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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1903
Page
5
Anamosa on April 2, 1903 announces E J Woon as a candidate for sheriff of Jones county, subject to the county Republican convention action.
The Cedar Rapids Republican backs salary focus for teachers while noting neglect of pastors. Bishop Spalding foresees labor disputes ending via arbitration. President Roosevelt starts a 14 000 mile West tour, a record journey. The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald prefers Roosevelt over Cleveland for the Democratic Party. Davenport Republican discusses H L Adams seeking Fayette County superintendent post. J H Quick, chosen permanent Democratic state convention chair, supports Henry George single tax and public utilities ownership. Tipton Advertiser doubts his speaking will unite factions.
The board of trustees struggles to select a successor for the late William Beardshear. Secretary Wilson is favored but unlikely to resign his cabinet post. None of the twelve candidates fully meet the required blend of scholarship business skill and oratorical ability.
In an interview Senator Allison advocates a conservative middle path for the next campaign. He says the Republican national convention may favor tariff changes, suggesting a maximum and minimum tariff with a mechanism to adjust rates as industries rise or fall.
Obituaries report Mrs. E M Carr of Manchester and Mrs Cornelius Smith of Temple Hill dying of tuberculosis. August Lemfelt of Oxford Junction committed to Independence asylum. Maquoketa man Edward Niblock killed by a Midland train near Clinton. Also notes on Prairieburg school board, Earlville fire losses, and district court actions including estate settlements and quiet title suit in Jones county.
Proposal to purchase large land holdings in Ireland and parcel them into small farms for Irish tenants. The plan would offer long repayment periods at low interest to improve living conditions, while political independence remains unlikely.
Des Moines papers revive the call for a mandatory primary system. After Polk county's experience with the system other counties, making up about two thirds of the state, are poised to protest. Mr. Crossley may find the state unwilling to adopt Des Moines methods.
Katte Whalen begins her 28th term at No.8 Cass. Cass township raises summer term pay from 30 to 3250. Maude Lyons leaves winter school due to illness. Elsie Noble takes her place. Olin votes to build a new schoolhouse this summer. Bond sentiment in 23 districts split 10 for, rest noncommittal. Mary Locher moves to No 3 Lovell with raise. Arthur McGovern accepts summer pay over two months. Teachers note wages do not always reflect school quality.
Advice from the Minneapolis Tribune on preserving cut flowers. Daily trimming of stem ends with a sharp knife keeps pores open, and a clean vase with hot soapy water is essential. A pinch of charcoal in clear glass vases helps preserve freshness, with daily water changes and borax as an alternative.
Farmers know plants vary in strength. the ad compares children to young plants and claims Scott's Emulsion feeds and strengthens growing children. It offers a free sample and lists Ott & Bowne chemists in New York plus a $1.00 price at druggists.
In Jones County Iowa H 8 Lee sues to quiet title to the West half of Lot 499 in Railroad Addition Monticello seeks to bar all claims by Michael Murphy Mrs Michael Murphy Levi Gassett and other heirs and unknown claimants citing ten years adverse possession and statute of limitations with the defendants unnamed and unknown. The petition details prior transfers and dower waivers and seeks to have all claims forever barred and the plaintiff estopped from asserting any interest.
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