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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1936
Page
1
The piece voices support for Al M. Law as a common man aligned with Republican values while denouncing the Spanish civil war’s brutality. It notes distrust among European powers and references Al Smith and Borah as campaign figures, with emphasis on economy and prudent governance.
A Eureka article details 10 boxes of Bartlett pears shipped to an Anamosa grocer with consignments naming local relief families. It questions high prices and suggests cheaper fruit like Kiefer pears would aid more households while criticizing tax expenditures.
A fragmented opinion piece argues war will involve all Europe and tests United States policy. It contends staying out could harm trade and peace efforts while urging clear stance and readiness despite fear of provoking conflict.
Widow of Ed Meredith a former Iowa Democratic leader calls on women who distrust the New Deal to support London. She frames the appeal as protecting homes and children from debt and corruption and links Iowa’s heritage to home makers and farm wives in a push for state and national decency.
Governor Landon presents a clear alternative to waste and government absurdities, criticizing current administration and large public debt. He accuses the administration of giving away the treasury to impoverish others, and cites the Kansan indictment of the New Deal with a trial set for November 3, framing the public as the jury.
Davenport Times notes Mr. Lemke pledging bold acts if elected, including rain for the drought. The piece compares campaign promises with Roosevelt era policies and warns that promise making fuels more promises. It discusses German soldier salutes and the growing readiness to deploy new weapons in wartime.
Iowa's needs for local and rural health work are stressed by teachers and the state health department. A public or school nurse can coordinate medical attention and parental cooperation, enabling countywide efforts in disease prevention and sanitation for school children.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes a looming showdown on federal liquor permit issuance in dry areas. It argues Washington has the right but condemns the policy as short sighted and inconsistent, risking trouble despite local prohibitions.
Reuben Howard of Leland in Winnebago County stopped at a Fertile home in Worth County to ask about a friend. He offered a drink from a bottle he pulled, and Thelan Elthon the mayor of Fertile arrested him on the scene.
Record of property conveyances in Jones county includes transfers from D W Bates receiver to Wm McMullen and multiple parcels in Cascade Anamosa Boardman Soper subdivisions and 85 2 sections with prices around 1 090 dollars and 6 dollars per acre rent details for leases and guardianship impacts involving Minnie Husman Harm J Kate Dirks and H M Carpenter Jr among others with various undivided interests and rights of way noted.
Gov. Alf Landon charged the Roosevelt administration with boosting the share of federal costs borne by those earning 25 dollars a week or less by 25 percent. He urged simple bookkeeping, warned that every dollar spent is paid by children, and called for direct taxes on individual and corporate net incomes to reveal each citizen’s proper share.
Cartoonist Jay N. Darling known as Ding describes how politics blocked a North Dakota water plan. He recalls a New Deal survey and reservoirs that would hold water but relief funds were diverted to politicians, leaving cattle with water only in a few small ponds.
Washington report from the Farm Credit administration shows 11 438 farm foreclosures in 1935 under the New Deal. The number exceeds 1934 by more than two and a half times and is 1 399 above 1932. The FCA owned 27 516 farms at year end 1935, all seized by foreclosure, with 128 457 loans delinquent.
The radio division of the Republican National Committee announces the program News for Voters will be known as William Ward s Hour. It airs nightly Monday through Friday on the NBC Blue network at 9 00 P M EST except Wednesdays when it airs at 8 45 P M EST.
Daniel A. Wallace of Walker Minnesota uncle of Henry A. Wallace secretary of agriculture has joined the staff of the farm division of the Republican National Committee. Congressman Clifford R. Hope director announced. He will do editorial work and start a series of articles for the farm and lay press while remaining in Walker and at his St Paul offices.
Washington reports a predicted increase in corn imports from Argentina due to a U.S. crop shortage. The department foresees about 50 million bushels, nearly double the 27 million from Argentina in 1936, amid farmer discontent over sealed loans and short-term debt payments.
The last will and testament of John H. Hagen Sr. is offered for probate in Jones county. All interested persons may appear and show cause why it should not be admitted. Dated August 17, 1936. SEE BYERLY, Clerk. Doxsee Doxsee & Helserman, attorneys for the estate.
Probate notices detail Mary Lundon will filing on August 24 1936 with final probate on September 1 1936 in Jones County District Court Iowa. Executor Paul T Schuetz notified creditors and debts to be filed sworn with Doxsee Heiserman attorneys in Anamosa Iowa.
Final reports and applications for discharge of executors administrators guardians and trustees in listed estates filed in Jones county district court. A final hearing is scheduled for September 14, 1936 at Anamosa Iowa where interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause. The hearing concerns the estate of Gerhart H Hanken and others.
Legal deed data shows David Hanken and minors transferring undivided 3-4 interest in specified sections to Minnie Husman for $1 and other value. Vesper Rearick to Stephen and Susie Grover assigns land with described bounds and road rights, dated 10-14-20, recorded in book 83 page 457.
State of Iowa Jones county notice of probate for the will of John H. Hagen Sr. opened August 17 1936. final proof scheduled September 14 1956 at the May term of court. The document states the will is to come before the court for final proof.
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