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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
1
The piece argues for greater politeness in public service and workplace relations citing a railroad pamphlet on courtesy. It then reports on Knights of Pythias disciplinary actions, tariff vetoes, Illinois political faction fights, Senate insurgents, and Iowa and national congressional perspectives as Congress adjourns.
Des Moines Register and Leader notes Tribune and Record Herald back presidential vetoes as reflecting midwest sentiment. Insurgent leaders show confidence that tariff reform will pass this session, aligning with Republican platforms and undermining Democratic leadership.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports Senator La Follette challenges Senator Smooth’s right to vote on wool duties accusing stock in woolen mills. It questions if ownership disqualifies a lawmaker and contemplates what kind of men belong in Congress.
A collection of maxims on character and success. Emphasizes clean records, confidence, resilience, seizing chances, modest early work, and the value of kindness. Highlights include viewing setbacks as leverage and the power of a charitable reputation.
Rep Rodenberg recalls walking with Uncle Joe Cannon past an art gallery window showing Congressmen Norris and Murdock. The pair joke about personal privilege while Uncle Joe invokes the Christ on the cross parable and offers forgiveness.
Grasshoppers flying high above Council Bluffs darken the sun for the city and many Iowa towns. The eerie omen is tied to a potential Cummins presidential surge and signals broad concern about the political climate in early campaigns.
A Chicago minister attempted a band concert and vaudeville act to draw larger congregations but failed. He plans to return to preaching to test its impact on church attendance.
A humorous note in the St. Joseph Gazette suggests John Jacob Astor should invite Miss Force and the cereal Misses Grape Nuts Miss Toasted Corn Flakes and Miss Puffed Wheat to his wedding. The remark is not an ad for Battle Creek.
Speaker Obamp Clark to address Davenport on Labor Day. W W Obermeyer elected Lyons High principal. Belle Plaine spends 65000 on water works and sewers. Drowning of Otto Heiden near Preston while spearing fish. two high schools appoint new principals. High Maquoketa dam flood damages electric plant by 5000. Republican Justin Barry seeks Linn County rep nomination. Six Marshall County druggists under liquor selling probe led by Anti Saloon League. O A N railroad enjoined over clandestine track crossing at Coggon. Joe Kelchen’s horse dies in Hopkinton lightning strike. West Point cadet examinations announced for Cedar Rapids in October. Reverend G M Curl found dead in Concord NH. Mrs Kostewick dies near Oxford Junction. body brought home for funeral. Ray Mahon and W N Brandt killed in auto collision with freight train at Dyersville. Chickasaw county newspapers boycott county fair over outside job work. Edmund Verbiest shoots sweetheart. patient in St. Anthony’s hospital. George Canfield, long absent, dies in Cincinnati leaving $10,000 to each child. Anamosa fair accident injures drayman. Des Moines claims Des Moines plan vs Dubuque central market. Warden Marquis Barr’s theory on a marshal shooting exploded. Bare-knuckle prize fight held near Davenport end in draw Trendall vs Zander. Illinois blocked east side. Threshing engine explosion near Oneida. engineer Archie Best dies. Court reporter Charles Sutliff shoots Frederick Hahn at Marion. Hahn wounded, Sutliff justified after misidentification. New York Herald beef prices cited. Washington Post jests about Doc Wiley germs in ice cream.
The Philadelphia mint earns high marks from Admiral Togo, who notes satisfaction with its facilities before planning a departure to Kentucky for further engagements.
In a sharp critique, the Inter Ocean notes President Roosevelt has transformed the Outlook into an outlet, suggesting a shift in editorial stance and influence on public discourse.
The Express records August 1886 local events. Velon sold his clothing store to the Sumter Brothers. J B Rosa, pioneer cheese maker, died. Mrs Schoonover went to Zanesville Ohio for her father's illness. August rainfall 2.38 inches vs 8.64 in 1885. Billy Magee caught a four pound bass with his hands. Mr and Mrs William Sutherland celebrated their 30th anniversary. A Linn county line post office was named for P O Babcock. Memorial services were held for Rev George H M Haddock murdered for enforcing temperance laws. Judge Taylor died near Cascade. he served in Iowa's first constitutional convention and was probate judge and legislator. Teachers institute enrolled 176 teachers with George Wood directing. Monticello delegates named to the Republican county convention include James Davidson, J R Stillman, E P Kimball, O J Gallagher, G W Condon, S F Bentley, T A King, J W Coxsee, William Joslin, F Magee, O A Henry, J G Wood.
An Omaha trade publication lists ten reasons to buy locally. It highlights price matching, quality checks, warranty service, support for public institutions, strengthening the local market, community friendship, local prosperity, civic virtue of patronage, parity with distant merchants, and keeping dollars circulating to raise property values.
A New York Sun anecdote centers on a maid with strong rights awareness. An employer expects strict task separation, assigns winding a fourteen day clock, and the maid winds only seven times, citing uncertainty about her stay and unwillingness to do the next person's work.
Ralph Milroy works on equipping the plant for an all night light service. L Beitz sells grocery and shoe business to W A Le Clerc and B Bowen. An invoice of the stack is being made and change will take effect after completion. Mr and Mrs P H Evers visit Isabel to see their son Joe. Hazel Green reports John Shover captured melon patch marauders after tampered vines were slashed. Shover warns of legal action for future offenses.
A detailed listing of salaries, patrols, and disbursements across county offices for July 1911. Includes payments to Kate Maurice, W K Pearson, Anna Hanson, and W M Welch Co for salaries and services. rent, utilities, supplies, and transportation costs. hospital quarters and insane asylum expenses. witnesses and court costs. coroner and jury expenditures. and miscellaneous items such as bounties and county home costs.
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