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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
1
The article lampoons politicians from Lincoln to Roosevelt and mocks Russia’s peace aims with Japan. It notes Judge Matthews in session in Dubuque and critiques Chicago’s muni railways with a Glasgow expert. It also covers Nan Patterson’s stage scandal ending after three trials and poor public support.
A Missouri farmer swore into his telephone and, told by a constable a warrant was issued for his arrest for the act. He could not travel to town to answer the charge and pleaded guilty over the phone, sending the fine by rural mail the following day.
Assessors report a population decline in the state prompting redistricting to ten districts from eleven. Eastern states gain representation while Western states lose, leaving Iowa without a national representative.
The piece weighs Admiral Dewey and Col Henderson on Russia versus Japan, then shifts to Governor Cummins designating June 14 as Flag Day and the role of schools. It recalls Philadelphia Mayor Weaver’s fight against a gas franchise graft and argues the victory belongs to the people, not the official.
A Kentucky minister charged a congregation member with disturbing worship after the man slept during a sermon. The piece argues education should produce practical workers like farmers and machinists, not purely literary scholars, citing Garfield and Toison as examples.
The speaker argues Russia will sue for peace after Japan’s victory at sea. He credits Togo’s fleet readiness and torpedo boat tactics for success, notes Manila and Santiago defeats, and says Russia cannot readily renew its seaborne campaign. Japan gains sea power with captured ships and sunk vessels at Port Arthur.
The Vinton Review reports five new Krag-Jorgesons delivered with upgraded sights. The rifle weighs 9 pounds, has a 4000 yard range, a flat trajectory at 30 yards, 58 feet muzzle velocity of 1960 feet per second, 80 calibre shell, smokeless powder, and a six shot capacity.
Col D B Henderson argues that Russia will ultimately prevail in the war, praising Togo for his brilliant sea victories but noting Japan lacks Russia's resources. He contends the sweeping Japanese advances are temporary and that Russia will win in the end.
Gov Folk argues law disregard harms society and that enforcement of all laws, good or bad, is essential. He contends indifference to enforcement breeds civic evils and cites general observance as duty. The Presbyterian church at Hopkinton will be dedicated next Sunday.
Details from Maquoketa to Waterloo report a fatal saw accident in Farley, post office salary reductions in Hopkinton and Manchester, tax talk for Waterloo dogs, a Linn county press club push, paving talks in Anamosa, smallpox fatalities at a Fayette county poor farm, and a Manchester regimental reunion. Other items note bank sanitarium ties, Linn census gains, school bond elections, cavalry attractions at Eldon, and a Sioux City gambler acquittal.
By Gov. Hanly of Indiana trees are a public benefaction. Planting adds to earth habitable, happier dwelling, and earns praise of future generations. It enhances beauty, wealth, resources of the state and our culture and happiness.
A collection of cynical adages and quips drawn from the New York Press and local remarks. The musings cover money and extras in building, pride and pridefulness in leadership, social quirks, family jokes, and observations on gender, marriage, and ambition.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs S P Carter last Friday and Sam's friends send congratulations. M Hogan reports three cow pairs born as twins this season. Mrs M Sweezy underwent cancer surgery last Monday in Scotch Grove and is recovering. Mrs Jake Lang returned from six months in Switzerland praising Iowa crops. Crop Bulletin notes best week of season with below average rainfall and above normal temperatures aiding corn and general crops. Strawberries are abundant, apples drop in the south, cherries light, grapes fruitful. Los Angeles Times mocks modern whiskey as likely to cause sickness before drunkenness.
Nickel Plate Road announces three through daily trains with June 18 19 and 20 travel dates and return by June 24 or ticket deposit by July 14. Veastibuted sleeping cars and meals in dining cars plus American Club Meal Plan from 25 cents to $1.00. Write John Y. Calahan for details. Also notice of a public auction by Miss Mary Marvin on June 10 at 1 pm for household goods.
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