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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1908

Page

6

Hosea and Gomer as a Symbol of Jehovahs Union

The study traces Hosea’s life during Jeroboam II’s reign from 784 B C to the exile, detailing three life phases the prophet narrates as a type of God’s relationship with Israel. It highlights Hosea’s call, his marriage to Gomer, society’s ease, and the divine purpose in redeeming the wayward union.

Hosea G. Campbell Morgan Singland James M. Gray Moody Bible Institute Jehovah Israel Jeroboam II

Sermonette on Divine Love Persevering Through Sin

A preacher extols the depth of divine love and urges believers to imitate Hosea’s steadfast mercy. He notes Christ’s sacrificial death while sinners, and asserts true love endures, waits, and restores the wayward soul toward holy living. The lesson highlights love’s triumph and enduring fidelity.

Hosea Christ

Hosea of Israel A Prophet Born Under Jeroboam II

In the era of Jeroboam II a son named Hosea is born to Beeri a devout man. The father conceives a vision predicting salvation for his nation but reveals little. Hosea grows in obscurity under moral decay yet with faithful guidance learning that obedience to God outweighs national wealth.

Jeroboam II Israel Beeri Hosea Jeroboam

Taking a Fly Census in Washington and Pittsburg

A government entomology survey in Washington and Pittsburg uses fly paper counts to gauge fly population density and its link to typhoid cases. By comparing fly catch totals with typhoid incidence, officials seek evidence that flies distribute typhoid germs.

Washington Pittsburg Bureau of Entomology Department of Agricultural and the Marine Hospital Service N. Y. World

Clouds in Harper's Magazine describe cirrus and alto forms

Arthur W. Clayden of the Royal Albert Memorial College notes cirrus is the delicate wisps forming curls and parallels. He explains alto clouds are denser and dim the sun, brilliant and solid, and stand out most when sunset colors illuminate the sky.

Arthur W. Clayden Royal Albert Memorial College Exeter Eng Harper’s Magazine

Missing $1000 Package Baffles Des Moines Express Office

Des Moines Adams Express office reports a $1000 currency package from a Des Moines bank vanished after being part of a trio of identical consignments. Detectives and company officials search for clues while denying employee involvement and hoping the package is mislaid rather than stolen. Officials note the other two packages reached destinations, and tracers are sent out as a Chicago-bound inquiry continues.

Des Moines Adams Express Company B. F P. Stretton Swift Adams Company Chicago Mr. Stretton

Woodmen sue failed Chariton bank in federal suit

The Modern Woodmen of America seeks 420000.49 in federal court against James H. Jamison as bank receiver and L O Murray as controller of currency. The suit, linked to the bank’s 1907 collapse and cashier Crocker’s death, aims to recover 850000 cash plus interest and a 70755.49 lien, with related involvement by several national banks.

Des Moines First National Bank of Chariton Woodmen of America James H. Jamison L. O. Murray Frank H. Crocker Jamison First National Bank of Chicago National Park Bank of New York City National Bank of the Republic Chicago National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City Chariton Bank

Keg party ends in murder near Cresco farm

Charles Brown dies from injuries after Alfred Crawford beat him and jumped on his abdomen at a farm party. Crawford, now jailed, regrets the drunken assault and faces grand jury proceedings in October. Crawford, young and married, reportedly offered to pay a fine while intoxicated.

Cresco Charles Brown Alfred Crawford Brown Crawford George Brown

Cattlemen Fight Discrimination in Interstate Freight Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission, in an opinion by Commissioner Prouty, ruled partially for the Corn Belt Meat Producers' association in its suit against the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railway and fifteen other railroads. It found feeding in transit privileges used west of the Missouri river discriminates against Iowa points, though overall livestock rates from Iowa to Chicago were not found unreasonable. The commission ordered a revision of grouping to remove Iowa point discrimination.

Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Commissioner Prouty Corn Belt Meat Producers’ Association Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway Company Iowa Missouri River Iowa Points Iowa Point Chicago

Not Only Could But Did at the Table

A witty exchange unfolds around Mrs Grandon and her admirers as Mr Grandon jokes about dining with his wife three times a day. He notes he does not go home at noon, the admirer praises her conversational wit, and Grandon bows away as his wife arrives.

