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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
Cedar Rapids Congressman Robert Cousins will not seek renomination. He cites needing to devote himself to private interests and says he has given the best part of his life to public service. The Cedar Rapids Republican publishes his final, irrevocable retirement letter.
Revelations point to Standling the former cashier of a defunct Corwith bank who allegedly misused more than 50000 entrusted by J. L. Haswell of Albany to invest. Haswell has engaged B. J. Thompson of Forest City to handle affairs as lawsuits spread across Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas involving false deeds and possible home ejectments.
The Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern operated the first regular passenger run between Hampton and Iowa Falls on schedule. The mixed train carried freight and stock as well as about twenty five passengers, departing Hampton at 2 pm and returning from Iowa Falls at 4 pm with W J Souder supervising. Tracks extend ten miles north of Hampton with further extension planned in early spring.
Lena Conley a Boone resident and sister of Dr. A C Conley was assaulted on Story street at 6 30 pm as she walked home a large man seized her from behind and tried to throw her to the ground a struggle lasted until a passerby frightened the attacker who fled. Conley is in a serious nervous condition.
Cedar Falls youths Cedar Falls Fred Hus son 16 and Harry Hus son 18 were arrested at Belden Missouri charged with tampering with gas meters and stealing money. They also stand accused of robbing several city businesses ten days earlier. Their mother reportedly sent them to relatives by train after the crimes. Chief Eulew of Cedar Falls located them and will receive a $50 reward with the gas company for the capture.
A rear end collision on the Iowa Central at Dillon caused five freight cars loaded with merchandise to burn and damaged one engine slightly. An express car of the Northwestern fast mail No 9 caught fire between Marshalltown and Tama. The train halted and fire was put out by trainmen.
Willie Robbins aged 10 son of Moses Robbins a wealthy farmer near Gilman was instantly killed when a wagon loaded with corn toppled on him. The accident occurred in Marshalltown.
Judge Josiah Given a Des Moines jurist and former district attorney died at his daughter's home after long illness. Born 1828 in Pennsylvania he served in the Mexican and Civil Wars, practiced law with J R Barcroft, moved to Iowa in 1868, became Seventh district judge and later supreme court associate and chief justice. He was active as a Grand Army of the Republic member and public speaker.
The piece recalls a radiant St Valentine day as a child observes a bustling mail call for valentines. A Small Person distributes envelopes and novelty gifts while a narrator reflects on deprivation and the tender ache of unspoken wishes.
Brown teases Potter about buying valentines for his wife and explains how sending burlesque valentines on Valentine’s Day helps him cope with her obstinacy. He mentions the wife’s scolding and his own mild revenge while noting it beats threatening the family ax.
A sermonette recounts Solomon turning from God to please his many foreign wives. Ahijah warns that idol worship grows from his court, leading to judgment though the king delays. The prophet’s confrontation atop the hill marks a turning point as the kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance.
Kingsley title questions arise as a deed filed in Le Mars transfers the town site and surrounding farms from George J. Smyth to David A. Collier for $1. Smyth, once a railroad promoter, now lives in Keokuk. The chain traces to a 1870s grant and a defeasance deed to Lomax. the Smyths failed to repay $12,000, leading to foreclosure and a disputed equity of redemption.
Clinton-Gus Considine, a Clinton saloon keeper, died from injuries received while attempting to separate two men during a party altercation. He fell from a porch during the struggle. another man landed atop him and crushed his nose and face. He refused anesthesia as surgeons set the injuries. coroners investigate as relatives move the body to Fulton.
Josie Woods aged 24 was found in the snow two miles from her father’s home near Ormanville after attempting to walk back to Ottumwa. She was unconscious with hands and feet frozen and Abe remained in precarious condition.
10-year-old Willie Robbins son of Moses Robbins a farmer living three miles south of here was crushed under a corn wagon while trying to grab a ride home. The wagon’s weight broke his back and he died within minutes after being carried to a nearby house.
Marshalltown reports the death of two year old Margaret King daughter of J W King after a week long illness from spinal meningitis. The home is quarantined and no public funeral was allowed.
The article argues Korean churches grow by strict time pledges rather than money. Members give up business and devote time to leading new converts, with no paid expenses and missionaries focusing on training converts. Seoul’s church membership reportedly quadrupled yearly, with gains of 50 to 100 percent. One preacher has baptized over a thousand people.
A puzzling quote notes half the world lacks awareness of the other half and hints at deliberate effort to prevent understanding. The remark reflects tension over global communication and mutual insight.
Mrs. James M. Long of Staunton Virginia testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured her backache urinary trouble and bearing down sensations on January 31 1903 and four and a half years later on June 20 1907 she states she has had no kidney trouble since The pills cost 50 cents a box and are sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
A wartime-era quip about marriage and sleep draws a lighthearted moment as a speaker jokes about communication in a domestic setup. The line plays on role reversal and said sleep-talking provides a humorous loophole for conversation.
Mrs David Brown of Locke Arkansas describes years of eczema on her ankles. After two doctors failed to help she used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills three times nightly. Her condition improved rapidly and healed with no recurrence over a year.
Henry confronts the canary Chirpy in a tense scene as he warns it to stop spying on his mother. He vows to go through the pantry and threaten the bird, insisting his mother hears everything from a “little bird” and warning of consequences.
Promises high yields for 1908 with Emperor William Oats averaging 50 bu per acre in 1907 and Silver King Barley claiming top yield at the Wisconsin Agricultural Station. Sell by mail with 10¢ for an original seed catalog and 14¢ extra for a new farm seed package.
Mr Arnold Shanklin back from Panama says many men there view marriage as essential while others bring sweethearts who are chaperoned or return to the states. He notes six room houses for married men and a developing social set, disagreeing with Miss Helen Varick Boswell on the demand for bachelor girls.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of W. J. Cunney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Advertising copy touts testimonials and free samples. Sold by druggists in Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Pills for constipation.
A New York window display at a small bookstore on Eighth Avenue boasted Bibles sold at unusually low prices with the inscription Satan trembles when he sees Bibles sold as low as these. The periodical praised advertising insight and noted a strong sales display.
A fragmentary verse recounts a Guam young lady who tests the sea with a lark and meets a shark. The piece closes with a sudden shift to a call to sing the 28th Psalm and a reference to Houston's port.
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