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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
5
The article portrays Lord Byron as a brilliant yet disreputable figure. It details a troubled childhood, Gere and vanity, his marriage and breakup, flight from England, and a doomed Greek episode ending with his death at thirty six while seeking fame and heroism.
John Churchill known as Handome Jack rose from poverty to power through looks and military skill. He shifted loyalties during the Glorious Revolution and War of the Grand Alliance, helped by his wife Sarah Jennings, but faced downfall after the Marlboroughs' quarrel with Queen Anne. He died in 1722 at seventy two.
The article notes Shakespeare died at the start of his fifty third year on April 23 1616. It discusses birthdate uncertainties with hinted records and a 1868 Birmingham Shakespeare library centennial, and observes his will dated March 26 1616 with rare surviving signatures and handwriting on plays.
Fragments show a dismissive line about a poet or verses with a garbled phrase indicating halted progress or critique. No clear event or entities beyond generic references.
An English newspaper notes Huddersfield and Colne valley losses of 25 million dollars in American trade over 14 years due to the Dingley tariff. The piece argues tariffs protect American workers, raise labor share, and keep foreign competition from flooding the U S market with cheaper cloth. It calls for continuing a high protective tariff and “America for Americans” year round.
The president, with limited campaigning experience, has often weighed issues as a judge rather than advocating positions. He now presents a progressive platform after years of avoiding explicit future pledges, hoping his calm, factual approach and restraint will win broad support.
The article rebuts Woodrow Wilsons argument for free trade within the United States as logically flawed. It notes similar wage and living standards across states and that about 95 percent of the 21 billion dollars in annual industrial production is distributed domestically.
Des Moines coal operators face a fifty percent rise in liability insurance rates effective October 1 as rates move from 1 to 1.5 percent this year. The higher cost prompts talks of price increases, with retailers pushing for steady or higher mine-to-consumer pricing while teamsters resist winter hauling wages. Meanwhile Iowa officials promote hygiene congress representation, widows pensions debates, anthrax cases, road congress delegates, and state projects from box cars to new cement plants.
The foreign trade of the United States is the greatest ever seen with exports and imports thriving. Building permits in six major cities rise to record levels for January through June 1912. Crop prospects look strong overall with some gaps offset by other staples. Railroad tonnage lake traffic and bank clearings set new highs as political doubts fail to slow progress. The American people appear capable of handling business and government with enterprise and wisdom.
The text notes William L. Wilson, author of the Wilson law, was a Virginia born college professor, and compares him to Woodrow Wilson who is also a Virginia born professor. It hints at a sinister coincidence linking name, birthplace, profession, and political views during the era of the Wilson law.
The Democratic House balked at approving the Senate’s naval appropriation adding two battleships. The Baltimore convention pledged a strong navy to defend policy, protect citizens, and uphold national honor, but the action here raises questions about that promise.
The Democratic platform declares the federal government has no power to impose or collect tariff duties except for revenue and condemns the Republican tariff as prohibitive and causative of all industrial and commercial faults, making the tariff plank highly vulnerable.
The candidate Wilson must rethink his tariff stance to align with the Democratic plank. It declares the federal government, under the constitution, has no right or power to impose or collect tariff duties except for revenue purposes.
A simple home trick coats the underside of a rug edge with shellac to keep it flat. The tip claims the shellac adds weight and stiffness, stopping curling and preventing buckling along the border.
A two volume prayer book once owned by Mme de Pompadour fetched 37200 francs at a recent Paris sale. Entitled Office de la Sainte Vierge the book features drawings by Boucher and was issued by the Royal Printing works in 1757.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that Missouri gains a Democratic congressman, altering the state delegation to 14 Democrats and 2 Republicans while Republicans had carried the state in popular vote. The piece argues the House avoids a broader partisan reshaping and adds to the shift instead.
A Maori patient is completely cured of leprosy after three years of treatment on Quail Island New Zealand by Dr Upham. The case began in an acute form. This is the second cure from the island and two other patients are progressing toward recovery.
The quote notes a distinction among people: not in judgments of right and wrong but in loyalties that guide moral choices. It emphasizes inner priorities shaping conduct and aligns with enduring ethical reflection.
Comment on politicizing a career noting that treating politics as a profession narrows view to one side, attributed to the Chicago Record-Herald.
Quote by George Bourne on the impact of choice ideas on outlook and policy. It argues that even small, delicate powers color thoughts and bias theories, directing life attitudes and national destinies.
The remark notes that studying the flaws of great men brings comfort to Madame de Lambhert, reflecting a colonial era curiosity about virtue and downfall and its social reception among high society.
The two year old son of Hugh and Mrs. Marlow was found dead in a Lone Rock slough about three fourths of a mile west of town. Coroner Dr. Reesor ruled unknown cause. a $3,000 reward had been offered. The disappearance sparked a large Iowa-wide search with gypsies detained and officials from multiple counties involved.
In Keokuk a small remnant of the Thirteenth Iowa regiment celebrated the 50 year anniversary with a campfire and remarks by Gov. Carroll. The unit was mustered in Keokuk on Sept. 14, 1862 with 978 men and mustered out on June 6, 1866, after 700 had perished in the war leaving 260.
The Western Old People's home opened with memorials to the Pfeuffer and Merner families. The Syvangelist Alliance of the West has assumed support while Bishop Spreng of Cleveland will oversee care. Many applications arrive, with strict enrollment standards.
Miss Rose Spilwak Haw filed a $5,000 damages suit in Ottumwa against the Pullman Company and the Burlington road alleging porter J. B. Haley opened berth curtains on train No. 2 and frightened her into seeking treatment for nerves at a sanitarium.
The Ottumwa Trades and Labor assembly passes a resolution criticizing the Sunday school council for a Labor Day parade of school members. It claims the move will affect attendance at the joint Ottumwa Albia and Oskaloosa celebration at Oskalooga.
Spirit Lake hosts the eleventh district Democratic convention where Judge A. Van Wagenen of Sioux City is endorsed as the party's candidate for Congress.
The body of Miss Prank ie Kerper, age 20, who with Edward Erner drowned south of Dubuque has been recovered. Erner's body remains in the river.
Fred Wint aged 47 shot Will Harris aged 60 after long standing hostilities near Stiles where both men live on adjoining farms. Harris will recover though the eyeball was perforated.
The Sixth district Republican convention will select a successor to N. E. Kendall for the nomination. The meeting is set for Ottumwa on September 4 at 1 p.m. Local party officials urge attendance to determine the party candidate.
Ottumwa, Matt Mier former night captain sues the city for salary from discharge day claiming Mayor Gordon removed him without a police commission hearing amid a bootlegging indictment and ongoing duty suspension.
Henry Richards aged 19 of Keeler Wisconsin drowned while bathing in the Mississippi River at Dubuque.
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