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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
3
Testimony before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee in Washington argues against granting the commission power to set rates. Proponent notes railways should set own rates as property rights under the fourteenth amendment can shield against unreasonable charges.
A Brooklyn Eagle quote reveals a witty exchange as a father critiques a potential son in law for lacking financial sense and his daughter counters with a sharp remark about his proposal. The dialogue highlights class and money tensions in a social scene.
The Nickel Plate Road offers low round trip rates to Buffalo from July 11 to 13 for the annual B P O Ellis gathering with long limit and stopovers at Chautauqua Lake. Full information from Agent J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Ill.
In Yonkers Statesman prose a couple notes Mexico has walls three to six feet thick. The dialogue suggests seeking a suitable flat in the area, reflecting travel or relocation chatter.
Mrs P Brunzel wife of P Brunzel stock dealer 3111 Grand Ave Everett Washington recounts fifteen years of back pain and sleepless nights then relief after using five boxes of Doans Kidney Pills praising their prompt effective action and announcing availability at druggists for 50 cents per box.
An advertisement extols EGG-O-SEE as ideal for health and a strong stomach. It describes cleansing of California white wheat kernels, steam cooking, flaking, maple tint, natural fruit juice flavor, and pure grain sugar. The copy emphasizes nourishment, physical and mental energy, and overall well being.
Des Moines Iowa June 5 former State Railroad Commissioner F T Campbell filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission a plea to empower the body to set and enforce railroad rates. He argues high rates devastate Iowa population with idle factories 100 silent plants and 20 to 30 packing houses. He cites discrimination against Iowa lumber and argues for court selected experts and constitutional safeguards. A rehearing motion challenges the Story county case and biennial elections provisions.
Washington decided in favor of Iowa veterans in the court of claims regarding pay for wages due to volunteer soldiers from Camp McKinley to muster into the US Army. The decision affects several thousand dollars with individual soldiers benefitting. South Dakota adopts Iowa census methods. Secretary Davison leads tabulation using his blank system. The South Dakota agent, curator of its Historical Society, notes non copyright. Iowa executive council oversees enumeration. assessors are enumerators, but compensation and information sharing have caused hesitation.
A legislative committee has completed a study on creating a single board of control for all Iowa educational institutions after visiting several states. No final report is yet issued but recommendations are expected to resemble the proposed board structure.
Early spring rains boost grass and small grain growth across Iowa. Director Sage cautions acreage likely below early-season expectations though replanting rises. Meadows pastures wheat oats barley potatoes and garden truck show favorable conditions with little frost damage. Apples drop reports appear but fruit crops are promising while strawberries are expected to yield heavily and cherries remain light.
The U S Senate committee questions Iowa on railroad rates. Iowa answers note state power to set reasonable maximum freight charges, allow lower non discriminatory rates, no minimum rate authority, mileage based and rigid, no exceptions for competition, and prohibitions on higher short hauls than longer ones on same line.
The senate files the last Iowa railroad commission report while the St Louis world’s fair commission cites lack of funds for printing. Miss Iva Langdon leads 46 bar exam candidates for Iowa legal practice and Adjt. Gen. Thrift sells state rifle range property at Cedar Rapids. Dr Kennedy and Dr Sams discuss health laws and disease marriage restrictions. The Fifty third regiment band is assigned to Waukon with a list of graduates from George Washington University. Over 50 commercial groups seek state town welfare. A Ringgold county farmer, John D. Carter, plowed Iowa’s capitol site. Capt Neal urges veterans not to wear medals bought at army expense.
E. H. Wilbur was found hanging from rafters in the basement of the Mutual Benefit store where he had just taken possession of a groceries stock from R. R. Waterbury. Clerk Bert Weitholter discovered the body and said the act appeared to be self-inflicted. Wilbur had recently moved from Grundy Center.
