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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
1
A conservative editorial criticizes moves to extend political terms and expand executive power. It warns of dangers from long office tenures, cites Grover Cleveland, and condemns debt growth and extravagance. The piece also references Ku Klux Klan ties to a Supreme Court justice and discusses legal procedures.
The article critiques Governor Kraschel's administration noting recurring disputes and criticizing opposition candidates. It argues farmers have enough feed and should act on common sense, while warning against alarmist croakers amid crop shortage fears and political sparring in Iowa.
President Roosevelt calls Congress to a short November 15 special session to push wages and hours reform, government reorganization, and farm legislation before the new year. Expect political fireworks as divisions persist in both parties and regional interests contend with party patronage dynamics.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette suggests that crowds greet a president out of curiosity rather than support for policy. It argues most talk is with self interested politicians or flattered observers and notes newspapers may soften criticism, concluding readers care about results over objectives or methods.
Autumn brings a surge of nature lovers and renewed interest in bittersweet, a hardy native whose harsh harvesting threatens its survival. Herbalists warn that unchecked picking could push bittersweet toward extinction, as the plant’s fragile roots and exposed growth invite overharvesting.
A woman drives to an oil station and asks for air for her tires. The attendant jokes the tires are already inflated, but she explains it has been six weeks since air was last added and she prefers fresh air in her tires.
The article warns farmers about speculators who mislead the farming community and urges vigilance against those who value properties to their advantage. It advises not to panic into selling when markets are not yet favorable.
Two mothers sit with their young children in a restaurant at noon. The scene unfolds amid the bustle of other diners and the shared experience of family meals in public spaces.
An article discusses how young children learn from errors when adults avoid blame. It contrasts two mothers guiding Dickie and Robert, showing that blame hinders learning while supportive help promotes self correction and curiosity.
In late autumn the earth lies silent and frosted as nature waits for spring. A filament of silver threads the grass while the wind cuts and the frost deepens. The spicer weaves a mantle fold by fold and winter’s cover becomes a robe of beauty.
Sporting and Dramatic News recounts two parsons at a farm anniversary where the farmer’s wife prepared two chickens for dinner. The parsons ate the chickens before guests left, then an old rooster sparked a joke about the farmer’s pride, noting he has two sons in the ministry.
The Dubuque Telegraph Herald argues the United States joined World War I to defend democracy not to seize territory. The piece condemns allied territorial gains as loot and warns against being fooled into future land grabs.
In Hampton Chronicle notes a boy with a sprained arm prior to a looming storm season while a grandfather’s claim of corn pain before rain finds support from science though no other witnesses come forward.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission receives a petition from Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids asking to construct operate and maintain an electric transmission line over and along Jones County lands highways streams and private property. A hearing is set for November 2 1937 at Des Moines Iowa with objections due five days prior. Objections should be in writing in triplicate and represented by authorized officials. Dated October 4 1937 Des Moines Iowa J J Lynch Secretary File E 2882
Life and Fire Insurance J. G. Schoon Monticello Iowa veterinary surgeon and dentist office and hospital one block north of post office calls answered day or night phone 171
Monticello Iowa advertisement offers sales any time any place with guaranteed satisfaction and a contact phone number 111.
An editorial in the Creston News Advertiser argues that most nations misjudge America’s living standards. It states that people abroad cannot grasp the level of prosperity and daily life in the United States.
England earns praise from the Lindberghs for their actions while the United States brings happiness to the Windsors, a credit to our nation. The circumstances of their departures are regrettable but now unchangeable.
The Monticello State Bank announces appointment as administrator with the will annexed of M M Sinclatr deceased by Jones County Iowa district court. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa October 11 1937. Locher Locher attorneys for the estate.
The District Court of Jones County Iowa is to hear final proof and probate of the last will and testament of Nancy J. Schaefer, deceased. The appointment date is November 8, 1937 at 10 a.m. in court, with interested parties invited to appear and contest the will. Attorneys for the estate are Jophen & Locher, filed October 14, 1937.
On October 16 1937 papers purporting Donald O Sinclair deceased of Jones county Iowa were filed. The court sets November 15 1937 at 10:00 a.m. for final proof and probate of the last will and testament. Interested parties may appear to show cause why probate should not be admitted. Clerk Byerly. Attorneys Locher & Locher for the estate.
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