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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
8
A man plots to host two pretend aunts to impress Clara J. in a country house. Uncle Peter and Aunt Martha complicate the ruse while the impostor sisters stage chaotic, comic scenes. A sale offer from Uncle Peter follows as the plan cascades toward inevitable exposure.
In a western range setting a narrow gap in cliff ledges fills with a stampede pile up of sheep after a storm. The narrator and Smith inspect the scene hoping to find a missing man, noting sheep topple the precipice in a cascading flow as more animals pile on. It explains such disasters are common on western ranges.
A clipped exchange on education quality and pride features a speaker or interlocutor expressing mixed feelings. The dialogue hints at pride in learning yet concerns about a specific individual’s conduct or progress, reflecting common tensions in schooling narratives.
Dialogue excerpt shows Pat pressing Mike on animal housing as unhealthy while the judge replies Mike dismisses the concern. The scene conveys a tense mock court exchange focusing on care and complaint without actions or outcomes.
Hon. Champ Clark backs creating a committee system to curb the speaker’s power over committee appointments. He argues a larger share of self-government improves work, with the Senate’s practice cited as a model. The piece, reflecting New York Tribune, notes broader progress and reduced servility as key outcomes.
The piece questions whether November election results will lower living costs. It notes legislators elected to cut the cost of living face a delayed start and wonders if reductions will occur after March 4, 1933, or at all. It cites fears of broken promises and ongoing high prices.
The New York Times reports the secretary of war doubts natives can take over administration this generation. He warns against unrealistic independence schemes and favors gradual self government with U.S. guidance and continued responsibility.
Progress noted as Congress considers the president's recommended supplies for the next fiscal year. Both parties show interest in advancing the plan, with expectations that it may pass if able to gather support in the coming session. The debate shows bipartisan receptivity amid ongoing legislative activity.
A 1910 analysis predicts Democrats aim to organize tariff revision in the next session with a horizontal sliding scale modeled on 1883. It warns that immediate reductions in some schedules could invite internal dissent and echo past Republican troubles, jeopardizing party unity ahead of 1912.
President Taft vows budget discipline and rejects war scare rhetoric used to pressure the treasury. He declares a steady course toward economy and insists on fiscal restraint amid demands for increased spending.
The piece argues that tariff advocates push broad reductions but resist lowering specific items. It notes officials who loudly call for general cuts still demand increased duties on certain schedules and items, revealing selective opposition.
Champ Clark would have the house committees named by a committee if elected speaker and cares not for the power to appoint them himself. His keen eye discerns the grapes are sour.
Democrata or congresa push to curb speaker power after protests against Cannonisma but progress is slow and tepid. The switch to Champ Clark as speaker is shaping the reform era, yet momentum remains weak.
The city of New York reports a substantial rise in trade in the first year after the tariff law's enactment. The gains appear striking when compared with results from the recent New York election.
Champ Clark states that unifying the Democrats in the House is among the first labor for the party and accepts it as a burden of leadership in pursuing the majority. The remarks frame party cohesion as essential to governing.
Historic ad copy promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney trouble including backache and frequent urination. It claims Bright's disease danger and urges readers to request a free sample bottle and information booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton New York.
National Association reports 1910 TB funding reached about 16 million dollars, up from 1909. Major share went to sanatoria and hospitals at 11.88 million, with increased public spending now totaling 9.27 million, more than double 1909.
Admiral Potter recounted a tale of Sir John Fisher at the Admiralty. An old boatswain refused to take no for an answer and pressed for an interview. When told to go to hell, the boatswain replied I’ll meet you there and kept his respectful stance in the doorway.
A visitor notes the professor’s sneezes and a child’s cry. Madame la Professoress explains the absent minded mix up when he handed the pepper-pot to entertain the baby instead of a rattle, causing unintended fuss.
A doctor prescribes stopping fried foods and meat for breakfast and using Grape Nuts and cream. After a few days the patient improves from chronic stomach trouble and headaches and reports renewed health at age 58. The letter claims lasting well being and mentions The Road to Wellville.
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