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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
5
The Manchester Press urges shoppers to favor local businesses over mail order rivals. It argues home merchants provide value, support taxes and community growth, and that spending locally keeps money circulating rather than flowing to distant suppliers.
President Wilson loses the strongest cabinet member as Garrison resigns over disagreements on preparedness plans. The move signals Wilson’s stubborn progress and strains with professors and cabinet peers, highlighting political calculations behind the decision.
The piece lauds Lincoln for guiding the Civil War victory and the abolition of slavery. It argues the war spared Europe’s turmoil, saved countless lives, and established the United States as a united nation under Lincoln’s foresight. The author emphasizes gratitude for Lincoln’s statesmanship and the cost borne in lives and treasure.
A Massachusetts congressman faced criticism for an insulting speech against German citizens while courting Roosevelt. The piece notes manufacturers urging car purchases on installment plans and questions who will sell gasoline on installments, ending with a jab at John D. Rockefeller finishing the point.
The piece argues Republicans nationwide should unite behind Cummins, bury past dissensions, and restore Republican administration. It warns Democratic tariff and tax measures reduce revenue and favor inheritance taxes, suggesting funds will lean on living or dead estates if GOP unity fails.
The Philadelphia Ledger cites a Cambridge University Review report showing a drop from 1227 to 665 resident students this year. With 697 graduates and undergraduates killed, the piece argues war drains nurseries of potential leaders and ends by noting 81 percent of 66,000 German male students in military service.
A Manchester Press note warns farmers of errors in selling by word or rumor. A farmer skipped newspaper ads and missed buyers, causing a cash loss far exceeding the ad cost. It cites a sale mispriced by neglecting timely public notice and underscores the value of newspaper advertising to reach potential buyers.
A collection of wry observations on society and ambition. Bits critique vanity, marriage, work, and luck with playful aphorisms and social commentary. The tone mimics a column of pithy musings.
The New York Globe argues that Germany threatens freedom of the seas by refusing to concede illegality of attacking merchant ships. A settlement on current lines would allow Berlin, not Washington, to dictate terms and justify punitive actions.
Reported by La Vetta Perrine, the notes recount graduating invitations among seniors, a six o'clock dinner hosted by Mr. Miller, Hazel Hubbard's visit, a crutch sprain from a Friday night game, and lighthearted classroom anecdotes. The Monticello basketball team defeated Anamosa 23 21 after a tense second half, with Solomon hitting a key field basket.
A brief, solemn tribute to the working father who returns home worn yet steadfast. It honors a man among millions who bears daily trials for his children, offering silent strength, courage, and unwavering care in the style of a Detroit Free Press poem.
Editorial urges decisive action to reveal the true situation and end hesitation. Citing Buchanan Lincoln Grant Cleveland and successors, it argues firmness is needed now to steady the nation.
Thomas A Edison shares views on prohibition gradual limits on alcohol and worldwide movement he avoids banquets and cigarettes prefers small meals supports women's suffrage and predicts the Allies win with two more years of war to go.
The Chicago Post notes Mr Garrison resigns from the cabinet over defense policy. The president discusses national defense with Mr Hay the general staff and army leaders. The paper commends an open mind awaiting a fully ripened opinion based on national needs rather than politics.
Anamosa Journal reports six counties certified by the state census department. Jones county totals 19 148 in 1915 with Anamosa at 9822 and Monticello at 2159. other towns include Martello 181 Center Junction 282 Cascade 171 Olin 706 Onslow 281 Wyoming 707 and penitentiary inmates included.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader notes a dramatic $100 swing in Bethlehemster shares in a single day signaling possible market turbulence ahead. The piece hints at impending adjustments or who may be affected but keeps to neutral financial observations without sensational detail.
Washington Star notes that remarks suggesting Theodore Roosevelt may withdraw or alter his candidacy are possibly reversible, reinforcing that he still stands as a candidate. The report emphasizes uncertainty and the need for further clarification from Roosevelt or his supporters.
The Maquoketa area reports a new commercial club planned. Rev J G Morgan of Bowman North Dakota has been offered a $1400 salary by the Congregational church. Newsman RE Snyder, longtime Cedar Vale Gazette publisher, died in Long Beach California. Clara Ramsey of Amamona graduates as nurse from Iowa City training school. Manchester club women back equal suffrage. Ben Phelps dies at 86 in Maquoketa after a long Clinton county residence.
The article discusses Ed T. Meredith known as "the goat" in Iowa’s 1814 democracy campaign and notes his high federal post. It raises questions about Maurice Connolly’s reward, implying he did not receive a similar noted position.
Burlington Hawkeye asserts Roosevelt remains a presidential candidate or will be until death, dismissing debate over his status as moot and affirming his enduring eligibility and presence in the race.
A quoted voice urges selecting a bank as one would pick a wife, favoring a trusted, well known institution. The metaphor promotes choosing the best, implying stability and compatibility in financial dealings.
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