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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1913

Page

6

State school fund banks demurred on interest payment

Banks handling the state school fund have refused to pay the interest required by law, prompting officials to seek legal remedy and resolve the dispute over overdue interest.

Lucas County Banks Question 2 Percent Deposit Law

Des Moines reports Lucas County bankers refuse 2 percent interest on daily balances under a new law. Deputy Supt Frank D Josephs orders deposits to banks paying 2 percent, with Des Moines banks ready to handle funds if Lucas banks refuse. Some treasurers seek payment for services. state aims to resolve before school openings.

Des Moines Lucas County Frank D. Josephs Mr. Josephs Monroe County

Call of Old Ocean Romantic Bathing Tales and Places

A nostalgic travelogue on sea bathing from New York notes. It recounts biblical allusions to bathing, global seaside customs from Japan to Europe, and the use of bathing machines in Brighton with humorous critique of mixed bathing and public display.

Brighton Johnnie

DANGEROUS COYOTE ATTACKS HERTED IN IOWA TENT

Nicholas Doyle, a sheep herder in Bote employed by Sam Ross, was bitten in the forehead by a full grown coyote while asleep in his tent near Jenkins Creek. He rode to town for treatment, reporting fear for his life but staying calm.

Bote Nicholas Doyle Sam Ross Doyle Jenkins Creek

Plan a Gigantic Sundial in Place Vendôme Paris

The Paris city committee considers turning Place Vendôme into a giant sundial with Napoleon’s column as the painter. A ring of large figures set in wood paving would create a precise natural clock. The idea echoes a similar proposal from the early 1800s.

Paris Place Vendame Napoleon Jules Vacquier Dea Place Vendome

Mayor opposes city car use by officials

New York Mayor Gaynor defends city owned autos yet criticizes officials who ride between homes and offices. Comptroller Prendergast reports against Borough President Connolly’s request for another car while noting Queens has far fewer cars than Richmond. He accuses employees of riding to work in monarchial style.

New York Gaynor Prendergast Connolly Queens Richmond

Silent witness to fatal Savannah accident haunts Harris

Captain 8S. N. Harris, a former police officer, is suffering hysterical laryngitis after witnessing the death of Mary Moore who was run over by a touring car. He was first on the scene and helped free the woman’s body, and doctors say his voice should return.

Savannah Mary Moore N. Harris Warris Saye

White Way Picnic draws record good roads crowd to Pella

About 7000 road boosters attended the Fourth Great White Way picnic in Pella, Iowa, traveling by auto, train, and team. More than 500 cars occupied the town square with 600 plus cars estimated in total, as delegates came from up to 200 miles away for the annual event.

Pella Iowa Great White Way Association

Rich Man Released From Asylum

Des Moines district court issues a writ of habeas corpus to secure the release of Phi lander Brown an eighty year old Des Moines businessman from a private insane hospital. Dr Gosham Till former state hospital superintendent at Independence is named. The case accuses Brown of being sent to the hospital while temporarily ill by Mrs Whithouse who later became his guardian after he was induced to will his property to her.

Des Moines Philander Brown Gosham Till State Hospital Independence Brown

Death of Duncan Children in Seine Tragedy

In Paris the car carrying the children of Mme. Duncan and their governess plunged into the Seine after an embankment collapse. The chauffeur, distraught by the crash, was found wandering along the riverbank.

Duncan Paris France Mme. Duncan Seine River

Boy Dies After Wagon Tragedy Near Camp

Six year old Storm Yake John O'Brien fell from his father's wagon near the Fifty sixth regiment camp. The wheels crushed him after his hat blew away. He was rushed to a local hospital with ruptured lungs.

Storm Yake John John O'Brien Fifty-sixth Regiment

Iowa Hero at 94 Saves Wife from Fire

Iowa City resident Charles Blow aged 94 discovers his home ablaze. He carries his wife aged 84 down the stairs through smoke and flames. The staircase collapses behind them as they reach safety, sealing his courageous act.

Iowa Iowa City Charles Blow Perl

Maple coal mine manager named state mine inspector

W J Holland of Alb ia appointed state mine inspector by Governor Clarke succeeding J J Jeffreys of Buxton. His term ends July 3 1917. Jeffreys resigned earlier and becomes manager of Consolidated Coal company of Buxton.

