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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
3
A collection of wry observations and snippets on aviation, crime, currency, weather, transportation, and finance. Notable lines note aeroplane progress, pedestrian duty, a dangerous $2 bill, and historical diamond outputs alongside tongue in cheek remarks about life and work.
A humorous note suggests many men anxious about women entering occupations find some consolation in the success of men who trim hats, implying a traditional craft remains a male domain despite broader social changes.
Going down to the sea in ships was once perilous yet common. Now going up in the air in modern airships is described as the safest travel style, changing the perceived risk of flight into an everyday voyage.
A scant number of aviators have died in recent months, reducing the pool of pilots and painting air travel as a dangerous pastime.
Printing new passenger tickets for the airship Mines specifies stop-over privileges may be had when necessary without the conductor's signature. The policy aims to ensure traveler flexibility during journeys.
Health authorities warn counterfeit buttermilk in eastern drug stores is dangerous. Officials say purity and safety are compromised and shoppers should avoid suspect products.
Farmers report cows yield better milk when a phonograph runs during milking. They propose expanding the practice to all cow barns as a grand scheme of relief.
The Roe reached 31 knots in a Delaware Breakwater test, exceeding the 28 knot contract requirement. It is acknowledged as the fastest exclusively oil burning torpedo boat destroyer in the U.S. Navy. The builder has a reputation for safety margins and producing boats that exceed contract maxima.
A concise note observes that when an automobile collides with a locomotive the locomotive rarely requires a repair shop. The remark emphasizes the robustness or resilience of trains relative to cars in minor collisions.
A contributing editor notes friends hinder work as they drop by during office hours to discuss politics and share hunting stories. This habit interrupts writing, researching, and editing, highlighting the clash between social visits and professional duties in a newsroom.
The piece hints at a hot spell cooling, offering a contrast between major news and lighter updates. It notes a potential shift toward varied weather with cooler conditions affecting the news columns and reader interest.
A playful note questions the sanity of Christmas spending plans. It jokes that the prize cow at Missouri Agricultural College yields 110 pounds of milk daily, but with a certain cook on duty there would be no cream.
The readable words describe confusion over why occult or religious terms persist in text. It notes difficulty in understanding how certain ideas endure without clear resolution. The fragmentary language hints at linguistic or semantic persistence.
Moissant and Albert made a Paris to London flight in a biplane, winning the 485 mile cross country race in 11 hours 55 minutes. Latham wrecked his machine near Amiens but escaped unharmed. Aubrun finished 20 minutes behind, arriving at 7:05. Le Blanc used a Bleriot monoplane to claim the prize.
US soldiers were dispatched to national forests in Idaho Montana and Washington to help battle widespread fires threatening life and property. Gen Leonard Wood warned aid would continue to the limit of available troops as fires rage across the Elk City region and rain begins to fall after dynamite experiments.
Sensational racing on day two of the Grand Circuit at Fort Erie saw The Harvester driven by Ed Geers set a 2:02 mile in the final heat of the 2:07 trot, breaking Crescens’ nine year old world record. The feat also set a five year old trotters mark and a stallions category record, though officials noted the track was two minutes slow.
One man was killed and 35 people injured when the tender of Missouri Pacific passenger train No. 209 derailed 11 miles north of Nevada Missouri. The incident occurred Tuesday and involved local residents and travelers.
Cablegram from Carlsbad Austria reports the death of James E. Hurley general manager of the Santa Fe railroad. Death caused by heart disease.
Brooklyn police investigate a grim mystery after a child's body, turned to stone, is found in a tenement coal bin. Physicians say the remains had lain undiscovered for seven years.
Seven people are dying and many more seriously ill after consuming poisoned ice cream at a Glenn Kentucky church function on Sunday. Health authorities investigate possible contamination and seek drug or toxin sources.
New York state Republican committee rejects Colonel Roosevelt for temporary chairman 20 to 15. Vice-President Sherman is chosen unanimously to preside at the Saratoga convention on September 27 as the Old Guard faction loses influence. The committee adjourns to meet September 26 at Saratoga.
New York police pursue a theory that James J Gallagher had an accomplice in the attempted assassination of Mayor Gaynor. Gallagher denies involvement. Gaynor to Adirondacks when fit. operation decision undecided. Secretary Adamson said the mayor is stronger and taking nourishment as attendants expect a rapid recovery.
In Chicago a 26 year old colored prisoner William Jones stabbed fellow inmate William Meyers to death with a pair of shears during a brief scuffle at the tailor shop. The quick attack left onlookers unable to intervene.
