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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
1
The legislature notes normal attention levels as German American citizens praise Prince Henry and emphasize strong U S ties with Germany. Many citizens with German origins maintain goodwill toward the Fatherland while remaining loyal to the United States.
Des Moines correspondent reports Senator Moffit of the district says he has not introduced any bill this session. He claims no ax to grind and no favors to ask, enabling free vote and debate on pending measures. He opposes the Furry plan to appoint a commission to audit county treasurers, warning it would be filled with broken down politicians rather than qualified examiners.
Insurance companies push a proposed 25 percent rate increase as Iowa property owners pay over two dollars in premiums for every dollar returned on five losses. The piece notes some weak companies failed, but argues against higher levies across the state where losses were light. It laments broader deficits funded by Iowa policyholders.
The incident in the United States Senate last Saturday involved South Carolina’s two senators in a fist fight. Tillman was the aggressor after charges against McLaurin, who called the imputations lies. Both men were held in contempt as the Senate met in executive session.
The Wyoming Journal contrasts Monticello's heavy tax burden and generous spending with the county seat's methods. It argues Monticello residents have avoided mining schemes and political promises, keeping wealth stable. The piece defends independence through prudent income and cautions against chasing rainbows.
The Marion postmaster role goes to Don Rathbun. Obituaries note J C Schaller of Dubuque and James McGuigan of Farley. A Clinton chief of police removal follows gambling house orders. A DeWitt robbery leaves siblings gagged. An acetylene explosion injures three near Marshalltown. A Pekin medal honors Calvin Titus for 1900 battle. Trappist Brother Eugene Graham leaves the monastery with Rome's permission.
The piece laments South Carolina’s fading chivalry as Senator Till is accused of making an unpleasant impression. It notes a representative Talbert backed Wheeler’s sentiments, which his party is repudiating, and ends with a reflection on cyclical life from the March Ladies' Home Journal.
In Des Moines Register tribute to Archbishop Keane praising his reform efforts in Dubuque. The clergyman is lauded for pressuring saloonkeepers to follow the law and for voluntary street improvements costing nearly $2,000 for church property, despite a state court ruling bill invalid.
The Wyoming Journal reports Monticello contributes the largest share of tax ferret money and holds the biggest assessments of money and credits. The note adds that Monticello’s wealth supports the ferret effort, and the town debt will be reduced by its work.
A collection of wry observations on men and women noting truth and vanity in love. It contrasts cleverness, envy, and temptation with gendered stereotypes, suggesting both folly and insight in relationships and social behavior.
The bill to reassemble districts would split Jones and Cedar counties joining Cedar to Johnson and Jones to Jackson. Senator Moffit is expected to oppose the change affecting the current senatorial district.
A Census Bulletin reports Iowa tops all states in total livestock value as of June 1 1900 with 271 844 034 dollars. Texas ranks second in the nationwide livestock valuation. The note ends with a mournful line about the sorrow of a woman after battle. March Ladies Home.
A dated aphorism from March Ladies' Home Journal states that wealth cannot compensate for lack of character, asserting true value lies in virtue rather than riches.
An old advertisement promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy for children’s growth issues. It argues the medicine strengthens, increases appetite and sleep, and helps weak kids catch up with others. It includes trademark and free sample offers, with address in New York.
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