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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1910
Page
5
An editorial critique targets Attorney General Byers blaming a quartet of robbers for high food costs and urges national tariff and anti trust action. It praises Dawson’s independence, lauds Harriott for railroad work, notes seed corn concerns, and mentions the ongoing Pinchot Ballinger clash as winter news.
William Lake of Clinton embarks on a 12,000 mile trip through Europe and the Holy lands. Dr William F King, president emeritus of Cornell College, sails February 5 from San Francisco on a world tour via Honolulu Tokyo and Singapore with J Carleton Young seconded by a banquet in San Francisco on February 3 with Cornell alumni.
An article contrasts primary reform with machine politics. It cites J A Hanley of Davenport as a congressional candidate and predicts Republican conference deals may narrow nominees to one. It argues primaries raise costs, empower bosses, and fail to harmonize factions as conventions do.
Des Moines Capital reports Professor Holden’s seed corn tester shows only eight of one hundred ears as first class seed, with fifty nine ears worthless. The article warns Iowa farmers cannot rely on 1909 seed and urges a statewide circular informing the public of the seed corn situation to ensure a future corn crop.
A closer view of the proposed alliance shows insurgents near returning to their old party lines as negotiations unfold. The Globe-Democrat notes shifting positions and lingering doubts about the merger plan.
D A Clay of Hale and C E Walston of Olin visited Wy ming on business while T G Richardson traveled to What Cheer Iowa on business. The M E church continues special services this week. Buddies visit relatives include John Walston of Stuart Mia Jennie Eye and children Redfield Bert and Nettie Dighton Hopkinton and Bert Tourtelot Port Arthur Ontario. Mrs Grace Day returns home for Nettie Day’s wedding with Francis Woodworth. The wedding occurred January 26 1910 at noon with Rev A F Hoffman officiating. The couple to live on the groom’s farm west of town.
A column from the New York Press muses on bachelors and marriage, noting that ideals are easy to preach but hard to live. It jokes that song can make foolish words seem wise and comments that some men treat wives as widows in disguise.
Langworthy February updates report illness for John Knake and a series of visits and moves. Fred Poppe buys the Worster farm. Gord Dirks plans to move to Amber. J L Darrow and wife visit Monticello. L J Hannan tours Monticello and welcomes a baby girl. Langworthy Creamery marks ice harvest. basket sociable planned February 11 at the Langworthy schoolhouse inviting all.
Cascade notes several illnesses and moves including John Ryan in West Cascade and Miss Nellie Aitchison in Hopkinton. Lizzie Rowan and Frank Weinecke marry in Whitewater. Mrs Barbara Musenburg dies in Bellwood. A Silver Anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wm Martin in Richland township. Auction and farm sales announced for Monticello area farms with cattle, horses, hay, grain, and equipment listed. Also creamery meeting, Orpington roosters for sale, and farm sales slated February 7 8 9 1910.
Onslow February notes report Hopkinton students enjoying a school week at home. Harry Chase left for Bryant Kansas for a filling job. Thomas Corbit builds a new house on a burned site, with George Silsbee to destroy the old structure. Franks & Son received hard coal after four weeks of shortage. Noyes urges readers to wait for garden seed planting. Epworth teachers gave a concert at the opera house and a musical at the Methodist church.
Center Junction February notes record births, visits, and social events. The Bells welcome a son born Tuesday. Mrs. Alsever and Mrs. McDonald visit relatives. Chas Nelson and James McNeilly travel between towns. Miss Marguerite McNeilly attends a Wyoming play. a home talent show and K K Klub meeting occur. Dr. Hunter and Rev. Miller make calls. twins born with one death. Lizzie McDonald joins Loomis & Co.. locals attend Monticello theater and various visits to Marion and Wisconsin.
The Manchester Democrat says Judge Charles E. Ransier of Independence is the only one among about fifty Iowa district court judges not to have a decision reversed by the state supreme court.
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