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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

6

Financial lessons from war debts and risky investments

The speaker argues Europe’s debt loads threaten bankruptcy, noting France and Italy at about 85 percent and England around 60 percent of resources. The U.S. fares better with 10 percent, urging leniency toward war allies while warning against speculative booms in real estate and stocks. It credits cautious lenders and savers and criticizes hasty promotions before Thanksgiving Day.

France Italy England

Revival of Religion and Simple Living in Jazz Era Outlook

The article argues that the jazz age erodes true manhood and womanhood and lax morals. It cites church influence and parental blame, notes temptations facing youth, and advocates revival of religion and a return to a simple life. It urges thrift, home duties, and independence to avoid care in old age.

Ousting Officials and Local Paving Feuds Stir State Politics

Debates over recall rights rally in Waterloo and Maquoketa as petitions seek to oust the county attorney and Maquoketa’s mayor and council. Analysts warn of lasting partisan feuds, while farmers in several counties pay attention to the Iowa warehouse law allowing negotiable receipts as loan collateral.

Waterloo Jackson County Maquoketa State Commissioner of Banking Jones County

Arlington Votes To Try Twelve Month School Session

Virginia state board of education approves a twelve months public school session in Arlington county. The plan is an experiment that could start an all year round school policy in Virginia.

Arlington County Virginia State Board of Education Virginia

The Republic Party Stands Amid Prosperity and Power

The piece argues that economic conditions drive public opinion, praising the Republicans for superior position and record. It cites high money supply, prosperity, and improving employment under Coolidge, claiming Democrats cannot overturn the status quo and that public satisfaction favors the party in power.

Sioux City Journal Republican Party Weconomics Treasury Coolidge

Iowa Prosperity Defies Bankruptcy Claims Say Congressman Cole

Congressman Cole of Iowa's Fifth district denounces political propaganda claiming the state is bankrupt. He cites abundant crops, solid farms, large bank deposits, and widespread prosperity, noting 250000 attendees at Iowa football games and high travel costs as evidence of a thriving economy amid agricultural struggles.

Manchester Press Cole Iowa Middle West

Lloyd George Defends Prohibition Amid Criticism

Former prime minister Lloyd George spoke at City Temple on The Responsibilities of Free Churchmen. He noted unemployment and a negative trade balance, claimed Britain spent 1.5 billion dollars on alcohol last year, and said Americans support prohibition and have no party proposing abolition, urging study rather than quick condemnation.

Lloyd George Associated Press City England United States America Jong

They Would Do If Here Today Washington Jefferson

President Frank told Michigan D A R members that Washington and Jefferson would adapt their principles to modern times. He joked that Jefferson would ride in an automobile instead of a saddle horse and Washington would use a tractor on his Virginia farm, while keeping honest governance.

Marshalltown Frank Michigan Washington Jefferson Virginia

Multiple Iowa youth and locals in court and community news

Warren Vandervoort, 17, assigned to a Fort Madison chair factory after a murder conviction. Marvin Scudder, 108, dies in Cromwell. long-time voter since 1844. Miss Mildred Older to India as Methodist missionary. Clarence Chester, 15, shot pheasant hunting near Hampton. Walcott school district consolidation passes 245 to 94. Creston high student Lawrence England dies after accidental shooting. Raymond Whitney jailed in Dubuque over worthless checks. Mrs. Letha Wolfe sues Cedar Rapids for 34195 after son Richard dies from a diving accident. Several football results and town college notes. Civil war veteran H. Q. Pratt’s anniversary. Edward Rowley injured on train near Jesup. Murphy retrial in Howard County forgery case. Wesley Henderson killed by train near Morley. James McCutcheon takes over local papers. Bernard Guilder injured in muskets accident. J. H. Stiles reports Duroc Jersey hog sale results. Grant and Lincoln highways developments in Town area. Douglas Branch, 19, Iowa grad with MA thesis published. Archbishop Kean visits Rome and meets the pope. Cornell College denies religious diversity with mixed denominations. Town leads in county college demographics.

