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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
7
A historical overview of 1911 highlighting global upheaval from the Chinese rebellion to Mexican and American conflicts, labor disputes, and graft campaigns. It notes aviation progress with Atwood and Rodgers flights, and lists major events including strikes, elections, and notable deaths across nations.
A light domestic remark centers on Mrs. Torkins who tried to read the newspapers to converse with her husband but admits misreading political content for football news. The offhand adviser questions interest in current affairs.
A pithy remark notes that most people forget more readily than they forgive, arguing forgiveness is harder but more meaningful than simple forgetfulness. The quote attributes the thought to Puck.
A dialogue reveals a doctor asking if Mrs. Popjoy received yesterday’s medicine and a reply that all blinds were down this morning, suggesting secrecy or poor visibility. The exchange hints at a patient case and a quiet, possibly secretive medical setting.
In a witty dialogue Miss Cayenne argues Briggins conceals a faint light. Briggins counters by suggesting his light is so small it could vanish with a draft, prompting a playful exchange about visibility and restraint.
A dated list records arrests, political changes, and global incidents. Notable items include C V Richeson as a Boston slayer, Reverend Frand W Sandford arriving in Portland jailed, Churchill becoming first lord of the admiralty, Taft reviewing battleships, the Philadelphia Athletics winning the world series, and Cardinal announcements. Also noted are clashes in Shanghai, Persian finance crises, New Mexico statehood results, and various assassinations and treaties.
In a downtown streetcar a fat man and a lean deaf man share a moment of joke amid a German band playing on a nearby street. The fat man shouts music while the lean man asks for repetition, and passengers laugh at the exchange before the band disappears.
Aegean sunlight scenes show a giant sun dial formed by a promontory 2,000 feet high. As the sun travels, its shadow sweeps across nearby small islands set at hour-like intervals, creating a natural time measurement unaltered by centuries.
A humorous quip features Marks questioning why Parks lets his wife incur large bills. Parks replies he’d prefer trouble with creditors over trouble with his wife, delivering a wry domestic punchline.
A stubborn man asks why he filed a formal salary-cut request. He answers he wanted to ensure he could still have his own way about something.
A judge heckles a speaker with a quip about a husband and a number during a courtroom exchange. The brisk dialogue highlights courtroom tension and the judge’s sharp wit as the moment unfolds.
Dubuque reports Farley in early spring construction for a northbound railroad from Farley and the formation of a booster club with over 112 stockholders. Local and distant factories show interest while Illinois Central officials visit to aid the project.
Creston grocers' delivery strike ends as managers accept terms. Deliverers return today with weekly pay rising from 9.25 to 12 dollars and one fewer delivery per day to adjust routes.
The Harmers' and Merchants' Produce company organized in Mason City with $25,000 capital and C. B. Caraway of Hsther ville named president. A large number of farm produce dealers have bought stock in the firm.
Council Bluffs December 29. E Hart republican national committeeman and First National Bank president testifies for the defense denying any connection with the Mabray organization. He says the bank had no stake in victims papers and no deal with Marks on paper collection. Hart claims no calls with Marks about drafts and notes he led the bank investigation into a Denver looser seeking cash on a $5000 draft. Turner, president of City National Bank and former associate of Hart, testifies similarly.
A Denver financier donated 7500 dollars to Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant as part of the 150000 endowment campaign. The college will meet the offer under its terms.
Prof P G Holden, Iowa corn specialist, predicts an agricultural commissioner in every Iowa county within a few years. He envisions ten short courses held in winter with about 100 farmers attending in each county.
C A Ross of Engineering Construction and Securities says the steam railroad from Blanchard to Clarinda will be finished and ready for rolling stock on January 1. He would not comment on extending the Iowa & Southwestern into Clarinda.
Twenty two carloads of finished iron ore have been shipped from the Waukon iron mines. The ore quality exceeds prior test estimates and the project cost more than half a million dollars.
Utt of Utt Bros of Chicago surveyed the Town river site for a proposed race and power dam. The firm plans to build a power plant to supply electricity to Wapello and nearby towns.
Logan I M Crane of Council Bluffs secured the Soldier river drainage project contract at 62 3 cents per yard. The excavated volume runs to about 1,000,000 cubic yards with total project cost near $114,000, covering excavation right of way and benefiting roughly 30,000 acres.
Twelve Des Moines men seek seats as directors of the Iowa State Traveling Men's association with five to be elected January 20 at the Y M C A auditorium. Incumbents Waller St John Al Thomas Milo Ward Robert Barrowman and Jas B Bowie run again. Other candidates include D T Huber BE C Tyans Nat Thompson Gardner D Isham Dorsey Hannell James I Hunt and Thomas J Needham. John A Blanchard is the sole vice presidential candidate.
Le Grand-Big prices for howa farm land were paid in transfers. Irving F. Rubenbauer paid 200 dollars per acre for a farm owned by the Rev. J. W. Piper and Co. F. Keen of Taylor township bought J. F. Fortner's farm for 185 dollars per acre.
Keokuk city council selects fourteen saloons from thirty six to continue operation under Moon law ruling. Saloons face an annual license of 1200 dollars.
The body of a man thought to be P. Sandabarbaras of South Omaha Nebraska was found near Wiota with a bullet through the heart. The stranger had been seen in Wiota where he purchased a .22 caliber rifle.
The Allison The Quinn brothers purchased forty young work horses from farmers around Allison. They will ship the animals to Bloomington Illinois for winter holding and plan to sell them to area farmers in the spring.