German torpedo boats 5-76 and 5-32 collided in Kiel bay on Wednesday. Both vessels sank but crews were saved.
Albert Spies founder of the Foundry News and former Casster's Magazine editor died at his Jersey City home from an overdose of morphine. He was forty eight years old.
Fairfax Harrison elected president of the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railway to succeed the late Ira G. Rawn who was shot in his Chicago home under mysterious circumstances. Rawn's death and Harrison's appointment caused a commuter era shift with prominent railroad figures in New York and Fairfax.
President Montt of Chili died in Berlin on Tuesday while en route to Bad Nauheim after a period of heart disease. He had been seriously ill for some time and his death marks a pivotal moment in Chilean politics.
Judge Kersten excused 36 veniremen after they admitted being approached by people connected to the Browne bribery case. The panel of 60 was reduced as those with family influence were stepped forward, then the jury selection continued. The alleged juror tampering claims were largely dropped after a conference between prosecutors and defense.
Hi ram W. Johnson wins the Republican gubernatorial nomination by a large plurality as insurgent momentum spreads. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. greets Johnson at headquarters as progressives claim two insurgent congressional nominees William Kent in the Second District and W D Stephens in the Seventh.
In dense fog near Tarifa at Gibraltar entrance the Spanish steamship Martos collided with the German steamer Elsa. The Martos sank minutes after impact. Of 39 dead, 32 were passengers and 7 crew. nine first cabin passengers perished and 23 steerage passengers also died. Survivors were landed at Gibraltar.
International President T. L. Lewis received a Black Hand note Wednesday warning he would be killed. The threat came from an Illinois town and was written in Italian, prompting police to investigate the intimidation.
Washington Humane Society threatens federal prosecutions against the Bureau of Animal Industry and other government bureaus for alleged vivisection of dogs, labeling the acts a violation of animal welfare.
Ralph E. Stitts twenty one years old was killed Tuesday when his tandem motorcycle collided with an Ohio Electric car in Columbus. His companion was badly hurt.
Jefferson City Missouri The Missouri Kansas and Texas Terminal Railroad company of St. Louis filed with the secretary of state a certified increase in the capital stock to 10 090 000.
The Iowa Rural Letter Carriers association holds its state convention at Ames August 31 and September 1 with Bert B. Childs of Nevada presiding. The program lists addresses by state officials, national leaders, and Iowa road and mail wagon experts, plus committee appointments, papers, and elections.
Manchester August Davis, a prominent Delaware county farmer, resigns from the Harris school district board in Elk township. At eighty four, he retires after thirty five consecutive years of service, to be succeeded by John Boehm.
Charles City Cora Singleson aged 17 married June 29 to Henry McClelland a veterinary surgeon now jailed on bigamy charges. His first wife learned of the marriage a month ago and had him arrested. Singleson’s sorrow led to her death described as a broken heart. Reported third wife in Bristow.
Prescott-Oats threshing runs full blast with yields from 40 to 45 bushels per acre on average. Some fields push 50 to 70 bushels with grain described as plump sound and of good weight.
Burlington mourns Rev Dr William Salter aged 89 oldest active Iowa minister and likely longest serving in the United States. Born November 17 1821 in Brooklyn he began in 1846 at First Congregational Church and served over sixty four years. His wife died 1898 when a tree toppled during a cemetery drive. He authored Iowa history and church works and aided enslaved people during the Civil War era.
In Audubon Iowa over 1000 people attended the Audubon County Old Settlers society second annual gathering and picnic. Old timers gave five minute talks, a noon picnic dinner was enjoyed, officers were elected including President J C Bonwell Vice President H W Stearns Secretary H F Andrews and Treasurer A I E Benson. The association will meet in Extra next year.
The annual reunion of the Latter Day Saints of western Iowa will begin Friday September 9 and continue through Monday September 13 at Little Sioux. Distinguished attendees include W. J. Wight and Herman C. Smith of Lamont and William Stuart of Mondamin, with S. J. Lynn of Little Sioux on the entertainment committee.
Mrs Sherman Speers files for divorce alleging marriage at 13 in Novinger Missouri and motherhood at 14. She claims cruelty and health ruin amid four children and husband’s desertion.
A 4 year old suffered deep facial wounds from hogs in a pen near Mason City. The injury left a cheek cut from eye to ear and another from eye to mouth with additional lacerations. Doctors treated the child for filth contamination and tetanus risks. rescuers pulled her from the pen as hogs were about to maul her.
