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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
1
The Monticello Express entered November 1887 at the Monticello Iowa post office as a second class paper under the act of March 8 1879. Official paper published every Thursday by J W Doxsee and Chas A Doxsee editors and proprietors.
A 1934 discussion notes California’s diverse regions and occupations. It argues the Democratic base leans left toward a socialist governor candidate, while cautioning voters may rely on party labels over reading, as Roosevelt advisers deny inviting Sinclair for a call.
The piece criticizes state tax policy and sales taxes, arguing the public pays more than promised, cites Jim Reed’s critique of the New Deal, and proposes stronger traffic laws including permanent license cancellations for drunk drivers after noting 1933 crash fatalities and injuries.
The public mocks Huey P. Long for his pretensions and bellicose outbursts, but party allies may have to tolerate them as long as he remains active and influential in Louisiana politics.
The passage describes his continued influence in the upper house of Congress and his recent clash with New Orleans authorities as part of a broader display of sway over state legislatures. It suggests many senators would welcome his flavor of leverage for their own states, hinting he remains a potent figure.
George Gallarno argues that Iowa tax cuts are illusory as new levies from sales tax income tax and other charges raise total taxes for 1935. He notes state boards show no state levy yet overall bill climbs from 74.4 million to 101.3 million, nearly matching historic highs. He contrasts Democratic claims with past Republican cuts under Turner.
Iowa records show automobile accident deaths up 27.4 percent in the first six months of 1934 compared with 1933, totaling 237 deaths versus 186. Auto and train collision deaths rose 30.4 percent, with 30 fatalities versus 23. The national toll in 1933 reached 31,000, up 4 percent from 1932.
In a lighthearted tale two Scotsmen fish with a bet that the first to catch pays the boat rent. Sandy starts strong with an early bite but loses the fish, while the second Scot fishes without bait, setting up a gentle humorous moment.
The Sioux City Journal criticizes ongoing government spending and rising national debt under Democratic leadership. It warns of higher future taxes as interest payments mount and urges voters to consider electing more Republicans to curb spending ahead of elections.
Carl Vrooman former assistant secretary of agriculture under Wilson argues the Frazier Lemke bill prevents banks from lending on farm property due to uncertain repayment, creating a drag on private finance. He notes potential temporary relief but doubts lasting encouragement of private lending. He warns radicals may praise the measure as debt relief while real Americans watch its effects.
Knoxville Journal notes the announced non levy of a 2.2 mills state property tax is a tax cut small enough to be outweighed by sales tax. A $2,000 homeowner saves $4.40 on property but pays about $12 more in sales tax yearly, leaving little to celebrate.
Representative James A. Wadsworth of New York critiques government farming programs stating he has not met officials who can explain farming, compares the AAA to the NRA, and argues destroying property cannot restore prosperity. He cites South Carolina cotton plowing as a misguided example and draws a Buffalo analogy.
The Emporia Gazette argues that the textile strike will be a major test for President Roosevelt and his New Deal. It contends the administration has relied on executive orders and propaganda, and may now confront hard reality.
Troquois Chief says removing NRA restrictions from many business classes in towns under 2560 population was wise but insufficient. He urges full release of all lines of business in towns under 25000 and declares the NRA a failure needing discard, noting the scale of national business for the Roosevelt administration.
A Portland Oregonian quip about a jail sentence and labor segues into a Boston terrier joke. The American Mutual Magazine humor cites a seven year old’s wedding bridegroom remark and a Montreal Star bite about a boy cutting meat. The item notes light schoolyard and family banter across cities.
Principal transfers list from Jones county include tax sale deeds and quitclaims. Rays Lawrence and Roy Lawrence receive property via treasurer. First Farm Land Company acquires parts of Railroad add to Monticello. multiple Oswalds transfer parcels in Wyoming and Monticello. other deeds cover Morley Anamosa and Oxford Junction areas. Notable sums range from $1.00 to $3,725 with several parcels described by section and block.
Mechanics note multiple land conveyances including Shaw's addition to Anamosa and sections 4 5 8 9 16 30 in 84 85 townships. Transactions list payments of $1.00, mortgage liens assumed, tax liens, right of way contracts with Iowa Railroad and Light Co, and reservations of use and profits until 1935. Several tracts involve Wapsipinicon river parcels and cloud removal deeds.
In a harsh critique, Mencken argues the New Deal cured none of the nation’s ills and worsened burdens for Americans while enriching the Brain Trust. He portrays the policy as a saturnalia of expropriation with insiders gaining status and salaries at the public expense.
A collection of simple tips for cooks and homemakers. Treat peppers for salads, use cauliflower leaves, boil and season, remove fruit stains with egg white, revitalize hard sugar in fridge, chill mint and cherries in ice, revive paint brushes with soda water, treat table linens with camphor, ease onion skins with hot water, and erase linen scorch by pressing between damp towels.
Sand Spring families visit Cascade to see Nick and Plane Knapp. Clarence Wilson travels to Dubuque on business. Cap Arduser and family dine with Galen Hein in Richland Center. Bert Walters and Haverly visit Stanley Bright in Anamosa. Heerens and Sandhargen visit Fred Heeren’s home in Dundee. Wrights and Johnsons visit Frank Johnson’s family in Scotch Grove. Batchelder and Bohlken visit Fred Bohlken’s family in Marion. Egger, Chaplin and Gearhart in Manchester. Cox family from Center Junction visit Edward Cox. Gull of Colesburg visits John Blaker. Wilsons and Betty visit Fred Eggiman’s home near Manchester. Blaker family gatherings include Irene, Beulah, Dale Blaker, and Anna Steinfadt in Colesburg. Harriet Lorton from Elkader visits Edward Cox. Edward Cox and Raymond Tibbetts from Anamosa spend days in Chicago for Century of Progress.
Local churches list Sept 30 services including St John Lutheran and St Matthew English services, plus morning German services at Wayne Zion and noon Luther League rally in Ryan. Rally Day at Congregational Church October 7 with special Pilgrim High readers and a News of mission festival at Reformed Church through Oct 5 with Dr Zartman guest speaker.
The Castle Grove Presbyterian women plan a chicken and noodles sale plus rummage at the Cass Transportation Company office on Saturday September 29 starting at 10 AM. Members of the local Methodist church shared a large family dinner at the church dining room last night with guests including Mr and Mrs V C Accola and Mrs C C Accola and William Accola of Des Moines visiting Mr and Mrs Rudy Winkler.
Members of Chapter 1P P E O Monticello attended the Manchester chapter fortieth anniversary birthday party at Mrs. C W Bangs home last Friday. They listed attendees as Mrs. Frank Stimson Mrs. Hans Kettlitz Mrs. E J Noble Mrs. Clarence Mc Laughlin Mrs. Emil Rickless and Mrs. Will McLaughlin.
Obituary notes the death of Mr. Rigby born August 22 1871 in Monticello. He lived there all his life on a small Castle Grove Township farm and died after seeking medical help. Survived by Eva Irving Jane Button and Charles, with services held Tuesday at 2 PM at the family home led by Rev W J Macaulay.
Chris Hartman died last Monday leaving wife four sons Winfield Carl Henry Albert and three daughters Mrs Hartman of Anamosa Mrs Clarence Gregory and Mrs Paul Torrence of Monticello. Survived by brother Bartholomew Hartman on the Graubunden home farm in Switzerland. Funeral services were held yesterday at 2 pm at the Reformed church with Rev Armin Tenick officiating. Burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
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