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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
5
A critique of cosmetic makeup tracing a shift from natural complexion to artificial color. The piece notes historical fashion cycles from powdered faces to modern trends and warns about the origins and motives of those promoting makeup. It urges women to embrace natural beauty and healthful skin.
A historical critique argues the Democratic Party struggled to win broad support with distinguished lawyers as nominees. Parker is described as dignified yet distant from the people, Wilson left law to teach, Cleveland known for law but remembered as a sheriff, and Davis seen as close to Wall Street, yielding little appeal to common citizens amid plutocratic leanings. The passage reflects populist sentiment and distrust of elite legal figures.
State papers push relief from mounting expenses by consolidating departments into a single Department of Agriculture. The first year shows net receipts of 61,779 with inspections rising from 97,255 to 140,957. Costs drop from 1.846 to 0.83 dollars per inspection under the new system, signaling economy.
The dispatches note Iowa farmers selling 6000 bushels of corn for 6000 dollars while cornfields thrive with ample moisture. They describe hogs near market, a strong out crop in shocks, and widespread agricultural activity that counters looming political calamity. The critics oppose this progress as it does not fit their planned political agenda.
The amended budget law excludes rural in dependent school districts and township road districts. It covers counties cities towns and school districts. Publications for counties must appear in official papers. other municipalities in a newspaper of general circulation. The legislature avoided requiring full budget detail from the general tax.
Fragmentary remarks debate whether citizens or immigrants will dominate the nation. Mentions Samuel Gompers and delegates of organized labor and the city, with Fractions of views attributed to prominent figures like La Follette.
Sioux City report quotes Senators Moses of New Hampshire and Sterling of South Dakota predicting a Coolidge Dawes win in November. They argue an East Coast Republican tide, Dawes strength, and Bryan's nomination reshaping Democratic fortunes, with Moses noting Dawes as a pivotal factor in national policy.
The piece argues Gov Charles Bryan of Nebraska, running mate with John W. Davis, opposes National Defense Day and pacifist unpreparedness, claiming it invites aggression. It condemns pacifists as weak and asserts the US must prepare for war, citing Washington and global powers, to preserve the nation.
A legal rule warns against applying excessive punishment in murder cases citing Leopold and Loeb as examples. Officials argue the case sets limits on penalties and emphasize proportional justice.
The Springfield Massachusetts general conference hears a Methodist Episcopal preacher advocate non-resistance as universal peace. He argues burglars in a house would not leave and questions whether resisting evil, sin, and the devil would be ignored. The debate raises questions about militant Christianity vs pacifism.
The Dubuque Times-Journal cites British labor government critics arguing no concrete construction proposals exist. It says the regime favors government spending to meet all needs and fears a capital tax episode triggered capital flight.
Anamosa Eureka notes a split in labor support over 1919 political moves. Gompers weighs directing five million Federation votes to La Follette as Democrats split between liberal and conservative wings, threatening party unity and helping Coolidge chances in several states.
Joseph P. Tumulty writes editor Clark Howell denying he directed the band to play Marching Through Georgia at the Democratic national convention. Georgia delegation members and backers of Governor Smith face accusations of involvement. The incident has spurred extensive Georgia debate.
In Portland Oregonian opinion, to throw the election into Congress is warned as partisan scheming that would halt business and progress. The piece argues La Folletteism is opportunism rooted in nonremedied conditions and a periodic revival of clamor rejected by Americans.
Vague clipping discusses third party prospects under a dietresg banner. It speculates on success and mentions Reid, with unclear context and few readable details.
The Chicago Fed district covering Iowa Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and Indiana notes a 1 percent+ decline from May to June with overall prices 5 percent below the year’s high. Building materials fall while wheat corn hogs rise. savings deposits rise 5.3 percent. manufacturing and auto output slip. lumber sales and transportation carloadings lag.
Obituary notes Mrs. Mary Deliiah Tallman of Morley dies aged 61. Appointments recount a double wedding at the Congregational parsonage with couples from Morley and Anamosa. Masons honor J H Ramsey before Cedar Rapids move. Updates on Daly chautauqua contract and Hale’s retirement from politics. Lt Edmund Booth of Omaha, grandson of the paper’s former editor, wed and details of his WWI service and Dartmouth career.
James M. Beck warns at Hamilton Club banquet that modern media erodes lasting values. He laments rapid news, radio and mass distraction, urges return to Hamiltonian principles to save the Constitution and the republic in coming election years.
The item notes President Qoalidge cannot sing and suggests solid support from non-singers could push the effort toward near unanimous backing. The account frames the public reaction as a playful political aside about unity in support.
Rev B F Pickering of Kenwood Park Presbyterian was seriously injured in an east coast auto crash near Johnstown Penn. Farmers in Grundy and Dubuque counties report record yields and liquor trafficking arrests. A Cedar Rapids auto crash injures no one. West Liberty murder case ties to Gabe Simmons conflict. Arrests for stolen goods and liquor production surface, with courts awaiting grand juries.
The assembly of county supervisors discuss gas tax plans while Gov Kendall stands apart. Opinion shifts have broad impact across the state, with calls for a review of a case to grant 18 new trials.
The Alexandria Herald lauds President Coolidge for unwavering economy in speeches and official actions. It argues the public should favor this thrift as he represents a rarity in government. The piece uses a metaphorical comparison to a leopard climber.
July testing of 73 cows across 26 herds shows grain feeding yields modest gains. Average 714 pounds milk and 279 pounds butterfat per cow. high performers include Ray Fairbanks with 87.5 pounds butterfat from 1299 pounds milk. Top herds listed: Rickels, Hubbard, Fairbanks, Byerly, Carpenter, Brickley, Hargrave.
Following a July tuberculosis meeting a county committee was appointed in nearly every township to circulate petitions to add Jones to the area plan. With 2,212 cattle owners and 34,000 cattle in the county, officials warn that testing and cleanup could cost about 27,000 beyond state support, but promise economic gains from eradicating the disease. Farm bureau exhibits and girls clubs run at the Anamosa fair, offering demonstrations and a chance for winning teams to attend the State Fair.
The NMCPKINTON LEADER notes a chautauqua will be held next year and reports a new contract signed Friday with eighty four signatures. John L. Kramer of Worthington broke a collar bone after being crowded by a fractious horse. he is recovering well. The paper urges enforcement of modern laws alongside blue laws. It warns against lottery schemes and cites Shriners in Cedar Rapids halting a tickets-for-car giveaway scheme due to lottery law.
The Cedar Rapids Republic dissects party factions and warns that La Follette differs from Roosevelt. It argues La Follette’s entry does not promise to decisively influence the upcoming presidential election.
The Monticello Express records August 1904 events including Ray Hoag leaving for Kansas, Miss Margaret Erickson in Iowa City nurses training, Nellie Garlock and Robert K Coble marriage on the 3rd, a 9 pound daughter for D O Sthelatt, a son for Mr and Mrs Henry Garriets, the McCracken family moving to Stuart, John Foster succeeding as school superintendent, Catherine Dress purchases Albin Ger millinery, Annie Meyer death, a son for Mr and Mrs Herman Harms, a 10 pound daughter for John and Mrs Brokens, the new Monticello depot completed on the 20th, John Shover's death on the 17th, Bridget Dixon's death, and a new olive branch at Balster home with a 13 pound baby listed.
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