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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
5
The piece argues for a nationwide Pay-up Week to compel merchants and customers to settle bills, noting past poor collection and the need for stronger credit discipline. It praises President Wilson's defense speeches and criticizes time-serving lawmakers while highlighting Col Hepburn's legislative impact and Iowa delegation.
The senate opposed the best obtainable opinion from observers and voted to grant Philippine independence in four years. Lawmakers fear surrendering liberty to the president and leave the matter uncertain, prompting native Filipino politicians to risk trouble. St. Joseph Gazette notes: We aren’t ever prepared to take a licking.
Clifford Thorne appeals to the state or an organization to cover his trip expenses to Washington to oppose the Brandeis Supreme Court confirmation. He suggests Brandeis’s radicalism should please his stance, and recalls a past incident where Brandeis allegedly delivered a mental punch to Thorne.
Democratic papers show reluctance to commit to any course on prohibition during the upcoming state campaign. Some express a touch of wet sentiment favoring personal liberty, but most avoid addressing the issue as too delicate to touch.
Oxford Mirror reports widespread price hikes across commodities with printing supplies not spared. Paper houses warn against relying on catalog quotes while dye shortages push colored papers to harder to obtain, leaving stamps faded to pale pink.
Anamosa Journal notes nomination papers will circulate for a Jones county man as delegate. Prominent Democrats mentioned include Wm. M. Byerly R. M. Peet George L. Lovell H. M. Carpenter J. H.J Stutt bank presidents from Monticello John Thomson Wyomin Citizens Bank C A Leflingwell Oxford Junction and younger leaders W. M. Dennison Rev. M. S. Murphy J. A. Devaney among others all considered for the honor.
Davenport Times reports remarks by the president in Topeka Kansas regarding plans to pull down the flag in the Philippines. The piece highlights Kansas volunteers led by Funston, his river crossings and capture of Aguinaldo, and local sacrifices, arguing the flag should remain raised despite sacrifices.
The piece argues that while Congress declares war, a president can push events to force congressional action. It cites President Wilson and Vera Cruz to illustrate how executive moves can place the nation near war, highlighting that ultimate authority lies with Congress.
The legislature could empower city councils to buy materials and hire workers for sewer and paving projects in improvement districts. Present statutes require letting work to contractors, and when bidders combine there is little competition, driving up costs. This change would allow residents to obtain fair prices for needed improvements.
The New York Herald notes Mr. Wilson cannot recognize an editorial he authored in 1879 and cannot recall provisions of the 1912 Democratic platform.
Davenport Times argues preparedness is like insurance against war and asks readers whether they believe in insurance as a safeguard. The piece frames defense readiness as prudent risk management.
A playful poem recounts personal reflections on life and friendship. The speaker recalls joys found in trees, travel, and shared laughter, ending with a message of a life well spent and memories to light the way after death.
The Cedar Rapids G A R post passes resolutions denouncing Birth of a Nation for misrepresenting Civil War events. They cite Sherman’s march and accuse the film of glorifying the South and belittling Union heroes, harming both North and South.
A collage of clipped quips and dialog from various papers shows humorous and dramatic line snippets. The exchanges reference birthday jokes, fly myths, education, and a crime anecdote about a jewelry store theft.
A resident at the west end of town stepped on a soft object in his hall and found a two foot snake on the floor. The reptile was disposed of but the family wonders where it came from and if there are more about in the area.
Judge Ellison sentenced William Bishop to an indeterminate term at Fort Madison after Bishop pleaded guilty to bigamy in a true information filed by the county attorney without a grand jury. In the same session James Graham of Anamosa was fined 800 for maintaining a nuisance and faces 100 days in jail if the fine is not paid.
Household hints advise using a weasel filled with boiling water to soften brown sugar grains. Public Health Service notes borax with sugar can kill cockroaches. Ammonia mixed in wash water brightens silverware and helps remove grease from dishes. Ink stains respond to sour milk soak, then warm soap wash. Butter stays firm with cold-water wrapped cloth and draft. Borax on fabric lifts chocolate stains. pumice cleans enamelware.
Local notes recount births marriages and deaths in Cascade Manchester Dubuque and Anamosa. Reports cover speeches by Lieut. Gov Harding in Delhi, a new booster club in Dubuque, a Davenport flood, Oxford Junction mayor fined, a Cascade eye injury, a novel Dubuque gun invention, and the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Tourtellat of Hopkinton with family milestones and gifts.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a lower court ruling banning hard cider in Ida county. A barber in Arthur kept a pool table and soft drink stand and was caught with fifteen gallons of cider claimed for mince meat. Tests showed 403 percent alcohol by volume and 3.44 percent by weight, heavier than most beer.
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