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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
7
The column surveys scattered notes on coins, tax talk, and social habits. It jokes about a 9 cent piece as tips, aging, and farming ambitions while remarking on aviation nuptials and political campaigns. It also references the Reichstag, bridges, and artful curiosities with a light satirical tone.
A Philadelphia explorer has journeyed to Brazil to capture moving pictures of a boa constrictor. The project aims to show interior views of the creature in its natural habitat.
A messenger boy in Wall Street received only 25 cents for recovering bonds valued at $521,000. The remark highlights the contrast between Wall Street rewards and ordinary life.
A Detroit man received six cents in damages after being beaten by a policeman. The fragment suggests the payout is viewed as inadequate compensation and reflects the contentious incident.
A Boston man creates an automatic trombone player but the city hopes for relief through baked beans and codfish balls.
A quirky remark suggests if Martians stood 12 feet tall they could easily grab the shrup pitcher at the breakfast table, reflecting a humorous misbelief about alien life.
A Denver high school offers lessons on wifehood to girls. The program argues that habits like nagging would undermine a happy home and aims to instill practical duties and conduct. The item notes the focus on domestic roles and social expectations in the education system.
A reflective note on a man who struggles to decide how to spend his idle hours between fishing and watching the excavation for a new building. The remark hints at time as a social or personal dilemma.
A proposal suggests a program to train people in operating launches before venturing on the water so they can gain practical skills and reduce risk. The idea emphasizes safety and hands on learning to prevent accidents.
Surgeons report successful graft of a rabbit cornea onto a man's eye. The outcome is cautiously optimistic with no immediate complications. The result could lead to new possibilities in eye surgery and prosthetic transplants.
Three of Chicago's wealthy bachelors express a wish to adopt as fathers who want children but avoid the risks of marriage. They question the need for a wife and ponder the idea of home and mother.
A young Swiss man was jailed for becoming engaged to seventeen women in Switzerland. The so called summer engagement fails to prosper amid the Alps, according to reports.
A French aviator envisions crossing the ocean in airships within two centuries, suggesting people will value safety over rushing to try it next summer and will wait rather than make immediate predictions.
A reader suggests using screens to avoid swatting insects. The remark highlights a preference for preventive pest management over active killing methods.
A China report claims couples are adopting Western wedding practices while a stray jab mocks Chinese customs by noting shoes being used in a bizarre fashion.
A Los Angeles woman died after a 56 day effort to slim down, shrinking to 250 pounds. The report notes she did not start the plan early enough.
Funeral services held for eight victims as investigators press for finger print evidence. Fort Leavenworth expert McClaughry analyzes prints on the ax handle and a lamp chimney, but blurred results impede identification. Montgomery County and Villisca officials raise a private reward fund totaling $1000.
Des Moines reports the supreme court affirming divorce for Fort Dodge philanthropist "Father" L. S. Coffin on a cross bill after his wife Nellie S. Coffin filed for separate maintenance. The court found Mrs. Coffin married him for his money rather than for marital duties.
The Great Western Railway seeks a 30 mile link between Osage and Mason City with surveys completed. New Hampton capitalists are advancing plans and multiple routes have been studied. A new line would exploit existing Green Bay and Mason City connections to the southwest, signaling a probable completion in the near future.
A farmer near here found two wolf cubs in a bed tick after moving straw from a pile. He later located the cubs' nest with several more young wolves at the straw source.
Mason City reports Charles Slocum, 11, took a horse from a pasture, cut the fence, and rode away. He had been living with Charles Bray, a farmer near Portland since January, after earlier staying at Knoxville orphans’ home.
A thousand veterans marched in the G. A. R. parade as part of the annual Iowa encampment in Mason City. More than twenty five hundred visitors are in the city. A vigorous contest is expected over the next encampment with Des Moines, Dubuque and Perry vying to land it.
Richard Cartano reports an alfalfa crop on a 5.5 acre field west of Monticello. Planted five years ago the stand has produced 17 crops. First harvest comes early June, second in July, third in August, and a fourth in September.
Bert Johnson of Farnhamville was seriously injured when a tire burst causing his touring car to turn over. He was pinned beneath the vehicle and suffered a broken shoulder several broken ribs and internal injuries.