Warren Vandervoort Fort Madison Marvin Scudder Cromwell Creston Scudder Union County Mildred Older Fayette India Des Moines Women’s Foreign Missionary’ Society Methodist Episcopal Church Clarence Chester Hampton Department of Education Walcott Scott County Lawrence England Creston High School Creston Hospital H. E. England Summit Lake Raymond Whitney Winthrop Dubuque Whitney Letha Wolfe Cedar Rapids Richard Hillis Park Beach Towa Ohio Cornell Parsons Drake Grinnell Ames Washington North Dakota Aggies Buena Vista Trinity Luther H. QO. Pratt Pratt Charles City General Assembly Edward Rowley Illinois Central Jesup State Wesley E. Henderson Morley Mechanicsville Henderson

Among the Churches Service Schedule and Times

Albert B. Coe pastor leads Sunday School and Morning Worship at Epworth UMC with an Evening Service scheduled. Morning worship and evening service times are listed as 10:30 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. respectively.

Methodist Episcopal Church Albert Coe

Sunday Services and Sermon Topics for Next Week

Services next Sunday November 1 list Sunday school 10 a m morning worship 11 o'clock sermon topic Four Steps in Christian Experience Christian Endeavor 6 45 p m evening worship 7 30 sermon topic Reverence

Reformation festival and services announced for Trinity Johnsontown

A Reformation festival is set for Sunday November 1 with Holy Communion and confessional service at 10 o clock. Announcements for the Holy Communion will be received Saturday October 31. All English language services. Anniversary observances at Trinity Lutheran Church Johnsontown at 2 15 Sunday afternoon. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Arnold Jacobs home Thursday November 5.

Trinity Lutheran Church Johnsontown Ladies’ Aid Society Arnold Jacobs Luther Hall Synodical Treasury J. H. Rickels

Sunday Services and Halloween Fry at Local Church

Morning worship with holy communion at 11 a m and an evening service at 7 30 p m. Sunday school gathering tagged as a TM party in the church hall Friday at 6 o'clock. A Hallowe en supper will follow with games.

Hallowe'en

Reformation Festival at St Peter and Paul’s Lutheran

Sit zler presides as pastor at St Peter and Paul’s Lutheran Church Castle Grove Township. Service on Nov 1 marks Reformation Festival with no Sunday school and confirmation at 10 30 am. Offering for synod treasury. Council meets Nov 4 at 8. Ladies’ Aid Nov 6 at Mrs William Albers. Lord’s Supper Nov 8. communicants to partake and apply in advance.

St. Peter and Paul’s Lutheran Church Castle Grove Township Sitzler Treasury of Synod William Albers

Reformation Festival at St Matthew’s Ev Lutheran Church

St Matthew’s Ev Lutheran Church announces a Reformation Festival led by Pastor S M Ide. Sunday school at 9 30 am with German and English confession services, plus Betenae communion and evening services. Offering supports the synodical treasury. Ladies’ Aid host Thursday post noon in Luther hall.

St. Matthew's Ev. Lutheran Church S. M. Ide

Scouts Meet in Memorial Hall Plan Next Week

The troop gathered in Memorial hall to welcome returning scouts and test new candidates. Milton Langer began Tenderfoot work under Steve Hoag, Eugene Rodman earned Tenderfoot travel资格, Gene aims for Second Class, Bill Stickford cleared First Class, all part of a rapid progress in the new patrol system. Saturday hike begins at nine. Jack Frost is mentioned as staying.

Memorial Hall Philomonte Milton Langer Steve Hoag Eugene Rodman Gene Bill Stickford William

New War Department Leaders Bring Veteran Soldier Administrators

The New York Times notes two World War veterans will serve as secretary and assistant secretary of war. Col. Hanford MacNider and Col. Dwight Davis, both decorated veterans, will lead with West Point influence, aiming for civilian military insight and closer ties to Congress and the public. The war department complex is expected to grow busy under this regime.

New York Times William T. Sherman Grant Root Taft Wright Dickingon Stimson Garrison Baker Alger Weeks Dwight Davis Hanford MacNider General Staff War Department Army West Point War College Congress Col. Davis National Guard Col. MacNider Argonne American Legion American Legion, Col. MacNider Pershing Weske

Clarence Orcutt Farm Sells After Auction Near Delhi

The 120 acre Clarence Orcutt farm near Delhi sold last week for 1386 dollars 25 cents per acre in cash with possession on March 1. Cornbelt farmers are said to own more radios than those in any other section. A local sale notices several livestock listings, notices, and social announcements including an upcoming Hallowe en social at a Mennonite church.

J. H. Stiles Oxford Junction Frank Easterly Olin H. Shumaker Clarence Clarence Orcutt Delhi

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