A guardian will be appointed for George Wells a Wellsburg multi millionaire now utterly incapacitated for business. Attorney A N Woods of Grundy Center or Mrs Comstock who has lived with him for years will likely be named guardian. Wells owns banks at Grundy Center Wellsburg and other properties and Wellsburg bears his name.
Des Moines reports William Conrad Brandt, adopted son of late millionaire William Ziegler, will inherit a $25,000,000 estate. The 12 year old is the son of Ziegler’s half brother George Brandt, a Chicago manufacturer, and was born in Muscatine. His mother was William Huttig’s daughter from Muscatine. He was adopted at age three.
A coroner's jury ruled Mrs. Julius Paulsen, 43, murdered her three children aged seven months to seven years by throwing them from a bridge into Silver Creek near De Witt, then killed herself. The youngest child survived, falling into mud and drawing the father to the scene. The death was attributed to murder and self-inflicted death during temporary insanity.
Fred Scott and A D Meyer of San Antonio Texas were found asphyxiated in the People’s hotel. No reason listed for self harm though both men were city dwellers. An inquest planned as relatives are sought and Coroner Robbins pushes new law to curb similar deaths after five since January 1, 1905.
A Nan Patterson dancing club formed by prominent Sioux City youths has stirred society and scandalized the community. The group defends the club name as more effective than Florodora or Gentle Maiden and maintains the innocence of the woman tried thrice for Caesar Young's murder.
In Audubon eight year old Edith Kile daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Kile dies at home after about a week of struggle from severe burns. Other items note Big Four Fair cavalry attraction in Ottumwa and a major hailstorm in eastern Town between Tipton and Mechanicsville with livestock losses.
A city newspaper quip contrasts Mrs. Homely and Mrs. Blu as they trade compliments about fishing. The exchange pivots on bait versus technique, ending with a remark on skillful casting.
In a terse remark Brooklyn Engle notes there is a unique person with perfect eyes among fifteen and claims one in a million rare trait. The text highlights a singular figure amid a quirky boast about vision.
Lockesburg Colony in Sevier County Arkansas offering about 30 000 acres and Loring Colony in Sabine Parish Louisiana about 24 000 acres are open for settlement. Lands priced from 7.00 to 15.00 per acre with easy terms for settlers. Colonies suit General Farming stock raising and fruit growing. both offer healthy climate and good water.
The Yonkers Statesman quotes the Observer of Events and Things remarking that a man who boasts he wears no man's collar may end up wearing a woman's, implying swapped loyalties or identities.
Tour options from Chicago include Asbury Park Buffalo Detroit Jagara Falls Philadelphia and Toronto with return fares ranging from 6 50 to 19 00 and dates in June July August September and June 1 20 22 28 Liberal limits and stopovers offered. City ticket office at corner Clark and Jackson Chicago phone Harrison 1757. Thoy Times notes con artists prey on gullible investors.
An article asserts foul breath stems from various dyspepsia forms and offers Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the cure. It touts it as safe, pleasant, effective, and money back if it fails, sold by druggists at 50 cents and one dollar. The piece ends with a quip about an automobile running over a man.
The passage describes boiling a soap solution with soda to clean a collar, rinsing in hot water with gum arabic and tea, then ironing on white flannel. It ends with a witty remark about a man who saves his soul but cannot reach heaven.
Special low rail rates offered to the N E A meeting in Asbury Park New Jersey July 3 7 via Nickel Plate Road. Round trip limit and stop over privileges at Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls and New York City. Full information from agent or J Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago.
Foot-Ease powder cures tired hot feet and eases shoe wear. Trial package offered free from A. A. Olmsted in Le Roy New York. The ad stresses relief and urges asking today for Allen's Foot-Ease.
A historical advertisement promotes Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for backache, irregular menstruation, uterine troubles, and related symptoms. It cites letters from women in North Dakota and New York praising the remedy and invites readers to seek Mrs. Pinkham's advice at her Lynn Massachusetts headquarters.
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