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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1907
Page
7
A sermon argues leaders are made, not born by chance. It cites Othniel as an example and stresses daily discipline prepares one for future opportunities. It urges youths to awaken to the truth that today shapes tomorrow’s destiny and the man of the hour is in the making.
An analysis traces how a beguiling path of ease and wealth seduced Israel from obedience to God. It notes the rising influence of liberal currents, the backlash of strict loyalty led by Othniel, and the threat from Mesopotamian domination as tribute burdens grew heavy.
The wavering leaders bring Israel to intermarriage with neighbors and worship of foreign gods. Oppression by the Mesopotamian king lasts eight years until the people repent and seek Othniel. Empowered by the Lord, he leads a just war, delivering Israel and granting forty years of peace.
A historical note explains Native American signaling before Marconi. Smoke puffs created by blanket coverage conveyed messages like look out or camp here, while night signaling used fire arrows. The fiery arrow trail served as a game signal. multiple arrows warned of strong enemies.
Sir William Gull, M D, declares in strong terms that a large number of people die daily from alcoholic drinks. He asserts alcohol is a powerful, unseen poison and the most destructive agent known in the country, based on his experience.
In Austria Protestants may not publicly baptize or administer the Lord's Supper. Public worship is permitted only when a congregation registers as a club.
A new Chinese army policy bans opium smoking, refusing admission to anyone who uses opium, reinforcing strict narcotics discipline among recruits.
E S Ellsworth millionaire railroad builder educator and benefactor died suddenly at his home in Iowa Falls after a recent cold. He leaves a fortune likely over 1 million dollars with holdings in banks colleges ranches and farms and funded hospitals and libraries including Ellsworth hospital and Carnegie Ellsworth library. He championed the Des Moines Iowa Falls and Northern railway project and supported major local enterprises.
Des Moines reports Mrs. Fred West and her husband filed a chattel mortgage with County Recorder Dodson for 1541 to Dr. R P Parriott. The lien covers piano organ horse cow four harness sets two wagons engine boiler and household furniture at the West baby farm 1814 Thirty-fifth street. Mrs West and Miss Annie Beattie remain jailed with bail not yet posted. Justice Roe fixed 10000 bail for Beattie and a Friday hearing on Baby Jim case may lead to a grand jury.
Attor ney John Newbarn filed habeas corpus for Anna Beattie in Des Moines district court after her arraignment before Justice Zell G Roe on a murder charge at the West maternity home. Bond set at 10000 by Roe. hearing ordered for Monday morning due to counsel's absence.
Mary Fletcher, who rooms at 513 East Walnut, attempted suicide by taking cocaine in the early morning. Dr. W S Conklin and assistant treated her and succeeded in reviving her. She left a note saying she took the dose to die and escape her creditors.
In Dubuque on Feb 15 Protestants plan a crusade against liquor traffic. Pledge circulation aims to press for enforcing the mute law and Rev Dr Cady of the First Congregational church will present the gathered pledges to the mayor.
In Council Bluffs Mrs. C. J. Christofferson aged nearly 40 was fatally shot Saturday afternoon by her 8 year old son Charian. The accident occurred when the boy found a shotgun in a store room and carried it to the porch where it discharged through a window striking his mother as she cooked. The family is prominent in the community and a 1 year old baby is also in the home. The boy, distraught, ran to tell his father, shouting that he shot mamma and begging to be whipped.
C J Johnson of Villisca faced justice Gooper in Council Bluffs Iowa on charges of passing two worthless checks for 20 dollars to liquor dealer C A Wendlandt. He paid the amount and costs to square the shortage after arraignment. He claimed repeated prior use of the method and bank notification would have avoided the issue.
Des Moines reports the Y. W. C. A. board purchased the Dorr Investment lot at Ninth and High streets for 17 500 dollars, 2 500 under options and initial price. After payment, 10 000 from the Eighth street Bush sale will be applied to the new building. The plan places lunch room access on Ninth Street and gym entrance on High Street above grade.
In Des Moines the coroner’s jury failed to return a verdict after a long session on the Northwestern wreck deaths. The inquiry continues next Friday as witnesses are subpoenaed. The key issue is whether the eight miners bought tickets or rode free, affecting settlement with the railroad.