Deas Moines W. J. Holland Albia Clarke Holland J. J. Jeffreys Buxton Jeffrey Consolidated Coal Company

Actors' Church Not Known in Covent Garden

London article notes St Pauls Covent Garden called the Actors church with famous burials including Butler Claude Duval Lely Macklin Arne Grinling Gibbons and Betty Careless who squandered 250000 before dying in the poorhouse.

London Covent Garden St. Paul’s Westminster Abbey St. Paul's Cathedral Nfe Butler Arne Grinling Gibbons St. Paul's Betty Careless Gentleman's Magazine

Burlington Woman Ends Life With Poison

Burlington Mrs. Rena Premena Chenkle 26, wife of a Western Union lineman, died by her own hand after taking poison. She left two notes of forgiveness addressed to her mother and husband. no reason for the act was given.

Burlington Rena Premenachenkle Western Union

Killed While Hunting Near Buxton

Castor Price accidentally killed himself in the woods near Buxton while rabbit hunting. He leaned against his rifle and it discharged, the bullet piercing his heart.

Oskaloosa Castor Price Buxton

Will Hunt Gun Toters Face Action In Mason City

Mason City police plan action against permit holders who have firearms but failed to register. Police issued 100 licenses to carry weapons, but only thirteen have completed registration.

Mason City

Comptroller backs vehicle provision for necessary use

The comptroller agrees automobiles are needed where essential but opposes using them for commuting to work or for evening theater outings. The request was not approved.

New London Council Passes Water Works Bond Issue

The city council approved an ordinance to issue bonds totaling 315,000 for water works in line with the April 2 election results.

New London

Are you superstitious or into psychic research

A Washington Star line questions beliefs and curiosity about superstition and psychic research, contrasting common skepticism with scientific interest. The quote hints at a public curiosity in paranormal topics and reflects media coverage of such inquiries.

Washington Star

Ames Track Captain Leaves for Fort Yellow Stone

Ames Mrs. M A Manning mother of Merrill Manning a Missouri Valley track star and 1914 Iowa State College captain travels to Fort Yellowstone Montana where her son lies in a government hospital with a broken knee cap.

Ames M. A. Manning Merrill Manning Missouri Valley Iowa State College Fort Yellowstone Mont Government Hospital

Master Painters Meet Convention Attended by 300

More than 300 master house painters and decorators attended the third annual convention of the organization held in Sioux City showcasing industry trends and techniques.

Sioux City

Justified by Faith and Union with Christ

The passage argues that justification is not mere forgiveness but being declared righteous through faith in Jesus. It contrasts two scenarios: debt paid without restored credit versus partnership with Christ restoring righteousness, yielding a life united to the Saviour and bearing his name. It cites Luther and Romans to frame justification as union with Christ and a future faultless conduct.

John Jiém Aiga Jesus Christian Martin Luther Jesus Christ Paul Christ

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Schuol Fund State Pure Food Department State Board of Education Iowa State Agricultural College Department of Home Economics Catherine J. McCay E. W. Stanton Division of Science Department of Mathematics Marcus Co-operative Company Marcus, Ia James Williams H. J. Raun C. R. McConnell L. W. Barnes C. V. Peters Charles City Lighting Company Reading Young Men’s Christian’ Association Iowa National Guard John Griffin Camp Castle Chariton Frank Kitchen Bernard Nomac T. T. Thompson Willis Berry Warren J. Kent Dr. J. Hermanier Dwight R. Mason Executive Council Cosson Polk County L. A. Jester Railroau Ce Rae State Railroad Commission Guy Logan Logan The Chicago & Northwestern Railway M. M. Head Greene County Marvin Hewitt Hewitt Mr. Head State Educational Board College of Medicine State Board of Health Walter Bierring G. H. Sumner L. Higgins Garst Ethel Morris Mount Pleasant Warren Garst Council Labor Commissioner’s State University of Col Smith W. Brookhart National Guard Camp Perry Frank J. Fineel Harry G. Utley W. H. Durchenwald L. BE. Hilwood Charles M. King Collins P. Emerson Charles O. Briggs Chester A. Beaver Walter A. Meyer Montie Soules Edgar Wakefield Hamilton County Boone River Vanderbilt Hyde Park England A. G. Vanderbilt Royal Box Queen Mary Arrow Paul Sturgis Pharaoh Moses Old Nile Old Cairo Roda Hassan Pasha Isreal Beauty Actaeon Diana Japan Australia Pacific Coast Europe Mediterranean New Jersey CITY Auto White Way Rich Man Asylum Jan Insane Hospital Seine Nevilly Actors’ Church St. Paul's Covent Garden God Lord Jesus Tom
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