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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1915
Page
5
Two years after amended road law took effect, boards of supervisors balked under new duties and road work lagged. Public meetings denounced legislators while old style road makers sought to revert to the past. Yet a responsible system with engineers remains, and hopes rise for better Iowa highways.
The piece criticizes sensationalists who claim Europe will produce a flood of war babies. It calls such reports exaggerated and implausible, noting illegitimate births exist but not at the inflated rates claimed, and urges readers to doubt these circumstantial stories.
A writer argues England will not embrace prohibition soon. England clings to old ways and gradual temperance progress. strong teetotalers exist but cannot overcome majority sentiment for liquor. Germany’s Lusitania note answer is unsatisfactory, delaying action and failing to address international law.
Judge Benson of the Dubuque district court vows strict enforcement of the prohibited liquor law. He states there will be no leniency for offenders and that a convicted bootlegger faces penitentiary if mandated by law. The ruling shocks Dubuque residents.
George F. Rinehart enters a push to make Chicago dry and reflects on his past Iowa Democratic campaign. He is noted for bold assurances and tackling unsolvable problems.
Iowa's larger cities rush census data gathering and rounding up residents, suggesting growth is limited only by the influx of people traveling to urban centers.
In these brief war years, advocates of politics struggle to find listeners as public attention remains scarce and divided amid national strain. The note highlights reduced audience reach for political conversations during conflict.
A Senate agriculture committee in Chicago heard veterinarians farmers and livestock officials regarding foot-and-mouth disease. Iowa Senator Ames accused packers of price manipulation while cattle hog prices fell, and Iowa ranchers claimed veterinarians’ fees ranged from 870 to 100 dollars daily. The panel traced how the disease entered the United States with a hearing trip to Niles Michigan and noted Chicago as a stockyards hub during the outbreak.
C J Cash, named editor of the Anamosa Journal, hopes to improve the paper’s fortunes and keep out of quarrels with Eureka. He aims for peaceful relations between the papers, signaling a promise of prosperity for both sides and a calmer newspaper climate in Anamosa.
The piece suggests Iowa will be a minor factor at the next national Republican convention. It argues Senator Cummins has forced his candidacy on the state and that state interests must yield to his personal ambition. It notes few take the bid seriously, yet Iowa’s delegation would be bound if he runs.
Des Moines Capital notes the U S census bureau report placing Iowa as the second wealthiest state per capita with 3845 dollars, behind Nevada's 4865. It urges advertisers to seize opportunities within Iowa's economic prosperity and promote the state's chances.
Sioux City Journal reports Lafe Young back from Europe and ready to speak on national matters. The article notes a traveler’s quip about liberty, suggesting strong support or resolve in postwar remarks.
The Newton Record backs a Garrett for governor. Charles City Intelligencer asks who Mr. Garrett is and why he should be nominated, inviting clarification for local readers.
A Lincoln Journal passage notes the current blank congressional calendar as luck for business, warning that a special session with Hobsons and Gardners courting popularity could provoke unsafe war talk and unpredictable outcomes.
Emlin McClain, renowned as a top law professor, helped elevate the state university law school to a high national rank through his work and leadership.
Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes Mr. Bryan contends criticizing government is easier than running an administration with full responsibility for governing affairs.
The Austrian emperor notes that the king of Italy has declared war on him and comments that monarchs often speak that way while Americans remain unfazed by the rhetoric.
Just after writers on longevity claim marriage prolongs life, the oldest Dubuque citizen, who died a few days ago at 102, remained a bachelor. Clay once said he would rather be right than president, yet many prefer power to certainty.
Public interest waned as a libel lawsuit between two former leaders drew no further discussion after the jury removed it from public view.
Decorah grows to 4007 residents up 415 since 1910. Iowa Masons meet in Cedar Rapids June 7. Shellsburg farmer sold 194 hogs for 4204 dollars. Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids dedicated. 16 year old Allen Hines died from electric shock at Waukon. Burlington population 24356, up 82 since 1910. Dr. Hugh Livingston retires in Hopkinton after 41 years. Iowa City student Carl Elgin injured by brick. Delta retirements on pension after 45 years. Cornell College commencement June 12 to 17. Henderson to preach. Cornell baseball trip success. Fourth of July events planned in Wyoming Lost Nation Cascade. State fair cattle exhibits smaller due to foot and mouth disease. Upper Iowa University commencement June 10. Bishop Quayle to speak. EB Sauer awarded 500 damages in Dubuque county case. Delaware electors vote on county hospital tax. Vinton deputy office abolished. postmaster to work regular hours. Henry Doeghi 102, Dubuque, oldest resident. Iowa City Cedar River claims James Boucher in fatal canoe incident. moving pictures planned.
