Life of H M Carpenter Honored by Community
The piece remembers H M Carpenter as a lifelong banker in Monticello who manned his desk late into evenings aiding customers with titles and calculations. It highlights his work ethic, family devotion, and status as a trusted local leader. The article also notes global tensions as Hitler’s Germany seeks rearmament and predicts further European conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Carpenter
Monticello
Germany
Hitler
Atlantic Monthly
France
Austria
Russia
Europe
United States
League of Nations
Governor calls special session to curb rash legislation
Governor Herring issues a call for a November 6 special session of the assembly. He argues cooperation across parties can yield constructive work while warning against extreme acts in the Senate where Republicans hold a slim majority. He notes the Brookings report funded by the legislature outlines a new state governance scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herring
Assembly
House
Senate
Governor's sweeping power proposal fuels partisan clash
A draft report circulating among college leaders suggests a plan to centralize government in the governor, with control over appointments and policy. If true the measure could trigger strong opposition to executive power, while Secretary Wallace faces taunts from Milo Reno followers at Shenandoah. farmers statewide disfavor radicalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Milo Reno
Shenandoah
Reno
Towa
Prohibition Repeal Assessed by Federal Agencies
Federal agencies study the impact of repeal on federal obligations to states and on state rights as the thirty sixth state readies to ratify. Repeal could take effect December 5, enabling immediate liquor sales in many states, with Iowa facing new regulatory choices if a special session acts before then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Hull
Prohibition
Supreme Court
Iowa Assembly
Iowa
The Death Penalty Debate in The Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal analyzes three views on capital punishment as crime deterrence. It argues society must test whether the death penalty deters crime, noting arguments for and against and reporting rising death sentences in larger cities as juries return guilty verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
England
Key to economic recovery lies in job creation
The Sioux City Journal argues recovery depends on increased employment. It notes many consumers fear spending, but stresses re employment as the surest path to restoring buying power and sustained prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
NIRA
Will Hang Themselves Manchester Press Analysis
Town leans Republican in a reform mood, with voters set to return to conservative governance. Historic debt and fiscal strain loom as Republicans resist past Democratic spendthrift records. The piece argues the party will inherit staggering indebtedness upon regain of power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
John C. Fremont
Fun Is Like Life Insurance Quote by Abe Martin
A quip from Abe Martin compares fun to life insurance noting that the older you get the higher the cost. The wry comment highlights age related increases in value and expense with humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
Hectic Iowa day ends with tame duck and runaway car
Jack Cline of Chariton recounts a strange day starting with a missed duck shot that his friend finished, a speeding fine paid with 25 cents, a win on a pool quarter, and the duck turning out to be a tame decoy. Later George Christianson of Sheldahl cranked his car in gear and it careened through trees poles and a fence, ending damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Cline
Chariton
Lucas County
Cline
Westlake
John
Manny
George Christianson
Sheldahl
Polk County
Albia grower yields seven pound beet record
John Alexander of Albia Monroe County grows a massive beet weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. A statistician estimates it could feed a large family for three meals with salad leftovers, highlighting the surprising harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Monroe County
John Alexander
Robins Mass in Ames Yard Warn of Coming Frost
Sherm Needham of Ames reports a flock of robins in the yard at Mrs. Hammer’s home. Mrs. Hammer counted 35 birds. locals say the robins appear each October signaling cold weather and a mass movement south toward Dixieland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Dixieland
Record Sow Produces Eighteen Pigs in Bremer County
W. V. Dove of near Winslow Bremer County owns a Duroc Jersey sow that recently gave birth to eighteen piglets. All were alive at birth, one died later, leaving seventeen healthy youngsters. The usual litter size is nine with an average of six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Dove
Winslow
Bremer County
Bittern Dies After Clam Attack in Iowa Lake
From Eastlake near Chariton Lucas county comes a dramatic nature tale. Deputy Warden Holm tells how a bittern wading in a lake tried to eat a live clam. The clam clamped the bird's bill and, unable to fly or walk, died slowly after the shell kept the bill locked. The battle ended in a draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastlake
Chariton
Lucas County
H. A. Holmgren
