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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
5
The piece critiques postwar Republican moderation under Coolidge, claims farming protection reduced imports, and notes North Dakota’s high taxes amid low per capita income. It cites Gaston Means and Wheeler, accuses them of framing Dougherty, and condemns the radical politics blamed for state troubles.
The piece denounces government wartime spending totaling 40 billion dollars, arguing 24 billion came from private savings and 16 billion from taxes. It condemns waste by officials on ships, railroads, and planes, and says indictments in the fall pale beside the overall mismanagement, to be paid with interest.
Luther Brewer of Cedar Rapids, longtime Republican publisher, filed nomination papers to run as an independent for U S senator backed by Coolidge and Dawes. He pledges loyalty to the Republican Party and says he stands with its aims, contrasting himself with Brookhart.
Twenty two states have voted bonuses for their World War veterans, all of them Republican led legislatures. Democratic states show fewer such actions. Mississippi, home of Pat Harrison, has not aided veterans beyond recording discharge papers at no cost. Alabama Georgia and Arkansas have done nothing.
Ames seed service specialist promotes sow selection and culling for efficiency. Jones county plans tuberculosis area enrollment to fund testing and eradication, pending state board approval. A county-wide effort aims to test all breeding herds starting next year with support from farm bureau and local agents.
A Dubuque Telegraph-Herald viewpoint urges Congress to require seven to two decisions before laws from states or the federal government can be ruled unconstitutional, arguing that eliminating bars to passage would be a dangerous experiment for the American people.
Reported outbreaks include two cases of infantile paralysis in West Waterloo schools including a 17 year old senior. The item notes broader regional health concerns across Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Sioux City and Waterloo with related injury and death notices from the same era.
John G. Oltmann known as Gates Oltmann died at McDonald hospital following stomach cancer. He was born February 12 1874 in Monticello and lived there most of his life except two years. He was unmarried and survived by siblings Anna Q Oltmann Frank Jamies and Thomas Oltmann. Funeral at home of Mr and Mrs James Oltmann led by Rev Leonard Duckett with burial at Oakwood cemetery.
Jones county Iowa supervisors meet September 22 1924 to hear a petition by cattle owners to enroll under the federal eradication program. The board finds the petition sufficient with fifty one percent ownership, and approves a budget plan and levies for 1924 including general county and school funds. An estray notice and dissolution of a partnership are also recorded.
The Monticello city council meets September 15 1924 approves as amended the 1924 street oiling schedule detailing improvements oil usage and charges to lots and directs collection. If unpaid within thirty days charges become special assessments. Mayor Maurice and City Clerk present with five members voting aye.
Statement of Ownership and Management for The Monticello Express weekly at Monticello Iowa. Editors are J W Doxsee and C A Doxsee. Publishers Doxsee & Doxsee. Owners J W Doxsee and C A Doxsee. No bonds or mortgages held by any persons at 1 percent or more. Sworn September 2, 1924 before B R Thompson Notary Public.
The Vermillion Republican endorses President Coolidge and predicts voters will follow his example and keep cool with Coolidge in the upcoming elections.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in the listed estates have been filed with the Jones County District Court clerk. The hearing for approval is set for September 29, 1924 at Anamosa Iowa, where interested parties may appear and file exceptions. The report of Margaret Stadtmuelter administratrix of Ferdinand Stadtmuelter deceased is included.
Jones County Iowa district court announces probate of the last will and testament of John Gates Oltmans deceased. The court sets October 21 1924 for final proof and probate at the September term, inviting interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate.
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