Final reports approved for estates of Katherina Shimerda I N French Joseph Kula Marie Kula Lyman Hoyt guardianship sales deeds filed and certified. Widow in Scofield estate awarded 400 for first year support. Hearing set for Jacob Kula final report June 8 by publication Anamosa Journal. Various cases dismissed without prejudice or with costs. several actions awaiting trial notice for September term. trials to court on others. judgments and decrees for costs awarded.
Philadelphia North American notes the United States being described as the most influential neutral nation and suggests it may soon stand alone as the sole remaining neutral power.
Land values in Tama County soar as multiple farm sales fetch record prices. Simon sen closes a 200 acre Keystone area farm at 276 per acre. Hans Knoop sells 214 acres near Clutier at 280 per acre. Henry Meyn moves 140 acres near Clutier at 221 per acre. J H Marken sells 238 acres east of Tama for 360 per acre. plans to subdivide sections into lots. This may be Tama county’s highest price for farms of this size.
Leslie's Weekly surveys Americans' consumption and activity last year noting 88 million gallons whisky 15 billion cigarettes 32 million pounds anils 220 million pounds tobacco 8.5 billion cigars half a billion gum packages. 20k theaters spent 26 million on films drawing 11 million viewers. 10 billion newspapers. 170k clergy in 220k churches serving 40 million congregants.
Advice to a married man to set up a private home saloon with his wife as the sole customer. Start by giving her $2 to buy whiskey, claiming a gallon contains 69 drinks. Over years, the scheme supposedly leaves her with profits to bank, educate children, buy a home, and move on after the husband dies.
Rural carriers will receive parcel post scales maps guides and a supply of insurance and COD tags. They must accept parcels for insurance or collection on delivery as at the city post office and issue coupon receipts directly to senders when parcels are received.
Lawyer Bowers calls Col. Roosevelt victory over Mr. Barnes the most important event since the civil war. Jay House in the Topeka Capital quips that this year has seen nothing as unimportant as the Barnes Roosevelt case.
Cedar Rapids Republican quotes Sioux City Journal urging Roosevelt to stay quiet while Wilson acts. It mocks the Journal by suggesting Niagara Falls and the Hood of the precipice as evidence Roosevelt should be stopped from rushing forward.
The Queen Marcherita of Italy deftly refused Kaiser's bid to pressure her on her son the king, declaring in the house of Savory we reign one at a time. The piece notes that the Hohenzollerns share the same habit of ruling one at a time.
Town announces higher premiums for sheep at the upcoming State fair aiming to boost sheep farming. The new subsidy totals 478 dollars to encourage breeders and exhibitors to participate.
The Monticello Chautauqua program lists daily events from July 15 to 19 led by Superintendent Fred G. Fischer and Play Supervisor Eva Efaw. Activities include morning children's sessions, afternoon lectures, and evening concerts featuring The Alpine Singers and Yodlers, The Variety Club, and The Hildordo Company with speakers such as Hon. B. F. MaDonald and Judge Lee S. Hazelle. Subjects span music, art, dialects, and civic addresses, with notable performances on July 15 16 18 and 19 and a closing grand musical festival on July 21.
Highlights from Monticello and surroundings in June 1895 include marriages of Crist Schneiter to Margaret Guyan on the 12th and Andrew Yousse to Jim Ross on the 14th in Castle Grove. A J. G. Suter meat market burglary netted $10 to $15. Henry Wernimont sold his grocery to his son Joseph and Newton Parrott.
The column extols durable building materials and fencing from the Iowa Gate Co and Northwestern Cement, promoting yellow and white pine for framing, zinc clad shingles, and metal gates. It urges buyers to select dry lumber, proper nails, sand for concrete, and a well stocked machine shed to protect plows and parts.
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