Mason City reports Marc Myascovich found guilty of murder in the case of Philip Djurvich after a coroner's jury viewed the heart, showing lacerations and a knife wound through the organ into the spine.
Citizens post a seven hundred dollar reward for the capture of three men who attacked Dr. Lucy Bowman, abducted her to the town outskirts, and held her captive for two hours.
Dr. M. J. Exner of Shanghai China arrives to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. Exner in Boone. Exner has spent years in YMCA work in China accompanying his return to his hometown.
Des Moines report shows John Keyes of Grundy Center appealing to Governor Carroll for farm hands. He cites a large farm with abundant work and good wages but difficulty hiring. The issue affects several farmers in town and prompts requests to the state labor department for capable help.
Prof R K Bliss of the Ames short course department met with officers of the Allamakee Farmers' Institute at Waukon to arrange a large county short course to be held February 12 to 19, 1912.
Sac City farmer William Hensell bought cattle at Sioux City shipped from Dakota. Since their return to the township five cattle have died of blackleg, prompting concern over livestock disease.
Fr W Lamphere reports year ending Dec 24 includes sidewalks 1000 dollars sewerage 6700 dollars new residences and remodeling of old buildings 21500 dollars completion and dedication of the county courthouse at Logan Nov 8 100000 dollars.
Engineer Peter Gould collapsed at the throttle of a Burlington train entering Tracey. The locomotive ran wild and collided with a passenger train at the station, damaging coaches and causing a wreck.
The Commercial club has led a drive to build a $60 000 hotel in Estherville during 1912. Stock valued at $35 000 has already been sold to fund the project.
The Boone cooperative ice cream factory at Stratford has been completed and its machinery given a thorough test. The creamery is modern in every respect and equipped with the best sort of machinery.
Vince Wasicke foreman of a tile plant was fatally injured when hit by a Great Western passenger train at a crossing in Mason City. Wasicke was thrown entirely out of the right of way.
Dallas Center hosts the Dallas County poultry breeders second annual meeting January 2 3 and 4. A large number of breeders from Dallas and surrounding counties expect to exhibit birds as officers plan for a great show.
Geologists at the state university report bones unearthed at the Knut Osheim place near Thompson are from a prehistoric monster elk. The discovery adds to local paleontological interest in the area.
Marshall county fair dates for 1912 set September 9 to 13 by the Marshall County Fair association executive committee. The selection confirms a five day event in Marshalltown with dates approved by local officials.
A six day campaign in Mason City linked to the Men and Region Forward Movement opens February 19. Dr. F. G. Lane of London, England, will manage the event directing activities and programs.
The Rev A M Duboe, a Baptist clergyman, died at his home in Oskaloosa from nervous collapse. He formerly preached in Denison, Marion, and Osage.
In Council Bluffs on December 29 Robert Haffer 18 Guy Andrews 21 and Wilhemina SFallers were injured in coasting accidents and all remain in serious condition in hospital.
Louis Lensch aged 22 died at his Tipton home after his arm caught in a corn shredder while he tried to place a belt on a gasoline engine. He was thrown into the machine and fatally injured.
The old Coggon mill, constructed five years before the Civil War began, was destroyed by a fire whose source remains unknown.
W R Mason likely holds husking record for a 71 year old. During the just closed season Mason husked 1 360 bushels.
Iowa City's council grapples with reducing fifteen saloons to ten as required by the Moon law ruling of the supreme court. The plan begins Friday evening and aims to conform with the high court's decision.
Joseph Mellicar of Newport was killed when he tripped on a plank and fell onto a buzz saw cutting wood in his yard. His hips were mangled in the accident.
Postmaster A. I. Campbell of Linn Grove was removed by post office inspectors over an alleged shortage in his accounts. The shortfall is reported to be less than $200.
Isaac Robinson is hospitalized after a shooting incident in Boone. Conrad Klute is jailed claiming Robinson entered his home and insulted him. Further details prompt investigation into the altercation's circumstances.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the main mill package department and feed mill at the Quaker Oats plant in Fort Dodge. Estimated loss about 200000 dollars, partly insured. Rebuilding of the plant doubtful.
The Kalona Iowa Christian church was dedicated Sunday with Rev. William J. Lockhart of Des Moines serving as master of ceremonies.
Boone reports seven inches of snow on the ground and a government reading of 18 below zero this morning marking a record cold spell for the season in the town.
Centerville reports the death of Harley Stevens sixteen son of Mr and Mrs William Stevens from an accidental gunshot wound suffered on Christmas Day.
Burlington council raises annual saloon licenses to 2000 dollars and will select twenty four premises to operate under the Moon law at tomorrow night’s meeting.
Des Moines reports an unidentified woman was arrested as insane after she rode a trolley car from its first morning trip to its last run and attempted the same the following day.
Marshalltown is deciding whether Mayor Jones will be recalled after activists filed a recall petition with 656 signatures. If the objections are sustained only 408 names remain, 369 short of the required total to trigger a recall.
In Mason City the thermometer fell to 20 degrees below zero last night marking the coldest spell in three years. Residents bundled up as winter weather intensified with chill winds and frost.
A preacher reflects on Amos and Judah's perilous times contrasting luxury and idolatry with prophetic calls to repentance. He warns modern Christianity to heed the Lord’s plumb line by restoring belief in the supernatural gospel of Jesus Christ and the aims of making better men, not merely saving souls.
The article asserts Christians never lose God's presence and urges believers to trust Christ's eternal companionship. It emphasizes human feelings of distance are common but misleading and encourages embracing the indwelling Lord's presence despite doubt.
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