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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1914
Page
5
The piece urges Americans to maintain neutrality despite hostile press from a nearby daily. It critiques bias toward England and urges the nation to avoid blaming any single country while acknowledging the brutal, unfolding war and the costly casualties across many nations. It appeals to unity and restraint.
The obituary notes Pope Pious X as a unifying spiritual leader rather than a political strategist. It highlights his benevolent, serene demeanor and devotion to the religious welfare of millions, contrasting him with worldly cardinals who bear shrewd, statesmanlike appearances.
The piece argues that a democratic administration evades stamp taxes by shifting to sea borne business to fund deficits. It questions why a free trade driven party shies from direct taxation and suggests deficits must be met regardless of party. It warns opposition to direct taxes before elections and calls for bold tax measures when imports fail.
At Elgin last Saturday a fatal crash killed Spencer Wishart as crowds of thousands watched a speeding car reach 110 mph. Six others were injured amid ongoing fears over the brutality of auto racing. The piece notes growing daredevil risk and questions American tolerance for such spectacles.
Democratic papers push Connolly and Hamilton plate matter while war coverage dominates. Citizens crave uncensored war news as campaigns struggle to gain traction and readers ignore boilerplate political boosterism from office seekers.
The Rev. E. E. Gruenstein, who served Monticello for twenty three years, was remembered for faithful leadership and deep church community ties. His funeral was held last week, and the congregation mourns like loss of kin, recognizing his lasting influence.
Last Thursday the Sioux City Journal published a thirty page anniversary edition highlighting its history and George D. Perkins as a master builder of the paper. The piece praises the paper and notes a desire to spotlight current Journal editors and staff while discussing political opposition to McReynolds’s supreme court nomination amid senate dissent.
Webster City mayor refused to license a large traveling carnival citing free and immoral features and harmful effects on the town’s moral tone. The carnival company threatened to head to a rival city, but he ordered it to stay away, arguing the rival location would not be corrupting Webster City.
A political column recounts how the Democratic Party in Congress reversed course to avert a financial panic by adopting provisions from the Republican Vreeland-Aldrich currency bill. It notes prior Democratic attacks and praise for the Glass-Owen proposal, then states Congress used the old law to save the country when the market faced collapse.
A Sioux City Journal item recalls a feminine tourist returning from Europe who describes three weeks without the contents of her missing trunk and the hardships endured during war time.
The Waterloo Times-Tribune notes the elder European monarch who sparked much attention is now only getting a limited share of press notices. The piece hints at diminished coverage amid changing media focus and public interest.
Monticello will erect a Catholic church at Sycamore and Third streets costing 35000 dollars. Rev. George A. Hauck leads subscriptions and will pastor. The building measures 115 feet by 63 front, 60 rear, with towers 81 and 67 feet high. Dark red brick, red tile roof, red oak interior. architect Harry H. Netcott, contractor Antone Zwack.
The itemized column reports a 160 acre farm near Shellsburg sold to Claus Behrends for 200 per acre and a school addition cost of 7340 for Soat Nation. It notes Grundy Center residents seeking a name change, a Worthington man John Stoll dying at 87, and Attorney General Cosson cracking down on gambling devices in Humboldt and Ogden. It mentions Swiss farmer Gottlieb Ammeter’s death, a Cedar Rapids money dispute with Carl Ake, near-drowning near Dubuque, a Cedar Rapids robbery of F. W. Pollock and his car, a failed suicide attempt by J Toombs of Vinton, and bond struggles in Johnson County for a bridge project. It also covers arrests and robberies tied to Frank Irwin Bird in Cedar Rapids, and an automobile accident near Manchester involving multiple towns with injuries and vehicle damage.
The Des Moines Capital remarks on American Germans who support Germany yet have built a life in the United States. It asserts citizenship and enterprise by German Americans, defends their loyalty, and cautions against leaving to fight. It argues for staying to avoid unnecessary casualties and notes no need for more warlike sentiment.
The Hopkinton Leader comments on Senator Cummins returning to the Republican fold and endorses protectionist principles. It notes past opposition to Cummins but argues the current choice is a lesser evil and hints at a moral certainty of his election, trusting luck to keep him near the line.
The New York Herald notes Joseph Little Bristow’s bid to be the Republican nominee to succeed himself in the U.S. Senate has failed. It argues Kansas grows weary of what it calls progressive demagogy, under a harsh light of reason.
The Waterloo Courier notes Canada delivered over 1,000,000 bags of flour to support its mother country in the war, praising the aid as a meaningful contribution beyond battleships.
The St Paul Pioneer Press notes cautious optimism that the dove of peace remains secured in a cage within the Carnegie Peace Palace at The Hague, reflecting hopes for security amid global tensions.
Sheldon Mail argues the best living comes from partnerships where soil is naturally receptive to industry and asserts there is no better state than Iowa for such ventures.
George faces home rule challenges with Mary employed on the project. The pair navigate civic duties and local governance as they push for progress amid political scrutiny. Mary's role signals practical administration and committee cooperation in Philadelphia.
In a Cedar Rapids Republican report, Huerta is described as lasting longer than critics expect as assessments of his tenure continue to contrast with calls for his defeat.
Anamosa resists moving the county seat arguing tax impacts while Monticello offers 50,000 and insists Anamosa must concede or lose county government status. The two towns enter a heated campaign with a two thirds vote rule in county law.
The article discusses removal petitions and legal timelines. It states hearings must occur at the June session and petitions filed 60 days prior. It notes removal can only be decided at a general election and praises neighborly rights while pledging Anamoga to defend against removal.
Anamosa residents fear a Monticello drive to move the county seat and fund a new court house. A bond signed by 108 Monticello plutocrats pledges 40000 to the county treasury within a year of the seat moving, filed with the county auditor, led by H. M. Carpenter of Monticello’s big baritain.
Monticello declares war on Anamosa for possession of the county seat and backs the move with a war bond of sixty thousand dollars.
Davo White cites a Muse inspired reflection on fortune and progress. The piece notes Monticello is rapidly growing with factories schools and churches, signaling a forward looking era for the community and its municipality.
Watertown Public Opinion argues the president kept the United States out of a Mexican war, urging war enthusiasts to recognize the nation’s leadership and restraint amid European conflict pressures.
A Cedar Falls Record item questions Japan's aims while hinting at unease about potential gains or influence as tensions rise in international affairs. The brief notes a cautious stance and suggests observers weigh motives amid geopolitical uncertainty.
In a tense wartime climate described from Omaha, Belgium is portrayed as a focal point though not formally at war. The snippet notes surprise and concern as Belgium figures prominently in the international scene without direct military exchange.
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