Mrs. Grandon Mr. Grandon

City Must Pay Dubuque Coal Bill in Water Works Case

Judge Benson rules city of Dubuque liable for a $43 713 coal bill owed to Martin Strelau for fuel supplied to the water works under municipal ownership. The decision states the city, as parent, bears the debt since no 5 mill tax was levied and funds were inadequate. The ruling follows a water works scandal and moves to council for action or appeal.

Dubuque Benson District Court

Melba Receives Remarkable Ovation in Paris Opera Gala

The famed soprano Mme. Melba drew a powerful crowd in Paris, yet a past St. Petersburg reception outshines it. After a long curtain call she appeared exhausted, while admirers followed to the hotel singing and gifting autographs cut into pieces as keepsakes.

Mme. Melba Paris St. Petersburg

Mistake Kills Baby at Duncombe Windmill

John McDonald dropped a bolt from a windmill at his Duncombe farm striking his 2 year old son Wilfred on the head. The skull fracture proved fatal at St Joseph Mercy hospital hours later after doctors operated in a bid to save him. The death leaves the family of ten in shock and grief.

Webster City Duncombe John McDonald Wilfred St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital

A Perfect Terror Dialogue In Wakeful Mood

A brief exchange shows Horace fearing being roused and Mand asking about wake time, tapping tense mood and startled tone in a terse dialogue snippet.

Horace

Cuticura Heals Sufferer and Two Babies Says Mrs Wilcher

Mrs Lilie Wilcher of 770 Eleventh St Chattanooga Tenn reports Cuticura remedies cured her neck sore and facial tetter after failed treatments. She notes two years later a recurring hand and wrist outbreak was cleared by one set of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. She also mentions curing her uncle's baby and another baby with head sores. Date Feb 16 1907.

Lilie Wilcher Chattanooga Tenn

Death of Frank Miller headline prompts farmers misread

A humorous scene unfolds at a Reading Hogie bulletin board announcing the death of Frank Miller. Two backwoods farmers discuss the terse notice until one misidentifies himself, prompting a light exchange as the other corrects him with his name John.

Reading Hogie Frank Miller John

Costly Popularity of Gambetta Heroine in Paris

France's cruiser Leon Gambetta, named for the late politician who died December 31, 1882, endured a famed episode of popularity. Paris admirers unyoked his carriage horses and dragged the vehicle to his home, a tale Gambetta recounted with pride, noting with a smile that he never saw his horses again.

France Leon Gambetta Gambetta Paris

Dubuque Saloon Keepers Plan 60 Day Clean-up

Dubuque president Weidlich of the saloon keepers association says within sixty days every member will be in shape to comply with the muinci law. The group rejects compromise decrees and will work without attorneys toward full statutory compliance. Weidlich expects to close his own place near a church if required.

Dubuque Weidlich Saloon Keepers’ Association Saloon Keepers Weildlich

Compulsory Dental Checks Endorsed by University Doctor

Dr E A Rogers of the state university dental school argues for mandatory periodic tooth exams for schoolchildren. He cites a survey of 82 Iowa City pupils, revealing 2 785 teeth needing attention and contending national health would improve if bad teeth were treated.

Towa City E. A. Rogers The State University Dental School Rogers Iowa City

Health and Income Link in a Chicago Clerk Story

A Chicago clerk writes of illness from overwork and a poor diet, then credits Grape-Nuts and Postum with restoring health and the ability to keep her job and income. The letter, used in advertising, claims a brain and body recovery and urges readers to find health through nutrition.

Chicago Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Child Dies After Eating Matches Near Waterloo

Agnes Boswell, 17 months old, child of Edward Boswell of St. Louis, died after eating the heads of matches during a family outing near Waterloo. Authorities note accidental poisoning suspected.

Waterloo Agnes Edward Boswell St. Louis

Lad Thrown Into Wire and Horse Killed Near Marshalltown

Lloyd Bills aged 15 son of farmer F B Bills north of Marshalltown was badly injured after being thrown from his horse into a rusted barbed wire on the ground. The horse suffered severe injuries and had to be shot. He received fifteen to twenty gashes on face neck and body and is under a physician care.

Marshalltown Lloyd Bills F. B. Bills

Sensible literary chap aims for books and farming profits

A Georgia writer says he will not run a ten acre farm despite literary ambitions. He hopes to publish poems once cotton funds the project and to raise corn for his family while awaiting publishers. He mentions digging wells as a side contract to support his literary work.

Rennin Georgia Atlanta Constitution

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