Centerville Man Injured In Old Revolver Accident
Harry Heist, of Centerville New Jersey county, found an old 32 caliber revolver and fired it at tins. The weapon burst on the first shot, burning his hand and showering splinters. A fragment struck near his eye, but prompt care prevented further harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Heist
Centerville
Appanoose County
Heist
Eldora woman survives swarm of yellow jackets
Mrs. Eliza Nuckolls, 86, of Eldora in Hardin county, was attacked by a swarm while gardening. Bees entered her clothing and skin, she swatted them away, and 11 bees were removed from her clothing. Despite severe stings she treated herself and refused bed rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Nuckolls
Eldora
Hardin County
Baseball Fans See Rock Rapids Debut Electric Scoreboard
In Rock Rapids Lyon County fans watched the World Series on a new homemade electric scoreboard. The board provides real time updates and adds a local touch to the viewing experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Rapids
Lyon County
Spectator Board Signals Plays at Local Station
A night-time display erected before a service station mirrors the Argus Leader structure in Sioux Falls. Built by Rock Rapids men the board features over 60 light bulbs flashing every play of each game. Plans call for remodeling to broadcast football games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argus-Leader
Sioux Falls
Rock Rapids
Man Reports Wife Abducted By Two Men In Council Bluffs
Jesse Johnson told police in Pottawattamie county that while hitchhiking he and his wife were picked up by two men in a coupe. The men directed him to rent hotel rooms for them and, on return, Johnson found his wife and the car gone as the men claimed to be bound for Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Johnson
Council Bluffs
Pottawattamie
Johnson
Illinois
Chelsea man’s goldfish may be world’s longest living
Ray Stoddard of Chelsea Tama county believes his goldfish may hold the longevity record. The fish is ten years old this month and remains alert and active, darting around its bowl as quickly as ever. Stoddard bought it ten years ago from a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stoddard
Chelsea
Tama County
Stoddard
Court actions and a false alarm at Ida Grove
In Estherville Emmet county William Nock and Ed O’Neil were arrested after stealing confiscated liquor from the courthouse basement. O’Neil pleaded guilty and is imprisoned. Nock faced trial but the judge dismissed for lack of lawful value of the mayor. A telephone call to Sheriff Dahlquist brought a false lead of a body near Holstein. it was a tailor’s dummy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nock
Ed O'Neil
Estherville
Emmet
O'Neil
Nock
F. C. Davidson
Lberty
C. H. Dahlquist
Ida Grove
Ida County
Wiliam Jackes
Jackes
Holstein
Doughty Guardian of the Law
Paullina Fishermen Hook Same Lake Oko boji Fish
Sox Chauncey and Loyal Ewald of Paullina in O'Brien county fished together at Lake Oko boji. Each felt a strike and fought to land his catch. They finally pulled in a single three pound picker, each having hooked the same fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sox
Chauncey
Loyal Ewald
Paullina
O’brien County
Lake Okoboji
Old Boyden Bakery Building Razed
One of the oldest Boyden landmarks in Sioux county, the 1887 structure once a post office and hardware store, later a saloon and cafe, known as Cozy Corner Café. It endured several fires and was occupied by the Boyden bakery before being condemned and razed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden
Sioux County
Allen
Walter Ver Hoef
Stevens
Boyden Bakery
Snake Nearly Seven Foot Long Found in Nevada Yard
Mrs. Dan Welty found a large snake in her yard near Story county Nevada. Jeffrey Shedd killed the snake which measured six feet five and a half inches and was displayed at the tourist park for public inspection. Some theories suggest the reptile may have escaped from a recent circus in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Story County
Dan Welty
Jeffrey Shedd
Clay County Fair Showcases Naval Searchlights Tale
At Spencer the county fair, billed as the world’s greatest, used two million candlepower searchlights from the cruiser Charleston formerly U S navy. The beams flashed far and wide, visible 54 miles away, drawing visitors and boosting attendance to a new record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay County
Spencer
Charleston
United States Navy
Jackson
Minn
Burlington man dies after midnight Bible reading
George Cohen of Burlington Des Moines county is dead after an accidental gas asphyxiation from a boiling coffee pot on a lit gas stove. He was asleep with his Hebrew Bible on his knees when the stove flame went out and gas filled the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cohen
Burlington
Des Moines
Cohen
Bluff and Embarrassment in Estherville News
The piece discusses bluffs and their effects, noting government threats about gold hoarding and a single attorney inviting trouble as an example of embarrassment when a bluff is called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estherville
Community Notes From Griswold Area Social Roundup
