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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1915
Page
8
An analysis shows railroads net a small surplus after labor, maintenance, taxes, interest and dividends from a three billion dollar year. The piece argues elevated rates and government oversight are needed to avert future losses and preserve public prosperity.
The Jones County board approves the finance report from the treasurer, the county home steward's annual report, and multiple justice reports. They instruct the auditor to turn over the 1915 tax list, set 1915 assessment rules, approve several bonds, authorize deeds, and adjourn to February 1 1916.
An article by Harry H. Dunn recounts a fierce jaguar charge in a wooded hill scene near a Mexican village. Felipe shoots with a 78 repeater. the jaguar is killed at ten yards as bullets and machete are used amid a chaotic animal evacuation.
The report notes Sergeant Cross of the Night infantry dying in Oxford from a mosquito bite, eight Rhodes scholars among ten students aiding Belgium relief, aviator Marc Pourpre famed for Cairo to Khartum flight, and Allied troop landings cited for Egypt defense. It mentions Gen De Wet’s pursuit by British forces, General Kikmian’s Medal of Honor claim, censorship disputes, Harnack’s warning on alloy risks from dental bridge work, and copper poisoning concerns in New York.
An English writer contrasts American naval officer pay with overseas rates. Admiral salaries differ, with about 9 000 dollars in Britain and 4 500 in Germany for the same rank, while all other officer grades are paid comparatively. Also notes vast glass usage for the Pantina exposition in San Francisco with thousands of panes and square feet specified.
An analysis of a Virginia convention shows John Randolph using silence to defeat Alexander Campbell without words. A Genoa town report notes a woodworm threatening Paganini’s Guarneri violin, yet experts say regular play may prevent damage.
In the matter of the estate of Christina Brown deceased the court appoints appraisers to value the estate for collateral inheritance tax. They will meet at one oclock on February 6 at the district court clerk office in Anamosa to appraise the property subject to tax. Dated January 7 Ws. dW CONMEY HS RICHARDSON A SONS Appraisers. A W Doxsee Attorney for the Estate.
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