28 Dec 1916
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
1
The speaker excoriates newspapers and citizens while praising Dubuque as a substantial city with growing factories and civic progress. He warns against warlike diplomacy and urges restraint, noting that true boosters are those quietly building wealth and enterprise without boasting.
The Express reports record business this year surpassing any in its sixty year history, crediting improved operations and loyal customers. It notes rising costs of newspaper making, praises senior members for renewed vigor, and remarks on public figures Ceitie Aavor and Shaughnessy while offering wary commentary on stock market profit amid political shifts.
The president’s attempt to promote peace in Europe is seen as motivated but leaves allies suspicious that he urged them to accept defeat and its consequences. He faced criticism for endorsing a pronouncement needing too much explanation.
Brewers in Chicago urge saloonkeepers to obey the law and close on Sundays, aligning with public opinion that has become increasingly hostile to the saloon after past defiance and actions challenging the law.
The secretary of state faced questions over the phrase verge of war and later clarified the meaning in an interview. Officials warned the proclamation was ambiguous and left the public guessing its implications for global peace.
The Des Moines mayor seized coal to aid the cold city poor, provoking a railroad and coal dealer alliance that promised relief. Governor Foss sparks tensions in Boston gatherings as leaders court influence in Washington.
Des Moines papers reflect on the number of hopeful candidates for legislative jobs and their modest means, while noting the press will not shape Governor Harding's inaugural address.
The piece reviews the 1919 Iowa returns where Hughes won by 58 000 and Harding by 126 000. It notes Merediths attempt to force the Democratic Party onto a moral reform platform failed as individuals rejected the plan, and suggests Bryan watched the Meredith episode for clues on a 1920 strategy to unite the south and west for prohibition and other reforms.
A Washington dispatch notes Congressman Good forced the House to boost the children’s bureau appropriation by 100000 to fight infant mortality. He cited high Kansas and national death rates versus New Zealand, linking spending on disease and pests to saving babies. The vote passed with only one Republican dissent as Democrats supported the increase.
A table compares Billy Sunday campaigns across cities including Boston Philadelphia Detroit Kansas City Baltimore and Syracuse for the first thirty two days. The data highlight higher totals in Boston and Philadelphia with thousands in contributions and converts, reflecting campaign reach and influence in early stops.
Dr Frank Crane discusses language as a personal, fluid aspect of life. He argues true English comes from immersion with native speakers, not manuals, and that imitation follows attentive listening. The Cedar Rapids Republican critiques the Christian Science Monitor for missing working-class Boston appetite in liquor reform coverage.
In Sioux City Journal commentary the recent campaign arguments are deemed politically weak to win but logically strong enough to mobilize Mr. Hughes and bring him substantial business in his prime.
Sioux City Journal notes a quip about Uncle Sam and foreign policy as a playful remark on American intervention. The piece highlights a sardonic take on Europe and Mexico through a witty historical aside.
Detroit reports Henry Ford argues alcohol can power tractors and cars, with plentiful supply and lower cost than gasoline. He cites Dearborn farm pilots, plans a local still, and notes alcohol could illuminate houses and fuel stoves.
Disease and death mark the month with Mrs. K T Black of Castle Grove passing away on the 21st while Nelson Hicks dies the 30th after years of invalid status. A medical student, a wedding, a public auction, a school superintendent at a teachers’ convention and a firm dissolution also fill the December record in Monticello and neighboring Castle Grove.
News items report J T Findley selling eighty acres near Tragr for 226.60 an acre and deaths of John B Terry ex state senator Cedar Rapids Chris Bjornsen and W J Chambers. Marriage, legal and business updates include Alden death Anamosa legal admissions Strawman Montana and regional crime indictments in Chicago involving Davenport chiropractors.
The Sinclair Packing Co hosted Jones county stockmen at the Commercial club in Cedar Rapids. R S Sinclair warned of widespread hog condemnations tied to tubercular infection and urged farmers to act. A long list of Monticello Anamosa Cascade and Viola attendees followed.
A fragment from The Eclipse explains requesting Bulletins No 6 Ice Houses and Ice Supply How to harvest ice and design for a good ice house including a combined ice and cold storage room It also mentions bulletins on sheds poultry swine and garages plus a fuel box built into the outside kitchen wall to keep dirt out and reduce steps.
A New Jersey woman seeks divorce claiming her husband hurled a dish of her custard at her. She argues she could earn more by hiring out to comic film work, using the dispute as leverage for alimony.
The Milwaukee Journal notes girlishness as the coming fashion keynote. The piece invites readers to learn how this trend will shape styles and attire in the season ahead.
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