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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
1
The Monticello Express lists its entry date November 4 1887 at Monticello Iowa port office. It notes an ongoing legal matter under year 187 March and 1k7 percent. Published weekly on Thursdays by J W Doxsee and C A Doxsee editors and proprietors.
The article surveys long standing clashes in Palestine from ancient times to modern mandates. It notes Jewish, Christian, and Moslem claims to Jerusalem, Jewish colonization efforts, Moslem resistance, and rising tensions as land and native claims clash with migration and prosperity goals.
The piece contrasts past and present revolutions from Jules Verne to Lindbergh, noting rapid progress and the uncertain future. It discusses Labor Day in rural areas, farm bureau clubs, and the drive to improve workers’ prosperity through local associations and shared aims.
The Minneapolis Journal notes Dr. Plee Giddings of Columbia argues universities mislead by urging education on all youth. It cites Abraham Lincoln as a famed hewer of wood who prospered without formal schooling, while warning against discouraging capable students who should pursue education. The piece urges matching encouragement to individual potential and avoiding blanket judgments.
The story notes Michael Cudahy, heir to a fortune, is barred from driving in California for twelve months after a drunken driving conviction. It argues the publicity may deter other youths from drinking and driving, contrasting California with Minneapolis where offenders face lighter penalties.
County Treasurer Harry Holcomb compares 1865 and 1929 valuations for Greenfield township. He details land and property totals, livestock counts, and tax totals, noting substantial growth in real estate and personal property and a rise in annual taxes from 6389 to 49012.
A long list of county expenditures and payments appears, detailing numerous suppliers, labor, road work, materials, and services. The itemized entries cover bridge work, supplies, indents, and indemnities, reflecting the July session’s financial activities and a probate notice for Augusta Helgens.
In the September 1929 term of the District Court of Iowa for Jones County a petition for divorce on desertion over two years is on file against Irma Smyth by plaintiff Laurence J. Smyth. Defendant must answer by the second day of the term starting September 23 1929. failure means default and judgment.
Property transfers in Jones County include Sheriff to Cedar Rapids Life Insurance Company valued at 13465 19. Cora M Root and husband to Esther Root for one dollar. multiple parcels in Anamosa and surrounding towns with nominal consideration. estates and trustees transfers including Dan Stivers to O K Wing trustee and John S Barnes adm of Anna Barnes estate. several parcels described with lot and block references and street lines. totals range from one dollar to five thousand dollars.
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