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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
3
The Express Iowa rounds up quirky items from 1910s life. Jokes about pet names in court, a Nashville divorce remark, a Wisconsin murder insanity plea, tin ore finds in Alaska, a duke jilted by Miss Elkins, Mme Emma Eames sailing, Edison on sleep, ballooning in Philadelphia, and New York food kitchens for starving children highlight the era's social curiosities and headlines.
A cultured Philadelphian abroad writes that American diplomacy is a butt abroad, describing how it has buttressed several exponents of foreign diplomacy off the bridge and continues to butt.
A New York woman lawyer opens an office promising to serve women clients exclusively. The quirk is that many women may prefer male lawyers, creating a paradox for the plan. Rockefeller reply on vacation spending is also noted as a reporter questions him.
Mme. Anna faces debt payments at six thousand dollars a month. Prince Helle may seek grocery work if conditions worsen. Prof Brandl argues educated Americans speak better English than English. Brits urged to abandon h dropping. Another scholar predicts Timbucton as world capital in 4000 years. warnings about cassowaries and missionaries as a caution on speculation.
A two cent rate for letters between England and the United States may allow one cent postal cards. The cheaper rate could spur more ocean liners, inviting travelers to send home souvenirs of their trips.
Chicago mayor Busse, long known as a bachelor, reportedly contracted a clandestine marriage. He took a wife without notifying newspapers and without public ceremony coverage, the events occurring several weeks ago and only now coming to light.
The New York comptroller calls the school cookery report a sham and says spending favors salads fruit dishes pies jellies cake and candy at about 15000 dollars yearly harms city finances and pupils digestion. He laments loss of simplicity and substance in modern school studies.
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska was nominated for president by the Democratic convention in Denver with 89,214 votes on the first ballot, while John A. Johnson and George Gray were named for vice president. The process sparked tumult and strong demonstrations as the crowd celebrated the historic nomination.
In 1906 M Frossard director of the Mont de Piete in Dijon died without heirs leaving about 100000 francs. A last will was hidden in an old book that a German collector bought. the will named one of Frossard’s oldest friends as residuary legatee, altering the previously assumed heirs.
A wife boasts of her perfect figure after buying a ready-made suit. Her husband is left speechless as she discards the corset and four peds, revealing a bold confrontation in a domestic moment.
A gentleman tells a distressing tale to a Quaker and says he could not help feeling for the sufferer. The Quaker questions if the feeling was in the right place asking if it reached the pocket as well.
A chairman outlines a short talk on spelling reform and a home-grown orator replies with a one sentence idea to remove the word me from the program. The exchange highlights a humorous take on reform and participation in a local entertainment committee setting.
The sultan of Turkey curbs church property rights by effectively denying Christians the ability to own real estate in their own names. An American example from Cesarea shows a land deed forced to the sultan after purchase funds were refunded.
The Democratic convention roared as delegates backed William Jennings Bryan with dramatic fervor after a Nebraska speaker nominating him sparked a mass demonstration. Archibald McNeill and Kern were discussed for vice president with Kern eventually nominated by acclamation, capping a day of high enthusiasm and political theater.
Convention names Indiana man as running mate for Bryan. At one o'clock Friday afternoon delegates lag in the hall as heat and疲 arrivals slow the session.
William Jennings Bryan announced that if elected he would not seek re election, calling the presidency the highest office and urging singleness of purpose and duty to God and countrymen. He said the nomination came from the people, not a few individuals, and his obligation would be to the people.
A 45 foot launch named Dolphin blew up off Marion on a Saturday night killing four prominent summer residents: Roland Worthington 49 of Boston John Trull 66 of Woburn Joseph Beal of Milton and George Savory captain of the launch. Two survivors A P Tarbell of Marblehead and Edward Pecker of Boston were rescued after about 12 hours in the water. Tarbell tied on a life preserver and Pecker clung to an oar as they were picked up by a lobster fisherman.
In the 1903 Prussian chamber of deputies landed proprietors and high officials held 225 votes, eight past a majority. Of Prussia's 37.3 million people only about 100,000 own land and families, yet they elected 111 deputies, 96 conservatives. Half of farmers also backed conservatives, explaining why 324,000 conservative voters won 143 seats while 814,000 socialist votes had no representation.
In Australian primary schools, Newspaper day grows popular as students swap textbooks for the daily paper. The tradition sees pupils in the upper classes engaging with current events and media literacy on a dedicated weekly occasion.
The passage recalls a morning journal approach where shipping news prompts geography questions while casualty columns teach first aid and Sitations Vacant offers practice in business letter writing. It praises an innovation that shows how much practical knowledge can be learned from a single day's events and invokes a famous journalist’s claim about a piece being full.
City records show increasing per capita drinking as total daily alcohol intake reaches about 200000 gallons, outpacing population growth and signaling shifting urban habits.
A cartoon caption jokes that a husband now swears at his motor car automatically. The quip reflects light domestic humor as a recurring illustrated bit.
Tokyo reports that the Democratic national convention platform calling for Asiatic laborer exclusion has sparked sharp anger in Japan. Officials defend treaty rights and humanity while noting embassy officials and public opinion oppose the stance.
In Panama Sunday elections across the Isthmus passed without disturbance. Senor Don Jose Domingo de Obaldia, former U S minister and acting president during Amador’s absence, was elected president as supporters of Ricardo Arias who withdrew his candidacy did not vote, leaving no opponent.
Thomas J. Bryce, president of the Columbus American Association baseball club, died suddenly of heart disease Sunday at Neil Park during the final game of the Columbus vs Toledo series. He was seated in the grandstand with a crowd of spectators when the fatal attack occurred.
Mayor John I. Reyburn sues BEA Vanvalkenburg editor and six North American staffers in Philadelphia charging criminal libel.
A Sunday explosion with unknown cause ignited a major blaze in Sault Ste Marie Michigan destroying Blumrosen's department store and gutting Miller's block. Several nearby buildings were damaged with total losses around 100000 dollars.
Managua reports advise that Honduran revolutionists abandoned the town of Gracias after capturing it and have fled across the border into El Salvador.
A Georgia to Alabama prisoner was escorted by Deputy Jim Fearhake who dragged part of the way, led him tied to a clothes line, and had him swim the Tallapoosa river while under custody. The judge joked about whether the man walked all the way.
Grandfather recounts eczema relief after Cuticura remedies. He reports his grandson recovered in weeks after heavy medical bills and worsening symptoms. Later he suffers himself and finds immediate improvement and final cure with Cuticura. Louisville testimony cites Apr 23 and May 14 1907.
A bantering exchange centers on a hypothetical marriage proposal. He asks for the reply, she replies with a witty stance about suitability and affection, turning the moment into lighthearted banter. The scene highlights romantic tension and humor.
A customs house clerk and former schoolteacher, known for honesty, puzzled over a dairy wagon legend reading Pasteurized milk. He concluded dairy milk labels mislead, claiming country know-how proves you cannot pasture cows in winter.
The Men's church in Atlantic City led by Rev. Sydney Goodman is praised for brisk sermons and imaginative appeals. A member recalls a beggar sermon joke where a deacon asks the minister’s wife why he begs for money and she quips that it’s because the deacon never gives.
A letter from a Michigan reader touts Grape-Nuts and Postum as key to improved strength and recovery. The writer recalls weight gains from 124 to 140 pounds between June and September and credits the shift from meat and coffee to the cereal and beverage, praising morning energy and overall health.
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