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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1913
Page
7
Des Moines Iowa sets plan to push capitol extension after high court upholds the act and rejects constitutional challenges. The executive council will meet to authorize funding and proceed with anticipated tax levies and notes.
The article chronicles Madero's struggle against the cientificos and rebels led by Felix Diaz. It details U S embargo pressures, Diaz’s imprisonments and escapes, mutinies on February 9 1918, a palace siege with civilian casualties, and Huerta's betrayal and provisional presidency amid Diaz’s distrust and rapid political flips.
A historical overview traces Mexico from September 16 1910 independence jubilee under Porfirio Diaz to growing disorder under Madero Huerta and Carranza. It notes foreign investments and land issues fueling unrest, Madero's reform plans, failures of flight law, and the brutal violence including the 1913 murders of Madero and Suarez and ongoing uprisings threatening U.S. interests and prompting cautious American diplomacy.
Skate sailing is described as a thrilling winter sport for boys, with guidance on sail handling, tacking, gear folding sails, and constructing a foldable skate sail from bamboo spars, cloth, and simple hardware. The article includes detailed steps for frame assembly, hinge design, and sail attachment, plus notes on materials and sizing for a nine feet spar setup.
Paul Edward Wasser of Georgetown was husking corn when a rabbit sprang from bushes. Chasing it with his dog, he tripped on corn stubble, a long splinter pierced his right hip area. He was carried home, bleeding and in serious condition with possible blood poisoning.
Chicago man Harry Smith and accomplice Steve Polish attempted to swallow stove polish to die. It was Smiths third try and the effort failed. Physicians used a stomach pump to save him.
A letter mailed by Mrs. Hugh Wilson eleven years ago to four friends in Syracuse has just reached Peekskill New York confirming a long transit journey and recent arrival.
The piece notes a Hoyely controversy in England over Lord Curzon and a speech misstep. It cites Asquith Balfour Middleton and others who have used sharp phrases about redistribution theater mobilization and education bill rhetoric.
Harper's Weekly notes tin pest cripples blocks and medals as tin crumbles or forms warty surfaces. Lead and brass show spontaneous recrystallization. heat influences these diseases and contagion can transfer between metal items.
A house decorator jokes that the wife prefers painted walls to wallpaper to match her complexion, prompting a humorous exchange with the customer about interior choices.
The town of Witham in Essex plans a millenary celebration and pageant this year. In contrast, Patrice notes an Easter pageant on Truth Avenue in New York.
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