06 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
1
The Dubuque Times Journal rebukes The Express for condemning taxpayers who resist unequal taxes on moneys and credits. It argues laws unequal in operation invite evasion and calls for obedience to tax statutes while condemning anti tax avoidance.
Dubuque county issued four thousand eight hundred fifty one hunting licenses. The dog poisoner operates at Center Junction as a shady business. The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Interurban carried over four hundred ten thousand passengers in 1909. Prominent Cedar Rapids pioneer Porter Hamilton dies. J D Easton, State Bankers association president, passes away at Waterloo after illness. Cornelius Van Zandt postmaster of Wilton dies aged sixty seven.
The secretary of agriculture proposes expanding inquiry into who profits in the food supply chain. He questions how much of a consumer’s dollar for goods like potatoes and eggs goes to growers, railroads, merchants, and retailers, and urges data gathering to determine where prices should be regulated.
State Auditor Bleakly urges banks to curb overdrafts in a new system. Patrons should obtain a temporary loan at the bank if funds are lacking and avoid cashing checks without deposits. Bankers and customers urged to comply with the prudent practice.
The Des Moines Capital questions a Jasper county man who allegedly drove his frail wife into the cold at 2 AM. It condemns drinking and asks if personal liberty justifies booze abuse. The piece cites a Colfax tragedy and urges temperance to prevent such harm.
Iowa City bought 104000 dollars of stock in the proposed Davenport interurban railway and the sale of 300000 dollars worth of stock for Davenport and along the right of way has begun.
The Manchester Press notes voter calm as farmers dominate the electorate and state administration gains trust. Iowa Republicans show leadership rifts rather than policy divisions, while census job openings dwindle due to broad prosperity and pay scales.
The Des Moines Register remarks on insurgent currents within the Republican party arguing that insurgent momentum risks straying from regular party paths unless checked by the undertow toward order. It notes the danger of an insurgent movement lasting past the convention.
Washington correspondents praise a square deal in politics as Taft plans to open war with Speaker Cannon once it appears the speaker will aid the president’s legislative program. They see this as politics they can approve despite tensions.
The Clinton Herald notes a new federal law effective January 1 that blocks express companies from acting as agents for liquor interests. It will require direct billing to the recipient for liquor deliveries, complicating how home tasters obtain their drinks and limiting disclosure.
The Lions City Journal questions the value of insurgent factional battles against Gov. Carroll in a primary, arguing such fights serve little purpose beyond intra party strife and unlikely to alter the outcome of the one term governor’s bid.
A Stopkinton Leader note describes a road narrowness scenario with a $200 country horse and a red devil of a choo choo car meeting on a two way highway. The piece uses humorous imagery to imply limited passing space and caution for drivers and animals on rural roads.
The prose riffs on perception and deceit with satirical musings on honesty youth and romance. It notes a clever man is often simply well educated and that women craft appearances even when untrue.
Jane Ellison transfers to Emma M. Van Meter and others parcels in blocks 218 and sections 11 84 4 for 800 dollars. Ellison also to Sam Wright and J W Wright parcels in NWI4 areas for 3250. Mrs J A Gilbert sells lot 4 block 8 Green's add Wyoming for one dollar and other value. Sarah A. McRoberts et al sell to Walter James lots 4 5 6 block 12 Green's add to Wyoming for 700. J M Young and wife transfer to James T Leech multiple lots in Center Junction for 426. M M Franks executor to C L Miles lots 4 5 6 block 10 Onslow for 775. Chester L Butler et al to Harrison Orr q c d nerly nelq section 33 85 1 for one dollar and other value. Sarah Van Valkenburg to Ira Grover lot 62 Monticello original plat and vacated Cedar street portion for 650. J S Condit to H K Boegel lots 2 and 9 J M D Crockwell's add Anamosa for 720.
A case of smallpox was reported in Mt. Pleasant prompting public health officials to investigate exposure and containment measures. Health authorities advised residents to monitor symptoms and seek medical care if fever or rash develops.
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