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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
6
The Des Moines Register and Leader laments political apathy amid debates over human rights. It cautions against leaders driven by self interest, notes a court case in Oxford Mills, and critiques Kansas suffrage jury duties while observing evolving civic engagement.
The Express speaks of Christmas hope for all, while noting Whitelaw Reid's death in London at 75 and his Civil War journalism. It highlights Reid’s roles at New York Tribune and 1892 VP nomination, then reports upcoming government action to regulate express companies with cheaper parcels post for books and printed matter, condemning their high rates.
The Des Moines Capital calls on the young men of the legislature to combine across factions to control both branches. It urges unity beyond ism labels and says combined effort will modernize Iowa legislation.
Democratic supervisors defend their votes for a Republican steward of the county farm, arguing partisan politics aside in a heated exchange with the boss. One speaker says the boss has no right to rebuke their choice and stresses independence from party labels in local work.
Elien M Gould, long devoted to phil anthropic work, announces engagement to Finley J Shepard a railway executive of St Louis. Her charity work endears her to Americans while her sister’s divorce fuels public gossip. The piece contrasts true Christmas spirit with ostentatious charity and urges daily acts of kindness.
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler urges limiting Bryan and Roosevelt as political factors saying they dominate the American imagination. Governor Wilson suggested silencing Bryan to thwart a rival but later relied on him for a presidential nomination, creating a noted political reversal.
In Chicago a bull moose convention delegate tried to start Battle Hymn of the Republic but voices were too high until an old soldier used a cane baton to lead Julia Ward Howe’s song. The scene showed sentiment anchors politics, as progressives previously pushed a card index GOP restructuring, finding sentiment missing. The piece argues parties endure through hurrah and torch light pageantry.
Spoke by the Card cites Gov. Blease as likely to join the U S Senate after South Carolina re elected him governor, reflecting tense political maneuvering in Massachusetts and nationwide party dynamics.
The Kansas City Journal notes that the first essential is harmony for any new party and lists Roosevelt as the first essential and Perkins as the second guiding figure. The quote attributes the idea to Gifford Pinchot and reflects contemporary political commentary.
A Philadelphia Press note warns that the hobbie skirt tends to bag at the knees, a flaw seen as a major blow to its market viability and business prospects.
Neighborhood items report Cedar Rapids attorney Charlies G Watkins named deputy secretary of state. Maquoketa council sets liquor license fee at 2500 dollars while a Farley family notes a toddler’s penny swallowing and successful X Ray surgery.
Olin postmaster Cr Bittner resigns after sixteen years in office with resignation effective when a successor is appointed. Congress man Good praises his department record but Bittner declines another term. Ray Whitmore circulates a petition for the post, uncertainty remains about other applicants.
The Waterloo Times-Republican notes that the proposed Shankland saloon bill faces certain defeat as rural communities oppose the petition and the secret ballot idea. It suggests Shankland abandon the measure since urban support cannot overcome regional sentiment and liquor interests should discourage agitation.
A Marshalltown Times-Republican opinion urges jail for street profanity by youths and others. It cites Saturday crowds on Main Street and calls for a public shock to curb vile language heard by passersby and women.
A compilation of real estate transfers including A W Wieneke and wife to Mildred A Stowers for 22 ft of lot 2 block 65 Oxford Junction with $1 consideration. W W Rhodes and wife to Karl Ren for lot 39 and 40 ft of lot 340 R R addition Monticello for $810. Blanche Hoyt Gan to J O Balster for lots 1 and 2 block 2 Scotch Grove and 30 ft of 2nd St for $900. Ira Seeger and wife to Charles Seeger for undiv 1 12 lot 4 and 8 5/6% of lot 3 undiv 1 6 of lot 11 and 12 block 2 Morley for $1. William Stabler and wife to John Stahlberg for section 15 85 2 1 dollar and other covenants. George A McCready to W J McCready for new and NW of section 14 Madison township for $1 and other considerations. L W Butler and wife to Home Lumber Co for lots 3 and 4 and W 4 lot 2 block 12 Bronson addition to Wyoming for $1 and other considerations.
In a special session the board of education chaired by L. W. Lovell adopts a committee to negotiate with Bymer & Co for an £. P. gas machine and lab equipment. Committee: Chase Robn Maurice. Bills approved: Central Lumber & Coal Co 409.15 and lumber 9.41. Rohn reports $1 from old iron sale to Contingent Fund. Meeting adjourned.
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