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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1929
Page
1
Jones County farms show slow price recovery with average acre value $120.25 on January 1 1929 led by Miller the rail line tax official. Despite some counties above 150, Jones records high money and credits per acre but overall real estate lags prosperity.
The article argues Congress is veering from lawmaking toward probing public figures and agencies. It notes the farm board nominees face congressional examinations as part of heightened oversight.
The article notes John Dewey a Columbia University professor seeks a party to erase Republicans and Democrats. It mentions college adherents believing higher standards will rally followers and that Dewey’s photo in papers may be his only gain amid impending political failure. It also reports federal agents arresting five in Dubuque at a still site and Dan Turner campaigning for governor, hinting at Brookhart style.
Vacationers returning from trips in Colorado Montana and Wyoming report a week of winter weather with fresh snowfall that required shovels and plows. Roads and sidewalks were impacted as crews worked to clear the fresh accumulation.
Sioux City Journal reports Dr Burton T. Simpson, director of the state institute for the study of malignant diseases, blames public fear for rising cancer deaths and urges early detection. He notes cancer is often curable when treated early, and outlines basic facts about its progression, contagion, heredity, and treatment options.
Hopkinton leaders urge caution as the highway commission refuses a stop and go sign at a business district intersection in Tipton. A city council resolution seeks removal of primary roads from town to curb traffic. The commission faces blowback for requiring small towns to remove stop signs and let transient drivers proceed freely.
The Georgia legislature increased the gasoline tax to 6 cents effective immediately following a rejected road bond proposal. Motorists will pay more daily while the state, aided by motor license fees and federal funds, projects an annual highway fund near $16 million to build the desired road system.
The piece notes two South Dakota farmers facing curative claim exposure and a Wisconsin Cedar Rapids vet rich quick scheme. It argues warnings often fail to deter, as advertising still lures new victims seeking unearned riches despite perceived warnings.
Philadelphia Public Ledger argues executive clemency for Mr. Sinclair should be refused. An appeal for pardon will reach President Hoover, with grounds undisclosed. The piece asserts Sinclair should serve his term, warning pardoning would harm public policy and interest. Iowa coal is noted for efficiency by the Iowa Stationary Engineers association head.
Webster county 1928 records show the average acre value of alfalfa at $44 versus $15 for other hay. Among 25 farms, alfalfa often exceeds corn and oats in value per acre, with alfalfa peaking at $74 and corn at $37. Oats and barley average $20 and $19 respectively, while pasture and forage ratios show sweet clover and bluegrass provide pasture for about 1.9 to 0.9 livestock per acre.
The state health department notes fall rises in colds scarlet fever and diphtheria follow school openings. Colder weather and crowding raise transmission risk but hygiene rules can reduce cases. Key measures include keeping sick children home washing hands and using individual cups and towels.
The weather and crop bureau display at the Iowa State Fair compares 1855 corn acreage with 1928 figures. In 1855 total acres were 737,218 with Lee County leading at 36,255. In 1928 total acres reached 11,202,127, led by Pottawattamie County at 248,343. Lee County still had 61,771 acres in 1928.
In a playful exchange the pair discuss love while a line triggers a joke about a dog bite Roland received the night before at the gate. The moment turns on Rhoda’s concern and Roland’s sudden punchline about the injury he failed to notice.
Readable lists show winners across crafts and food judging at Jones County Fair with names such as Mrs L A Iverson Mrs Jake Widmer Mrs Otto Burrichter and many others earning top ribbons and cash prizes for baked goods jams jellies and home crafts.
Notice to interested parties that final reports for the estates of James A Voorhees S Grant Streeper Harold Sanford and John Sanford and other estates have been filed in the Jones County District Court Anamosa Iowa The 23rd day of September 1929 is set for final hearing and approval at which interested persons may appear and file exceptions and show cause why reports should not be approved Dated Anamosa Iowa September 9 1929 112 G REES Clerk District Court Jones Co Iowa
The Iowa Jones County District Court schedules final proof for the will of Augusta Helgens, filed August 21, 1929, with probate set for September 23, 1929 at 10:00 a.m. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk B. G. Rees signed. Deputy Lara E. Hanna and attorney J. J. Locher noted.
In the September 1929 term of the District Court of Iowa Jones County a petition for divorce on desertion for over two years is on file. Irma Smyth is summoned to appear by noon on the second day of the next term in Anamosa. failure to appear will result in default and judgment as prayed.
A three year graduate reports nine years of work experience. Office phone listed as 26W and residence phone as 270W for contact.
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