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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
1
The piece argues for frugal living to ease high food prices and wage concerns in Japan and the United States. It cites meager wages for tailors in Japan, calls for self-sufficiency, and praises Ed D. Chassell’s appointment as railroad commissioner. It notes weather signs, antitrust fines, coal concerns, and a fragmented approach to House control with independents.
The piece notes political strife in England, Iowa's winter legislature outlook, and foreign war shifts. It mentions Germany advancing toward Roumania’s capital and domestic debates over party tickets and campaign spending. A Christmas gift buy guide closes the column.
The Vinton Eagle notes Harding’s firm stance on Iowa’s prohibition law. The Inner Star Clipper questions his carryout of party principles and loyalty to temperance. The piece asserts Harding and Havner will honor Republican temperance aims, detailing past endorsements and the anti liquor stance of Meredith and Clarkson.
Manchester Press argues that campaign costs for Harding and Meredith approach $100,000 and that the statewide primary law favors wealthy candidates. It urges abolishing statewide primaries and keeping them only at county level to preserve democratic participation and curb excessive spending.
Edward D. Chassell of LeMars and Wyoming, Jones County, named to fill the vacancy from James H. Wilson's death. Former LeMars Sentinel editor and state binder, Chassell served as Iowa senate secretary and was in the legislature 1883 to 1893. He also led the state central committee in 1890.
The Knoxville Express mocks incumbents Cummins and aging leaders as outmatched by Gov. Huard ing and his followers in the forthcoming Senate contest. It notes Gov. Harding building a machine to target vulnerable veterans, likening the struggle to a predator herd and predicting political decline.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes William Jennings Bryan shifts to lead the national prohibition movement after abandoning free silver. It praises his persistence and argues prohibition could propel him toward the presidency despite past setbacks.
A district court session records petitions dismissed at costs and counterclaims withdrawn, with several judgments for costs and attorney fees. Dismissals include Gardner & Rye against Lampan gor and Maytag Co case. Anamosa Bank case. and other guardianship, divorce, and estate actions. Several trials proceed with promissory notes, damages, and continuance motions noted. some trials end in divorces with costs. Proceedings also appoint guardians and appraisers and approve heirs' elections in estate matters.
The Davenport Bird Club urges Cedar Rapids readers to feed wintering birds with grains seeds sunflower seeds and a little suet placed in sheltered spots even on windowsills. Birds help reduce pests and sustain crops and forests, so strangers should become friends and the birds will learn to find us.
A thief posed as a poultry buyer and arranged a late Sunday collection from Walter Challis. The crate of chickens disappeared by Monday morning after the supposed purchaser failed to arrive. Local authorities note scams and warn residents to verify buyers.
Marion Register reports Linn county’s top financier urged staying out of debt as prices soar. He warned many may overreach and advised keeping business affairs on a near cash basis to weather rising costs and payday risks.
Cedar Rapids Republican notes that wages should rise with living costs, but warns employers face payroll strain and may struggle to balance books as both sides feel pressure. It emphasizes the burden on wage payers and the labor market’s fragility amid inflation.
Muscatine Journal notes that despite high living costs the American public continues to buy ukuleles as fast as factories produce them, signaling resilient demand.
Democrats will be kept as busy as Republicans making presidential candidates for 1920, per the Mason City Globe-Gazette. The brief commentary links party activity to upcoming national contests.
The Strawberry Point Press plans a price rise on January 1. Mr and Mrs R J Stevenson of Sand Spring celebrate their golden wedding. J H T Reed denies retirement from the Federal bench. Mr and Mrs J S Schrama of Greeley celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Mrs Hannah Warrell of Ryan dies at her daughter’s home. Fayette city council lets contracts for a sewer and disposal plant. F and Shortoss of Tama county announce candidacy for Speaker. Mrs Henry Bronson dies in Manchester after heart surgery. George Pratt sues John and Margaret Williams for 10000 for alienation. Delaware County Agricultural Society faces 4931.80 debt. Editor F Medary of the Waukon Democrat marries Mabel Hall in Davenport. C&NW Railway to invest 600000 in Clinton improvements. Egg king James S Wetz, from Tipton to Chicago, notable in produce trade. Warren I Marshall of Central City dies at 76. Maquoketa votes 365000 bonds for municipal lighting. election December 29. Iowa Electric Co dispute over rates to be fought. James O Connell denied bankruptcy petition. court deems him a farmer by occupation. A B Holbert of Grealey dies in Chicago. he was a Norman-Percheron breeder and Delaware county representative.
Governor elect W L Harding dedicates the new twenty thousand dollar Lenox College gymnasium in Hopkinton with 1500 attendees. The building named Binkbobner Hall was a gift from Mrs Nellie Binkbohner of Perry Iowa, and a reception followed the program featuring a bonfire and campus songs.
The Eclipse Corner announces a yard stock clean up with odds and ends offered at attractive prices. Customers can find patching supplies, punk protection for stock or machinery in winter, and materials to build a shed or tax up the barn quickly. See their plan.
The article notes egg prices rise quickly yet producers can track egg value by counting their yield. It suggests upgrading the hen house with tar felt and adding sunlight through roof windows to encourage hens to lay.
A well ventilated and lighted stock barn benefits from a steel cupola and plentiful sash windows to improve air flow and brightness. The proposal highlights adding a cupola and expanding window openings for better working conditions.
An apple tree provides welcome cool shade on a hot summer day but the fragment ends mid thought leaving the outcome unclear. The readable text centers on a tree and its midsummer relief before trailing off.
A woman calls her husband the laziest man on earth explaining he ordered soft coal for the furnace because he thought it would be easier to shovel than hard coal. The remark highlights his putative lack of effort and decision making.
The note describes plenty of stove coal in sheds suitable for baking and general cooking, noting it produces good heat, is clean, and would be desirable for use.
A humorous note suggests gifting a Clay Lawn Drier for Christmas. The writer quips that it would please his wife, noting it beats shoveling snow and contrasts with an old fashioned method, implying the drier helps in winter.
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