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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
6
Former government expert on pure foods admits selling patents to a sugar industry firm and working for Arbuckles during his time in government. The testimony challenges his public image as a heroic advocate for honest labeling and raises questions about conflicts of interest in food regulation.
The Dubuque congressman Connolly delays a formal announcement amid party dissension rumors. Fred White enters race, then withdraws after hospitalization. Connolly and Louie Murphy maneuver as press and base await a stated plan.
The Independent embraces cinema as movement art and a potential educational tool while acknowledging most photo plays lack literary merit. It will review films with historical literary or religious interest seen by staff, citing Samson, The Hunting Spiers, Glories of Rome, The Heart in Action, and The Forest Fire.
The Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes bitter conflicts in Anamosa over new administration offices. It argues offices are not worth public strife and calls for an end to name calling and neighborhood feuds that threaten the town’s future.
Dispatch from Washington reports Congressman Henry Vollmer will not seek re election citing business and family wishes. Republicans claim fear of losing amid farmer dissatisfaction with Democratic tariff policy seen as free trade for crops.
In the Seventh New Jersey district a special election filled a vacancy. Republican Don O Druckker defeated Democratic James O Byrne by over 5000 votes. Druckker captured 10620 votes as the district swung from the Bull Moose party two years earlier. The campaign centered on tariff policy and the president sought endorsements from prominent Democrats.
The Chicago Record-Herald announces it will publish no liquor advertising, a claim framed as a virtue. The note contrasts newspapers that avoided such ads with those that boasted virtue, likening their stance to a public declaration of reform.
A report from Des Moines suggests E. T. Meredith will announce a Senate bid after Connollyions, expanding factional tensions within Iowa Democrats. Mayor Roth of Cedar Rapids critiques new street assessment law, urging stay of contracts until the Supreme Court rules on its validity amid widespread attorney uncertainty.
A 1913 letter urges Mr. Farmer to show butter checks as proof that democratic free trade harmed dairy. It cites 40 cents per pound for butter fat paid last March and a 29 cent check, asking for an explanation of a 28 percent cream price drop.
Dubuque police housed 630 homeless men in March the largest figure on record and twice the usual number. The note suggests many unemployed did not join Kelley’s California army.
The Des Moines Register notes Iowa educates more students at three state institutions than any other state per capita cost, highlighting a broad and cost efficient higher education effort.
Women in rural Illinois led a wave of dry victories last Tuesday as numerous towns and cities joined the dry column and kicked out saloons.
The Sioux City Journal notes President Wilson likely finds victory in the House more gratifying as it came without Speaker Clark and other Democratic leaders. Clark opposed the repeal measure late, aiming to block the administration, while his stated opposition to debate limits rings hollow given past filibuster precedents.
In Springfield Mass Republicans discuss moderation for health and vigor in old age with Dr Eliot's 80th birthday counsel. The piece notes longevity runs in families, aided by strong grandparent lines and a continuing earthly presence.
The article notes President Wilson laments the isolation of the White House and the lack of casual visitors, contrasting it with social routines. It reflects on how greatness often brings solitude and a reduced sense of companionship.
Reverend and Mrs. R P Jones observed their golden wedding anniversary in Central City on March 26 with family and friends in attendance.
Daniel Hallizan, a former county resident, died near Fort Dodge after leaving the area thirty years ago. Senator Byron W. Newberry seeks the Republican primary railroad commissioner post. Rev. Charles Purmort resigns from the Iowa Presbyterian Home Missions after fifteen years. Maquoketa reports eighty smallpox cases, Anamosa re-elects teachers led by Superintendent Clevenger, and Dr W A Benadom survives a Davenport car crash. Cascade hosts a summer chautauqua and 1834 settlement anniversary. Waterloo Courier cites Rev Nathaniel Pye in an insane asylum hospital. Oscar Sherman and wife celebrate a golden wedding, Davenport mayor Alfred Mueller wins a third term, while Cedar Rapids papers note railroad disputes and legal actions in Linn county. Anamosa and Cedar Rapids observers debate railroad gauges and interstate costs, with officials ordered to supply cost estimates within sixty days.
The Des Moines Register and Leader argues Iowa’s system remains focused on a university at Iowa City, an agricultural college at Ames, and a teachers college at Cedar Falls. It notes strong claims that Iowa may surpass reputations in education and scholarship, while stressing continued investment and reform without harming the threefold framework.
A pompous man in a long coat yellow spats and sneer caused disruption near a Washington hotel for days. He demanded two parlor car seats on the 4 o clock New York train and had them delivered at the station with one chair for sitting and one to rest feet in.
A Nevada warden's trusted mechanic named Woodrow Wilson was driving the warden's machine when officials including ex Governor Dickerson Governor Oddie and William Maxwell were arrested in California for lacking driving licenses. The officer questioned the trio and detained them after the mechanic claimed the name Woodrow Wilson.
Washington Post notes Champ questions the relative braininess of presidents and congressmen while observing the Baltimore convention offered ample material for potential candidates and selection debates.
Poem fragment by Charles F Deems encourages calm faith and steady effort. It contrasts careful pursuit with not rushing through life and trusting guidance from God.
The Des Moines Register and Leader reports the state board of control is studying the feasibility of a brick and tile plant at the Anamosa penitentiary The board also weighs continuing tub manufacture after the current contract ends and whether the state should take it up itself It leased 120 acres of land nearby to expand the quarry at Anamosa during its visit last week
A prominent Oxford Junction resident visiting Maquoketa overstayed and became disoriented. He sought a hotel, frightened Mrs. Warren Clark, forced a window attempt, and was jailed overnight. Deputies released him in the morning, noting his embarrassment and urging soberness away from home.
Seed barley McNeill Bros 3 w4. Rhode Island red eggs for hatching J W Schweitzer 3815. Real estate mortgages 6 percent in 83000 33500 6500 6620 plus 15 Monticello Canning Co shares O H Soetje Rickles Gerdes executors. Exceptional business investment requires 250000 assets warranting 7 percent interest with option to reinbursement within one year. Water loo Iowa Lock Box 362. 4lwl
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