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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
1
The Monticello Express offers a compilation of humorous observations on daily life. Topics include weather, politics, transportation, voting rights, summer habits, and light notes on aviation, theater, and social quirks reflecting a small town mood.
A New York woman comments on American girls overdressed and questions how far attire should be altered. The piece contrasts preferences for steel cars versus wooden ones in defining modern masculinity.
A performer knocked down a porter after a dispute over a dime taken from his wife. The exchange raises questions about intent to kill if the amount had been larger.
A note suggests the English sparrow helps reduce high Hying costs, a fact long known and favored by cats.
A man fell 25 feet after collapsing from the heat and sustained only a slight cut as the sun allegedly weakened the sidewalk.
A columnist foresees a future where maritime routes funnel through the Panama Canal, reducing global chokepoints while critics blame prolonged delays and liken the process to ongoing wounds at sea.
A St Paul girl traversed seventy four miles in search of employment reflecting stark job scarcity. The remark contrasts with many men who have walked far longer to avoid labor, underscoring community labor tensions.
A Cleveland woman seeks a court order to force her husband to communicate with her. The article hints the husband may be waiting for a chance to respond. It also notes a projected short New Jersey cranberry crop and the upcoming first aerial Baedeker for Germany.
A Missouri banquet featured a young speaker who quipped I am here to eat, Lets eat. The line captured a light moment highlighting the table of attendees and the informal tone of the event.
Readers recall how a serum from Dr Friedman is viewed as a beneficial invention for treating turtle bait issues and related problems.
A messenger boy was arrested in Philadelphia for speeding on a bicycle. The incident illustrates the strict enforcement of traffic rules affecting courier services in the city.
The wearing of feathers in men hats may become a nationwide fad, likely to greatly influence hat trimming manufacturers.
A historical figure who claimed poverty would vanish remains contentious as 2013 marks a century since the promise. Critics and scholars question the persistence of poverty while acknowledging the long arc of social and economic change.
A Washington physician urges adding a social spooning course in public schools to address etiquette and personal boundaries, noting the idea has gained attention beyond classroom instruction.
A fragment links baby show activity and exhibitions to a rising popularity trend, humorously comparing babies to dogs in public appeal and media attention.
President Wilson consolidates the northern and southern revenue districts into a single Iowa district effective August 1. Louis Murphy, already northern collector, becomes state collector with a $4,500 salary. southern post ends. Des Moines treasurer role discussed, office likely moved to the state capital.
Iowa State College will offer for the first time winter courses in engineering for men employed in Iowa industries from December 29 to January 10. Iowa is the second state to offer such programs. Instruction includes cement and cement products clay and clay products road materials and road making drainage problems power plans electricity and steam and gas tractors.
Paul Prink was fined 15 dollars after pleading guilty in Mayor Hayes' court for blocking Volney Nagal from passing on the public highway. Prink, driving slowly, held ahead of Nagal's car and allegedly sped up when Nagal tried to pass.
Cedar Rapids dentists report thefts of gold fillings totaling hundreds of dollars during closures. Police tie the Cedar Rapids cases to a Davenport office burglary claimed last week by the same suspect.
Cedar Falls sees a flood of addled eggs as boarding house owners on College Hill protest law nonenforcement. Farmers are criticized for bypassing required handling rules before market. Local merchants weigh impact on prices and supply.
Employer cuts up farmers Clinton-Moses Johnson and son William near Belmont suffering knife wounds. Emil Kinsch, farm hand, jailed after the quarrel over wages.
In a special election Winfield authorized additional bonds of 2000 to supplement spring bonds for enlarging the present school building. About 7500 is now available.
Incendiaries attacked an oil drilling site at Blanchard destroying the derrick and machinery. The burning tower nearly toppled onto sleeping workers and the loss is about $5,000.
Three Osage grocery stores were entered with about 15 dollars taken from the William Boyer store. Waterloo bloodhounds were brought in but showed little interest in the case.
At a special election in Tennant near here voters approved selling bonds to build a brick schoolhouse valued at twelve thousand dollars.
