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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
1
The Monticello Express compiles a cluster of witty quips on summer, weather, baseball, advertising, and daily nuisances. It notes Philadelphia teams, stockpiled buffalo nickel hoards, fish stories, pianos in warm weather, and jokes about boats, cantankerous doctors, and wills.
The text proposes a blanket diagnosis vacationitis for the majority of physical disorder symptoms now evident. It frames the term as a broad, nonspecific label rather than a precise medical condition.
A lighthearted note reports the designer of the Lincoln penny has wed, while the Buffalo nickel designer faces a harsher destiny as suggested by commentators. The item couples personal news with a playful nod to the nickel’s creator.
A young French pilot completed a 933 mile journey from Paris to War in thirteen hours and survives to recount the feat. He describes navigating the distance and the endurance required for the long cross country flight.
Scientists say the world is not revolving as fast as before, but a man with a due bank note does not believe the claim.
A Pennsylvania woman aged one hundred years has never worn a hat. Her husband owns neither a car nor a bank, reflecting a life of simple possessions and unconventional habits.
The couple anticipates broad travel possibilities as they begin married life, exploring diverse locales and experiences around the globe with shared curiosity and anticipation.
The new republic plans an aviation school and vows to adopt all modern refinements of civilization. A bishop warned young ministers against rushing marriage, noting the sewing circle would handle that task.
A new finding indicates kerosene is highly effective for grasshopper extermination. The article notes ministers of the gospel average $600 yearly salary, suggesting reliance on future rewards.
A society woman who counsels girls to wear trousers as relief from tight skirts reveals she has no idea some will choose to wear tight trousers anyway.
A pithy remark on thoughtfulness and speech. It contrasts rash talk with restraint, suggesting quiet wisdom comes from considering words before uttering them.
The remark recalls aristocrats in Paris jailed for forgery who claimed swindling was sport. The quip contrasts their view with a suggestion that mobbing an umpire would be more civilized.
A Chicago woman requests permission to wear trousers but is warned she may have fewer problems if she agrees not to be photographed in them first.
The line questions whether the speaker meant to imply a tangible gesture or “touch” when mentioning a favor. It suggests a possible misreading of the term, implying ambiguity in the writer’s reference to gratitude or obligation.
A New York man holding two wives was sentenced to prison as he prepared to marry a third. The case sparked calls for expert psychiatric evaluation of his behavior.
A London scientist raises alarms about the earth wobbling on its axis, noting concerns echoed by non scientists in earlier times who shared similar fears about global stability and cosmic movement.
Waterloo reports Frank Shane president of the Iowa Pharmaceutical association urging a tougher policy. He commends the state pharmacy board for prosecuting pure drug act violators and revoking certificates. He opposes patent medicines and calls for a legislative bureau to oversee advertising and competition from department and 10 cent stores.
In a simultaneous raid on alleged pigger establishments at Clear Lake eleven people are arrested including Oaks hotel manager Fred C. Williams clerk Charles Johnson Lake Shore hotel manager Albert Cleaves merchant Michael Callanan John Gilmore and Mrs Nolte. A fifteen man sheriff posse conducted the operation.
Mr and Mrs Henry Whiteside waded in the Iowa river and fell into a deep hole. A nearby farmer helped rescue Mrs Whiteside after she submerged a second time. Whiteside grasped his son to aid his father and exhausted himself before pulling him to shallow water.
M H Robinson a nurseryman and berry expert reports a new leaf roller pest this year in Waverly. The insect invades strawberry plants spinning a web that curls leaves and dries the plant, nearly ruining Robinsons strawberry crop.
Des Moines juvenile court officials have been asked to assume responsibility for Genevieve Wright age 13 and Violet Wright age 11 after their mother Nettie Fisher attempted to drown herself in the Des Moines river. The children saved their mother from death.
Andrew Bowling a Denison area farmer was brought before US Commissioner Sapp in Council Bluffs for a preliminary hearing on charges of sending threatening letters to George Naeve vice president of Crawford County Bank Denison.
Des Moines report of the death of Mrs Clara Vinson Weaver widow of Gen James B Weaver aged nearly 82. She was prominent in state circles for temperance suffrage and church work following a short pneumonia illness.
