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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
5
The piece critiques a Harding lodge versus church stance and praises church charity. It notes looming print price hikes, dye shortages, and tariffs affecting industry. It reports the death of Judge O P Shiras in Florida and speculates on Supreme Court picks after Justice Lamar’s vacancy.
The piece argues about submarine warfare and the Persia sinking, noting that a belligerent may sink a warship and noncombatants aboard such ships risk death. It contrasts Lusitania indemnity with Persia and discusses political reactions and a local protest in Cascade led by Father Roache against drug store toxicant permits.
The Sioux City Journal playfully suggests Maurice Connolly for the supreme judgeship. The Merediths and the Marshs are in spotlight, mapping out a harmonious program that could guide Democratic state leaders if followed.
The idea of Tom Marshall succeeding the late Justice Lamar on the Supreme Bench is dismissed as a preposterous suggestion amid broader speculation on the court’s future appointments.
Iowa bank examiners report 1915 saw twenty two private banks chartered as state banks. State charter and regulation act as a certificate of character for banks. Public money in private banks funds bankers without security risks. Sound banks gain from regulation. others should not use the name Bank for borrowing to feed cattle or speculate in land.
Still One Other notes Gen Peter Joseph Osterhaus is living in Germany at 98, praised as a valiant leader of the Fifteenth Army Corps in the Civil War. Born in Prussia in 1823, he served in the German army before joining the United States forces and later held posts in France and Germany before returning to industry in Mannheim and Duisburg-Rhine.
In 1880 Cedar Rapids Republican Senator Kenyon writes a forceful plea urging colleague Senator Gummins to run for president. He warns that Garfield’s elegant convention speech for Sherman that year helped spark his own nomination.
A brief observations piece from the St. Louis Globe Democrat notes that unsettled bills erode the satisfaction of holding money, diminishing financial pleasure and satisfaction in daily life. The comment reflects ordinary concerns with budgeting and personal finance.
The editor and wife attended a Geraldine Farrar concert in Cedar Rapids and noted her daring gown and athletic presence. They found the performance artistic and financially successful despite chilly weather and audience unease at the revealing costume.
County Treasurer W. K. Pearson redeemed 28500 of county home bonds and paid date interest with an 80000 check. Bonds issued in 1911 for two years at 5 percent funded construction of the county home and hospital for the insane near Amber. Unpaid balance 1500.. redemption tax funded by five year levy 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 one mill then six tenths.
Anamosa native W W Walbridge died suddenly last Tuesday afternoon in Viola while visiting the R P Lacy store. He had long ties to Anamosa and was a Civil War veteran and member of Fred Steele Post G A R at Anamosa.
The Des Moines Tribune reports Polk County indictable crimes dropped from 310 to 155, a halving, while prosecutions for illegal selling and bootlegging rose from 69 to 150, nearly doubling. The paper credits prohibition and notes potential turmoil in enforcing the law as other cities consider bans.
The Topeka Capital lists three grippe avoidance rules: don’t kiss, don’t hug, and don’t overwork. The warning emphasizes caution but adds a cautionary note not to overwork.
A veteran merchant stresses that stores should stock goods that manufacturers push in newspapers. He notes initial consumer demand follows newspaper advertising and merchants should display these items while ads run, pushing merchandize with merit.
Strawberry Point to host revival by Rev. Kirkland and Maquoketa to build a $60000 opera house by stock company. Albert Hartwig buys land in Olin for 225 per acre. Lamotte ships 244 carloads of stock in 1916, up from 1914. Red Oak Reporter sold to Express Publishing Co. and consolidated. Sophie Compton of Dubuque dies at 82. Berger couple in Toledo celebrate 50th anniversary. Jan Hus Memorial Church in Cedar Rapids dedicated costing 24000. Glover shirt factory workers strike over wages. Arlington school election defeats a 1488 building project 264 to 4. Adaline Mitchell dies in Chicago. funeral in Olin. Tipton buys electric plant for 22251.62. Taft to visit Iowa State College Ames for talks March 28, 24 and 26. Jackson County cracks down on chiropractors. several bonds charged for violating licensing. H. H. Williams bound over for chicken stealing. linked to Dundee gang. Cascade residents petition against liquor permits for medical use. board directs to district court, not county supervisors.
HOGS FOR SALE Duroc Jersey stock hogs offered by P. D. Pell Monticello Iowa 18tf WANTED An A No 1 chamber maid inquire at the Lovell House Monticello Iowa 28tt FOR SALE 15 Plymouth Rock hens and some household articles Mrs D Pond 28w2 NOTICE We teach barber trade in a few weeks Good wages Moter System 105 S 5th Ave Chicago 28w2 FOR SALE Thoroughbred Chester White stock hogs and thoroughbred Hereford bulls Enquire McNeill Bros Hopkinton Iowa both phones MONEY TO LOAN Money always on hand to loan on Iowa farms No red tape Loans closed and money paid promptly Geo T Hedges Co Cedar Rapids Iowa 25w6 INSURANCE MEETING The annual meeting of the members of the Farmers Mutual Insurance association of Castle Grove will be held in school house No 2 Castle Grove township on Saturday January 16th 1916 at one oclock p m S M Hos ford Secretary 27w2.
Judge O B Bradshaw aged 76 Civil War veteran and prominent Iowa lawyer died at his Toledo home of heart failure after a brief illness. He remained active until last Friday and is survived by his second wife, a son Judge Charles B Bradshaw and a daughter Misa Alice Bradshaw principal of McKinley School Des Moines.
An Eclipse Lumber advertisement urges customers to buy lumber, shingles, zinc clad nails, and Peerless fencing to back the builder supplies, promising honest deals and urging prompt orders to beat rising prices. It highlights a new farmers and builders guide, a gate product named Can’t Sag, and a plan to settle old accounts while inviting neighbors to visit.
Iowa City Citizen notes Dr Ruhland city health commissioner urged residents to avoid kissing and follow a flu prescription, but he has contracted influenza himself raising question if he heeded his own advice.
Rev Dr Essert of Denver Colorado will address the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening. He is a lecturer for the Worlds Purity Federation and endorsed by Dr Matt Hughes and other strong churchmen. Attendees are promised good music and a vital subject.
Public notice announces Meta Kasper appointed administratrix of Rudolph Kasper deceased estate by District Court of Iones County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely, and debtors to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa December 3 1915. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys.
The District Court of Jones County Iowa appoints A. Shipman as Executor of the estate of Cora B Biers deceased. All creditors must file sworn claims with the Clerk of Court within the allowed time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa the 22nd day of 25 4 CG. Herrick Reed attorneys for the estate.
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