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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
1
The Woman's Relief Corps of Iowa plans a spring shaft memorial for Jennie Wade the sole woman killed at Gettysburg. It will be dedicated on the battle’s thirty eighth anniversary July 8 1901. The state militia is expected to adopt Krag Jorgenson rifles replacing the Springfield, aligning training with future arms.
The Hammond Law Senate hosted a banquet honoring Emlin McClain, retiring chancellor of the department and newly elected supreme judge. Students praised him for his service while presenting a handsome gold watch as a token of esteem.
An amendment to the war tax reduction bill passed in the House last Friday shifts the tax burden from shippers to express companies. Previously, express firms shifted dues onto shippers, though Congress intended the burden to fall on the companies. The change is expected to be applauded by those who paid duties evaded by the express firms.
Juwa joined national centennial events in Washington where Gov Leslie M Shaw received honors. Shaw, praised by President McKinley for his concise articulate speech, is lauded as a broad minded leader and a top Iowa statesman. During two terms as governor, Shaw is described as a leader rather than a follower.
Archbishop John J. Keane of Dubuque, a staunch temperance advocate, warned Monticello auditors against liquor and urged opposition to the saloon traffic. He has consistently challenged the liquor interests across parishes, signaling a strong, refreshing temperance stance.
William Jennings Bryan plans to publish a weekly paper named The Commoner in Lincoln Nebraska. He will edit and publish to discuss public questions and social economic and political issues while maintaining Kansas City platform principles. He may lecture occasionally and expects a strong subscription base.
The bill authored by Hopkins provides that the House meeting in 1908 will have 357 members. Iowa keeps eleven representatives. Illinois Louisiana Minnesota New Jersey New York South Carolina and West Virginia gain one each. Ohio Indiana Kentucky Maine Nebraska Virginia lose one each. Pennsylvania and Texas gain two each.
The Dyersville News Letter commends Col J W Patterson district internal revenue collector as honest fearless and efficient. It urges re appointment and promotion citing office receipts exceeding 2 million dollars since the war tax began while praising his executive ability and smooth operation.
The article urges cautious selection of fraternal insurers for moderate earners. It notes the death of the Columbian Hearthstone of Iowa City, organized in 1597, whose business moved to a Waverly order. It warns against weak promises and advises evaluating strength and reliability.
Officials of the C M and St P Railway announce C A Goodnow will become general superintendent replacing W J Underwood who becomes assistant general manager. Goodnow previously led the Council Bluffs division in Marion and later Chicago as assistant general superintendent of the southern division.
The Press received a pleasant visit Friday from T Ei Booth editor of the Anamosa Eureka. He visited to evaluate the Simplex typesetting machine, saw it in operation and left convinced of its utility and simplicity and decided to purchase for his office. Manchester Press confirms the decision.
St. Louis forecastseer Hicks predicts a winter crisis with dates around the 18th to 20th bringing perturbations and cold north winds followed by storms. He warns of a raging blizzard and blockade and a return to storm conditions around the 25th to 27th, with December ending in a storm period central to January.
A man claiming to represent a large commission house visits farmers near Cedar Falls and sells coal and binding twine at unrealistically low prices. He then peddles groceries and condensed sugar at high rates. The promised two shipments fail to arrive and deliveries never materialize.
Petitions circulate for four new rural mail routes in Tama county. proposed changes would abolish four post offices. Reports note related local concerns in Toledo and Garwin amid wider rural delivery debates.
Michael J. Dowling, future speaker of Minnesota’s house, is highlighted by the Minneapolis Tribune as a remarkable self made figure. A Massachusetts native, he herded cattle as a boy in Minnesota and lost limbs in a 1850s blizzard. He later studied at Carleton, ran a Renville newspaper, and now lives on a Renville County farm as a trusted leader.
A Daily Iowa Capital bargain sale on December 28 marks the fifty fourth anniversary of the union's laws admission. The eight page daily will be mailed for 2.00 for 1901 with option for current subscribers to remit 2.00 after settling old balances. The paper promises full AP telegraphic reports and market data with soon to expand press capacity to 26,000 copies per hour via a two color Scott press.
A collection of maxims on work faith and frugality. It argues rough roads test believers, missions face funding challenges, and true courage lies in bearing pain rather than seeking instant pleasure. It blends admonitions with sayings on home, blessing waves, and self restraint.
Mevel Morgan sustained serious injuries last Monday when a tree toppled by a fellow chopper fell on him near Delhi. He suffered a broken leg, crushed foot, and multiple rib fractures.
The Vinton Eagle summarizes the postmaster general annual report on rural free delivery. He endorses the program for convenience but notes it will largely burden the postal system and add only minimal revenue. Local routes out of Vinton may not justify the higher costs.
From Robinson-Scott’s People of China a list of traits labeled as Chinese peculiarities includes shaking hands inappropriately, stepping out of rhythm, saluting with a hat, whitening boots, riding with heels, compass directions and women’s dress, eating melon seeds, laughing at bad news, valuing the left hand, asking age and income, misnaming directions, and giving coffins as gifts to parents.
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