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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
3
A 1908 reminiscence by Ernest McGaffey portrays lawyers as the dominant force in politics, shaping legislatures and city offices. It describes how many thinkers use law training to gain influence, win elections, and secure judicial and corporate posts while mixing ethics with power.
The Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers reports that American made automobiles valued at 105,669,572 dollars were produced in 1907, totaling 52,302 cars. About 5,000 were not gasoline powered, the rest split between steam and electric designs.
The article notes that French colonies, while attracting overflow populations from other nations, are increasingly becoming more French in character and development.
Out of 557,737 people leaving the United Kingdom in 1907, 338,612 went to the United States and 203,357 to British possessions.
The Burlington Civic Federation announced extensions for saloons to meet the mulct law requirements. Saloons have until October 1 to comply with provisions such as property owner consent and church 300 foot distance, after which action may begin. Some saloons reportedly opened on Sunday following the Supreme Court ruling on partial decrees.
Mrs. Herbert B. Dickinson files for divorce in district court aided by attorney W. T. Maxey. She says Dickinson became addicted to alcohol after their 1898 marriage in La Salle Illinois and has been quarrelsome cruel and often absent. She accuses him of drunken public liaisons and threats to kill her with alleged statutory crimes with unknown women.
In Des Moines a hundred and thirty four residents who filed for divorce have had decrees not filed due to attorney fees and court costs. Judges demanded filing of decrees but none were recorded. Many remarried under the belief they were legally divorced while lawyers delayed, causing confusion and repeated calendar dismissals.
The jury investigating the death of Frank Fields known as Peaceful Henry, who was shot by Hugh Brown in Clinton, returned a verdict recommending Brown be held until discharged by due process of law.
In Dubuque county an estimated 25 of 175 saloons will close by October due to new Benson decree hours and a $600 annual mulct tax. Prosecutions led by A P Gibbs push for injunctions, with old timers Hichhorn and Bechtel among those choosing to retire from the liquor trade.
At H. C. Lowery farm southeast of town Cecil Mullen driving a team near the threshing machine was struck by a flying tail torn from a horse as it struck a running belt. The horse was alarmed and ran away tipping a wagon and throwing Mullen who sustained bruises to his right arm but no broken bones. He was brought home and is recovering.
Crews are burying Clinton’s overhead wires as both Iowa and Bell telephone companies plan new exchange buildings next year. Wires will be placed in underground conduits through business and residence districts, and the fire alarm system will follow after bids are opened by the city council.
Mrs Walford Lindgren wheeled her infant in a perambulator when a passing man flicked a cigarette into the baby's lap starting a small fire. The mother rushed the child to safety as flames spread through the blanket before she returned from downtown shopping.
The $2,000,000 Northwestern bridge from this city reaches the center of the river at Little Rock Island. Rain yesterday flooded the exposed section for the first time while the old bridge serves the west half. the draw and remaining section should be finished within a year.
Hd Eckert, a leading Marengo jeweler and noted automobilist, was found dead near South Amana. Officials say death by his own hand is suspected. He had been in poor health for some time and leaves a wife and several young children.
Mount Pleasant notes 15 year old Leo Smith fell from a load of oats and sustained a broken shoulder blade with severe bruising. He was attended and transported for treatment.
Mason City reports a barn fire at the Palmer livery stable in Greene killing seventeen horses. The blaze caused an estimated loss of seven thousand dollars.
A visitor tours a battleship turret to witness the 13 inch main battery in action. Crew roles, loading sequence, range finding, and the dramatic shell flight are described with emphasis on discipline, safety, and the frightening concussion of firing. The Indiana and Illinois are noted for mounting 13 inch guns and their effectiveness at Santiago.
A Detroit Free Press snippet recalls a visitor remarking that a daughter is always prepared an answer and has to work as a waitress in a summer resort hotel, highlighting a family scene and social expectations.
A witty exchange mocks a fake correspondent as a human contradiction in terms. He is praised for writing yet always does wrong when he writes, encapsulating a satirical view of journalism and authorship.
The Well-Informed demand a gentle yet prompt liquid laxative. The California Fig Syrup Co. promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted remedy with known wholesome components. Buy the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. price fifty cents per bottle.
The evangelist in Sharon Pennsylvania tells of a six or seven year old boy sent by a charity to spend a week with a farmer. The farmer offers to carry the heavy burlap bag but the boy insists on carrying it himself, threatening to call a cop if pressed.
A collage of ad blurbs and quips includes a marine eye remedy claim for 50c, a biting line about sympathy for undertakers, Lewis’ Single Binder cigars, and a Farrar quotation on willpower. The miscellany echoes early 20th century ad copy and proverbial humor.
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