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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
1
Governor Harding urges economy as state debt nears 1.5 million by next June. He seeks expense cuts rather than tax hikes, criticizing early progressive expansions and commissions for overspending. The aim is to balance the books and restore the old Iowa way of paying as we go.
A letter argues the remedy for a flawed primary law is a strong reform and criticizes a decade of tinkering that worsened outcomes. It proposes giving committees a voter decided option to choose between primary or caucus, and hints at rewards for expertise.
The piece discusses how metropolitan papers push sensational news including fake dispatches. It notes some stories are denounced the next day and the fakery persists. It critiques a few papers for manufacturing stinging lies despite exposure.
The East endures severe cold as northern New York records 54 degrees below zero, surpassing Iowa’s historical low of 48 below. The piece notes New York residents claiming it as the coldest weather the state has seen, akin to California’s winter tourist boasts.
Congress may raise postage on mailed newspapers if the Senate postoffice bill passes as is, worsening the burden on publishers. The move would worsen a paper shortage by triggering higher paper prices, escalating costs for editors and readers.
Henry Ford, who traveled to Europe in 1915 with guests to ease wartime strain, now offers to place his factory at the government’s disposal for submarine manufacture. Bryan appears as the lone pacifist smiling while facing pressure from critics.
A Villa band followed General Pershing as he returned from Washington. The raiders captured three Mormons and some Mexican farm workers, a smaller haul than the punitive expedition south of the line.
Oleomargarine makers win access to Democratic lawmakers who back a tax cut from ten to two cents per pound. Dairymen warn the concession to a butter substitute will harm their industry and livelihoods.
The Pinchots remain in the public eye as Amos Pinchot’s wife pushes birth control debate, keeping the family name prominent in newspapers. The piece notes a historical contrast to a past era when such ideas could have altered the nation’s course.
The Boston Transcript notes there was no goodwill in Jobson's purchase, only the coal business. he bought out a local coal dealer.
Cedar Rapids Republican protests Iowa state debt and mismanagement after years of reform governance. It cites $300,000 in unpaid warrants drawing six percent interest and a looming $1.6 million deficit by June 30, plus funds borrowed from county automobile accounts. The piece criticizes planned $2,000,000 custodial institution for women and a custodial farm near Des Moines, urging fiscal restraint and restoration of stability by the legislature and Harding administration.
Sioux City Journal notes Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois backed the presidential veto against the literacy test in the immigration bill, supported by his peers and aligned with view that literacy tests are unfair to immigrants, akin to voter eligibility standards. Cannon is seen as a steady standpatter who believes education access should not be restricted by such tests.
Elihu Root argues the nation requires practical, selfless men who love liberty and country enough to grant freedom to others. He urges workers grounded in ordinary life to carry noble ideals into action rather than rely on rhetoric or sentiment.
Tipton Advertiser notes a Des Moines bill to add a fourth judge to the Fourth Judicial District. It urges amendments to ensure at least one judge from Cedar or Jones counties, citing a precedent for one judge per district and highlighting the public benefit of a home judge.
Waterloo Times-Tribune notes Teddy insists on action, eager to fight to get down to business. The piece emphasizes his readiness to move from talk to work and the determination to start immediately.
Baltimore American notes rising paper costs threaten to push prices higher and may drive makers to use leather for shoe soles as a cost saving measure.
Lawmakers pause on a proposal to abolish the highway commission as constituents prefer maintaining the current road building system. The debate stalls while pressure from supporters and critics grows.
Arlington widow Mrs. James Bingham dies at 89. Dramas include hospital care for R M Marvin, church fire at Urbana, and a Dubuque Strand Theatre blaze. Robberies, accidents, and a Cedar county farm sale share space with weddings, births, and centenarian milestones in Wapsipinicon era notes.
The Des Moines Des Moines Journal reports Iowa committees review hundreds of bills this session. Prohibition measures face scrutiny, with debates on home liquor, shipping limits, and cross state imports. Other actions include a reform of road law with a state highway commissioner and securing federal aid.
Sioux City Journal quips that when Miss Rankin’s pair is announced in Congress, capital reporters will craft romantic stories about the scene. The remark plays on reporters’ habit of spinning narratives from political events.
The Union League Club under new president Charles Evans Hughes votes to sever diplomatic relations with Germany, arguing party lines fade when national safety is at stake. The piece contrasts this stance with Bryan and Vardaman, urging patriotism from all sides.
In Jones County Iowa a notice to all concerned announces filing of the last will and testament of George W. Davis deceased on February 5 1917 and the March term date for final proof and probate at which interested parties may appear to show cause. Dated February 6 1917. B2ws G A Fisher Clerk of the District Court Jones Co Iowa Doxsee Doxsee Attorneys for the Estate.
State of Iowa Jones County District Court to hear two papers claiming to be the last will of Robert M Hicks deceased. Final proof and probate set for March term with interested parties to appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted. Dated February 5, 1917. Clerk Q A Fisher.
An old ad column touts Sunshine windows to modernize hog houses and barns with a promise of long term savings. It humorously mentions an American woman in a Japanese village receiving eggs with a chicken and a polite explanation. Eclipse red cedar shingles are advertised as a cheap roof option when considering cost and durability.
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