Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Monticello Express in Monticello, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1924

Page

5

Republican Ticket Names for State and County Offices

A scanned political ticket lists numerous Republican candidates for state and local offices. Notable names include Calvin Coolidge for President with Dawes for Vice President, Hammill for Governor, Ramsey as Secretary of State, McClune for Auditor, Ray B. Johnson for Treasurer, Gibson for Attorney General, Thornburg for Agriculture, Richardson for Railroad Commissioner, Vermilion for Supreme Court Judge, Rigby for State Senator, Grimwood for State Representative, Rees for Clerk of District Court, Paul for County Attorney, Soper for County Recorder, Rockato for County Auditor, Bodenhofer for Sheriff, Walker for County Treasurer, Beam for County Coroner, Hughes and Matthiessen and Veet for Supervisors.

John Hammill Clem F. Kendall Walter A. Ramagsy J. C. McClune Ray B. Johnson Ben J. Gibson Secretary of ‘Agriculture Mark BP Thornburg B’. M. Richardson Supreme Court Vacaney C.W. Vermilion Thomas Arthur G. Albert B. G. Rees C. ‘B. Paul Lloyd Soperie Vern Rockato John Bodenhofer George Walker Beam Q. J. Hughes John Matthiessen Glenn Veet

Liberal Chicago Tribune on tariff policy in campaign

The Chicago Tribune notes its own liberal stance on tariffs, while detailing that La Follette and Davis favor tariff cuts and Coolidge wants to maintain protection with changes. It argues farmers suffer under free trade and urges recognizing labor and consumer interests in any reform.

The Chicago Tribune la Follette Davis Coolidge Tribune Davis and

Voter Experiments and Road Widths in Early 20th Century Debate

The passage surveys voters open to experiments while criticizing party stalemate, notes past highway narrowness and later widening as motor traffic grows, mentions English road widths of 100 to 120 feet, cites 1919 US national debt figures dropping from 26.66 billion to 21.25 billion by 1924, and credits President Coolidge with debt service savings of about 180 million annually. It also reports BE Feuling predicting Davis carries 64 Iowa counties, and calls Feuling's leadership into question.

United’ States Coolidge Board of Supervisors Dubuque County Cascade Dubuque Leroy Hanson Charlies Imman Vinton Cedar Rapids Iowa Detroit Columbia Drake Grin

Babson Endorses Safe Investments Warns on Rural Real Estate

Statistician Roger W Babson says bank accounts are the safest investments and most bonds are solid, with many stocks fair. He notes real estate mortgages may prove most satisfactory for many investors, especially in rural areas lacking access to bond and stock evaluations.

Roger W. Babson

Joverloaned Mortgage Notice Underscores Firm Question

Fragmentary text hints at mortgage issues and possible overextension of credit. The note questions when loans were extended and whether obligations exceed available funds, suggesting financial strain or restructuring needs.

Republicans urged to back Steck over Brookhart for Senate

A letter and public notices accuse Republicans of voting for Steck as a preferred alternative to Brookhart. The piece notes Steck is hostile to the party yet preferable to Brookhart, whom critics deem hostile to non radical policies. It references The Express and a withdrawal by Brewer.

Brookhart Steck Express Brewer G. Be

Countries adopt tariff protection after war

Thirty foreign countries since the war ended have adopted tariff protection to varying degrees. In England the dole system supports the unemployed while laborers clamour for tariffs to shield them from cheaper German imports.

England Germany

Jury service myths debunked by Attorney General Gibson

Martha McClure asked Attorney General Gibson for a ruling on the belief that women who vote are more likely to be called for juries. Gibson replies there is no voter distinction in jury lists and cites broad excuses in the jury law for those unable to serve. He notes women may be excused on health, business, or domestic grounds and insists no woman should abstain from voting due to jury fears.

Martha McClure Republican State’. Central Committee Gibson Miss McClure Bach Mable

Farmers face choice as La Follette campaign fronts Iowa

In Iowa, The American Farmer argues La Follette’s ticket lacks farmer representation and alignment with Republican farm policy. It asserts Republicans authored key farm legislation in the last three years and criticizes La Follette’s ties to socialist groups, warning farmers that his influence would end after Election Day.

Des Moines la Follette Iowa Lowa Republican Party Hus Moses Cleveland Aptrita National Socialist Party McNary-Haugen Senate Senator la Follette Representative Voight Wisconsin House Victor Berger Milwaukee Congress la Vollette War Finance Corporation President Coolidge Lawa Farmers of America America

Explaining Coolidge in New York Speech

Secretary Hughes speaks in New York City praising Calvin Coolidge as a man of un impeachable integrity and fixed standards. The speaker argues character builds public trust and that long perceived virtue earns broad public confidence across local, state, and national levels.

Hughes New York City Gibralter Gamne Weehull Calvin Cooler Weg Tr

Dan Steck Accused of Reckless Jump in Burlington

Carroll Herald reports a youth named Dan Steck leaped at Brookhart in Burlington, stamping the senator into mud in a staged confrontation. Brookhart's light reply is noted as the simplest exit from the incident.

Carroll ‘Herald Dan Steck Burlington Brookhart Moe Dan

Central City Edges Monticello In Warm Friday Game

Central City beat Monticello 9 to 6 on the home gridiron as ten minute quarters replaced the usual length. Lew Gubler returned a kickoff for a 90 yard touchdown and Monticello led 6-3 at halftime before Central City scored in the fourth. Monticello faces Manchester next, after Manchester beat Marion 13-7.