Richard Cartano sold his farm two miles west of Monticello to John A. Beischer of Castle Grove for 160 dollars an acre. Cartano had bought it under ten years earlier for about half that price, marking a sharp rise in land values.
James Daugherty a former Moulton resident and Kirksville prominent citizen collapsed and died from a brain blood vessel burst at age 40 leaving a widow and four children.
Vinton-Clifford Barrdol aged 20 shot his sweetheart Blanche Clarke aged 16 then killed himself. The couple were described as sweethearts and the shooting likely stemmed from parental opposition, ending in a fatal self-inflicted act in the locality.
The University of Iowa summer school drew nearly 400 students, about a 20 percent rise from last year, marking a record attendance for the season in Iowa City.
The 1913 Manchester Chautauqua session opens with star attractions including Judge A Z Blair of Ohio and Harvey W Wiley the pure food advocate. Thavin's International band joins the lineup shaping the event's colorful program.
Fort Dodge records report a verdict for $17,500 against the Chicago Great Western railroad. The claim stems from an accident near Eagle Grove in December 1911 that caused mazes to be received by a mall clerk.
Cedar Falls resident Lanfear Knapp is Iowa’s likely oldest public official. At eighty eight he has served as justice of the peace and township clerk for forty eight years and was city assessor for forty two years. He still maintains a downtown office and holds court as needed, arriving in Cedar Falls in an early prairie schooner from Joliet in 184.
A human skeleton was found buried in a gravel pit north of Alden in a pasture. The remains lie in a sitting posture with legs extended and hands on the knees, suggesting an Indian burial from an early day. Local residents recall Indian camps nearby long ago.
A Manchester meeting formed the Manchester Automobile club to promote lawful vehicle operation. Officers chosen include President D H M Bradley, Vice President W H Hutchinson, Secretary Charles A Peterson, and Treasurer A R LeRoy.
The suspension of First- Second National Bank of Pittsburgh led to possible criminal prosecution over a $2,000,000 reporting discrepancy. Closures shifted to Pittsburgh Bank for Savings, First National Bank of McKeesport, and J S Kuhn enterprises, culminating in the receivership of American Water Works and Guarantee Company.
Merchants of Clear Lake inaugurate auto delivery using auto trucks to perform all store deliveries previously done by wagons. Mason City reports the shift places control in the auto company.
Emil Feldt of Plymouth was injured when a stray bullet fractured his skull and paralyzed the left side of his body. He was tossing his hat as a rifle target when the accident occurred.
Mrs. T. J. Barth sustained a fractured hip in three places and a torn collar bone when she was thrown from an auto after the brakes suddenly set. She received serious injuries in Mason City.
Louis Prescott, accused of murdering his wife, is in a nervous wreck in the county jail. He collapsed and remained semi conscious for a day after learning of his wife’s death, moaning and muttering.
The Buena Vista college trustees elected the Rev R L Barackman of Sac City as president at the annual meeting. The Rev W M Hamilton of Sioux City was chosen but declined to serve.
Eldon plans its annual Chautauqua at the Big Four fair grounds from July 19 to 24 with twelve programs. Campsites will be available for those who wish to stay all week.
Iowa City plans a larger Elks delegation to the national convention with ten members already pledged to attend and more expected to join.
Robert B. Pike captain of Company H Fifty sixth Iowa National Guard resigns effective immediately after the encampment at Storm Lake which will conclude about August 1.
Auto speeding near Thornton capsized a car injuring three farmers, Scott Ellis Nels Utzen and Soren Peterson, with more or less serious injuries reported.
Delegates from thirteen Churches of Christ in Hardin Grundy Tama and Marshall counties formed the H G T M Evangelistic association and assembled in Liscomb Sunday for its first annual convention.
Pioneer resident C A Brennecke gifts Webster City four bubbling fountains to be placed in the business district. The donation adds ornamental features to the town center and showcases local philanthropy.
Work will start immediately to rebuild barns and outbuildings at the Iowa Odd Fellows home in Mason City after a fire. Estimated loss ranges from 4500 to 5000 dollars with 2000 dollars covered by insurance.
