11 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is the official city and county paper published every Thursday at Monticello Iowa. It is entered Nov 4 1887 at the Monticello post office as second class matter under the act of March 8 1879 Editors and proprietors J W Doxser and C A Doxsee.
A National Syb Editorial Association piece warns of serious trouble in Spain with socialistic rebels aiming to overturn the government. It notes heavy bloodshed likely as the hot-blooded populace resists and recalls Spain’s turbulent history and strong monarchist past.
The Nashua Reporter urges readers to tally every penny spent to reveal the true cost of sales taxes. It argues many residents pay as much or more in taxes unknowingly and advises careful accounting to see the impact.
In a blistering critique the Sioux City Journal denounces Roosevelt era spending. It cites a growing deficit from 5 to 9.5 billion, daily outlays of 15.7 million, rising debt toward 20 to 50 billion by 1937, and warns of dangers from continued deficits and unemployment.
James Roosevelt, an insurance broker, endorses his father’s program and argues the national debt per person will rise from 248.72 to 265.28 by next June. He notes insurers’ optimism about repayment and recalls Massachusetts politics where he opposed ratification of a child labor amendment.
Senator Borah argues liberty hinges on economic freedom and social justice. He cites price controls, monopolies, and limits on opportunity as modern servitude, asserting true liberty requires the free market and protection for workers and small businesses.
The Birmingham News-Avg-Herald notes Bilbo’s election strength in Southwest Mississippi and his pledge to push a Washington program while claiming not to oppose Roosevelt. It compares the duo to Huey P. Long and warns of a volatile floor dynamic and adverse South perception.
Davenport Times notes a sharp rise in local state and national taxes as the most startling economic development since the world war. It argues government costs are climbing while taxable assets shrink, making the nation approach European tax levels.
The text argues that farm product prices would vary with government involvement and that supply and demand dictate levels, an example of lawful economic forces shaping prices and not easily altered by law. It emphasizes uncertainty about exact outcomes and the limits of legislative control.
The editor rejects speculation that Hoover is seeking the Republican nomination for president in 1036. The emphasis is on guiding the nation toward a sound and effective recovery and avoiding a shift toward socialism.
The Pathfinder notes bleak business news with drought costs, NRA codes, and processing taxes pressuring producers. It warns of wage rises and possible plant closures as New Deal impacts linger and factories fear added burdens.
The article portrays Upton Sinclair as a catalyst for rapid growth, vowing to double California’s population by Christmas. It contrasts California’s gains with London and New York, notes the widespread belief in his plan, and depicts workers traveling freight yards as they chase the promise of employment and prosperity.
Sioux City Journal reports a fatal crash near LaMont Iowa where a man and his wife died as their car collided head on with a truck. The grandson driver 19 failed to regain right of way after passing a wagon. The piece stresses highway passing dangers and urges careful overtaking only when clear.
A girl dreams of a church wedding crowded with former suitors crying loudly, drowning out the wedding march. The vision centers on a future marriage amid emotional tension and unresolved relationships.
Clarinda adopts an ordinance targeting litter on streets from printed bills and advertising. Officials call for cleaner public squares and impose penalties to curb trash accumulation seen on Saturdays nights following events like holidays.
Farmers support a 1935 program possibly raising corn acreage and hog numbers to replace storage stocks while avoiding a return to the 1932-33 base surplus. The document records votes from townships and notes final estate reports filed in Jones county Iowa with October hearings and city council actions in Monticello Iowa on pump purchases and other expenditures.
English club pres Shirley Hobert and secretary Lucille Powers lead a contest between two captains James Bone and Lucille Huibregtse to see which side submits more book reports by semester end. The class also stages scenes from Shakespeare As You Like It with dramatizations and modern themes.
The report covers first and second grade painting a play house and furniture, Miss Gray and Miss Stout rooms with store construction, Richard Sutherland's return from the World's Fair, and Miss Iverson's arithmetic chart led by Wilma Wright Bernard Kenner and Dwight Moncrief. The fifth grade boasts a $13.50 savings balance, poetry booklets, a corn products exhibit, and a Busy Bees lead in spelling with seventeen perfect scores last week.
A survey of Iowa wooded areas suitable for national forest purchase is underway under the state planning board. An official from Washington will inspect areas this fall with Prof. G B McDonald directing the survey at Iowa State College Ames. The effort covers 74 counties totaling 2 402 978 acres including half a million acres of private land. Areas mapped in detail include Allamakee Van Buren and Davis counties. Jones county shows 22 784 acres proposed for national forest potential.
A consolidated notice lists Sunday and Holy Day masses, service times, German and English rites, confession schedules, and catechism sessions for multiple churches including Wayne Zion, St Matthew’s, St Joseph’s Prairieburg, St John’s Evangelical, Sacred Heart, Congregational, Center Junction M E, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Reformed churches. It also notes Ladies’ Aid meeting, Bible classes, Epworth League plans, and upcoming youth events with dates in October.
State of Iowa Jones County auditor publishes a road vacation notice dated October 5 1934. A proposed highway realignment along primary road No 113 west of the railroad right of way is reported in favor of vacation. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the auditor's office by noon November 8 1934.
Statement of Ownership and Management for the weekly Monticello Express Monticello Iowa lists editors J W Doxsee and C A Doxsee publishers Doxsee & Doxsee owners J W Doxsee C A Doxsee bonds none sworn before notary J E Heiserman on October 4 1934 with commission expires July 4 1937
Public notice declares the district court of Jones county Iowa appointed the undersigned as executor of Edward Hoyt deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time. debtors must pay the estate.
By special execution from the district court of Jones County Iowa a sale is ordered of real estate belonging to C A Schatz and others. The property includes parts of section 15 township 86 north range 3 west and will be sold at public auction for cash on November 4 1934 at 9:00 am in front of the Anamosa courthouse to satisfy a judgment of 6778.08 with costs and subject to redemption rights.
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