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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
1
A national report on the temperance push notes the House Judiciary Committee favors a constitutional amendment to ban intoxicants. The piece recalls historical fears and predicts a long, uneven reform path, with public opinion ultimately driving the movement forward despite opposition from liquor interests.
Kavane City Star notes the British approach where senior politicians avoid a general election, contrasting with American leaders who face elections every two or four years whether prepared or not.
The Chicago Herald notes a shrinking purchasing power for breadwinners over two years with prices rising across food, clothing, shoes, and medicines. Children’s shoes now cost at least two dollars a pair while adult shoes run five to eight dollars. Clothing up by about 30 percent and staples like flour sugar and meats up 30 to 50 percent, with rice as a rare exception. Undertaker costs have also increased.
President Judson of the Iowa Grange argues in Cedar Rapids that Wilson told farmers to grow larger crops to cut living costs, while pressuring railroad workers to accept shorter hours or higher wages, a policy he says would raise transportation costs and sustain high prices.
Chicago analysis argues William Jennings Bryan mixes ideas in his latest pronouncements. He backs national prohibition and federal suffrage, clashing with Democratic state rights traditions. He also defends state level railroad regulation, opposing federal repudiation and urging each state to keep its regulatory powers despite inefficiencies.
The Rev Fred Winslow Adams of St Andrews Methodist reads Edison’s reply on temptation. Edison says he has no experience with temptation and would advise youths to get a job and work hard to keep temptation away.
The United States Pharmacopoeia ninth revision excludes whiskey and brandy from the medicine class and lists gin juniper compound and alcohol with medical uses. The change bars Spiritus Frumenti and Spiritus Vini Gallici from official pharmacopoeia use in pharmacies nationwide.
Governor Clarke resigns as state chief executive to become dean of Drake University Law College. He is praised as a capable lawyer and tactful administrator. Drake’s law school plans to continue its tradition of high character under new leadership.
County Agent Fred Glark outlines the duties of the county agent in Jones County. He lists roles such as demonstrations on the county farm, soil testing, selecting grain varieties, aiding school programs, organizing youth clubs, running short agricultural courses, supporting rural clubs, coordinating cooperative experiments, visiting requestors, directing dairy and breeders’ associations, controlling animal and crop diseases, livestock care, and cooperating with local agencies to boost agricultural and community welfare.
The Cedac Rapids printers, facing heavy living expenses and a strained paper market, voted to reduce the new wage scale by 3 3 4 percent. The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye notes the Tribune’s report on the labor action and the rationale for easing costs for employers in tough times.
Dr Joseph Fort Newton praises the Bible as an honest book that reflects all human life from doubt to faith. He says it presents sunlit prophecy and grim reality with clear, artless honesty and transfigures them through its grand idealism.
George E. Newton of a Waterloo plumbing firm was killed last week when a steering mechanism failed causing his car to rim an embankment. Named as the victim, Newton was employed at a local plumbing business and died at the scene.
A pithy proverb notes that novelty forever eludes the present, as yesterday mirrors today and tomorrow never arrives. The saying frames time as a loop where change remains elusive and inevitability governs life.
A record of numerous trial outcomes including verdicts for defendants and plaintiffs, dismissals for costs, and settlements. Notable entries include We the jury find for the defendant in one case with recovery set at 100 dollars, other verdicts for plaintiffs against defendants, and various continued matters and guardianship appointments.
A caller told William Allen White that twelve blanketed motor cars and seven unblanketed horses stood in front of a church during Sunday service. He notes radiators freeze for cars but horses cannot be wrapped, suggesting a prayer might be derailed if a horse shivers outside during worship.
The Courier Journal notes a grim remark about poverty and diet, proposing a so called diet squad as a response. The comment reflects economic hardship themes and social welfare debate in Louisville.
W A Tate buys the C W Derr home in Anamosa. Virginia W Gay’s will funds a $60,000 hospital in Vinton. Clinton B Chismore is fined for highway obstruction in Linn County. Dubuque officer shoots a sergeant while examining an unloaded revolver. W Kinna nominated for Iowa representative to replace A B Holbert. Gedar Rapids procer L D Leonard killed by a train near Cedar Rapids. Judge Frank Gaynor named Chief Justice of Iowa Supreme Court for 1917. Deaths include Charles Abbott in West Liberty, Troop D Cavalry. Rev Father Michael W McCarthy at Dubuque sanitarium. Ernie Meyer in Minneapolis. Mrs Thomas Frenting of Dubuque injured in a runaway auto with brake failure on icy hill. Real estate man Oscar L Susemihl commits suicide after alleged political graft notes. John L Seeley of Manchester dies after auto accident. Delaware county verdict in State vs H E Williams. chicken theft penalties outlined.
Der Willey, once a resident of this area, has attracted Tipton readers with a skunk breeding venture. He traps and breeds the animals, noting litters of five to nine and occasional docility when undisturbed. Skunk hides last season brought about $1,200.
The Marion Register notes alarm over African American migration from the south to northern industrial centers. It argues the exodus deprives the region of its best labor and criticizes denial of franchise as part of a broader political bias amid census and representation issues.
A rustic column blends poultry farm chatter with notices on Farm Bulletin No 1 Implement Sheds and construction guidance. The piece offers requests for bulle tins on animal buildings and coal sales, urging better housing for hens and a share in winter profits.
A festive message extends wishes for a joyful Christmas, good meals including turkey and pudding, a cozy home, happy children, and abundant, useful gifts. Referencing Tiny Tim, it prays that God blesses everyone.
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