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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1911
Page
6
The Des Moines Register argues against rapid rural district mergers claiming they will force long travels for children, especially in bad weather, hindering steady schooling. It cites motorists and farmers clashing on road use, and recalls a historic Henry III lawyers strike to comment on reform pushbacks.
The reform drive begins with bills to place cattle eggs meats butter milk grains hay hops on the free list. Democrats and insurgents face pressure as manufacturers seek to deepen free trade gains. Farmers fear they will bear the cost if reform passes as preached.
A political column argues Lafe Young would have won the Senate seat to fill Dolliver's term if not for a factional reformer. It praises his stance on protection and farm product tariffs, opposing New England manufacturers, and notes Champ Clark will be the next Democratic House speaker as the most versatile congressman.
The piece condemns speculators who hoarded food in cold storage to push winter prices and supports natural shortages as the exception. It notes sympathy for the operator’s losses is scarce. It also covers railway mail agents criticizing government pay and meal allowances, arguing for cost cuts without harming service while noting threats of a strike due to pay and workload issues.
Massachusetts should re elect Senator Lodge for his conservatism and foreign policy wisdom. The piece contrasts Lodge with reform minded newcomers and mocks the insurgent wing in Washington. It notes the Supreme Court upheld the malci law and comments on Lorimer Beveridge and fashion trends.
The remark implies Mr. Garst endures political defeat and a tenuous stance in both gubernatorial and senatorial contests. It suggests loyalty amid feeling overlooked as a political figure.
The bankers association that memorialized the legislature to relieve moneys and credits from taxation apparently did not seek a substitute in the form of a one half or one percent tax on mortgages.
Kansas Governor Stubbs proposes a law to jail monopolists, signaling tough action to curb market domination. The idea suggests new enforcement rules and a potential framework to identify genuine monopolistic conduct.
The deadlock at Des Moines results from belittling the party and praising the man skilled at throwing stones, signaling a clash between party unity and individual bravado.
The prosecuting attorney's office in Chicago reports difficulty pursuing leads sparked by the sensational Chicago Tribune disclosures. The paper's reporting intensifies public interest and challenges officials to act on emerging cases.
A new Democratic senator from Ohio, Atlee Pomerene, enters the chamber amid caution about future leadership and policy direction. Supporters praise his approach while critics question his stance on key issues.
The standpatters who back Senator Young remain steadfast, likened to General Grant's enduring resolve, signaling unwavering support and resolve amid political friction. The metaphor underscores determined backing and a steady stance in the face of challenges.
The Maquoketa Sentinel argues mail order houses gain business through advertising and that merchants must advertise and solicit customers to prevent trade from slipping away. The piece stresses persistent promotion to keep names and goods before the public.
The piece argues that state progressives back the caucus system unless their side lacks the majority. It asserts that votes have always counted and defends caucus use as a political tool.
A slate of local events includes the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. David Chadwick in Anamosa, a Good Roads address by Senator Lafe Young, and multiple deaths from Anamosa to Manchester. The region reports tuberculosis worries, saloon fines appeal denial, a poultry show victory, and the death of sheriff T. M. Wilds with Civil War service noted.
The Clinton Herald argues for moving the state primary from June to September. It cites two reasons: reduce perpetual campaigning between primary and general elections and give farmers time to participate without June farming conflicts. The bill by Representative Hutch ing proposes the September date change.
A Maine girl pastor announces she will marry yet continue preaching. The question arises whether marriage traditionally ends a preacher's party.
A humorous Omaha Bee passage praises a man who stays on friendly terms with his furnace all winter, highlighting his easygoing nature and steady temperament in harsh weather.
The prose fragment depicts a household quarrel over temperance with Ma denouncing drunkenness and Pa defending drink. The entertaining dialogue escalates into a large family clash set against Bowling Green, Missouri, with colorful slang and social tension.
In Des Moines the senate remains split with boosters of Franke Byers and Garst among progressive factions dividing between Funk and Kenyon. Vote tally shows Porter 62 Young 38 Funk 34 Kenyon 36 Garst 1 as dueling caucus tensions grow over county and city endorsements and reform bills across prisons dairy food inspection and liquor policy.
The fragment offers quirky domestic guidance including avoiding debt, honesty, marriage, restraint after success, weekly baths, open-air exercise, cautious labor, modest tone after joy, polite behavior toward in-laws, baby care, and morning routines with chores like starting fires and boiling water.
The Delineator recommends brown as a quiet color for older women but notes it can look too youthful on gray hair. It also suggests black mauve and silvery greens for gray hair. Stout figures should favor dark colors to slim, while very tall thin women should avoid black to prevent a spectral look.
The district court of Anamosa summons a list of residents from Anamosa Monticello Olin Center Junction Wyoming Olin Clarence Amber etc to appear as petit jurors on Monday March 13 at 10:00 a m. The roster includes Behnke John Crow C F Dayhoff J A Dice H C Fivers Jain Fagen Green J F Hovey C Herrington M IL Hay W A Hansen C A Kiene Paul Kaufman L Eugene Loux Mershon Moore Monticello Mowrey Moore Cascade Mitchell Olin McDonough E A Pauls M V Paulsen Peter Onslow Robertson John Rouf Phil Snyder Wyoming Strong P Eg Soper Co M S Schoonover Siebels Ward HH Young T R and others.
The Express records include deaths of Peter Longendale and John Platner, births to G W Ellis and Nathan Smith, a marriage between Frank Buxton and Minnie Babcock, and early 1881 weather noting 40 below zero. Notable events cover Lon Jennings opening a groceries stand, a proposed county telephone, Amelia Wybel’s death, and veteran Milo Guiles’ Civil War service with battles listed.
A humorous column notes a fond heart is foolish and jokes about vanity and jealousy. It critiques men seeking fame and a woman’s pride in freedom from jealousy amid light social observations.
The new grand jury for 1911 is summoned to appear at the court house in Anamosa on Tuesday March 7 at 10:00 a m. The list includes J R Breed Anamosa J L Carpenter Onslow A W Cramer Monticello G W Davis Monticello Henry Griswold Wyoming G H George Monticello T L Green Onslow John M Kenney Cascade R R Miller Onslow J B Murfield Martello C A Schwab Oxford Junction H A Toenjes Amber.
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