02 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
1
A harsh critique of life insurance costs and agent commissions cites Iowa company figures from 1904 showing high expenses draining policyholder value. The piece argues sentiment and morality shape life, religion, and marriage, asserting value in human kindness alongside prudence.
The passage condemns assassination and anarchy while warning that revolution could lead to war. It critiques cheering crowds in Chicago for supporting revolutionary ideas that threaten law and order and portrays revolutionaries as enemies of society exploiting liberty rhetoric.
The Hepburn rate bill shifts appeal burden to shippers and allows railroads to suspend old rates with bonds. Reformers favor immediate fixed rates pending appeal. The bill is a step forward but insufficient, with Mr Hepburn likely to back Townsen d-Esch alternatives seen as better.
The dispute over which newspaper will be designated the official county paper and printed county notices has reached a conclusion with the Cascade Pioneer and the Dyersville Commercial finalizing the contest.
The article notes a biennial amendment case to be heard in Nevada this week with questions about the standing of the case via township trustee instrumentality. It urges bringing the matter into court through Polk County’s primary system, which functions within the election machinery and can submit and decide the case before fall conventions.
The Supreme Court ruled against the beef trust in a decisive decision, drawing broad agreement that the action was warranted and justified by antitrust concerns. The ruling underscores ongoing concerns about market concentration and consumer protection.
A Marshall county farmer who leased his 280 acre farm for crop rent and moved to the city to educate his children plans to return to the farm. He notes a farm life at $800 yearly versus city living, taxes and upkeep totaling about $400, with $1200 potential cash rent but inadequate city schooling and teachers.
Joe Trigg critiques a Des Moines area farmer who paid off 240 acres then bought 160 more, plunging his family into debt. He argues such overextension makes a mockery of life and warns against chasing larger holdings for vanity rather than happiness.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Tama county will gain a new democratic paper led by a man tired of routine life who sees himself as a miracle worker. It argues that rising republican majorities in Iowa align with more democratic presses and warns that more papers could end the Democratic party in the state.
The article lists multiple Iowa items: the Delaware county fair set for September 5 to 8. the State Dairy association meeting in Mason City. Dubuque High School enrollment at 500. eggs price at 28 cents a dozen in Marshalltown. It covers local incidents including a bull attack near Jesup, a church planned in Marion, a death in Jones county, and other regional notes.
Health note from Royal Baking Powder Co. New York outlines product safety and quality in a brief advertising or informational item. It emphasizes health benefits and trusted branding without endorsing specific medical claims.
A compendium of portraits labels many types of people as impediments to success. It lists the idler the coward the weakling the impractical theorist and other figures who avoid effort or overlook obstacles. The piece condemns those who seek easy paths and refuse the price of achievement.
F D Slauson nurses a badly lacerated finger from a feed cutter accident. F A Bart plans rural independence by moving to a farm formerly owned by W P Lord, with John Glanz to take over the same property on March first. Clarke hall housing at Lenox college to get steam heating. contract awarded to J H Brouwer of Shenandoah Iowa. Brouwer on site with materials. by February 10 the dormitory will gain a modern steam plant.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues for its timely news as the best value among Iowa papers. It asserts wide reach, independence from political pieties, and lists subscription rates including five dollars per year by mail and other period options.
The Jones County Teachers Association meets in Anamosa on February 11 with President George E. MacLean of State University slated to speak. A hydrant safety critique is urged for First and Ford Streets following a recent freeze threatening fire protection across multiple buildings.
Monticello buyer Bart and agent Dick Cartano led a Saturday sale with Ryan Reporters GC noting Ed Houlahan securing the day’s top price. A six year old grey weighing 1,600 pounds sold for 200, with all horses shipped to Monticello thereafter.
An advertisement extols fat babies storing fat for future needs and links scrawniness to discomfort. It claims Scott's Emulsion calms nerves, comforts infants, and delivers sweetness while promoting weight gain as essential for healthy development.
Advertises a well fenced farm with a flowing stream, a large well with wind pump, waterworks, stock yards, several improve ments including a seven room house, barns, granaries, cattle stalls, hen house and fruit trees. Claims R P D and telephone, priced at 85 per acre. Also offers Sumner county farms from 25 to 50 per acre and notes Sumner has railroads, towns, banks, and good climate.
A New York Press column lampoons gender roles and politics with quips about stone houses, muscular men, women’s rights, and streetcar mishaps, portraying women as wielding influence through tears and etiquette while challenging male behavior.
An offer to send a free sample appears on the wrapper label of every Emulsion bottle. The text urges readers to obtain a complimentary sample and suggests the label carries the promotional message.
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