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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
6
A teen describes working in a dingy store where owner and clerk cheated customers, sold adulterated goods, and beat him for quitting. He hid $30 from the boss in a prune barrel, then fled with the money, later not returning it despite later prosperity.
Apples should be stored in crates or baskets that allow ventilation and easy handling to avoid bruising. As ripening progresses, sort regularly and remove fruit that decays or becomes soft. Firm apples may be wrapped in newspaper and placed in ventilated containers in a cool place to extend storage life.
In Mexico land ownership is highly concentrated with 7,000 families controlling most arable land. If Mexico followed U.S. patterns, about 1,000,000 Mexicans would hold land. In Morelos 12 owners own nine-tenths of farmland. in Chihuahua the Terrazas family held nearly 20 million acres. Yucatan is controlled by 30 Sisal kings.
A quoted exchange questions if Lulu cried for help during an attempted kiss by Bill. Jill counters that she did not want help and notes she did not try to run away, reflecting tension over consent and responsibility.
Ames reports the Greater Iowa convention outlining steps to expand Iowa's resources and markets. Proposals include creating an immigration bureau, a commercial club service bureau, and an industrial survey to guide state needs. Governor Clarke praised the vision to keep Iowans from migrating and to develop a thriving state economy.
The pop corn harvest in western Iowa is at its height with heavy yield and good quality. Elevators at Ida Grove Arthur and Debolt handle most of the corn, Arthur receiving 1,500,000 pounds in four days while Shotwell elevator gains 1,118,000 pounds. Dealers at Arthur take in about 100 loads per day for days. Most corn sold under contract at about 1.10 dollars per 100 pounds on the cab, with many carloads shipped immediately, including 20 from Ida Grove.
Clifton Belknap, Knoxville High School football player, was accidentally shot in the right thigh while rabbit hunting. The wound left a large ragged hole eight inches above the knee but did not injure the bone. Reports said surgeons amputated the limb.
The Jefferson Woman's Club plans a grand municipal Christmas tree event for the community. The tree will be placed in the courthouse square with preparations underway to serve 1,000 children.
Articles of incorporation filed for a $10,000 West Liberty Cooperative Creamery company to operate a general business in a new plant to be built at Seventh and Clay streets.
The city will award a paving contract on December 28 for 25 735 square yards of paving and 9 591 lineal feet of curbing. Work is expected to begin in early April with Manning as the likely contractor.
Deputy State Game Warden J. L. Tearney says the district captured a ten ton fish haul, second on the river only to McGregor two years ago, marking a historic catch ten miles downstream.
Hugh Lambert, a resident near here, established a new corn husking record by piling up 143 bushels in nine hours, at the Husking event in Hanlontown area.
An intoxicated incident at a LeMars saloon sparked a heated altercation between patrons and staff. A man involved refused to pay, a scuffle occurred, and a council board deal was questioned as the fight unfolded. Local officials debated responsibility and action following the disturbance.
Iowa sportsmen in central and eastern regions advocate buying a 1000 acre plus game farm in Pottawattamie county from the state fish and game fund to confine wild deer. Avoca area farmers push capturing all deer on a state farm amid crop losses, facing possible legislative fight and opposition. Some herds reportedly range 150 to 200 deer with a western Iowa issue likely to reach the next general assembly.
Sixty five west side churches in Chicago voted to invite evangelist Billy Sunday to take charge of a large revival aimed at cleansing the city. Moral and financial support has been pledged, a tabernacle is under construction, and plans have been in discussion for over a year.
Denison jury decided for Standard Oil Company in the damage case alleging oil caused multiple Chapman family deaths near Pisgah. Pfarr Gebert Hunt had paid over 3000 to survivors and sought repayment. Standard Oil has paid about 3500 directly and resisted further payments.
In Lake City at the C. E. Bain home a triple wedding anniversary was observed. Mr and Mrs C M Smith celebrated their forty six years of marriage, Mr and Mrs Bain their twenty four, and Mr and Mrs Harry Pittman their second anniversary. Mrs Pittman is an only daughter of the Bains. The Smiths lived in Lake City for years before moving to California.
In Mason City a kerosene lamp explosion ignited flames in a bedroom. Mrs. Peter Welsh, whose clothing burned, fell downstairs and died on the kitchen floor. Her husband, alone in the house, was badly burned trying to help. The house suffered heavy damage.
LeMars report says 57 year old George Bunt died instantly when his car overturned after a punctured tire on a country trip. J S Hoyt suffered a broken shoulder, while C A Clarke and Carson Herron escaped with bruises. Bunt leaves a widow.
Landlord Gemmil disposes of interests in the Hotel Ackley and plans to move to Cedar Falls to oversee the new Burr hotel. The relocation will occur in the near future.
Mayor James R. Hanna has fixed January 16 for the special election on the proposed street car franchise in Des Moines. The vote will determine approval or rejection of the franchise plan.
News from Farlin reports a successful raid on the post office safe in the general store run by Mrs. Van Sticht. The criminals blew the safe open securing $50 in cash and $200 in stamps and fled leaving no clues. They used a method to deaden the explosion’s sound.
Mishawaka Works of South Bend, Indiana places a rush order worth a large sum with A A Cooper Co manufactures of wagons and sleighs. The order will require a substantial increase in the company’s workforce. Garrit Burger, 26, was found dead after an accident involving a swill barrel four miles east of town.
Iowa labor commissioner A L Urick urges consolidation of the state bureau of labor with the industrial commission in his biennial report. He also backs building and fire safety codes, enhanced ventilation rules, and a builders code to curb hazards in modern tall buildings. The report favors enforcing safety standards and gives a voice to employers in setting them.
The Belgian Relief association of Town has collected cash and carloads of food for Belgians. State Treasurer W C Brown reports 17206.56 in cash. Thompson town ships its first carload, with many Iowa towns listed for flour corn and cornmeal shipments to aid the starving.
Cattle and hogs valued at 60000 have been killed in town amid the foot and mouth outbreak. The US government will pay 30000 to farmers. the state legislature will be asked for 36000 plus a special appropriation to end the fiscal year. Dr Paxton leads a farm to farm canvass in infected districts to locate any remaining infected animals with twenty assistants likely provided.
John Jamison long time city marshal and former sheriff candidate was fatally injured when a raised barn he was under to move blocks settled on his head and shoulders. He had crawled inside to adjust supports and could not escape.
Reports say state railroad commissioner N. 8. Ketchum is critical after Bright's disease confinement to home. Condition has grown more serious with little hope of recovery.
Bedel a foreman at a Fort Dodge candy factory died from a fractured skull after being knocked to the curb in front of his home by Zell Williams. Williams was arrested at his parents' Waterloo residence.
Henry Warren aged ninety born in England and a sixty five year Iowa and Henry county pioneer died in New London. He was grandfather of Postmaster H Chichester. Burial arrangements and local notices followed in the obituary.
Citizens of Pella approve issuing bonds totaling 48000 to buy land and build a new high school. Overall 750 in favor and 182 against with a split by gender showing 425 men for 145 against and 32 percent for 86 against. Students rallied on campus and marched through town with pep.
Revhkar M Estes a banker in Swipe Oklahoma and investor in state properties died at age 40. Cause was appendicitis and gallstones. He was son of F M Estes of Sidney Iowa and brother of attorney Joel Estes. He graduated from the State Teachers College Cedar Falls and married Anna Dryden of Montezuma before moving to Oklahoma.
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