This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
6
One hundred Illinois suffragists denounce sacred marriage as obsolete and call for a cold contract to replace reverence. The piece contrasts radical social shifts with political maneuvering and notes Dunn dismissing threats to his career amid party tensions.
E. G. Dunn, a late democratic governor hopeful, visited Washington with grievances against Nick Reed and returned impressed by how many seek office. Reed's allies in the county committees rally to his support, noting many expect offices and importance of Nick’s backing. The piece hints at tensions over appointments and Wilson campaign supporters.
The senate properly defeats a house bill that would amend the constitution to provide an income tax. It argues the national government will claim the power to tax incomes and a state tax would double the burden, making fairness unlikely.
The city of Los Angeles attempted a municipal newspaper project and, like similar ventures, failed to sustain itself. It ended with a loss of 36000 dollars for the city and did not become a lasting solution.
The king of Spain narrowly escaped assassination last Sunday thanks to presence of mind and bravery. Authorities note five prior attempts since his accession, highlighting the monarch’s bold response and continued threats to his life.
Iowa Falls shopkeepers plan to block canvassers from outside towns by refusing donations to causes not endorsed by a commercial club committee authorized to issue or withhold permits. The county board discussed a new road law, criticizing red tape and delays in state highway approvals during flood emergencies.
The article notes a kick from the aspirant’s home and reports that disappointed candidates have united to favor another man. Chairman Reed returns to Iowa to inspect the matter and other unpopular selections suspected of slipping onto the committee.
Iowa lawmakers may repeal a prior law during this session after Connecticut endorsed the seventeenth amendment. The Connecticut action renders Oregon style methods for selecting a U.S. senator obsolete, making repeal timely for the current legislature.
The annual scrap of the Daughters of the American Revolution has run for a week. The article notes that as long as the organization lasts, they will not forget that the ancestors of those seeking its honors were fighters.
The tariff bill proposed by the Democrats reduces duties on most agricultural products impacting farmers. Canada reacts with optimism at the chance to gain access to American markets for grain and livestock.
The Star Clipper argues taxes in Tama County are lower relative to property value than in past decades. It cites the David Clark farm near Traer to show taxes per thousand have fallen as land value rose, and notes higher incomes offset perceived tax burden. The piece claims complaints stem from sentiment, not inability to pay.
South Dakota's new corrupt practices law bans giving anything of value to influence voters. Politicians ask if campaign cigars fall under the ban as a form of value. The issue centers on whether cigars carried value beyond cost, prompting fresh questions among legislators.
The notice implies a prolonged dry spell ahead with warnings about avoiding Washington due to anticipated shortages. The phrasing suggests caution for workers and citizens amid uncertain conditions.
A row Wilson's bold speech shocks the century old formality and elevates his image as independent and original. The piece contrasts Woodrow Wilson with Theodore Roosevelt noting missed opportunities and Roosevelt's avoidance of face to face confrontation.
Chicago Tribune cites an Iowa seed concern pamphlet titled Joe Davis Martyr illustrated by Henry Field. It shows a damaged bridge and dead carter Jas Davis, urges concrete culverts, criticizes wasteful road spending, notes 50 000 rotten Iowa bridges and similar Illinois problems and political waste.
Marshalltown Times-Republican recalls Marshalltown’s dry policy as its biggest advertisement. The move drove population growth, attracted employers and better housing, boosted rentals and property values, and outshone Des Moines booster efforts as a tangible success.
The piece presents a string of aphoristic musings on mistakes wisdom philosophy and social norms. It critiques amateur philosophy mockingly contrasts poetry with the times comments on women's suffrage and the social habit of shopping while noting decorum in front of department store windows.
The First National Bank of Gladbrook refused to furnish its stockholders list to the assessor as required by law. A suit to compel disclosure has stalled, but a Senate move to fine banks 500 appears to pressure compliance, with House action anticipated.
The New York Tribune reports convicts at Atlanta penitentiary run a baseball league with stolen bases and alleged umpire killings inside prison grounds, while a New York Herald note hints at frost affecting crops in Washington.
A brief note praises Salters Million Dollar potatoes as a superior yield with excellent eating and storage. It mentions a few bushels of Early Ohio seed potatoes and lists contact Bell Phone with Brazelton, id CG.
The Iowa Weather Drop Bulletin notes a cold stormy week with average temperatures about 7 degrees below normal and rainfall nearly two inches above average. Rain or snow fell almost continuously from Sunday night to Friday, with heavy snow in the northern half reaching up to twenty inches in the northwest. Sunshine was absent until Saturday, and freezing temperatures occurred on several mornings with minimal damage beyond delayed farming and losses of a few young pigeons and chickens.
Governor Clark named John Holden of Scranton and H C Beard of Mt Ayr to four and two year terms on the highway commission. Holden a Republican and chairman of the state supervisors, is said to support the recent bill. Professor Marsten of Ames Engineering School will be the third member.
The Des Moines Capital prints a night edition delivered to subscribers in this county via the early morning train service.
Mayor Kk. Hoag issues a 1913 proclamation calling April 21 as General Clean-Up Day to remove garbage manure and waste from yards streets and alleys and to wage a constant war on house flies throughout the summer.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.