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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
6
A newspaper column argues that Iowa should enforce existing mulct and prohibitory statutes locally rather than pursue statewide prohibition. It warns reformers against chasing unattainable bans and urges liquor law enforcement where sentiment supports it, while advising liquor dealers to comply with current statutes.
The Iowa corn grower association staging a contest at the Agricultural College from December 30 to January 11. Five thousand dollars in premiums will go to the best corn exhibitors, with the Monticello State Bank offering fifty five dollars in premiums if Jones county farmers win designated trophies. Interested farmers should request the complete premium list from M. L. Bowman, Secretary, Ames, Iowa.
The article argues that Davenport or Dubuque saloon keepers have no more rights than Jones county peers and that reckless saloon keepers deserve no extra privileges. A rising state sentiment supports strict law enforcement and equal rights for all, blaming defiance for trouble.
The board strictures include measles as a quarantinable disease and ban public funerals after deaths from measles and other diseases. Undertakers and local health boards must enforce these rules. Ex Governor Boies greets state on 80th birth anniversary with thanks and note of sadness at deaths.
President Roosevelt urges government support to cover campaign costs for candidates. Under the Iowa primary system the candidates who run twice will likely depend on public funds to back their efforts and the treasury to sustain their campaigns.
The article recounts a deadly mining accident in West Virginia that killed over 500 miners and left thousands of relatives grieving. It contrasts the tragedy with wealth in Chicago and New York banks, urging shared sacrifice and letting go of wealth.
In a conciliatory mood, Mr. Sullivan of Illinois praises Mr. Bryan and urges counting all Democrats who have votes and voices to shape the party’s path.
Harry S. New was elected chairman of the national republican central committee, but he is not new at the business.
The next president of the United States will be nominated at Chicago on the 16th day of June 1908.
Injunction suits target 15 Cedar county drug stores and saloons for mulet law violations while William A. Miller faces $200 fine and federal prison for a Cedar Rapids burglary. Judge Benson fines and enjoins saloon keeper Cosley. Local contests include Cornell College entrant George Martin in the state oratorical contest with The Value of a Laugh. Three brothers drown skating on Tama reservoir. mother and father affected amid community shock.
In the Cedar Rapids Republican report, Cummins framed his last year speech at Chardan as calling for Allison’s speedy health restoration and long public service, a promise his allies saw as final. He now hints conditions changed, suggesting the vow may not stand. The piece ridicules time serving politicking and questions political integrity.
A farmer visits a store to buy an ax and learns the mail order dealer can offer a cheaper price, but with hidden costs. The farmer agrees to a bundled offer and is told the ax will be held for 15 days to fetch from the mail order house, ending with the farmer laughing at the miscalculation.
Public health rules demand exclusion of itching or vermin afflicted children from schools and assign teacher responsibility. Cities must maintain sanitary police to inspect quarantines, fumigate second hand goods before sale, and require doctors to wear robes on infectious cases that are fumigated after use. Tuberculosis sufferers barred from schools and public places. no spitting in public. Minneapolis Journal notes a southwest court ruling treating telling someone to go to Hades as disinterested advice, not profanity.
The Kansas City Star notes that a large part of the president's message consists of extracts begun with Ags I said in a former message. Officials cited include authorities Roosevelt trusts and frequently quotes from.
Special correspondence describes lively Washington as Congress opens with 457 returning members and thousands of visitors. The piece contrasts Senate decorum with House bedlam, explains seat drawing, and notes expected bills and possible Roosevelt third-term talk shaping political dynamics.
A humorous column from the New York Press humorously critiques bachelor life and social norms. Witty remarks touch on lawyers afterlife, hair, religious doubt, bathtub etiquette, wealth in trouble, and the tension of leaving a baby without a farewell kiss.
Miss Agnes Marshall starts a studio at Miss Mary Bro kaw home to finish orders for her own work rather than teach painting. Jessie L Hugh and Benj I Wheeler wed at the bride’s parents home six miles west of Hopkinton officiated by Rev Edward Lee.
City of Monticello Iowa enacts ordinance 8538 barring children under sixteen from loitering after 8 pm in warm months and after 7 30 pm in cold months on streets parks and public places with library church and guardian exceptions. A city bell warns minors nightly eight tolls. Fines range from one to ten dollars plus costs. Dated December 9 1907.
Joseph A Paul born August 4 1825 near Snalineville Columbiana county Ohio died December 7 1907 in Onslow Iowa aged 2 years 4 months 13 days. He married Caroline Gardner November 24 1859 in Sharpsburg Pittsburg PA and they had eight children seven living. He lived in Pittsburg over 30 years before moving with family to Onslow in 1876 where he was a trusted trustee for 30 years. He joined Christ's Methodist Episcopal church in Pittsburg later transferring to Onslow and died peacefully after a long faithful life in the Christian ministry and home. He is survived by his wife two sons five daughters two brothers one sister and many friends. Funeral held December 10 at the M I church Onslow with interment at Wyoming cemetery.
The Rochester Post-Express reports Anna Gould denies being married to the Prince de Sagan while the New York American claims the marriage exists. Authorities frequently differ on such claims.
In Peoria a columnist contemplates the price of a moment of pleasure, estimating it would cost 11 million dollars to equal the experiences of a fifty year old and a sixteen year old with a small purchase of candy.
A stranger fired two shots at a Pullman car porter in Kansas City Union Station. The incident reflects growing resentment toward predatory wealth and its social tensions.
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