Mr and Mrs John Northrup pioneers of Johnson County celebrated their golden wedding in Kalona Iowa with present children Burt and Ray of Kalona and daughter Mrs George Wagner of Storm Lake The groom is 71 and the bride five years younger They came to Iowa City forty years ago They were married in Canada on August 14 1860
Ora McClure, 16, from St Paul was found working in a Burlington button factory. His mother, Mrs E McClure, had notified police after he vanished last November. She has now been informed of his location.
Magnolia and nearby farmers joined with Bullock Public Service company of Omaha to issue 8000 dollars in electric light bonds for twenty four hour service. The move covers Magnolia and farms along the line to Missouri Valley.
The first minister in Marshalltown to join the Elk lodge is Rev. William Pence James rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church joining the local lodge marking a civic milestone for the clergy in the community.
J B Bolton found $11 in the mail with a note that the enclosed money is principal and interest on an outlawed claim he owes. The gesture reflected a conscience effort in Oskaloosa.
Mrs. F. A. Bishing of Dubuque died while visiting Mount Calvary Wisconsin from blood poisoning caused by boils on the face.
Benjamin Sheldon shows a farm grown corn stalk northeast of town surpassing ten feet with several well developed ears.
Miss Dora Huschka daughter of John Huschka of Benedict met a terrible death when attempting to start a fire with kerosene. The incident occurred near her home and details describe a deadly accident.
D E Eldredge of Atlantic administrator of Hensley H Morton of Louisville Kentucky sues the Moore drug store in Atlantic for 10000 damages after Mortons death from accidental poisoning on June 7 at the Moore drug store.
Mrs. Mary Nichols mother of F. W. Fitch of Boone collapsed and died after buying a watermelon. Her daughter-in-law Maggie Fitch of Des Moines caught her as she fell.
Fort Dodge voters approve adopting the commission form of city government by a 420 to 340 margin after a spirited campaign. Opponents were active but unorganized.
Mrs Catherine Determan aged 87 in Iowa City suffered a broken collar bone after a fall down stairs. This marked her second stairway fall, following a prior incident where a horse kicked her and broke her hand.
A Northwesten compress going west struck a man named Chauncey A. Morgan a machinist from Illinois. His home is not known.
Ottumwa Iowa August 20 Judge BE Wilcoxson rules Mayor Thomas J Phillips guilty of drunkenness and neglect of duty under the Cosson law fining no appeal and directing the council to appoint a replacement for the remaining term. The decision notes that section 1250 of the old code applies to the neglect of duty charge.
Cedar Rapids Iowa August 20 At the state convention of county auditors C W Duke Page county was chosen president Co N Urdahl Worth county became vice president Louis Gardner Jones county was named secretary A resolution urged keeping a portion of the hunters license fund in each county to offset expenses with a percentage added to the auditor s salary.
The Iowa Anti-Saloon league through superintendent W C Barber files in Judge Howe's division for an injunction against twenty one drug stores and owners to stop alleged liquor sales. Barber claims the stores sold intoxicants contrary to law and requests court action.
The Des Moines Orpheum theater starts its season Sunday August 21 marking a major Iowa theatre event. The Orpheum circuit now links with England and France and will book Europe’s top attractions across eighteen large American cities including Des Moines. Manager Henry Sonnenberg promises vaudeville programs unmatched in the state.
Henry Hoag president of the city bank of Jefferson Ia and leader in the Transcontinental route association and good roads group died after bowels trouble He was 53 and survived by his wife and a daughter aged 14
Jefferson Iowa Aug 20 Charles Hathaway railroad employee was run over and killed by a Northwestern train. He was tending signal lights and stepped between tracks to avoid an approaching train, was struck by a train coming from the opposite direction.
Jefferson Iowa August 20 Judge Z A Church was summoned to Dunbar Wisconsin to see his daughter Mrs Charles Wells who sustained a serious railroad wreck injury near Dunbar. Reports indicate her back was broken.
In Washington on Aug 20 figures show Sioux City with 47,828 residents, up from 338,111 in 1900 and 37,806 in 1890. The 1900 to 1910 increase is 14,717 people or 44.4 percent.
Waterloo August 20 Frank C Branigan cashier of Citizens Savings bank is a twenty seven year old man who was in perfect health until his sudden illness two days ago doctors report his condition as infantile paralysis and he is being treated locally.
H S Burmeister a Durant barber who shot himself in a crisis died Thursday night. The body was sent to Durant for burial.
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