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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express is entered at Monticello Iowa as second class matter under the act of March 8 1879 with a post office filing date of November 4 1887.
The investigation into the Morro Castle fire off New Jersey finds crew lack of bravery and competency. The captain died before the accident, the radio operator delayed calls for help, while Jack Binns of the Florida era is recalled as a hero for rapid SOS and rescue. Congress probes munition sales amid graft hints, defense needs, and national armament stance. An odd will case notes a board written will may be probated if witnessed and legible, though slate wills are rejected.
The nationwide textile union strikes delay settlement meetings as some demonstrative workers resist guidance from quieter leaders. Uncertainty looms that differences may lead to fighting. Frictions persist between impatient strikers and stubborn operators, making adjustment difficult for conciliators.
Government agencies limiting production drive unemployed to seek work through federally financed projects. The Better Housing Program spurs new gables and additions while propaganda floods the mails and homeowners take on fresh obligations, with taxpayers bearing eventual costs.
A letter by Cyrenus Cole to the Cedar Rapids Gazette criticizes New Deal spending. It claims Washington is crowded with government employees and costly projects, argues thrift is overlooked, and condemns politicians for debt funded by taxpayers. He cites figures on recovery versus Europe and warns of future financial peril.
The piece argues Sinclair's nomination and the rise of the American Liberty league mark a critical moment. It warns that public opinion could push toward abolishing capitalism without restraint and urges organized defense to preserve the current order and democratic party from Sinclair influence.
An excerpt notes store clerks understand customers while evaluating traits like debt payment, generosity, pride, and temperament. The text claims clerks assess whether customers are slow to pay or hard to please, reflecting shopper scrutiny beyond church or pastor.
Mr Sin clair remains a socialist despite party tensions. He states he plans to use the Democrats for now, noting they perform better in the California climate than his own.
The piece combines a critique of high tax shares in national income citing the United States News and New York Times pieces. It argues taxes exceed costs like food and rent and warns government debt will rise. It also discusses speed in driving, noting faster speeds increase stopping distance and impact, while capable drivers reduce risk.
The piece notes modern ocean liners cross oceans faster but warn repeated failures in training, lifeboats, and firefighting after the Morro Castle disaster. It argues eternal vigilance is the price of safety and urges thorough crew preparedness and drills to prevent tragedies at sea.
The piece roams from Secretary Wallace to Columbus and homeward mysteries. It notes a Kansas City woman crying red tears and rain in Bennos Aires. It laments bank bandits escaping with $100,000 and muses on love and money.
J A H argues in the Los Gatos Mail News that clean pictures are possible and necessary. He cites Arliss Will Rogers and Eddie Guest as examples of clean output and urges cultivating clean minded audiences and actors to replace Mae West type stories as market demand grows.
In the district court of the northern district of Iowa a notice announces the first meeting of creditors for Edwin Wilcox of Monticello Jones county. The meeting is set for October 5 1934 at 2 00 PM at J J Locher office First and North Sycamore streets Monticello to prove claims examine the debtor and transact business.
Officials praised the event as a real success with Carl Tamtilon as starter and smooth proceedings. Results list Bud Suter, Carl Fagan, and Earl Nimms in a county free for all. half mile time 55.12 seconds. Second running race for five eighths held twice due to dissension. Mollie Mills won with Perfect Ripper and Jim Brown following. A half brother to Jimmie Bumpas sold for 1200 dollars to an Ohio trainer. Music by Monticello Municipal Band conducted by Eugene Byers.
James Sample Sr. died Friday at DeWitt from injuries after a truck struck him near Stanwood Thursday evening. He had spent a year with a son in Wyoming before the accident.
Monticello sailor makes a visit to Belgium and London after accompanying his lady friend to a cabaret they ride a bicycle. Dogs aid peddlers in Panama and some cities with trained dogs pulling carts along.
On our second day in liberty we visited Brussels then Gravesend and London. We toured Trafalgar Square St James Palace Buckingham Palace Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London. We observed the Royal Guard and Big Ben and noted limited evening hours before sailing toward Norfolk.
The ad promotes the Federal Housing Administration modernization push inviting readers to visit the yard for information. It touts low interest rates and emphasizes help with forms and cost estimates for projects ranging from building to remodeling homes on East Second Street and Hubbard Estate Farm.
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