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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1916
Page
6
The passage argues that equal votes for Henry Ford and Senator Cumming in the Nebraska primary show voter indifference toward presidential candidates. It warns against replacing representative choice with widespread town meeting style selections and urges returning to fundamental representative government principles.
The John McDonald charitable fund trustee aims to build a hospital with part of its assets and use the rest for endowment. The hospital would provide free care to the poor and offer advanced medical treatment beyond county aid, funded by the donor’s wishes and trustee discretion.
The piece cites Marcus S. Hill's report for a manufacturers’ syndicate on Russian trade. It notes Russia’s vodka ban raised bank deposits by over 1100 percent since December, portraying prohibition as boosting liquidity and credit in the economy.
Nearly ten thousand Nebraska Republicans wrote Hughes on their ballots though his name was not printed. Voters aimed a deliberate nod to Hughes revealing intelligent, serious support nationwide. The act is described as a demonstration of favorable sentiment, with some suggesting Hughes as a strong nomination option.
Last Sunday brought out many motorists despite rising gasoline prices. The mayor of Monticello warns drivers to obey speed limits to avoid accidents as enthusiasm for fast travel meets cautious road sense.
A historical critique argues the United States lacked forces to pursue Villa and defend border lines. It notes thin communications and aircraft losses, claiming the failure undermines US credibility. The author links this to Democratic tariff reversals on sugar and predicts further political backtracking if Republicans gain leverage.
The president rejected Senator Lewis Illinois request to appoint a German American for Chicago postmaster and named D C Williams from Arkansas as Burleson knew him in the South. Chicago politics erupt over the surprise decision as Democrats shift stance on liquor interests and dry candidates rise in governorship and attorney general races.
In a Chicago court a judge declares Francis Bacon authored the Shakespearean plays and fines the opposing claimant $5,000 payable to the proponent. The ruling highlights Chicago’s courtroom peculiarities versus Boston or Philadelphia.
Sunday begins a campaign in Kansas City backed by church members as much of the city remains churchless and some areas considered Godless. He seeks to rally moral support and mobilize religious groups for his effort.
The Mt. Vernon Hawk-Eye asks a playful question about June treats. The answer favored by a small boy is the first green apple from the orchard, illustrating a light domestic moment.
The piece recalls William Jennings Bryan as a once dominant national figure whose influence waned. It notes his 1912 clout in nominating Woodrow Wilson, the loss of delegate stature in 1916, and suggests Nebraska as a Brutus figure delivering his final political blow. The tone weighs his legacy against recent defeats and future funeral imagery.
Local feature notes Uncle Juniper Berry’s quip about spring fashion as women’s wear and loitering on Main Street become a livelier scene. It captures a playful, era-tinged tone of community life and festive street charm.
The New York Sun reports a German Roumania agreement seen as a diplomatic win amid Balkan troubles. Romania, a fertile grain and petroleum producer, will supply Germany and Austria via Danube and rail, with safe Allied-free transport boosting supplies and reducing Romania joining the Allies.
A Washington view argues Charles E. Hughes is well positioned for nomination due to his overall character. It suggests campaign issues are volatile while Hughes’ record shows sagacity courage and trustworthiness guiding the nation regardless of future questions.
In a letter to the Sun, T. J. Smythe of Harrisburg asks if the US should curb German trade. The editor replies that America should seek mutual respect and restore amity with Germany, rejecting hatred or revenge as ill advised for all involved.
Sioux City Journal notes the pivotal influence of Mrs. Catt in the suffrage movement and explains her stake in Iowa’s June 5 vote on the equal suffrage amendment, highlighting her long leadership in every major battle for women’s voting rights.
Editorial argues the world must endure wartime hardship without complaint. It notes starvation abroad and domestic shortages, urging restraint as citizens adjust customs and fashion to wartime realities.
Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern Interurban firm is expected to bid when the Chicago Anamosa and Northern railroad goes to sale by the federal court. Court demands a price to satisfy creditors and allow future operation. No passenger service for months aside from a few cattle trains.
Sioux City Journal notes Mr Bryan helped pass a law requiring affidavits of ownership and financial connections by newspapers. It argues the affidavits failed to reveal widespread fringe interests and suggests the measure undermines Bryan's subsidized press theory as it has been published.
President Wilson, during a recent midwest tour, mixed slang into his remarks. He said Congress would deliver the goods and spoke of to the queen's taste, urged a crowd to get up on your hind legs and talk, drawing applause and nickname responses from listeners.
Louis Murphy objects to Justice Hughes running for office arguing it would diminish respect for the Supreme Court. Observers think Murphy fears Wilson's re election and his own job as internal revenue collector may be at stake.
A humorous remark from E. W. Howe stresses that paying a wife's dry goods bills is not enough. one must also be cheerful about it. The quip reflects Howe's noted wit on domestic finance and gender norms of the era.
A Saturday roundup notes Highland Park beat Cos College 14 to 3. Des Moines grants a moving picture permit for The Birth of a Nation. Holbart Importing Co reports nineteen head imported to Greeley. Frank Maringo of Cedar Rapids pleads guilty to Mann Act violations and gets 15 months. Clinton hosts a Democratic presidential preference convention with an address by Secretary Daniels. Iowa City hosts its first auto show, a financial flop. Dubuque sees a growing commercial club membership beyond 1,500.
Edward J. King urges poor boys to decide early what they intend to do, noting that having a destination guides the weary traveler and that wandering without a plan is a delusion and folly.
A humorously worded rural ad column notes improved home tasks and DIY projects. It promotes lawn driers, screens, fence quality, latch upgrades for Iowa gates, and barn safety with steam and hay handling hints. It mentions busy times, readers cooking their own meals, and upcoming product showcases for home improvement.
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