25 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is issued every Thursday by J. W. Coxsee Coa Dorsee editors and proprietors, outlining local news and community notices for Monticello readers.
The Digest reports a drop in approval for Roosevelt and the New Deal from 69.03 percent in March–April to 50.97 percent in August–September among 65 009 voters. Notable shifts occur in Delaware, Nevada, California, New York, and many others, with some states showing increases and others declines. The piece also urges voters to consider the district and supreme court candidates, praising the incumbents as experienced, honest judges.
Former Iowa State College students in Ames stun the public and hinder the football team once seen as the state university’s pride. The two schools historically clashed with Iowa State often defeating the Iowa team.
The Ames team defeated Iowa State 31 to 6 in a friendly early season game amid doubts about ISU’s strength. The issue also promotes Republican candidates for district and county offices, praising their character and urging votes. Delaware County residents face recent murders but are promised justice and community resilience.
Sioux City Journal comments on deteriorating manners across arts and society, blaming the rise of realism and rapid modern life. It cites European pace versus American speed, argues meticulous dress and punctuality improve character, and hopes Dr. Butler influenced Columbia freshmen to value better conduct.
In rural Virginia near Washington City a farmer offered 20 men work at $2 a day plus meals and transport, but they refused claiming relief benefits of 13 dollars 4 week. The county relief agent ordered them to work or lose relief funds, all relief money coming from the federal government. Observers question relief’s impact as families face unique choices and concerns grow about encouraging dependence on Uncle Sam.
Washington advisers fear Mrs Roosevelt public appearances may hurt the upcoming election. They informed the president that supporters think she attends too many public events daily. The president replied who will tell her, ending the meeting. Chilean House committee weighs a bill to establish a government subsidized beet sugar industry.
The Sioux City Journal notes at the 23rd National Safety Council conference in Cleveland that five to eight ounces of alcohol impair driver performance. Dr H A Heise of Columbia Hospital Milwaukee presented field test results showing slower braking and poor obstacle avoidance under intoxication. The piece warns readers sober or not may be influenced by such findings, even if they feel fine behind the wheel.
Clint Hill recalls autumn scenes from a Midwest farm including threshing yard action, straw ticks, pumpkin feeding, warming feet after bare summer, new teachers, green tomato pie, plow furrows for mice, prairie chickens, cow herding, sticktights, drying apples, cider barrels hardening, and honey gathering season signals.
Chicago readers note a wave of early results labeled upsets as Notre Dame loses to Texas and Michigan falls to Michigan State. Yale suffers to Columbia while Northwestern is overwhelmed by Iowa. Writers praise humility and renewed effort across colleges.
Sioux City Journal notes the Roosevelt administration nears nineteen months in office and faces the test of delivering on promised cures to emergency problems touted by the Democratic campaign of 1932. It reflects on whether the new regime has made definite progress since taking power.
The NRA is portrayed as a flop or reform plan with a June 16 expiration unless Congress is persuaded to continue it in a revised form. The President aims to hold the final say in the evolution, and responsibility for errors will not be placed on General Johnson.
The Manson Journal argues low mood stems from broader hardship not wealth, noting thousands once rich in 1919 are now down and out and must work or rely on charity. It contends soaking the rich won’t solve the difficulties and that there are not enough rich people left to target.
Northwood Anchor notes that legal liquor sales have not lowered taxes or expenses and have not reduced automobile accidents or improved driving conditions. The piece states the opposite, citing increases in costs and harm.
In Webster City and nationwide, sentiment shifts away from the NRA. Voters, unwilling to admit past error, demand accountability by questioning the old generals and leaders associated with policy. The piece portrays growing skepticism of prior positions.
The article explains the difference between corn fodder, which includes stalks with ears, and corn stover, where the ears are removed. It clarifies terminology used in farming and crop residue discussions.
A collection of brief lines from public figures and writers. Each remark comments on language advertising banking womanhood and memory with wry insight and wit. The quotes reflect early 20th century cultural observations and gender perspectives.
A reflective verse by Carol Aycock Buford celebrates women as a living symphony. It compares women to lullabies, songs of pain and courage, and sacrifices heard through life.
Opinion pieces from multiple papers critique installment buying and its social costs. Washington policy proposals aim to restore confidence to spur commerce while enforcement of liquor taxes rises with repeal, highlighting tension between regulation and revenue.
Regular meeting of the Monticello Iowa board of education at 7 30 p m with all members present reads minutes and approves payments. Bills paid include boiler treatment printing supplies water electric insurance and trucking charges alongside equipment and miscellaneous expenses. Thomas and Shover named committee to explore extra land for athletics. The board adjourns after approval of minutes and accounts.
The text assesses the National Recovery Administration noting it brought relief and did some good but overall failed. It states its life ends in June 1935 under current law and urges Congress to retain fur industry and labor benefits while removing harsh features that alienated many.
Regular Monticello Iowa board of education meeting notes attendance present Shover York Stimson Bone with Thomas absent. Bills listed including chairs desks paper supplies and services. Coal bid accepted from St A D Lumber Yard. Extra teacher approved for sixth grade enrollment. Renewal of fire and windstorm insurance approved for five years at 299.52. Attest President Stimson Secretary Podhaski.
Public notice from Anamosa Iowa dated September 28 1934 appoints Co A Doxsee as executor of Edward Hoyt deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the district court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Doxsee Doxsee Heiserman attorneys for the estate.
The editorial notes President Roosevelt must soon clarify his stance on the Democratic Party as he promotes the New Deal. It also reports a new $1,000,000 Bordentown prison farm in Trenton, New Jersey, planned to house about 500 prisoners.
State of Town Jones county. Office of the county auditor announces a proposed vacation of a highway running from near the Jones Delaware line east of station 211 20 on primary road 113 to junction with the present primary 113 near station 194 63. Objections or claims for damages must be filed by noon November 8, 1934. Geo F Specht, County Auditor.
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