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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
1
The piece argues courts are less crowded as prosperity grows and disputes decline. It notes lawyers often urge settlements, keeping case numbers down while still preserving demand for legal work. Also covers California attitudes toward immigrants and Nobel prize news for Roosevelt, plus Progressive reforms shadowing winter legislature.
The piece contrasts religious freedom in the United States with France's move to separate church and state amid Catholic dominance. It notes friction between civil authorities and ecclesiastical leaders, predicts painful transition, and cites U S attitudes toward disunion of church and state. It also covers Iowa political rifts over party leadership, teachers' exams, and a legislature praised for its technocratic work.
The Anamosa Eureka announces the candidacy of Mr. E. R. Moore as the Iowa member of the Democratic National Committee. It notes it has not been asked for support but offers its services and urges editors of the Jones County Times and the Oxford Mirror to second the motion.
The article accuses Senator Bailey of shifting to law work for Standard Oil, suggesting he seeks extra earnings on Chautauqua platforms by attacking fellow senators. It frames this as a La Follette style patriotism that Texas may welcome or reject.
Chicago teachers organize into a union to secure positions and resist the district leadership, aiming to influence control and duration of appointments within the school system.
A church in Ohio barred Tillman for refusing to refrain from profanity, a move described as a good example for nearby towns and a new standard of decency by not listening to him. Des Moines Capital forecasts passage of a two cent fare bill by the coming legislature. The opinion rests on replies to a recent circular to assembly members. Farmers and stock men showcased at the Chicago stock show last week, highlighting stock, enterprise and practical intelligence.
Urges timely shopping to secure gifts now and avoid last minute stress and regrets. Encourages early planning to minimize financial strain and ensure thoughtful selections for loved ones this holiday season.
The Des Moines Register notes San Francisco schools host ninety three Japanese pupils. Primary and grammar schools total seventy, with forty seven reporting no Japanese students. The largest class has twenty three. ages range from six to nineteen with most under fifteen.
Citizens report grasshoppers in Anamosa city water supply asking if they come from the deep or shallow wells or the hill reservoir. They wonder if such contamination should be free with drinking water and note worse findings in the reservoir.
Obituaries report William Harrison of Morley died suddenly on the 1st. Prominent Rev. R. O. Young of Boone died at prayer. A new $65,000 Masonic temple will rise in Clinton for the Molay consistory. Burglaries, drownings, and fires are noted across Iowa with multiple indictments and court actions.
The Delaware County Farmers Institute will convene in Manchester on January 17 18 and 19 with sessions likely featuring demonstrations and talks for local agriculture. Notable attendees and program details to be announced.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports that election returns show Democrats aided Gov. Cummings in last August's nomination. In Franklin county at the Republican primary Cummins had 1827 votes and Perkina 819, totaling 2646, while the general election gave Cummins 1763 votes. Mott township and Marion townships show notable drops from primary totals to election results, prompting calls for reform to exclude Democrats from Republican councils to ensure purity and fairness.
Chicago Post reports Munich citizens now drink about sixty five gallons per year, down from 116 gallons earlier. Analysts credit temperance education, anti beer propaganda in schools, and fewer free beers from employers for the decline.
A chair based demonstration shows finger strength illusions. Sandow cannot lift a child’s hand from the head even by powerful grip, while two fingers can force apart the strongest fists.
The Gold Coast Journal reports the death of Mme Aframmah of Low Town on the evening of the twelfth instant. She was buried the next day with the amateur brass band. The board of supervisors will meet in a special session at Anamosa on December 17.
A farmer's wife hosts a Threshers supper with twenty seven guests. The table features sandwich ribbons a single chicken croquette a marble sized cheeseball and a boutonniere bouquet at each plate. Peanut trade secrets explain color variety and shelf life post roasting with repeated roasting leading to tawny hues and discount sale to lower end sellers.
A noted criminal lawyer steps in to defend a defendant with no attorney as a judge explains the man is charged as a camera thief. The judge anticipates a three month sentence at the workhouse, noting the crime centers on taking cameras rather than pictures.
Fileschi feigned an attack on Louis Philippe during a national guard march in Boulevard du Temple. A coordinated gun battery fired, killing Marshal Mortier and injuring about thirty others while the king's horse was struck. Four gun barrels misfired, preventing the king's death.
The text notes Darwin ignored book value, treating bindings as merely weight. He ripped covers off and discarded them, sometimes borrowing books to avoid bindings. Friends later gave him books he wished to borrow, knowing their usefulness would end if returned.
Des Moines Daily Register and Leader touts growth and quality with extensive Iowa focus. Highlights include state legislature reports, AP dispatches, market and sports pages, and Ding’s cartoons. Subscription offer $4.00 for one year.
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