Bancroft Claus Claussen, a farmer, died by self inflicted gunshot at his residence near here. The act was caused by despondency.
John B. Ertz aged 18, a street car motorman, died after drinking poison. He had fallen and injured his head some time earlier, with resulting impairment of his mental faculties.
Catholic parishioners in Geneva Ackley are planning a new church. They have begun building preparations and purchased key items. The committee overseeing the project reports a sizable fund already raised for the effort.
Mayor Burnea has ordered that Chautauqua activities cannot show films on Sundays. Atlantic-Operators of Chautauquas receive no privileges beyond those granted to local businessmen as the move follows the recent closure of local moving picture houses on Sundays.
Secretary William J. Bryan will address the Adel assembly on July 25 as part of a five day Chautauqua in Adel. The event schedule begins Thursday with activities and talks by various speakers.
James Baldwin first reader in the Christian Science church of Council Bluffs and administrator of Henry D. Baldwin’s estate was paid 14000 by the Rock Island Railroad in satisfaction of a judgment for Henry D. Baldwin’s death seven years earlier. He supervised a gang rebuilding tracks on the Union Pacific bridge when a Rock Island train failed to heed a signal, throwing him from the fifty foot high bridge into the Missouri River.
After an all night search the body of Frank Hackett, formerly cook at the Brantwood cafe, was found in the river east of the Short Line bridge. Mrs. Hackett had given water before he vanished. the body stood upright with head just above water, suggesting he walked in and remained submerged.
Burglars blasted open the Beal Milling company office safe using gun powder, making off with about $100. The blast shattered the safe door and surrounding sills while tools used were stolen from a nearby blacksmith shop.
Washington July 28 Senator Smoot of Utah denounces the Underwood Simmons tariff bill as the most injurious measure in congress and accuses it of secret caucus methods. He cites President Wilson and Governor Foss to support claims of secrecy and national sacrifice, warning southern prosperity would suffer if tariffs fall.
Fréd Austin, who has leased Wall lake for twenty years, will convert it into farm land for use or rental. The rental price is about $200 annually for roughly 908 acres. Plans include drilling wells and draining the land at an estimated cost of $35,000.
Plan to operate the south end of the Atlantic Northern and Southern railway from Atlantic to Villiseca. The successful bidder, A. N. & S. Atlantic De Roo Webber, says a deed at the Aug. 9 hearing will let them start Aug. 11. They will run two round trips daily and one round trip on Sundays.
Arthur Maddy Ray Carson Miss Adda Freeman and Miss Marie Roberts escaped serious harm when their auto struck the end railing of the Whitebreast creek bridge and plunged twenty feet into the creek, the vehicle turning over three times in its descent.
Two men planned a fifteen round site encounter at the new Hotel Jefferson near Iowa City. Crowds from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns gathered before Deputy Sheriff McCook dispersed the event just as it was about to begin.
Vatican endures a siege atmosphere as Swiss guards mutiny with a memorial of grievances. Three leaders are expelled and escorted to the gates while cries of Viva Garibaldi ring out. Gendarmes on standby and Cardinal Merry del Val denounces the guards.
Ida Grove based German American Land company president Edward Meents sold 800 acres in Palo Alto county to Noah Williams for 117450 and 870 acres to Thomas Michaelson of Schleswig for 120000 totaling 237000.
The Interstate Funeral Directors association holds its annual convention in Sioux City from August 12 to 14. Highlighted events include lectures and demonstrations by Dr. C G Barnes during the gathering.
Mason City reports 150 Greeks must report by September 20 after a three year reserve call. Local Greek groups are affected as members face new obligation and deadlines are set by authorities.
Mason City report says Mrs. James Sherburn died after being overcome by heat while working in a hayfield near Thurnton. Her neighbor Mrs. Peter Miller also collapsed but survived.
Michael Tand aged 21 died when a horse ran away after a speeding motorcycle frightened it. Chris Suehi Miles Olson and Anton Schwartz were injured as the buggy overturned in the incident near Clinton.
Montezuma approved an electric light franchise to McKinley interests of Oskaloosa for twenty five years. The company will supply Montezuma with twenty four hour electricity service.