Onslow and Mrs. Charlie Tompkins visited Mrs. Lydia Lyons. The Ladies Guild met at the church with two dozen knives presented in memory of a mother. Many local residents attended events, church meetings, and a Cedar Rapids teachers’ convention. A death notice for Louisa Paul and multiple visits and travels to Maquoketa caves, Dubuque, Chicago, and Davenport are noted along with school and club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Tompkins
Griswold
Lydia Lyons
Harry Chase
Center Junction
Marion Overly
Cody
Wyo
Carroll Lightfoot
Ladies' Guild
Harriet Lamey
S. G. Hutton
Vera Paul
Ward Hicks
William Fletcher
Leonard McKinstry
Herman Gutzeit
Iaa Jansen
George Sears
Byron Badham
Los Angeles
Cal
Carrie Mackrill
J. R. Kennedy
Badham
Jessie Hoffman
Hoffman
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Eleanor Shaw
Iowa City
Estelle McCune
Jessie McMaster
Carl
C. R. Smith
Neville
George Paulsen
Wyoming Bridge Club
Ellen Marshall
Harriet Marshall
Helen von Sprecken
Bess Rowe
Moline
Charles Rowe
F. K. Barnes
Martha Easter
Elsie Callahan
Isaac Edwards
Arthur Noyes
al Babcock
Betty
Clayton Hamilton
Emeline
William Ritenour
Phyllis
Savanna
James Macaulay
Monticello
Tipton
Will Lamey
John Stickley
Margaret Hall
John Moran
Spokane
Wash
George Sokol
John D
Sibley
Emma Shimerda
Oxford Junction
Francis Morehead
Audrey
Macaulay
G. Hutton
Louisa Paul
J. M. Paul
Moran
Kansas
Fred
William Bohler
F. R. Provan
Dubuque
The
Presbyterian Church
Hutton
Frank Conley
Redding
Calif
Ralph Orr
Lizzie Orr
Will Knight
Eva Chatterton
Lillie Buck
Toronto
D. L. Cotton
Miss Lemon
Beardsford
S. D
Kleineck
Cotton
Chicago Veterinary College
Dale Nielsen
Henry Koon
Maquoketa
John Pickner
Kenneth Kennedy
Cal Chase
Howard Willison
Frank Barnes
Davenport
Lamey
Richland Center Man Honored for 83rd Birthday At Home
Richland Center John Hein was feted Tuesday at a dinner party at his home marking his 83rd birth anniversary. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Carl N. Hein, plus his children and their families. Guests included Leroy Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hein, and Mrs. Linda Kiburz of Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hein
Carl N. Hein
Hein
Leroy Clark
Adam Hein
Linda Kiburz
Monticello
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Leonard Arduser
Paul Guyan and family with several relatives attended the Cedar Rapids funeral service for Mrs. Leonard Arduser Thursday afternoon with Miss Louise Stanbaugh of Monticello present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Guyan
Matthew Allen
George Allen
Margaret Wismeier
Richland
John Schweitzer
John Voss
George B. Hein
Louise Stanbaugh
Monticello
Leonard Arduser
Cedar Rapids
Probate notice for Eliza Hogan will in Jones county Iowa
State of Town Jones county Iowa district court notices that on October 13 1933 a paper alleging to be the last will and testament of Eliza Hogan deceased was filed. A probate hearing is set for November 18 1933 at 10 am at the September term for final proof and probate with interested parties invited to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated October 18 1933. SEE BYERLY clerk with Doxsee Doxsee Hoiserman attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Eliza Hogan
Notice of Probate for Henry Knake in Jones County Iowa
On October 4 1933 a paper claimed as Henry Knake’s last will was opened and read. The court fixes October 30 1933 at 10:00 am for final proof and probate at the September term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
Notice of Partition and Sale in Jones County Iowa
In the Iowa district court of Jones County a petition by Catharine Litt and others against multiple Billings and Elliott heirs seeks to confirm shares in real estate formerly of George Billings, order sale of the property in Monticello and distribution of proceeds as per shares, with November term 1933 set and default terms stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Iowa
Jones County
Iowa
Catharine Litt and Litt
Bessie Sharrard
Sharrard
District Court
George Billings
Monticello
Varvel
Burrough
City of
Catharine Litt
William David Billings
Charles Henry Billings
Robert Archibald Billings
Samuel Edward Billings
Herbert Wellington Billings
Josephine Cairns
Anamosa
Towa
J. J. Locher
Stomach Sufferer Finds Relief with Udga Tablets
A reader claims four years of stomach troubles ended after using Udga Tablets prescribed by a doctor. The advertisement asserts Udga treats gas ulcers heartburn dyspepsia gastritis and related conditions, promising safe relief and renewed ability to eat and work daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jet Lee
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Iowa News
Jarnagin
J. W. Jarnagin
Robins
Richland Center
Byerly
Johin Fearde
Doxsee, Doxsee & Hoiserman
Wil
State of
Henry Knake
Cairns
William Eliott
William Elliott
Harry Elliott
Beven Elliott
Gordon Elliott
Roy Elliott
Edwin Elliott
Annie Kemp
Kemp
Bert Howes
William Moore
Percy Fletcher
Palmer's
Deane
A. Deus
B. Redverman
Doxsee, Doxace & Heiserman Alterners
Taw Lavell Block
Monticelis
Town
C. F. Shimanek
Stuhier Building
Ww. H. Null
Earl H. Deshaw
Ormee
Stuhler's
Monticella, Iowa
F. S. Vetter
Ffice
George Albery
Ofice
Dr. A. M. Maurice
Lovell
L. J. Swift
Calla
Burrichter Building
Mark
J. E. Bateman
Colonial Baking Company
Jack Walsh
Henry M. Carpenter
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