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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
6
The piece argues for a protective tariff to shield U S industries after the war, criticizing the Democratic tariff as ineffective. It warns of foreign competition, calls for reform of the Underwood tariff, and urges Republicans to expose future plans to protect American workers and industries.
The piece discusses the presidential primary and its participants. It notes tension between insurgent candidates and machine control, with delegates, hotel caucuses, and post office organs shaping reactions. It mentions reactions from both parties and a broader view of primary reform. It also touches on agricultural quarantine issues and embargo policies.
With warm weather arriving a new fly season begins and health officers urge immediate action. They warn a spring kill can prevent billions of flies from entering the word by summer's end and call for a vigorous effort from first appearance through the season. A crusade against the fly should start now reviving last summer's slogan Swat the fly.
The piece notes John M. Aarlan failed to win support for Roosevelt in Illinois, with a large opposition majority and misread state desires. It also laments Richard Harding Davis and reflects on boy labor for after school work, urging honest, industrious youth in Monticello.
The New York Tribune is described as the most aggressive secular press against Germany. It favored Wilson while denouncing him when needed and now backs a candidate ready to fight for the Allies, with Roosevelt seen as a potential heroic figure.
The article jokes that Meredith Nicholson, author of The House of a Thousand Candles, is slated for assistant secretary of war, suggesting the president favors romantics and predicting satin breeches and powdered wigs for army officers once Nicholson applies his imagination to military affairs.
The Carroll Herald warns Hughes may select a risky candidate. It notes a remote chance but says choosing a pushed contender could trigger chaos in the administration.
Leslie M. Shaw argues that any nation that asks its citizens to fight without providing adequate equipment and defense invites defeat and dishonor. He claims conscripts should be well armed and supplied, or the nation bears blame for bloodshed.
Secretary Lansing, a quiet man with a wit, joked about reading criticisms of the administration. When asked if he had read the latest critique, he replied he seldom finds time to read advertisements all the way through.
A flood of Republican leaders fear Roosevelt may force his nomination at Chicago amid warnings that such a move would be undemocratic. Opinions from Springfield, Boston, and Des Moines caution that a Roosevelt bid could cost Taft supporters and possibly aid Wilson while noting censorship episodes surrounding cinema.
In a Kansas City Post column the author argues against gossip and strikes at envy, urging men to abandon knocking others and seek square dealing and inner peace. The piece uplifts personal integrity and the rewards of honest effort over destructive critique.
The New York Evening Sun suggests using red and orange coloring from gelatine packages as a safe egg dye for Easter. Onion skins yield a rich dark red, and wrapping eggs in cheap cotton prints before boiling creates flowered patterns.
The Cedar Rapids Republican laments the effort to mobilize a minimum vote in the presidential preference primary. It recalls politicians once claiming the primary protected free institutions from bosses, then notes it produced little and only increased taxpayer expenditures.
Sioux City Journal notes that South Dakota delegates may back Senator Cummins in good faith while a stronger nominee is sought. The piece suggests Hughes as a practical second choice if a unified Republican ticket is needed for November.
The argument favors allowing a home based charity to have occasional outings. It asserts that charitable work begun locally can benefit from public engagement and visibility. The tone suggests practical support for balancing private aims with community outreach.
A tense exchange at a dental office turns on choosing the proper tooth with a doctor. The patient quips about pulling every tooth, underscoring anxieties over dental treatment and care.
Cedar Falls man claims to have discovered a gasoline substitute that could cut car running costs by half. The Cedar Rapids Republican urges him to reveal the product, arguing he could gain fame and wealth if he produces the goods. The public awaits verification and feasibility.
Local notices promote Clay Lawn Driers at 6 50 with yard placement and cheerful home upgrades. Peerless fence, wooden gates, bird houses, screens, and roof repairs are pitched with promotional flair inviting readers to visit the office for purchases and details.
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