A farmers cooperative store will be opened here soon. A J Mitchell of Storm Lake has been soliciting stock at 100 dollars a share among Monona county farmers and has met with unusual success.
In Atlanta on July 25 the Georgia senate and house met in joint session and canvassed the July 15 special election returns, formally declaring United States Senator Augustus O Bacon re elected.
Mitch ell Hersey was hanged for murder in Starke Florida but was declared dead after 38 minutes. His body was placed in a coffin and he revived three hours later, shocking black press and locals.
Fremont Ohio July 25 Colonel William E Haines of this city Ohio's representative on the Gettysburg battle anniversary commission has received a solid silver medal from the state of Pennsylvania.
Washington July 24 A bill to increase the Supreme Court membership to eleven justices was introduced in the house by Representative Ripley a Pennsylvania Progressive.
Atlantic City July 24. The American Federation of Labor shows a large rise in members. In the nine months before June 30 membership increased by 224,768, indicating strong growth for the federation.
President Wilson ruled that no faction in the Mexican conflict may receive arms from the United States and neutrality must be observed. After discussions with Senators Bacon and Flood, the policy limits arms exports and treats all sides equally, with the Huerta regime deemed illegitimate.
A July blaze at a Binghamton clothing factory left about 125 workers inside. Twenty six bodies were recovered and five were positively identified. Nellie Connor, forewoman, is believed among the dead. her diamond ring and earrings were recovered. Thousands watched as searchlights lit the ruins and firefighters failed to reach the blaze.
Cincinnati July 25 General Secretary Bookwalter announced that John D Rockefeller has given 42000 to support the Ohio YMCA. The donation will aid YMCA programs across the state and bolster youth work in Cincinnati and surrounding communities.
London reports the death of Anthony N Brady a New York financier. He died in his rooms at the Hotel Charlton heart disease was the cause. Brady owned a fortune estimated at 100 million dollars.
In Poughkeepsie New York on July 24 Martin Funk died when a stick of dynamite in his hip pocket exploded as he fell during a playful wrestling match with his brother Rowland Funk.
Forty men were killed and as many injured when workers repairing a National railroad bridge at Cameron Mexico struck a mine planted by rebels. The incident occurred near Laredo Texas on July 24.
Fourteen miners were found dead in a Geilenkirchen coal pit after a fall of coal entombed them. A large area above the mine collapsed following a recent cloudburst.
President Wilson sent to the senate the nomination of James M. Sullivan of New York to be minister to the Dominican Republic. He succeeds William M. Russell.
In Jackson Mississippi July 24 a deadly blaze at the Oakley convict farm prison cage killed thirty five imprisoned African Americans. Guards were unable to reach them as the flames trapped the prisoners in the burning structure.
Captain Marian Herrmann of Trieste arrived in New York declaring he is commissioned to work with U S Government operators to round up a band of international spies.
Washington July 25 The senate lobby committee disclosed nearly five hundred Mulhall letters showing alleged manufacturing influence in Illinois politics. Mulhall retracted claims about James E Watson and described efforts to secure support from William Lorimer and McKinley allies, plus talks with Edward Hines and James Emery. The letters also mention efforts to enlist Cardinal Gibbons and others to speakers in St Louis.
Secretary of State Bryan told the senate foreign relations committee at a private session that he seeks a treaty establishing an American protectorate over Nicaragua similar to Cuba. He also urged renewal of arbitration pacts with France Britain and other nations.
Herschel Pierce, a seventeen year old express driver, confessed to stealing $22,000 from a Wells Fargo chest in a station at Lake Charles Louisiana. Police report the admission.
Jersey City July 23 Porter Charlton jailed for murder in Italy is reported critically ill and unlikely to survive his extradition journey. Physicians say he will not reach Italy alive.
Washington July 23 The senate confirmed A Schmedemann of Wisconsin as United States minister to Norway and Jeremiah Neterer as judge for the western district of Washington.
In New York on July 23, stage star Della Fox Levey known as Della Fox left her entire estate, valued between 10 000 and 15 000 dollars, to her father Andrew J Fox of St Louis
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