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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
6
The president lets three constructive laws die by pocket veto and vetoes the budget bill over executive power, while party prospects falter. Articles note limits on treaty reservations, banking and money markets, and public sentiment about prohibition and economic policy.
Charles M. Schwab warned boys that pursuing easy pleasures yields no lasting success. He argued true achievement comes from persistent work and serious endeavor, while living for immediate fun destroys progress and fails to build prominence in profession, business, or civic life.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Irish supporters heckled the U S Senate prompting irritation and guarded corridors while senators show mixed feelings about heckling England versus Ireland. The piece argues the Senate has long used heckling as a political tool and questions double standards.
A Cedar Rapids Republican contends the primary tests candidates by public appearance rather than spending. He notes the irony that spending money to advertise one’s office bids leads to rebuke and denunciation despite the obligation to present oneself to voters.
The National Republican convention convenes with Senator Lodge as temporary then permanent chairman while a key fight rages over endorsing the league of nations with reservations. Johnson Knox Wood and Lowden leaders maneuver for strategy as ballots approach and Wood gains momentum amid tense negotiations and anticipated nominating speeches.
The New York World condemns politicians seeking re election by labeling the 2 000 000 000 bonus as a patriotic gift. It argues the country has not been consulted and the American Legion is divided. It says the strongest push comes from House members aiming to loot the treasury for political gain.
The Sun notes that the Wilson administration embraced cost plus war contracts, initiating inflation and eroding labor values. Hoover’s list should add this root cause, as it fuels high living costs, overtaxing and profiteering, a factor no candidate can ignore.
In Carroll Herald satire on campaign spending, the paper jokes about rivals’ expense bills for governor bids. It suggests they saved costs by handwriting letters, using sparse travel, and reusing printers, and concludes they should disclose what they paid.
The Chicago Tribune notes B. L. T. cites Mr. Marshall's claim that equal and exact justice to all would jail half the population, highlighting a clash over civic order and fairness.
The Iowa State college graduated 500 students this week. Oxford Junction Mirror raised its annual subscription to $2. Glenn Williams of Olin graduated from Cornell college. Marion resident J. M. Courtney celebrated his 90th birthday. Rev A. O. Knapp moves to Manchester Presbyterian church. July Williams of Tipton killed by lightning in a field. Cedar county totals rise to 10 647 068 in assessor rolls from 7 348 554 last year. Two Dubuque youths arrested for stealing sugar. Independence saw a swing factory fire causing about 20 000 damage. Ray and Leroy Sickles of Manchester joined the army at Dubuque. Kingsley of Strawberry Point, a Civil War veteran, dies aged 89. Anamosa hosts the 10th district Christian Endeavor union convention. Charles H. Sloan spoke at Ames memorial day exercises. Bellevue resident Arnold Reiling dies at 97. Delmar man Charles Keller shot in spine. recovery expected. Dubuque school election approves new high and two junior high schools with over 6 000 votes. Delmar Junction’s Charles Kellar shot in Maquoketa. Roy Fletcher involved. Quay Young of Winthrop receives a Buick six for graduation, crashes it in Manchester. Cascade and Worthington game ends 2 2 after umpire dispute. future umpires from out of town. Davenport brakeman Paul McElheney killed at Oxford Junction. Thomas Sisler, 73, killed on a Coggan farm. horse entanglement suspected. Fr J Bryant to grand jury over horse buying scheme tied to Holbert Horse Importing Co. of Greeley. bonds set at 2400 dollars.
Agricultural engineers advise tightening the hoops on the ole silo during content removal. As staves dry they shrink, so turning hoops weekly helps prevent toppling in storms. Also check guy ropes occasionally to ensure proper operation.
New York World notes 122 contests recorded in the Republican National Convention with 984 votes cast and hints at more developments. The piece suggests a lively scene and possible further proceedings as delegates await outcomes.
The St. Paul Pioneer Press notes the irony as a congressman complains about high shoe prices while anticipating another wearer in his role. The column uses biting humor to critique political cost concerns.
Mr. Cherry of Omaha will place Gerard in nomination at San Francisco. He will praise Gerard as a member of Pippin and assert his qualifications for the role.
A concise financial observation notes that shortage of money, not wealth, is the chief cause of worry and insomnia among people. The line underscores economic anxiety over abundance.
Job ad from Brooks I. Mellecker Products Co seeking a saleslady to work in Monticello Iowa. Immediate writing request promises real earning potential. Estate details list Jake Arduser administrator and attorney Welch.
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