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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
5
Moses and Ther Mutis discuss a bold plan for the Hebrews to gain freedom and claim Canaan. Moses seeks light from God before accepting a mission to lead his people, balancing royal ties with divine promise amid Egyptian duties and Goshen studies.
A detailed prospectus for a compact five room residence priced at 700 dollars outlines exterior and interior finishes including green shingles with blinds, white lead paint, yellow pine floors, patent plaster, stained whitewood interior, cypress trim, oak front door and brass hardware. The plan features a full cellar, hemlock frame, cypress ceiling, and ash floors on the second level, offering an attractive yet economical home suitable for many locations.
Des Moines January 22 1906 Iowa senators signed a unanimous petition urging Governor Stokes of New Jersey to grant a full pardon to Mrs Tolla the New Jersey woman condemned for the murder of Joseph Sontarea The move followed a mass petition gathering 10000 names and sparked sensational scenes in the senate chamber The report notes continued legislative activity after a four day recess including talks on indeterminate sentencing and prison reform with recommendations to convert Anamosa to a reformatory and to designate Fort Madison as the sole state penitentiary
Step by step guide to craft a snow shovel from a 16 by 14 inch galvanized iron sheet with bent sides, corner trim, and a wooden block handle, including mounting with nails and a fork handle for cheap and serviceable use.
The puzzle shows 16 stars forming 15 rows of four stars each using two interlaced five-pointed stars. It notes clues: lines of the two stars permit multiple rows and encourages readers to solve with the diagram, inviting friends to try.
Augustus Thomas notes in The Electrical World and Engineer that electric illumination reduced the need for long speeches. Facial expression becomes clearer, allowing abridged verbal lines and subtler meaning in contemporary comedy.
Sir Patrick Manson, speaking on the London School of Tropical Medicine's work in Ceylon, Malaya, and Hong Kong, stresses teaching basic hygiene to native children in colonial schools to gain cooperation for sanitary schemes. He warns that without local understanding and support, public health efforts cannot succeed.
A Power magazine writer argues safety overdesign concentrates on pillow blocks rather than flywheels. He claims America suffers fly wheel wrecks because stronger pillow blocks are cheaper than reinforcing fly wheels, noting most failures occur on wheels run by single or tandem engines.
Ex Governor William Larrabee attended as the resolution honoring him passed both houses without opposition. He addressed the joint session of the general assembly last Saturday, following a Senate-originated measure championed by Senator Lewis, and the occasion was marked by goodwill from lawmakers.
Adjt Gen Thrift of the Iowa National Guard met with the legislative committee to push for amendments to the guard law and larger appropriations. He notes rapid growth in the guard and urges substantial improvements in many areas. Legislature is expected to consider the requests.
Iowa legislators debate a hazing bill for high schools and colleges proposing 30 days imprisonment and a $100 fine after an attempted hazing of Clifford Holmes at Iowa College of Agriculture Ames. The incident prompts calls for investigation and scrutiny of the state institution.
Mrs Farnham files for divorce from Hiram Everett Farnham a prominent educator and former Northwestern University professor of Greek and economics in Tabor College Chicago dates of marriage June 4 1898 statutory charges filed Cedar Rapids woman named in petition.
A dynamite blast at the Alvin Nelson hardware in Mackey killed Mr. Nelson who was alone in the store. The explosion gutted the building, scattered stock across the village, and was heard for miles. The dynamite was kept for nearby coal mine use.
Alphonse Gadboise, backed by the Rt. Rev. P. J. Garrigan bishop of Sioux City, petitions Pope Pius X to canonize Pope Pius IX. He cites miraculous cures in Gadboise’s circle from a medal given by Pius X in 1869 when he served as a corporal in the Zouaves.
Miss Grace Matthews, daughter of a prominent farmer and sister of the County Superintendent of Schools Matthews, accidentally shot herself when a shotgun in the closet was knocked over. The entire charge lodged in her body and she died hours later.
Six children were seriously injured in a Des Moines sled crash when two heavily loaded bobsleds met at the hill bottom. Both sleds were moving fast as they slid down adjacent slopes. One child was reported possibly fatally hurt.
Judgment by default awarded Mrs. Elizabeth Hartman of Dixon Illinois two thousand dollars against Maude Powers for alienation of affection of Elizabeth’s husband Clarence Hartman. In Sioux City Will Run for Governor Perkins announces Republican candidacy at a mass meeting.
The jury in the Mrs. Josiah Pratt murder case failed to reach a verdict and was discharged. Jurors stood ten to two for acquittal, ending the trial in Rockwell City.
Fort Dodge Martin Hound arrested for intoxication nearly torched city jail and himself fearing inebriate asylum. Buffalo Center John Wirtgis, aged citizen, killed himself. Dallas Center Nicholas Carlos found dead with head severed by rats. Waterloo Henry Miller died by carbolic acid. Colfax chase ends with capture of Mike Basta. Des Moines corn crop 40,000,000 bushels below govt estimate. Cedar Falls L H Severin to run for representative. Davenport Turner Society votes against female suffrage. Dubuque Dr Cole killed by cutter accident. Muscatine electric light and street car system sold for 750000. Ottumwa Max Mamerow dies on street. Mason City Lafayette Eaton dies at 85. Turner Society vote on suffrage recurs. Virginia Gov James town expo debate noted. Senate adopts resolution to hear Cameron. Senator Blerick introduces bill to protect bank depositors.
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