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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1933
Page
1
A new endowment life policy rises in favor offering payment at a set age or after a number of premiums, not contingent on death. It suits teachers and salaried workers, promising support in later years with disciplined payments and designated beneficiaries.
A contemporary editorial criticizes Hitler’s rule as arbitrary and says Germany leans toward conquest, with the author noting prior self government mistakes and concerns for stability. It discusses education reform debates and a proposed three state liquor law alignment involving Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, warning against liberal demands from Chicago area cities.
The piece argues a coalition in Iowa may clash with the governor over liquor policy favoring cities like Des Moines and Milwaukee. It notes many licensed outlets complain of profits, urging committees to craft plans before an extra legislative session. It suggests possible moves toward hard liquor rights and higher profits, with hints the house may back broader privileges.
An editorial argues for strict budget discipline to restore national prosperity. It compares economic recovery to natural balance, warns against perpetual deficits, and calls for careful use of remedies rather than stimulants, with hope for lasting improvement through natural processes and prudent policy.
Frank Peckosh appointed postmaster at Oxford Junction to fill vacancy left by the removal of R E Hill after about 15 months of a four year term. Peckosh, a local clothier and Democrat, brings Ladislav Peckosh as his assistant. public regret noted Hill’s dismissal for political reasons.
The federal government moves to curb profiteering under NRA codes but farmers face ongoing inequality between prices for goods they sell and those they buy. If the price gap had been eliminated, farmers might accept gradual change, yet the disparity persists.
A profile of Frank F. Merriam a former Hopkinton school teacher and publisher who built a long political career. The piece notes his shifts from Iowa to California his roles in the legislature lieutenant governor and potential rise to governor highlighting his memory for names and people and his sharp adaptation to the primary system.
The text argues currency inflation is likely and President Roosevelt is not an inflationist by nature. It suggests converting bond investments into real estate now to shield wealth, warning that a monetary inflation could leave little after the spree ends.
J. W. Jarnagin reports the Missouri River is within 180 feet of the federal highway 30 west of Missouri Valley in Harrison county. Experts warn erosion could erase the road and a 160 acre Seebold farm within two months unless authorities act.
Deputy Game Warden C C Lillie found a bald eagle while scouting near south Twin Lakes in Sac county. He alerted Sheriff John Del Vinger of Calhoun and a newspaper man to verify the sighting. The bird perched on a rock, with a six to seven foot wingspan and white head and tail feathers, indicating an adult. The eagle, a U S emblem, is a rare sight here and may stay awhile feeding on lake fish.
The Otto F. Bridge family of Sioux City Iowa reports Chickie a pet chicken adopted in 1932 now part of daily life at breakfast and in games. She rides the girls tricycle and even has a rocking chair roost when the family vacationed away this summer.
In Milford Iowa Dickinson County J L Williams grows a squash plant that extends 15 feet then curves around to the start. The top expands into a flat pancake like surface with many branches and short ends returning to normal. Williams also produced a squash plant bearing two varieties.
Mrs R. 5. Lewis of Chariton Lucas County had a minor operation and could not teach her class of boys on Sunday morning. A dozen boys went to her home and gathered in the living room for the lesson, proving boys may enjoy Sunday school when hosted by their teacher.
Mrs. J. F. Swisher of Sigourney Keokuk county spent ten months on a hooked rug measuring 10 by 11 feet. Made from wool scraps sent from across the nation the piece features original designs and rainbow hues. Since June it has drawn more than 500 visitors to her home to view the work.
Christ Pappas and Pete Palites were driving a load of beer when a run flat tire came off. While unloading in Spencer they saw a cow acting oddly and discovered it had a tire around its neck. They could not remove it and drove away, buying a new trailer tire.
Workmen on the W. S. Heuermann farm in Franklin County uncover a huge prehistoric tusk likely from a mastodon. The 11 ft 7 in long artifact weighs several hundred pounds, lies 15 ft underground, and was found by Lars Jensen while striking at gravel.
A tusk was revealed white ivory after a breakage event. Jensen directed fellow workers who helped dig the tusk from the site.
