500,000 in taxpayers funds were sunk to divert the stream. The text labels Cahokia creek an open sewer and adds a second sign warning to smell it.

ST. Louis Ill Cahokia Creek PWA

Roosevelt Hand on Communism Sparks New York Debate

In Syracuse President Roosevelt defends administration linking to communism amid GOP charges. John Hamilton accuses Roosevelt of backing a Democratic elector with ties to Spain’s Communists. Hamilton cites David Dubinsky’s alleged donations of 5000 dollars and 78000 dollars raised to support Spanish Communists.

New York Roosevelt Syracuse John Hamilton Hamilton America New York State Spain David Dubinsky Socialist Party Dubinsky

No Future in New Deal Landon Warns Youth

Kansas Governor Alf M. Landon told the Young Republicans conference in Topeka that the present administration misreads the economy. He warned against a growing government role in daily life and urged a Republican path to job creation and a stronger business framework.

New Deal Landon Topeka Kas Alf M. Landon Young Republicans Republican Party America Gov. Landan

Landon Praises Farmers Principles in Chicago Speech

In Chicago Landon and the Republican party align with farmers and uphold principles claimed to be central for 35 years. George N. Peck, former AAA administrator and foreign trade adviser to President Roosevelt, spoke to the crowd.

Chicago

Local News Briefs From Monticello And Surrounding Areas

The report notes Mr. Moenk missing work due to his wife’s illness and death while Harvey Heiken travels with Herman Egger and Misses Garnet Eilers and Louise Eiben to the Dairy Congress in Waterloo. It mentions Mildred Warner visiting her sister Mrs. Lyle Hosford in Monticello, M. Hosford’s Manchester trip, Loren Cramer’s visit to Fort Atkinson with a Farmers' Mutual Creamery driver, P. J. Crowley rebuilding a wind-destroyed garage and erecting a new poultry house, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hahn plus Anna Husman and Lawrence Hahn visiting relatives near Coggan. Jack Frost appears locally on October 1, with tomato and pumpkin vines regrowing.

Moenk Harvey Heiken Herman Egger Sand Spring Garnet Eilers Louise Eiben Monticello Dairy Congress Waterloo Mildred Warner Lyle Hosford M. Hosford Manchester Loren Cramer Fort Atkin

Blossoms Brought Low by Rains and Local Visits

After heavy rains fresh blossoms suffered damage with tender vegetation scorched. J. J. Locher plans a new garage on his farm with occupants Fred Iben and the Offord Kidwells. Kidwells visit Anamosa then leave for California to settle. Henry Husman and Alva Hahn return from Amber and Manchester for a weekend at the Hahn home. Rev. and Mrs. A Thalacker hosted visitors from Malcolm, Iowa.

J. J. Locher Fred Iben Offord Kidwell Anamosa Mrs. Kidwell Herman Hahn Kidwell California Henry Husman Amber Alva Hahn Manchester Rev A. Thalacker Malcomb Iowa

Busy weekend social rounds across Edgewood and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs W H Behrends and families joined Cedar Rapids visitors at J M Alcorn and Lee Alcorns Edgewood home for a picnic supper. Dozens attended gatherings from Ryan to Waterloo for Cattle Congress and birthday celebrations.

W. H. Behrends E. W. Brandel Cedar Rapids J. M. Alcorn Lee Alcorn Edgewood Bertha Baxter Howard Trayeers Ryan Dave Wilson Gordon Betty John Kemp Mr. Kemp Adolph Egger Monticello Fred Egger E. H. Cox Colesburg Blanche Moser Charles Stevenson Lois Smith Marilyn Lloyd Cletus Smith Charles Stevenson Jr Perry DeShaw Marlene Donald Margaret Murray Loo Kane George Nordman Louis Smith Waterloo C. K. Greer Henry Billmeyer John and Loma Greeley Fred Welter J. L. Batchelder Jerome Baum Velma Arduser Niagara Cave Neva Wilson Nora McElmeel Clair Eggiman Bernard Murray Leon Clarence Wilson R. E. Chaplin Cyril Albany Paul MccDonald Hopkinton Ray Chaplin John Albany Genevieve Warburg Hugh McGlade Ellen Reed George Billmeyer Garlene Georganna Margery Nick Koob Merlin Cascade Albany Pueth Elmer Heeren Wiliam Schoon Cyril Stevenson Ralph and Paul Johnson

The Penny Sales Tax Looms Up In Iowa

Iowa sales tax receipts for the year ending July 1 1936 totaled 13 442 356 14 with the heaviest quarter ending December 31 1935 at 3 610 929 61. Early-year collections were 3 378 087 12 in the first quarter 3 351 310 16 in the second and 3 102 038 25 in the last quarter.

Iowa State Board of Assessment and Review Treasury

Government Spending Surpasses First 122 Years Claim

The article asserts that in the first three years of the Roosevelt administration the government spent more money than in the entire first 122 years of U S history, noting that during those 122 years the nation fought four wars including the Civil War.

Roosevelt

Prohibition Laws and Crop Confiscation in 1846 Maine

The account notes that Maine in 1846 enacted what is described as the first U S prohibition law. It mentions crops being plowed under and pigs killed by the order of a governing figure in the White House era. The passage argues laws overpower human judgment and diminish crops.

White House Maine United States

Public Notice of Estate Administration in Jones County Iowa

The district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed Donald Bell as administrator of the estate of Della Neilly deceased. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely, and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa September 29 1936. E W Brashaw attorney.

District Court Jones County State of Iowa Della Neilly Anamosa Towa A. D Donald Bell E. W. Brashaw

Probate notice in Jones county Iowa court

In the district court of Iowa Jones county September term 1936 probate to Haze Bailey and heirs of Sarah B. Hosford and Cecil W. Hosford notice that the Monticello State Bank of Monticello Iowa administrator with the will annexed has filed an application in Anamosa for probate proceedings and related actions for estate administration.

District Court of State of Iowa Jones County Haze Bailey P. A. Hosford Orville Hosford Steven Hosford Stephen Hosford Helen Hosford Bolton Helen Hosford Hattie Hosford Carbutt Harriet Hosford Carbutt Howard Hosford Sarah B. Hosford Cecil W. Hosford District Court Anamosa Monticello State Bank of Monticello

Notice of Probate for Estate of Sarah B Hosford

The estate of Sarah B Hosford deceased seeks court approval of an inventory listing Lot 287 and 288 in Rail Road addition Monticello Jones County Iowa and personal property including furniture and bank certificates payable by Monticello State Bank. Hearing set for November 7 1936 at 9:00 a.m. at Anamosa Iowa court house. objection by interested parties required. Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for Monticello State Bank administrator with the will annexed.

Sarah B. Hosford Monticello Jones County Cecil W. Hosford Sarah Hosford Anamosa Iowa Doxsee, Doxsee & Heiserman Monticello State Bank of

Public notice to file claims against Hagen estate Iowa

Public notice from Jones county district court announces executors of John H. Hagen Sr estate seek all claimants to file sworn statements with the clerk within legal time. Date: Anamosa Iowa. This notice specifies procedures to prove or allow claims and to address debts owed.

District Court Jones County John H. Hagen Sr Anamosa Iowa A. D

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