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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
1
A critical view recalls deadly Indiana contests that killed four and endangered many, arguing speed fairs glorify "devil wagons" while urging reform. Iowa politics, labor, and military notes touch Prouty Urick clashes, campaign finance, and governance, with remarks on risk in racing and public policy.
A fish stocking report notes 7000 hass and 3000 catfish released in the Maquoketa River near Manchester. Also covered are land sales in Mechanicsville, a homecoming in Anamosa, a congressional party trip to Honolulu, railroad car service between Vinton and Iowa Falls, a death in Cedar County, local school and public notices, and various regional happenings from Iowa papers.
J N Baird of the Dubuque based railway company defends service during the Wyoming picnic, noting unannounced demand, lack of extra coaches, and the decision to use box cars. He urges advance passenger estimates and praises Monticello patrons for cooperation.
The piece urges Republicans to unite under President Taft and the national party or form an independent faction risking a political upheaval. It argues Taft’s leadership should be accepted unless impeached and condemns alternative loyalties to Cummins. The author calls for decisive enlistment under Taft or an opposing banner.
The Des Moines Register and Leader argues democracy in Iowa needs a strong organ at the state capital to represent public voices. The piece questions whether contentious spirit yields lasting progress or mere temporary gains in political life.
The August 2 1909 first day minutes show audit reports approved and funds disbursed for prisoners hospitals roads and poor farms. A. J. Hester school fund granted. Oxford Junction Light Power Mill Company franchise approved. adjourned to 8 AM. Second day viewed roads. third day claims approved and a justice of the peace appointed. Authorities listed for various county expenditures and inquests.
The Anamosa Journal recalls a twenty year old Monticello versus Anamosa game that ended in a quarrel. Both Monticello papers published harsh rebuttals and even sent a nursing bottle of milk and soothing syrup to the newspaper. The piece also cites the Louisville Courier-Journal remark on Spain and patriotism.
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