Webster City judge denies immediate remarriage as William Largent and Ella E. Culp apply for a license just twelve hours after Largent’s December divorce. Judge Evans investigates for possible annulment if intent to wed existed when the divorce was granted. The new Iowa remarriage bill is not yet in effect, awaiting House passage and a July 4 start date.
In Grinnell on February 15 a Roosters club banquet gathered many prominent figures including Senators Smith and Clark and Representative G.4 Grier. The event raised nearly 25,000 toward Grinnell’s 50,000 pledge, part of an overall 300,000 fundraising drive.
President Hill M. Bell announced a $5,000 gift to the Carnegie library endowment fund from Mrs. Mary Kinney, daughter of Kinney Powell, who died recently. The transfer completed yesterday raises the endowment to $39,000 with $11,000 more needed to reach the goal.
An article extols the health and beauty benefits of consistent sleep. It warns that too little or too much sleep harms the complexion, emphasizes nighttime rest before midnight, and notes how proper rest refreshes the nervous system and body.
Advice on sleep duration for aging readers, room conditions, ventilation, and temperature around 60 degrees. Recommends facial cleansing with lukewarm water and oatmeal, skin cream, and gentle massage to enhance complexion during rest. Warns against mouth breathing and promotes breathing exercises for restful sleep.
A fragment quotes a dialogue on height enhancement with lists of fashion tips such as posture, dress, and shoes. The speaker dismisses many “helpful” suggestions as ineffective and confirms she remains short, humorously lamenting the endless advice and her persistent height.
Describes a compact five inch square wash leather lined case for rings bracelets and trinkets. Includes soft leather lining to keep jewelry bright and flap covers tied with ribbon, suitable for dusting washing hands or traveling with small personal items.
A social note from Ladies' Weld discusses women's frustration with pandering to boastful youth. Some admit snubbing him leads to losing partners at dances and teas, reflecting the era's gender norms and social dictates in England.
A light chiffon scarf with silk leaves arranged in graduated horizontal rows becomes a popular evening accessory for theatergoers. It slips easily over the head and neck, comes in light tinted hues, and features petal trims and a central wide panel that shields the hair while the sides taper to pointed ends.
Mrs Clabberley laments French spelling calling it gibberish. She recalls meeting a Parisian soldier named John Darm who wrote his name Gen and hears of another John Dark spelled J c a n. The remark underscores language frustrations and mispronunciations encountered abroad.
The description notes a gown featuring gold and silver gore on Tucker headwear, a black empire model of silk muslin over gold gauze, a short black gauze bolero with gold and silver embroidery, puffed sleeves, a square cut bodice with white lace front, lace frills cascading over the arms, and black gloves, shoes, and stockings.
Black remains stylish for evening wear and gains relief with bright floral sprays. New season dresses feature tulle sleeves with flicked detailing and ivory white rose and green accents for contrast.
In a witty line from New York Weekly a joke about the empress of Austria and insomnia is relayed through Mr Whiffle and Mrs Whiffle. The gag implies the empress would be proud of queenly status and unable to sleep.
A judge quips that Henpeque is not divorced, clarifying the inference from his talk of self rule and life choices. The exchange spotlights a humorous courtroom moment about personal status and independence.
A six to seventeen year old boy population plans a three week self governed town at Lake Winona Indiana with eight wards and a boy stock economy. Stores telephones and civic services run by youths under adult supervision will operate, profits go to dividends, and residents provide meals tents and fees.
Postmaster General Cortelyou reports July to December 1906 second class mail for free distribution at the Edacaeus rate. Over 90 percent originated in 427 cities. Daily newspapers weighed 141 million pounds carried 255 miles on average.
Pennsylvania lawmakers pass a replevin law amendment to aid Mrs. Imma B Guillou of Pasadena California in reclaiming a toy bureau sold with her late father Judge F Carroll Brewster’s household effects for 1.25 dollars. The buyer refused to surrender it.
Paris reports a Dutch bill to ban balloons airships and aeroplanes from Dutch serial territory. Any aircraft crossing the frontier must land on signal surrender name and address, with penalties of 40 pounds or three months in prison.
A line reflects on how greed for revenue can sway moral choices. It suggests that certainty of earnings alters conduct, implying prudence and virtue depend on financial predictability.
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