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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
1
Democratic senators largely supported a reciprocity pact with Canada allowing imports of grain and farm products without duties. The plan, backed by a Republican president but condemned by many GOP lawmakers, hinges on Democratic votes and caucus action, risking protection for American farmers.
Judge W H McHenry of Des Moines criticizes the case system in law schools arguing for a working grounding in legal principles over a chaotic collection of cases. Ex Senator Aldrich testifies before the senate elections committee praising allied figures and completing his remarks with a note on Iowa senatorial interest.
Ed Chassell campaigns for the office of secretary of state amid Jones county GOP sentiment. He traveled to the county for his wife, earning praise for discernment and a potential smooth reception among local voters despite past political tensions.
Congress has passed and the president signed the reciprocity treaty. Western Canada backs it, Eastern Canada resists in manufacturing centers, and its fate now hinges on parliamentary endorsement. The border fight will draw strong scrutiny.
Senator Kenyon voiced opposition to reciprocity linking to tariff reform. The Nebraska Republican convention endorsed President Taft by resolution, with La Follette forces unable to counter Taft sentiment in the state last Tuesday.
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald criticizes Woodrow Wilson's presidential nomination support and alleges it serves special interests, implying bias and covert influence behind endorsements.
The state executive council announced a 48.75 million dollar rise in Iowa land taxable value and over 3 million in steam railway assessments, while the state tax levy stays at 3.3 mills. Jones county land assessment up ten percent.
The brewers and Jim Dahlman of Omaha threaten to block Bryan from the Democratic National Convention as Nebraska's delegate, warning they may take action that could hurt them more than Bryan.
The Marshalltown Times-Republican urges Republicans to trust Cummins while criticizing his reciprocity vote. A Carrie Nation reference warns of jail for imitators, and the editor says Col liers stalls on a pond. Abbott’s article is rejected as exposing the wrong kind of fishing. Lawyers in the Lorimer case are accused of pressuring witnesses.
The Vinton Eagle reports a Senate committee probes Lorimer Deneen ties and Illinois corruption. It suggests Deneen’s Chicago appointment, a $300000 eight year gain, and warns voters about minority representation and legislative traders. The piece calls for purging Illinois statutes.
The Bedford Times-Republican notes great days for the old guard as Cummins and the Iowa delegation oppose a Canadian reciprocity pact except Hubbard. Cannon rules are restored, while insurgents face a powerful Washington lobby and magazine publishers stand indicted under Sherman anti trust law. The piece laments demagoguery pushing men from public life and warns the time has come when the sheep’s clothing is torn from the wolf.
The Sioux City Journal notes Cummins may oppose a Taft endorsement as Iowa Republicans choose delegates for next year’s national convention. The writer wonders what the junior senator might be thinking on this issue.
The Marshalltown Times Republican notes bankers paraphrase Pinckney to claim thousands go to cattle, corn, land or productive investment but refuse any red cent for loans to buy automobiles.
Minneapolis Journal notes a linguistic issue for Woodrow Wilson as a candidate, arguing that the nickname Woody does not suit him and could hinder campaigns. The piece reflects editorial tone on public perception of political figures.
A mix of brief items from Anamosa to Manchester covers travel plans, church missions, farm sales at two dollars per acre, lighting plans for Manchester main street, rail accident injuries, the Newton Journal editor’s death, forgery arrests, barn vandalism, teachers’ certificate results, and a summary of the Canadian reciprocity bill vote.
Two Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station bulletins offer guidance on filling silos for first timers facing the forage challenge and on alfalfa questions. The notices accompany other postal rules, while a Kansas City Star quip remarks on 104 degree heat and coat wearing.
The Des Moines Register notes that both Senator Cumming and Senator Kenyon should back the reciprocity pact, aligning with the Progressive movement’s aims. It argues the tariff changes open trade and reflect Taft’s inauguration as not damning the measure or its supporters.
A witty critique of social mores and romantic manners in old culture. The piece lampoons men avoiding shopping with wives and old maids resisting change while tracing moral judgments and rivalries among young women.
The Cedar Rapids Republican records Col. Roosevelt asserting an insurgent has become progressive when unchecked. He warns that a decent horse may work without a bridle but a bridleless jackass is never safe to loose.
A girl in New York recalls a dinner with her steady where her partner attempted to remove lint from her shoulder. In a comic misadventure he pulled at the fabric until it unraveled, discarding the wad under the table. The girl later tells her mother she had a lovely time yet wonders what happened to her union suit.
An Ames Intelligencer column quotes a critic who denounces church union rhetoric as luring workers to quit their jobs. It labels such talk as promoting tramp life and calls the concept of a tramp Christian the most unhappy, framing it as a dangerous doctrine.
Detroit Free Press notes one cent letter postage is predicted to be a good thing but pessimists fear higher bill frequency. Chicago Record-Herald reports Mrs Shonts complains her husband favors large industrial affairs over social duties, and she says he humiliates her.
Monticello, July 20 1911 the Board of Education met in special session with Dr F A Hefner Dr T M Redmond J K E Bateman and W F Rohn present Minutes of the last meeting read and approved Bills allowed including Contingent Fund Monticello Electric Co June Hghts School House Fund Geo A Neotcoatt balance on contract Adjourned Secretary E E Reed. 182 74000
The Jones County Fair Association announces a robust lineup for August 28 to September 1 in Monticello. Highlights include Capt. Tiebor and six educated seals, Ramza and Arno, the Wahlund Tokla trio, the Four Tossing Lavallees, Lavell and Francisco, plus the 68th Regiment Band and 58th Regiment Band. Weather reports show a cooler week with varied yields, and Christian Magnus dies at Cedar Rapids aged 77.
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