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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1915
Page
5
An editorial criticizes urging city residents to take up farming, arguing farming requires schooling, capital, and long hours. It notes unions and workers would struggle, and contrasts Miss Jane Addams en route to Europe with militant rhetoric from a 1912 presidential candidate. The piece laments reformers' harsh authoritative demands.
Business leaders shape outcomes and investors seek safety in bonds as a confederated gang took control of the Rock Island and Pacific Railway, wiping out stock value and illustrating the dangers of dishonest or flashy management in 1902.
The article warns Gov. Clarke that signing the Hillsinger quarantine bill could provoke federal backlash. It describes armed guards within a three mile radius and a two mile exposure zone and notes the secretary of agriculture deems the law ineffective if a foot and mouth outbreak occurs in Iowa. The piece frames it as centralized power pressuring state rights.
The Times-Republican argues Governor’s vocational appointment of Gardner Cowles to the educational board would stand if not blocked by legislature. It likens Roosevelt to a holy boss and questions campaign funding as akin to gifts to the Y M C A. It remarks that holiness does not imply modesty.
Representative Hale stood as a level headed member of the lower branch of the 386th General Assembly. He remained focused on necessary work and sometimes voted with the minority, reflecting that not all laws passed are the most desirable. His honesty on roll call was never questioned.
Mrs McNabb received a $30,000 verdict for her failed effort to nab an eligible old millionaire. The ruling suggests further looser schemes may arise aided by secret prayers for failure.
Des Moines reports from the Register and Leader say W D Sheean of Anamosa will seek renomination for the Iowa senate next year. The previous legislative session hardly mentioned who represented Jones county in the upper house.
Sioux City moves to clean up municipal graft by prosecuting the police chief convicted of conspiracy to extort money from vice resorts in exchange for police favors. The jury deliberated from Thursday through Saturday.
A scientist develops a method to distill whiskey from sawdust as prohibition tightens. Ripsaws and old fence rails become valuable sources for illicit alcohol production and revenue.
Secretary of State completes publication of acts effective upon publication. Several laws take effect now including red light injunction act, state agent hiring, drainage district trustees, railroad map provision, and convicts used in public works. Some appropriations and blue sky law enactments await July 1 and related funding decisions.
On April 16 the Iowa General Assembly re elected State Printer Henderson 94 to 0 and State Binder Jamieson 92 to 1. A bill passed to revise state printing prices, seen as a sensible move. The event counters graft charges by a Des Moines publisher who sought the contract for state printing. Members who voted for re election show confidence in the officials.
Wallaces' Farmer credits members of the appropriation committee Jessen Herman Garton McFarlane Kepple Harchem Hale Darrah Grason for signing a minority report in favor of needed Ames appropriations. It condemns Mr Coast from Johnson County leading a two month campaign to poison minds against the Agricultural College and warns believers in agricultural education to stay vigilant.
A Louisville Courier Journal piece argues youth inheriting a million must master athletic training to sidestep legal and financial risks. It stresses dodging breach of promise suits taxes and evading blackmail threats by staying nimble in life and finance.
A brief editorial from Atchison Globe argues laws ought to be practical and sensible rather than rigidly theoretical. The piece urges lawmakers to consider real-world impact, emphasizing practical reform over idealized ideals.
Obituary recalls Harley Pain editor of the Marengo Republican aged 45. The district mourns his passing as neighbors note his public service and local prominence.
The Iowa weather and crop service weekly bulletin notes ideal conditions for farm operations and vegetation. Ground preparation for corn planting advanced, with substantial planting in the southern state. grass and small grains grew well under heat and light showers, a soaking rain needed for a bountiful harvest. Fruit trees show abundant bloom except peaches, and livestock graze in southern and central counties.
Reading fragment mentions Lincoln Journal and a playful line about pleasing a cat named mai by feeding him. No clear event or person beyond the quirky phrase.
Rev Felix Pickworth formerly Episcopal pastor and reformatory chaplain prepares to move from Anamosa packing his household goods and seeking a new church assignment with several positions in view. Mrs Alesa Christina Michels 67 died at home between Amberg and Center Junction on anniversary of birth. OC M Hubbell died suddenly at his city home due to heart trouble. His daughter Mrs Park Chamberlain left for Washington unaware of the illness. The city faces unsafe driving on new pavements as autos speed and endanger pedestrians and children.
Oxford Mirror cites a very strict state statute banning chickens running at large and charging marshals with confiscation upon complaints. The piece suspects Kinney overplaying a bluff about his garden and neighbors in a nearby dispute. The St Louis Globe Democrat notes prize fighting may spur a Jim Crow department push.
The piece presents humorous vignettes on social norms and gender, noting sayings about favors, appearances, names, and domestic life. It mentions the old fashioned milkman and hydrant, a joke about a silent partner, and a quip about household expenses, ending with a note on the chautauqua season opening as usual.
Protect your valuable live stock by a policy from the Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Co. It covers death from any cause and is the oldest livestock insurer. For rates contact L P Waddick, Agent, Monticello Iowa.
A rambling community ad highlights products from Iowa Gates to Clay Lawn Driers and Peerless fences. It touts Northwestern Cement and Red Cedar Shingles, remnant hardware, roofing at $1 and up, and urges improvements before rain. The Improvement Club plans a farmers’ stunt. The notice closes with Eclipse Lumber Company attribution.
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