The Home Assembly Chautauqua began a seven day program in Grinnell on Sunday. Speaker lineup included former Colorado governor Burchel, who now leads Denver University as president.
The July government crop report outlines total leading cereals at 4.929 billion bushels, down from 5.561 last year. Oats drop to 1.031 billion. corn acreage and yield vary by state, with Illinois and Iowa racing to top corn production and a potential return to record levels if favorable weather holds.
Johannesburg reports renewed Rand strike with trains halted and newspapers unable to print. Troops guard key sites as mobs confront authorities. Federated Trades Unions call for recall of Viscount Gladstone, while leaders denounce government actions and demand a settlement.
Joe Rivers fought hard but lost momentum against Ritchie and quit in the eleventh round. The bout drew 7,000 spectators in perfect weather with reported receipts around 30,000 dollars.
Theo dore Leslie seventeen used his dog Spud as a buoy to rescue Alfred Meyers a cottager from drowning in the ocean after a hard struggle with cross currents in Atlantic City New Jersey on July 10.
Ninety four percent of 76 683 participating members of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors favor a strike in the wage dispute with eastern railroads. Erie railroad says it will consider wages and conditions of individuals but not a general increase at the cost of safety and improved equipment.
Full reports detail Pershing's drive to disarm the Moros with accounts of American troopers' heroic conduct in the mountain fastnesses amid savage resistance.
Alfred Adams, a convict at the Tennessee state prison, was electrocuted while attempting escape during the night. He became entangled in electric wires and his body was burned.
President Wilson decides not to return to Washington immediately after July 9 in Cornish New Hampshire receiving word that his presence in the capital is not imperative. He remains at his current location awaiting further guidance and movement.
An American attached to the consulate was killed in fighting between Mexican federals and Zapatists at Tuxpan on July 4, according to Captain O'Neill of the Bloomfield.
The U.S. Supreme Court mandate for Porter Charlton who is accused of murdering his wife in Italy has been received by the district court in Trenton New Jersey. The order requires Charlton to be returned to Italy to face charges.
Governor Ralston in Indianapolis said gambling at the Mineral Springs race track in Porter county must stop and that W. J. Fabing Porter county prosecutor would arrest every gambler.
Glenn Martin the noted aviator who set Pacific coast records narrowly escaped death after a dive into Lake Michigan amid the 900 mile aviation contest now underway.
The first shipload of banana stalks reached Galveston from Central America on July 10. They are consigned to a factory to produce fibre and materials intended to replace cotton waste.
Mrs Jack London, swathed in bandages, stands beside the Merritt hospital operating table as surgeons remove her husband’s appendix. His condition is reported as good.
Fred Steckel died at Proctor hospital after the Clark distillery explosion. William Denson followed shortly after. Charles Mooney is not expected to live.
Paris reports Professor Behring announces a diphtheria vaccine made from diphtheria germs and antitoxin but declines to publish the preparation.
Washington July 9. Publication of former District Attorney Mc Nab report to Attorney General Mc Reynolds dated May 21 renews interest in the Caminetti-Diggs white slave cases.
Washington July 11 The House voted to create a seven member special committee to probe the Mulhall lobby confession and related legislative activities. Finis J Garrett of Tennessee named chairman with six other members from both parties.
The Interstate Commerce Commission condemns New York New Haven & Hartford financials and trolley holdings. It says outside management was wasteful and that proper railroad operations could have yielded an eight percent dividend in 1912 and built $1,794,000 in surplus instead of a $930,000 deficit.
Attorneys filed petitions before Judge Charles P. Orr in Pittsburgh asking for receiverships for six subsidiary companies of the American Waterworks and Guarantee company.
Six United States coast artillerymen were killed outright and 30 injured when a flat car carrying a detachment of soldiers was wrecked 30 miles southwest of Manila P L. The accident occurred July 11 as the train progressed through the area.
In New Orleans on July 11 the inspector general of Mexican consulates charged that Francisco I. Madero died solely from a plot hatched by his wife. The official report places blame on the spouse while the details of the plot remain under review.
No leniency will be shown to any clubman or drunkard who may be making his way home and fall into the hands of the capital police. The law applies to all who imbibe and err, with strict enforcement to ensure order in public.
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