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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
3
The narrator notes a strict jailer like routine at Glenarm as he reflects on his grandfather John Marshall Glenarm and the estate. He realizes his estrangement from Pickering and fears his own vulnerability after accepting the will terms and remaining at Glenarm through year end.
John Glenarm arrives at his grandfather’s estate and begins arranging life at Annandale. He meets Bates the caretaker and learns the local mood as villagers reveal secrets about past projects and the mysterious shooting uptown, while he plans to telegram Annandale and settle in.
A German study claims the tongue reveals traits and destinies. Long tongues signal openness and generosity but invite gossip. short tongues imply secrecy and craft. thin tongues indicate diffidence. broad tongues suggest deception. A doctor notes tongues reveal temperament and health signals.
A discussion on womanhood tracing femininity against masculine roles. It argues women should maintain domestic duties, be joyful mothers, and not pursue public occupation, framing motherhood as their birthright.
Mrs Rebecca Harding Davis portrait frames the new woman as versatile yet urges home life as the core duty. The piece contrasts modern female ambition with traditional roles and laments declining births among native Americans, urging emphasis on family over public work.
A historical editorial criticizes gender brazeness and vanity, arguing women deserve equal access to all occupations. It recalls post Civil War women entering the workforce, notes fences are down, and asserts men offer a fair field and support whether a woman drives a garbage cart or writes a novel.
The excerpt mocks women's achievements as loud boasting likened to a hen’s cackling over each new egg, implying a dismissive view of women’s progress and potential.
The article extols the steady role of American women since the Civil War. It notes their earnings when needed yet their focus remains on home life, moral guidance, and family upbringing. It praises their modesty, independence from public quarrels, and adherence to Christlike values.
Robert Mateer of the Wabash shares a humorous clock misadventure with a Kansas City Star writer. A Christmas gift clock awakened him early, twice, causing tardiness before he sought a simpler life and an ax. The tale contrasts with Greek devil dogs used to rouse drivers and passengers on night journeys.
The Odd Fellows Orphans Home in Mason City was dedicated with about 2000 attendees. The fireproof vitrified brick building cost around 75000 dollars, features a three acre lawn, heating and lighting plant, a 100 pupil school room, talking tubes, dumb waiters, and a sand bread oven. The Rebekah lodge contributed about 10000 dollars in furnishings and fixtures.
In Des Moines Carl M. Spencer was found guilty of embezzling funds from the Des Moines National Bank after about two hours of jury deliberation. His counsel said they would appeal, and the defense offered no evidence. The judge instructed the jury that funds collected for others were bank property.
Creditors of the late Dow City bank receive drafts and notices from Sid Green, a former banker, claiming payment with interest. The letters and drafts are clearly from him, though their source is unknown. Mrs Green runs a hotel in California while Green is reportedly absent.
Clinton Buckley eight year old son of Engineer John Buckley of the Chicago and Northwestern railway was badly injured on Canmanche avenue when his foot slipped through a wheel while riding at the rear of a cab. The wheel revolved several times tearing the leg muscles and crushing the pane. He is in a local hospital.
Johnnie Martinelli, six, fell from the rear platform of an Illinois Central limited train moving about sixty mph while his mother slept. Miraculously, he was only slightly injured and picked up by the crew about twenty miles west of Dubuque. Mrs. Martinelli and family continued to Leadville Colorado later that day.
Farley Wallace Pollard received a telegram claiming his mother had died in Martelle. He found her alive and in a fragile state after a spell of heart trouble. She is slowly improving after the scare.
Mike Murphy, a prisoner held for intoxication, fell in a fit on the cell floor of the city jail and fractured his skull. Taken to the hospital, he died there. He was a stranger in the city.
Harry Richey aged 28 son of a leading Webster county farmer drank two ounces of carbolic acid in a Sherman lodging room and died after a brief agony. He had appeared in police court the day prior and authorities suggest remorse and shame prompted the act in Fr. Dodge.
A fire in the Carroll opera house during the home talent play Geneva caused a panic as hundreds rushed for exits. Women fainted, several injured by broken glass, and Mrs. F. J. Hoagland received medical care. Firefighters contained flames, film losses totaled about 460 dollars.
Benton county unveils a handsome new two court house completed at about $110,000 with no bonds. all cash payments. The 77 by 112 foot three story stone structure features a French Renaissance facade, a 26 foot dome, 60 foot rise, and a central arch entry.
Ames IA Parr, a 1904 Iowa Agricultural College graduate, is appointed director of agriculture and animal husbandry for British India with headquarters in Calcutta. The post oversees 39 experiment stations, pays 10000 dollars annually for ten years and a lifelong pension of 6000 dollars. Parr holds a master's in science from Iowa College and doctor of philosophy from Leipzig, after studies at Edinburgh University. He will depart for India in September after visiting his England home in Ashley.
A Saturday night blaze in Decorah destroyed A Neish & Sons dry goods and Larsen Brothers clothiers causing an estimated loss near 50000 with little insurance. The fire started in the Nelsh store carpet department on the second floor and quickly spread through the roof. Firemen battled for over two hours with water from three hydrants, but the flames continued to rage despite efforts.
John James, a hustler at the Lagomareino Grape fruit house in Ottumwa, killed a four feet six inch boa constrictor found coiled around a banana stock. The reptile evaded notice during unloading as fruit was wrapped in cunny sacks. James and three coworkers fought the snake before its death.
Tom Brennan son of Judge W F Brennan of Muscatine attempted to board a Rock Island passenger train at 2 AM in Davenport. He was struck by girders and wheels, one foot caught beneath the wheel, and was taken to St Luke's Hospital.
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