Ed Flanagan of Marion county was delirious for nearly two days after an unknown incident while tending cattle. He returned home dazed with a broken shoulder blade and a minor head bump, yet walked about a half mile afterward.
Arnold Anderson of Elk Horn in Shelby county reports a pear tree that yielded five bushels this year. The fruit is noted for unusual size and quality with specimens from the tree described as larger and heavier than a national league baseball.
William Vesper of Davis County near Bloomfield reports his farmhouse severely damaged by white ants. Oak woodwork and most of the framework are destroyed as he began repairing a sill believed rotten. The ants are noted for causing extensive property damage in Europe and now in parts of the United States.
Bob Behrens of Waverly in Bremer county vacationing from school fished the Cedar river and pulled from a mill race a four legged water lizard of an unidentified species. The creature had a blunt pointed tail and smooth skin, caught with a dead minnow.
R R Cooper of a paving gang on primary 169 south of Humboldt found a giant mushroom. It measured over 12 inches long eight inches wide and seven inches tall. Displayed in Humboldt windows the specimen drew notable curiosity from locals.
Swan lake in Pocahontas county was drained to create farmland when corn sold for $2 and wheat 85 cents. The lake bed proved peat and the project was abandoned. This year unused land is projected to yield about $6000 with Dan Felsing and sons of Pocahontas operating the farm. The peat beds show remarkable fertility for vegetable crops.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not features Don King of Atlantic Cass County in a cartoon claiming he pitched a no hit no run game with 16 strikeouts and 15 hits in a nine inning contest. The piece notes Ripley’s usual insistence on evidence backing his claims.
Grundy county attorney W L Mooty recounts a confrontation with a New London Henry county justice of the peace who drew a pistol during a costs dispute after a hearing Mooty says was biased against him. The spinster judge ordered $25 costs and told him to pay and leave.
A tarantula of unusual size was found in a bunch of bananas received at a store in Algona, Kossuth County. The spider was taken to the high school and shown to students, nearly filling a quart jar. It is covered with fine hair and has a gruesome appearance.
The verse recalls autumn music as birds and insects fade yet a haunting song persists across hills and wheat fields. Folger McKinsey in Baltimore Su.
Local opinion splits as a fence becomes a metaphor for the divide between rival camps. Observers note heated debates, maneuvering by leaders, and uncertain outcomes as the public weighs competing visions.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt urges robust library funding as essential to community growth. The piece notes NRA induced leisure, library gifts, and supportive programs. It lists new books, reading courses, and forthcoming titles including Miss Bishop by Bess Streeter Aldrich.
In the Iowa district court at Jones county a petition seeks to divide real estate once owned by George Billings. Plaintiffs Catharine Litt Bessie Sharrard and others claim heirs to undivided interests and request sale proceeds divided per shares. Defendants listed with spouses are notified to appear by November 20 1933 otherwise default and judgment.
Readers of the manuscript hail it as a landmark work and consider it Mrs. Aldrich’s finest novel yet. Critics note its scope and ambitious storytelling while praising the author’s sustained craft and vigor through the narrative.
The October 1 Iowa crop report estimates the corn crop at 416 760 bushels with an 83 percent condition, matching the ten year average. the 1932 figure was 609 507 bushels. Improvements were noted across the state due to favorable September weather and minimal frost damage from advanced maturity.
A fund of nearly two and a half million dollars is allotted for a U S topographical survey. The piece urges readers to contact their congressman demanding five million to study river flow direction this year amid financial distress and political excess.
Probate hearing set for the estate of Henry Knake in Jones county Iowa with the reading of a purported will filed October 4 1933 and a final probate date of October 30 1933 at 10 o clock a.m. in the district court before Judge Beery or Clerk Byerly, all interested may appear and contest probate.
A testimonial extols Udga Tablets as a doctor prescribed cure for sour stomach and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief after five days, improved appetite, and no more nightly soda use. The ad promotes a $1 package, a money back guarantee, and directs readers to Palmer's Drug Store to ask for Adge.
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