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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
1
Walter Wellman proposes a North Pole ascent by balloon drawing commentary from Washington correspondence. The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye lauds county papers while noting gains in its own issue. A proposed bill to cut passes from public officers is discussed amid reform sentiment.
The Cedar Rapids Republican mocks Des Moines political crowd and their correspondents who write dramatic accounts to fill space, arguing that most Iowa men remain indifferent to their protests and vapid rhetoric.
The president of the Town State Dairy association urges dairymen to resist modifying the oleomargarine law. Iowa legislators, senators, and congressmen backed the current law and are expected to fight any change harming the state's leading industry. Local press ethics and sensational reporting by Des Moines correspondents are criticized for misrepresentation of comments about President Roosevelt and the rate bill.
Fraternal insurers raise assessments after experience shows current rates are too low to cover rising death losses. Old line firms charged excessive premiums with heavy loadings and wasteful expenses. The prudent company will avoid both underpricing and overpricing through economical management.
The article notes that prosperity boosts factory, farmer incomes, and consumer prices. It also outlines how fixed incomes suffer as interest declines and living costs rise. It then highlights Senator Hayward of Davenport as a Republican secretary of state candidate, praising his experience and public service.
The president emphasizes that all should work regardless of social standing and that worthy work is the key to successful American life. He supports play, but warns it should not be the main focus, insisting that good work defines a good American citizen.
The Indianola Herald argues against a state wide primary, warning that Iowa farmers should study its effects. It cites Warren county four year trials leading to county offices dominated by city vote, and fears statewide primaries would place city candidates in state and county offices, excluding farmers.
The piece notes oversupply of canned corn with cheap prices for the poor and warns about too many canning factories. Iowa leads in packing this year as new plants emerge, with promoters selling equipment. A larger foreign demand could boost the industry into a major growth.
Heaven is either now or never. Many a trial is a test before promotion. Truth is without value until it is vitalized. Love fills even family jars with perfume. The lift of your life is the proof of your love. Unnecessary help is a sad hindrance. The best social refinement is to be refined of self. It is easy for the plugs in the race to despise the prizes. The only way to leave the bad is to cleave to the good. You cannot give a quart of love out of a half pint heart. The sermon that beats about the bush always finds it barren. Religion will not keep at all so long as you keep it all to yourself. Those virtues are at home in a man which he manifests at home.
Local items include W H Johnson’s assignment to FE Miller for creditors, Prof Sogard taking a Racine Wisconsin school post, and Col Charles A Clark seeking Grand Army of the Republic National Commander. Creations at Davenport crematory rise to 30 bodies last year and 286 since 1891. $25 per body fee.
The article notes a new mail route starting next Tuesday with ten applicants for carrier positions. Ward Kent scored highest with 99.24. It also mentions a laryngoscope demonstration to a patient, a letter from Mrs. Cronkhite about a Chicago operation and vision loss in one eye, public reaction to Mr. Snyder’s light sentence, and creditor dissatisfaction with the prosecutors and judge.
Prof W B Guthrie returns from New York to spend Christmas with his father Peter Guthrie and visit brothers A J at Sand Spring and Dr Guthrie in Dubuque. A.J. King brings in a man with frozen feet who wandered seeking shelter. Rev Meyer arranges care in Dubuque for the traveler. The man, likely a tramp, spoke little English.
A fragment notes a ballad titled Since Nell Lie Took My Bank Account Away sung by Mr Crackvoice. It comments on railways and congressmen using mileage allowances if passes are not issued, in a Chicago News tone.
Grace studies modeling in ehiry Maude prepares for mutines Jane writes verses in the lower hall Genevieve and Antoinette move about as others react A brother cries for lunch while mothers cook in the basement The scene centers on domestic daily life in a homey setting with scattered interactions.
The Chicago Record Herald comments on Charles T. Yerkes noting a harsh contrast between his business foresight and moral failures. It argues wealth cannot redeem a ruined character and warns that even a vast fortune leaves a tainted legacy for kin.
A barrister named Bushe argues a case before Chief Baron O Grady in Limerick. An ass brays outside the courtroom window on a pasture, prompting the judge to ask for repetition of the last words due to the echo.
Dr George C Lorimer of New York recounted a tale about funeral customs. A substitute minister avoided the usual call to view the remains and suggested the crowd pass around the bier, a phrase he found hackneyed and unconventional.
The text argues public collections are unnecessary for Mr. and Mrs. Longworth as Miss Rosoevelt has a sizable inheritance from her mother's family and Mr. Longworth is an millionaire by inheritance. It suggests subscriptions should aid only those in genuine need rather than the affluent couple.
A chemist analyzes soil to advise fertilizers for different crops. If blood is lacking, a doctor prescribes nourishment, possibly a tonic or concentrated fat food, since fat is the missing element. Fat is the easiest to digest and assimilate among nourishing foods.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil promises nourishment for the body when milk and cream fail. It is described as palatable and beneficial for wasting in both children and adults, maintaining consistent quality.
Hig EXPRESS extends clubbing propositions to subscribers who clear all arrears and pay one year in advance. Additional publications available to ad paying subscribers at exact cost to the publisher. Ask for details.
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