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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1931
Page
1
Local column discusses farm price cycles, debt impacts, and labor trends. Notes rebuke of girls in pajamas and in boys’ overalls for modesty. References Lindbergh Doolittle flights, Oklahoma governor Alfalfa Bill, Hall Caine’s death, and Isle of Man inheritance tax quirks.
A city investigating committee asks for Jimmie Walker’s secretary amid a probe into government steals and irregularities. The request signals widening inquiry into official conduct and possible linked misappropriations.
A tale notes a traveler aiding Walker abroad to improve health at resorts in the old world while Indiana relief officials announce they will not assist a poor family with a dog or an automobile. The piece critiques access to aid based on wealth and possessions.
A reenactment of the Conway conspiracy sparks a duel with General Cadwalader and General Conway during Washingtons era. Cadwalader fires as Conway misses then Conway fires and wounds Cadwalader apparently non-fatally. Both men part without lasting resentment and Conway later repents in a letter to Washington.
Milwaukee shows far fewer motor vehicle deaths than Chicago, attributed to stricter driver behavior and police enforcement. Milwaukee stops on red lights and yields to cross traffic, while Chicago drivers push through, chase speed, and disobey signals. Traffic officers in Milwaukee wield full intersection control, preventing early starts until cross traffic is clear.
West Union Afro Gazette reports Louis H. Cook, chairman of the State Tax Board, will run in the 1932 primaries against Senator S. W. Brookhart. The piece notes Cook's past ties to Brookhart, public service in tax and highway boards, and questions his broad support among anti Brookhart voters.
Sac City Sun notes that several men new to farming are choosing to buy now as the market favors buyers. The piece argues careful handling of propositions can yield profits, while waiting and selling low has often failed in recent years.
In the Sioux Falls Argus Leader a quip contrasts gullibility with ivory humor about boneheaded motorists. The brief items imply a column or cartoon jab at drivers lacking sense.
Life insurance costs drop as providers compete and policies soften prices. The trend suggests more affordable coverage for families seeking protection, with insurers highlighting streamlined underwriting and broader product options.
A humorous wartime note collection shows Tenth Ward parents opposing classroom clay work and temperance topics. Miss John, Miss Brown, and Mrs Canavvov sky send sharp, often misspelled notes demanding children be spared schooling for reading, writing, or avoiding physical culture.
The Iowa Game Commission will allow a two day open pheasant season this November 6 and 7 in designated counties. Last year five days were allowed but lawmakers and farmers favored shortening the season. Open counties require at least 159 landowner petitions. then a three bird per day limit if granted. Hunters from 93 counties and five states participated, Polk led with 595 hunters, and total birds killed averaged about 1.33 per hunter.
The passage notes many gates left open freeing stock and occasional livestock shootings. It observes farmers, while posting farms, do not object to hunters who behave as genuine sportsmen.
Washington dispatch cites Iowa as best in the union for reducing illiteracy from 1.1 percent to 0.8 percent over the last decade. Native white Iowa shows a sub one percent rate, with 3,177 native white illiterates. foreign born whites 5,932 illiterates. Negroes drop from 81 to 34 percent. total illiterates across races tallied at 15,979 in a 2,907,699 population.
The Kansas City Times notes that character sustains a nation and an individual. It highlights British stability, duty, and self reliance as enabling financial plans to preserve credit as leaders unite beyond party lines in a time of deficit. Prime Minister MacDonald emphasizes loyalty above party.
Deeds filed show Carl Osterkamp and wife transferring 102.60 acres to Michael R. Tobias on section 31-8-2 with public highway access. Henry Tobias jointly listed. Andrew D. Hunt transfers let 9 block 13 Wyoming to Dema F. Hunt. Total consideration listed as $1.00.
A columnist comment notes that wisdom rests with an aging observer as the world changes. The line evokes a reflective view on current events and the perspective of experience.
Noted Scottish writer and lecturer Ian Maclaren born John Watson died May 6 1907 in Mount Pleasant after a 1907 lecture tour across North America. The Iowa Wesleyan College community honored him with a sixteen volume gift to the library and an ivy memorial planted by the class of 1907.
An Iowa State College plant pathologist, R H Porter, advises Minnesota farmers to pick seed corn early. Early selection reduces dry rot risk and frost damage, improves stands and yields, and allows sorting of the best ears. Gather more seed than needed and store in a dry place.
A string of funny courtroom vignettes unfolds as a magistrate probes mishaps and alibis. An injured woman jokes about license plates, a grocer protests a death notice, and a driver claims haste to avoid a rummage sale while a shell sign inspires a dazed rescuer.
Rubbing the warm area of the forehead with salt sprinkled on paper smooths skin. The method relies on heat and mineral friction to reduce roughness and improve texture.
A political opinion piece argues cities must stay engaged between elections, warning complacency harms progress. It urges proactive leadership, voter participation, and continuous community action to sustain growth and accountability.
Sophia Lambert named administratrix of Adolf Huls estate at Anamosa Iowa. Creditors must file claims sworn with clerk within legal time and debtors pay promptly to avoid costs. J J Locher attorney for the estate. Dated September 1 1931.
District court in Jones County Iowa notices the executor of the Carsten Peters estate requires immediate payment to the undersigned to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa August 15 1931 Monticello State Bank as Executor.
The district court of Jones County Iowa orders probate of Harmon W Shipleys will filed August 29 1931. A final probate hearing is set for September 29 1931 at 10 o clock am. All interested parties may appear to contest admission to probate. Warren Reeves clerk Lara E Hanna deputy Coxsee and Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
On September 1 1931 a will purporting to be the last will and testament of Gerd Schmidt a deceased resident of Jones counted was filed in the State of Iowa. The court fixed September 28 1931 at 10 oclock a m for final proof and probate at which time all interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Warren Rees Clerk District Court J J Locher attorney for the estate. 10 3
In the 1931 district court matter Ackerman et al versus Bell Ackerman et al the plaintiffs seek confirmation of heirs one eleventh shares and sale of a described land parcel in section 5 township 85 north range 3 west including NW SE and SW SE quarters with proceeds to be divided among heirs after costs and attorney fees. Defendants are notified to appear by noon on the second day of November term in Anamosa to defend. Judgment rendered as required.
The note likens cure plans for low mood to recently cut cantaloupes, suggesting impractical or unreliable ideas. It uses a humorous metaphor to critique contemporary approaches.
Europe has more idle men than America but they are called soldiers. In the past year University of Maryland teams played 136 athletic contests and collected 78 wins and 58 losses across eight sports.
An office and hospital are described as located one block north of the post office with services available day or night. The notice emphasizes round the clock call answering for inquiries or emergencies.
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