17 Sep 1931
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
1
The Monticello Express notes editorials on India’s British rule and Tammany politics with jokes about John Smith and a real estate firm selling three farms totaling over 500 acres. It also mentions farmers seeking a 60 cent corn price and a past primary system issue.
Seven people died in an Arkansas town last Saturday in automobile accidents amid a revivalist’s threat to “pull the covers off the town” and a militia deployment to prevent unrest as car makers push power and speed.
The city editorial argues tax cuts threaten vital projects and that a 10 to 15 percent reduction would not significantly affect residents' cost of living, noting taxing bodies cannot cut levies without harming essential services.
An analysis of economic prosperity focusing on demand for goods and the public’s ability to pay. It argues full employment at decent wages is essential, and that industry hinges on consumer buying power. Capital should ensure demand and payment ability remain near normal to sustain commerce.
In Davenport a bond issue of 73000 was approved by about four to one to create an unemployment emergency fund. The program aims to hire about 3000 dollars per week to provide work for needy heads of families during fall and winter, helping the unemployed and supporting local welfare charities.
Humboldt Republican recalls hard times in the 1890s with farmers unable to fetch bids for crops and livestock. The piece contrasts past poverty with present difficulties and notes prices on farm goods and a 4 year old mare bought for twenty dollars.
Sioux City Journal reports Al Smith of New York denies releasing any statement about the 1932 Democratic presidential race. He says he has nothing to say on events still a year away and has not eliminated himself from consideration despite press speculation.
Manchester Press notes the Delaware County Fair cut expenses, yielding a small deficit amid an attendance just over a third of normal. It contrasts statewide losses, with the State fair expected to approach a $100 000 shortfall, while praising the fair as worthwhile despite light crowds.
The Iowa legislature passed a twenty five year plan to create recreation areas wildlife sanctaries and a protected outdoor beauty system starting with a two year regional study. The measure championed by cartoonist Ding Dar ling and the Isaak Walton league’s Outdoor America promotes state led development while urging state sovereignty and local foresight for better leisure and life.
The piece contrasts American unemployment with Soviet employment, arguing Americans are better off despite joblessness and could mobilize labor under terms. It also notes gas distribution advances and praises Monticello Fair entertainment as well as public entertainment details from the Monticello event and revue by Lew Rosenthal.
Kansas City Star comments on Mahatma Gandhi claiming God will use him as an instrument for humanity. The piece notes similar self conviction in others like the Kaiser and cautions against confusing personal impulses with divine will.
Deed filed in Jones county for week ending Sept 12 transfers property from the Catholic Ladies Social Guild of Anamosa to St. Pauls Lutheran Church Anamosa Iowa. The parcel is part of lot 26n Fisher's East Anamosa 58 feet north on Ford Street 115 feet east then 58 feet south to Cedar Street and 115 feet west to the starting point. Consideration 4000 dollars.
The verse by John Hall Wheelock reflects on return to a comforting home and the sacred bond of love, invoking Bethlehem and an elemental heart that spoke thunder in men’s ears before sleep again. The Albia Union-Republican comment argues against salary cuts for officials, asserting compensation should reflect the value of ability and responsibility.
A long list of county expenses and payments to individuals and firms follows the August supervisors proceedings including wages, supplies, contracts, and road work. The second section lists multiple probate notices for wills and estates in Jones County Iowa with administrator appointments and hearing dates.
The petition on file asks the court for equitable relief and states that unless a defense is filed by noon on the second day of the November term in Anamosa the court will enter default and render judgment as prayed. Attorneys for plaintiffs are Mounts and Chamberlan and Clifford B. Paul.
Dr. Elwyn Patterson operates a dental office in the Monticello State Bank building with hours from 8 to 6 and a contact phone number listed for residents of Monticello Iowa.
City office offering general practice services located in the Burrichter building with phone number 236 for contact.
A compact notice notes an office and hospital located one block north of the post office with around the clock call responsiveness for inquiries or emergencies.
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