Monticello Central City Lew Gubler Schweitzer Barnts Zubler L. Podhaski R. Denkhoff Chambers Anderson Sutherland Van

Anamosa Triumph Over Maquoketa On Home Field

Anamosa beat Maquoketa 12 to 6 on the Maquoketa gridiron last Friday, with two Anamosa touchdowns in the first quarter.

Cedar Rapida-Anamosa Road A. A. Wasaba Marion Oxford Junction Fairview Wasaba

Farm Bureau Essay Contest Attracts County Interest

Entries flow into the Farm Bureau from Jones county as the contest grows. Subjects include Why Dad Is a Farm Bureau Member and Why Dad Should Be A Farm Bureau Member. Thirteen cash prizes total from 7.50 to 1.00 are offered. A free trip to Chicago is part of the national content. Contest closes November 6 at the Anamosa office.

Farm Bureau Dad American Farm Bureau Federation Chicago Farm Bureau Office Anamosa

Iowa Magazine poll favors Coolidge and Dawes in state race

The Iowa Magazine poll of about sixty Iowa papers shows Coolidge and Dawes leading with 13,875 votes out of 24,103 cast, about 57 percent. La Follette and Wheeler have 5,733 votes, Davis and Bryan 4,413, and 82 scatters. If the pattern holds with a total near 860,000, Coolidge-Dawes would total about 473,000, with La Follette-Wheeler at 216,000 and Davis-Bryan at 163,000, a margin of roughly 258,000 for Coolidge-Dawes.

Iowa Magazine Anamosa Journal Iowa Journal Coolidge and Dawes Coolidge Dawes la Follette Wheeler C Davis Bryan Democratic Midates Aittle Davis Coolidge-Dawes

Silly aphorisms on trust and marriage in Sioux City satirical note

A humorous column laments misuses of language and social clichés about trust, matrimony, and flirtation. It mocks people who misread words and blame romantic misjudgments on luck and appearances, using light satire and playful comparisons.

New Gun Permit Law Takes Effect Soon

The article explains a new state gun permit law to take effect October 28. Sheriffs or police chiefs will issue concealed weapon permits under the new rules and maintain records. Peace officers and authorized agents may receive permits, while volunteer officers may no longer be allowed to arm themselves. Merchants selling firearms will also obtain permits with sales recorded.

Sheriffs of Chiefs of Police

Motor car toll crisis urged as American emergency

Chicago Tribune reports rising motor vehicle deaths across Cook county and the nation, with 640 local fatalities after 1924 licenses and over 16 000 nationally in 1923. Editors warn roads are unsafe, liken danger to war, and urge recognition of the crisis affecting families and society.

Chicago Tribune Wwe Cook County United States North Africa

Elected Freshman Class Officer and Town Fire Update

Miss Huberta Livingston of Hopkinton was chosen secretary and treasurer of the University of Town College of Medicine freshman class. A house fire on the D McAllister farm southeast of town destroyed the residence of Tom Clark, with heavy losses to household goods though some items were saved. The origin is unknown and the building was insured for 1500 dollars. Excavation for a new house has begun and will be rushed to completion. Neighbors offer sympathy for the Clark loss and the community notes the homeowner’s sentiment on facing winter after the blaze. The article also includes an editorial critique of President Coolidge, praising his straightforward approach and public confidence.

Leo F. Tierney Manchester Bronson & Tierney Dubuque Kenline, Roedill & Hoffman Bronson Hendrix Davenport A. F. Dawson First National Bank Henry W. Mowry Charles Reinking Jones County District Court Lowdon Mien Jones County District Court Supreme Court Supreme Cour Anamosa Maquoketa Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Lucea Hejinian Holyoke College Maassachusetts Northwestern University Chicago Jones County Charles Larkey Wyoming Harris Johnson Studebaker West Salem Wisconsin Huberta Livingston Hopkinton College of Medicine University of Town D. McAllister Tom Clark Clark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Calvin Coolidge Chas G. Dawes Anti Masonry Labo Party Locos. Fotos Know ‘Nothing Party Constitutional Union Soil Party Prohibition Greenback Party Peoples: Party Socialist’ Party Progressive ‘Party Dts Aly. Als BE. J. Feuling Democratic State Central Committee Mr. Fealing Neighborhood News Cemetery Association Greeley Don A. Prdussner National Bank Lola Beatrice Easterly Oxford Junction Clarance Stonebrook Clarence Mississippi Valley Fair & Exposition Co George Gestel Delhi Austria Francis Gestel Michael Mueller Prairia Springs Jackson County William H. Fairley Stanwood Evergreen School Eiuck Wree Georges Campbell Anamosa Eureka News chaNed Ehem Lihieves Bailey and Knapp Farm Bureau Notes Sioux City Journal F. G. Matthiessen R. P. Clark Scotch Grove Towa A. G. Hanken Duroc Jersey Hoag & Petergen J. W. Hutton Shover & Pages Co. W. Balsiger Paul Meyer J. Chas. Jones Chester B. Seehusen Center Junction C. L. van Meter Beckwith H. A Balster Bros McNeill Bros Riont W. A. Storm J. A. Hubbard Chestnut and Third Streets Monticello State Bank W. J. Cochrane Poland J. L .Weber & Sons Nanette Baker Tama Cecil Curtis J. R. McNeilly J. W. Callahan City Park Riverside Poultry Farm Andrew Bajasch English Corrector Cornerstone Alfred Ross Hopkinton Leader News Des Moines Register Harding Ped Eee Nerweyk Eure Aade Jones County Trust © Savings Bank Eclipse Mike Harry L. Bodman
Search Courier

Search the Monticello Express Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monticello Express?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication