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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
2
The article notes rapid advances in locomotive engineering over a century, a surge in global sugar consumption since 1840, and the beet sugar share rising from five to 67 percent. It also highlights a tenfold increase in American horse exports from 1891 to 1901, with Great Britain as the main buyer, totaling 35 million dollars over six years.
A large group of Denver women attended a prize fight to judge the sport’s harmlessness. They watched the match but claim it was a fake, mirroring men who hiss at fights that stop short of real violence.
The hotel chaplain joins the hotel doctor valet and type writer. He is described as best suited to advise hotel families with children on country summer homes where health morals and manners of the children can receive better care than in a hotel.
A steamship from New York carried five Tuskegee educated African American youths bound for a German colony in western Africa to instruct natives in cotton cultivation. This brings to eight the total number of American black workers employed by the German government.
The text notes Spain’s growing interest in the United States trade, with a rising volume of exports and imports between the two nations and a current favorable balance of about ten million dollars annually. The author implies the moral of the story without restating it explicitly.
The piece explains the term pyromaniac as a rare precise label and notes fire bug as an adequate alternative. It compares the condition to kleptomaniac, mentioning that a person with such tendencies may have funds to hire high class legal counsel.
Many beet growers in Holland plan to emigrate to the United States believing they can do better here. They note a clear advantage: if beet farming is not as profitable, other crops can thrive with limited encouragement in American soil.
The 1900 census reports total boot and shoe output valued at 261,028,580 dollars, up 18 percent from 1890. The piece praises American shoes as the best and handsomest, noting growing foreign demand and ready sale abroad.
A Chicago organized company named Workman's Legal Security plans to secure all legal rights and opportunities for individuals with accident or personal injury claims. It aims to aid claimants so they stand on equal footing with powerful corporations in pursuing damages through cooperative assistance.
The report of diamonds found by gold prospectors in the Cape Nome country may be true. A former California state mineralogist, who earlier found minute diamonds in Cape Nome beach sands, predicted the find. The timing aligns with the opening navigation season and efforts by Alaskan trade interests to boost business for vessels.
The appropriation measure authorizes the secretary of war to reexamine any army officer on the retired list retired for disability who may be physically fit for active duty. About 450 officers are on the list, with some drawing retirement pay and large civil salaries. If reexam shows fitness, the officer can be ordered back to active service.
Pure food hearings before a congressional committee reveal extensive misrepresentation in the coffee trade. Vendors pass off spurious blends like pure Java and Mocha while actual coffees are diluted with syrups, molasses, or fake berry mixtures. Officials urge a remedy.
A summary of congressional activity from Eliety seventy seventh Congress with actions on the oleomargarine bill the Chinese exclusion bill and the eight hour workday law. Senate debates and votes on the Chinese exclusion bill and the Indian appropriation bill are noted along with public building projects and the Horton Butler contested election case.
Frank Sargent, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, resigns to become commissioner general of immigration. Treaties with Nicaragua and Costa Rica to authorize an isthmian canal and perpetual lease of strip of territory are due for signing in Washington this week. Agriculture reports 1901 exports at 952 million and imports at 392 million. Gems valued over 5 thousand dollars missing by Harriet Blainepot are recovered after a train trip to Florida.
Leading clearing houses report seven days ending the 4th with $1,964,161,325 traded, down from $2,063,148,166 the prior week. U S business failures numbered 176, down from 206 last week. Third week of March sees railroads up 5.81 percent in gross earnings. Massachusetts court allows bucket shop loss recoveries. New York enforces excise law, closing over 5,700 saloons while 2,300 Raines law hotels stay open.
A span of incidents includes Clyde Felt’s confession to killing Samuel Collins at Warm Springs mines in Utah, a watchman’s death at a Utah mine, a liquidation of United States Savings and Loan in St Paul, an execution in Jacksonville for a deputy sheriff killing, a jewel theft in St Louis, and Cardinal Gibbons praising Providence in Baltimore. Also noted are a University of Illinois president and wife injured in a Champaign carriage accident, a Georgian desperado’s killings in Alabama, gold strikes in Pony Montana, wheat region sowing signals, Lawton Oklahoma’s racial expulsions, Fort Sill potential troop deployment, and a Grand Trunk wreck near Lansing.
The Albert Schnider carriage works in Cincinnati burned with a loss of 50000 dollars. British troops under Gen Kitchener defeated 1500 Boers near Tlart's river with heavy casualties on both sides. Missionary Killen M Stone freed by brigands sailed from Southampton to New York on the Deutschland. Cecil Rhodes will endow 10000000 for Oxford scholarships and all American states and territories receive three year tenable awards. The Prince of Wales may visit the U S next fall. In Glasgow 21 died and 250 more injured when a grand stand collapsed at Ibrox during an international match. Doombalt farm fight cost three officers and 24 men killed. Casper Kruger and 24 relatives swore allegiance to Britain. London plans a coronation week dinner for 500000 poor with souvenir cups. Col Espado of Manila sentenced to life for joining insurgents after allegiance to the United States.
The conference report on the war revenue tax reduction bill, notably removing the bucket shop tax, was adopted 36 to 20 in the Senate. In Washington, the House passed the Chinese Exclusion bill after amendments, and other measures advanced as Roosevelt departed for the Charleston exposition.
Reports anticipate a Macedonian uprising against Turkey this spring. A New York labor bulletin notes decreased idleness in building trades. J Pierpont Morgan and daughter sail from New York for Europe. Mrs William Small of Leavenworth Kansas endows an old ladies rest with 50000 dollars. Germany asks U S to help curb wireless monopoly. Whisky famine forecast as 17000000 gallons used from 25000000. Chicago Rock Island Pacific plans to raise capital to 75000000. Texas to gain a new railroad line. German imports from the U S rise by 5375000 in 1901. U S tax ports fall by 13500000. British revenue up 63806575. income tax yields 174000. Five Tuskegee graduates sail to West Africa to teach. Statue of Liberty torch to be darkened after Congress denies 50000 for lighting. New York appeals court upholds unions right to refuse nonunion workers and strike. Bellamy Storer returns to Cincinnati for rest. Rubens Holy Family sells for 50000. buyer is George P Blow of Pittsburgh. Manitoba government blocks Northern Pacific border extension signaling rail restrictions. European nations to receive a list of deleterious exports that can be barred if needed.
Crowded spectators toppled a 100 foot stand at Ibrox Park during the England v Scotland game. Twenty one died and about 250 were injured, many gravely. Rescue efforts and an inquiry followed as officials faced the chaotic scene and attempted to quell panic.
New York reports a dry Sunday with 5 700 closed saloons and 2 300 Raines law hotels open in Manhattan and Bronx. Ninety arrests for excise and other Sunday closing violations totaled 121, up from 64 a week prior, amid a sweep that also noted Brooklyn and regional results.
Report from Klerksdorp on March 31 battle at Doornbalt Farm shows British losses of 3 officers and 24 men killed and 16 officers and 181 men wounded. Boers suffered 137 killed or wounded after a three hour engagement by 2000 Boers with three guns and a pompon. Canadians held key positions and covered British retreat while diggings trenches were prepared.
A Grand Trunk passenger train derailed near Milletts Michigan when a rear coach and a Pullman sleeper left the track after a switch incident. One man Abbe Burnstine of Chicago was killed and five others injured including C Minnehan R J, M J Ozshoski, J L Gordon, Frank Thomas and J L Ziegler. Injured taken to Detroit. Burnstine to Charlotte.
Appleton Wisconsin April 7 a major strike over shorter hours hits 14 Wisconsin mills with about 1 200 workers involved including 300 married men and 2 000 people affected overall. Mills target Kaukauna Marinette Grand Rapids Nekoosa and Port Edwards with 360 tons daily output and a weekly payroll near 150 000.
A Detroit Free Press note offers practical guidance on when to remove a blower from an open fireplace. It urges patience until the appliance cools enough to touch, then carefully lift it away to prevent accidents.
Plant this prolific millet to yield 5 to 8 tons of rich hay per acre. Prices: 50 lbs for $1.90, 100 lbs at $3.00, with low freights. John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse Wisconsin.
A brittle remark cites a wife marrying to reform her husband and a second wife seeking divorce to allow another woman into the reform business, reflecting editorial humor on changing relationships.
An advertisement for Allen's Foot-Bane claims to cure swollen and aching feet. It promotes 25 cent price at druggists and shoe stores with a free sample and lists A. 8. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York as the address.
A collage of ad copy and witty quotes appears, mentioning Dr. Kline’s nerve restorer with a free trial, various cures and drugstore claims, travel resources for California, and pithy lines from multiple publications. The items showcase marketing fluff and quips from the era.
A testimonial from Miss ExitApera Carnn of Fond du Lac Wisconsin praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving suppression and systemic ill effects. The ad urges young women to write for free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts and warns the testimonial may be forfeit.
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