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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1932
Page
1
Anamosa reformatory warden Ireland faces scrutiny after taking a convict to Chicago for a World Series trip. Critics say the outing breached duties of office, while officials note long standing “trusty” outings. The piece contrasts this with broader tariff and tax policy debates and Iowa political shifts.
The piece argues that unemployed and income-reduced workers need swift action to restore jobs, favoring Hoover’s reelection due to his implemented program. It warns Roosevelt offers no clear economic plan and would delay progress as a new administration and congress set policies.
The Los Angeles Times reviews Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Hollywood speech as extraordinary yet evasive on major campaign issues. It notes his silence on ten critical questions and his focus on weather, water, and a pledged aid to Boulder Dam while avoiding explicit policy positions.
The Chicago Daily News argues that shifting national leadership on November 8 amid a recovering economy could trigger severe market losses. It cites Maine price drops totaling 100 million dollars to U.S. farmers and a 500 million dollar stock market reaction as warning signs of tariff revision consequences.
The Des Moines address appears to have stabilized Hoover’s wavering support and rallied his loyal followers. It signals a shift in focus from blame for the economic crisis to choosing between two reconstruction plans, potentially forcing the Democratic Party to rethink its campaign strategy.
Clinton W Gilbert in the Philadelphia Public Ledger notes a calmer next session of Congress after last winter's panic. He argues the inflation danger is past and rejects cheapening the dollar as a cure. He warns few conservatives still support cash bonuses to increase circulation.
Minor parties have placed 76 candidates for state and national offices on the fall ballots. The list includes 22 independents, 23 socialists, 13 former labor candidates, 8 prohibitionists, 7 communists, 2 progressives, and 1 united farmer candidate. Six or seven tickets appear on the Australian ballot.
The week of October 9 to 15 is Fire Prevention Week as proclaimed by President Hoover and state governors. Travelers Insurance senior engineer 8 S Brown reports rural and farm fire losses total over 320 million dollars annually, about 700 thousand per day and eight dollars per minute. Principal causes include defective chimneys, lightning, roofs, fuels, matches, and open fires, urging careful fire prevention by all residents.
Roxie La Rosa, 27, crippled for life after a fall from a high trapeze in Atlantic City on August 27, returns to Des Moines in a baggage car with legs in plaster. Her partner was killed in the same accident and she remains a steadfast performer with a smile. In Corning, Henry Webster survives a robbery gone wrong when two youths opened fire at his oil station. one attacker, Harold Ross of 19, is dead, while the other, Hugh B. Law of 23, is sent to Anamosa for 10 years.
Russell Kelley of Red Oak in Montgomery County shows a new garden produce oddity described by Ralph Overholser. Kelley found a sweet potato that grew through a broken bottle neck, the neck measuring about a half inch in diameter.
Heavy rain near Lake Manawa caused lake overflow forcing thousands of silver and black bass and crappies into nearby pastures. As waters receded state officials and sportsmen gathered about 5000 fish with nets and returned them to the lake to prevent disaster.
Robert Walker, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Glen Walker of Bedford in Taylor county, has baked several cakes served at local meetings. A church dinner featured his cake as a standout choice. the boy declines to comment on his talent.
The Corwith elevator manager in Hancock county dropped his pocket watch into a grain chute. It was carried to a bin high in the building and lost hope. Days later while unloading a freight car the watch fell into his hand from the grain stream restoring the same treasured timepiece to its vest pocket.
Tip a female shepherd dog living near Schaller in Sac County has borne 110 puppies in 11 years, averaging more than five per littler. She has produced 20 litters and serves as an assistant on Art Rininger’s farm, guiding cows in from pasture each evening without commands.
A widely discussed North Central Iowa haunting ends as the so called ghost yields to police. The entity reveals its plan to continue joking about the credulous townsfolk while laughing at their awe over the weeks of haunting.
A Milford area farm in Dickinson county reports a nightly glowing light moving through the corn field and yard attracting crowds. DeWitt Small, claiming to be the ghost, admitted using a milk can with holes and kerosene soaked corn cobs to create a reddish glow as a prank.
The Pocahontas County board of supervisors passes a resolution allowing corn to fuel all county heating plants until corn ton price reaches coal level. It cites corn selling at about half coal price and equal fuel value, hoping to cut costs and aid corn surplus. The measure could spread to other counties.
A Chariton postoffice visit on October 1 sparked a humorous misunderstanding as a departing stamp seller claimed Uncle Sam wanted to buy stamps. In Madrid, J G Lucas offered a two year subscription contest to guess the time to set a type column, with LaVerne Reed winning at 28 minutes though actual time was 2814 minutes. Elmer E Taylor reports a 75 year old knight of the road found shelter in Traer and will reside at the county home after care by Traer officials.
Clarinda in Page county hosted a large children’s day with a parade as the main event. Local merchants funded many prizes for categories such as best decorated vehicle and funniest pets while home talent music and dancing filled the program. A dog’s rain soaked attempts to enter a Sioux City Methodist conference drew delegates’ attention during the morning session.
Supt C G Weatherwax at Missouri Valley Herrison county leads an effort backed by the board of education to stop pupils from using cars for joyriding during noon hours. The plan aims to force students with cars to use them only for travel to and from school.
A fragmented note mentions hens with plenty of water and an unclear reference to containing about zero percent of a substance, leaving the exact context and measurements unreadable.
Tell It All notes Gov Roosevelt accuses President Hoover of failing to reorganize the federal government for economy. Roosevelt says Hoover was blocked by running mate Garner, with House inaction delaying action. He cites Hoover spending, and omits Garner pork barrel plan for 1400 post offices costing over 2 billion.
Manchester Press argues Iowa farmers should back Henry Field to be their senator, contrasting him with Murphy and Brookhart. It notes abundant fall rains leaving ground excellent for alfalfa seedings.
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints Joseph G Oswald as executor of John B Oswald deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay immediately to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 28 1932 at end shows Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
Notice of sale under a special execution from Jones County District Court on September 27 1932 in favor of Monticello State Bank against George Mc Keever Wayne Yousse John P Harms and John Ambuehl. Real estate Lot 2 and north 40 feet of Lot 3 Lightfoot addition Monticello to be sold November 5 1932 at 9 am in front of Anamosa courthouse for cash with rights of redemption. Sheriff W H Frazer and Coxsee Coxsee Heiserman attorneys for plaintiff. 16-4
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