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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
5
H P Barber announces his candidacy for Jones County sheriff subject to Republican county convention action.
Republicans of Jones County Iowa plan a county convention in Anamosa September 8 1903 at 11 am to nominate for offices including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Surveyor Coroner and two Supervisors. Delegates apportioned by township and votes cast with township caucuses September 5.
Lovell township Republicans schedule a caucus at the Matteheissen Himebaugh office in Monticello on Saturday September 5 at 3 p m. John H. Bacher named as contact or participant in the notice.
The Castle Grove republican caucus will be held at the Miller school house district No. 3 on Saturday September 8 at 8 o clock p.m. John H. Lubben.
The era's chatter ranges from General Miles in the spotlight after the G A R encampment to wild speculation on Africa colonization and diamond mines. Des Moines cleans up with a streetcar conductors swear prohibition order while Jones county and county politics buzz, and Editor Rosewater backs Lawyer Webster for vice president as a path to influence.
An Iowa Falls pastor left a $5,000 baseball job to preach for $600 a year showing unselfish dedication. The claim notes a good baseball player is not lazy, arguing the minister’s move reflects zeal over ease.
If Prof Holden is right in predicting a yield of no more than 65 percent of an average corn crop Jones county will have little reason to complain. It will do better than that if the unexpected does not happen.
The Des Moines Capital notes fans become excited over yacht races and suggests similar fervor surrounds ballgames. The piece questions whether fans who miss games are any worse than those who hype events they do not attend.
The report states Governor Taft will replace Elihu Root as secretary of war with the president about to act. The public is expected to approve the move. Also noted is the difficulty of filling the Philippine governor vacancy.
The proposed railway upgrades to benefit residents of Anamosa and Monticello were expected to take effect last month but appear to be shelved. Petitions and requests lie in dusty pigeon holes, untouched while the public remains quiet.
The Express endorses fellow townsman T. A. King for sheriff, praising his personal fitness and presenting his nomination as the practical solution to the heated county race. It notes King has hearty support and pledges possible continued backing after the convention.
In Jones county winter teacher supply looks tight as low salaries deter applicants. Thirty new candidates took a certification exam. six passed, eight may reattempt. Republicans eye Anamosa convention with expected re-nominations for treasurer and county superintendent and multiple bids for representative and sheriff. Across Kansas and into Colorado Springs travel notes reflect on politics, irrigation, temperance, and local life with vivid vignettes from Iola to Rocky Ford.
The Cedar Rapids Republican condemns Chautauqua programs for sensational lynching topics claiming Americans should instead read good books. It argues education comes from quiet study not mass lectures and tree shade resorts.
Anamosa Itureka reports new fair regulations prohibiting hoochie hoochie acts and gambling schemes at next week’s event. The only permitted game is a wheel of fortune with a ten cent bet cap, while shell games and other scams are eliminated to protect attendees.
Lou Dillon trotted a mile in two minutes flat at Readville Massachusetts last Tuesday to set a new world trotting record. Driven by Millard Sanders the mare posted quarter times of 0 B 3 04 and sped the half in 1 01 3, the three quarters in 1 31.
A Mississippi democratic primary under the new law produced no majority winner for governor, highlighting the delegate convention’s advantage over northern state primaries. The piece notes objections to conventions nominating unsuitable candidates and cites Minnesota examples. It also compares electric interurban railways profitability with figures for Rockford Beloit Janeville and Western Ohio lines and ends by questioning past voting alignments between Jerry Sullivan and Cummins.
The remark notes Sir Thomas Lipton facing disappointment over high costs, likening it to a defeated presidential candidate. It underscores faith in the Reliance as a dependable name in tough times.
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