The alumni association of Iowa university elected officers: President Walter D. Lovell Minneapolis. Vice-President George Treichler Tipton. Second Vice-President Mrs Madge Young Macy Adel. Secretary Florence Joy Iowa City. Treasurer A Byington Iowa City.
Albiai Ray Lewis, missing since last week and in poor health, remains unfound after authorities drained the creek north of town and the city reservoir in a search for his body. It is feared he may have died by his own action.
Mason City bureau reports Guy R. Worths of Sioux City fell from the bank's second story while decorating for a G A R encampment. He suffered a broken leg and serious internal injuries.
The thirty eighth annual encampment of the Iowa G A R opened with a large attendance. Flags were presented by the W R C and Ladies G A R. Fifty members of the G A R drum corps attended.
The Rev. Father Convery, long in charge of the Catholic parishes at Iowa Falls and Eldora, resigns to accept the pastorate at Charles City.
Mark Brown, an old soldier from Ponca Nebraska, collapsed and died on a crowded Mason City street while attending the state encampment of the G A R. The incident occurred among reunion attendees.
Ottumwa publisher Robert H Moore longtime head of the Saturday Herald died suddenly at Ottumwa hospital after an operation.
Roy Fiske, former deputy city clerk, repaid the city 4104.59 dollars covering his alleged defalcation. The county attorney is not expected to drop the criminal charge against him.
The Iowa pure food law enacted in 1907 was sustained as constitutional by the Supreme Court of the United States in a decision rendered on Monday.
Mount Pleasant Captain Lot Abraham state commander of the G. A. R. has departed on the final inspection trip of the year to visit Iowa posts. He is a delegate from this district to the Republican national convention in Chicago and will attend the meeting.
Michael Jones lies near death at St. Vincent hospital after a shooting incident. Merrit Bates, 15, is in police custody following the alleged shooting.
Reverend J F Nugent said the Des Moines Visitation parish has fully paid 33648 dollars in debts. The funds covered the new parochial school 20000 dollars the sisters convent 2500 dollars church improvements 1700 dollars loan 5488 dollars and interest 4000 dollars.
Mrs. William Bock is named as an alleged woman bootlegger in Mason City. She was arrested and charges lodged after a disturbance at her residence involving three men, from which investigators say the warrant was issued on their testimony.
Announcement from Ames states that the state board of education appointed Prof. W. J. Kennedy to succeed P. G. Holden as superintendent of the agricultural extension department at Iowa State College. Appointment is effective immediately.
The Burlington session of the lodge of Masons closed Wednesday. The committee on chartered lodges reported membership up 1,598 in the past year and a total of 45,997 members in Iowa as of December 1, 1911.
Mrs. Robert Mosgrove of Dodge township died of apoplexy at Mineral Ridge cemetery while awaiting the funeral cortege for a friend. She was the wife of a wealthy farmer.
The Farmers' Security bank has decided to wind up operations. Rumors of failure circulated, but officials confirm the bank is solvent and ceases business.
Ed Wright, an employee on Tom Anderson's farm near here, lost his left arm below the elbow after his limb was caught in a corn sheller.
Seventeen year locusts are reported to be active in Appanoose and Moulton areas causing notable damage as they swarmed through the county government and farms.
The June class at the State Teachers College in Cedar Falls has 188 members with 29 earning bachelor of arts degrees. Another large class is expected to graduate in July at the close of the summer term.
Reports that local negro miners have settled their differences and must leave homes are denied. No settlement has been reached, according to officials and residents.
The Des Moines conference Epworth League district convention will be in Altoona on June 18 and 19. Des Moines Epworth league workers will participate in the program.
The Hardin County Veterans Association will hold its annual reunion at Whitten on June 26 and 27. A two day program has been arranged.
President Gomez assured the United States that the Cuban revolt will be put down within ten days. Admiral Osterhaus reported Gomez’s gratitude for welcomes in Washington and Havana as Minister Beaupre faces tensions. In Santiago province battles near Daiquiri and Imias yield rebels killed and captures as government forces push insurgents toward El Cobre.
Washington June 12 The Stanley committee plans to file its report with the house of representatives It will accuse J Pierpont Morgan of opposing the Sherman act and the independent steel industry The report states Morgan and associates reaped 636000000 in the company’s organization and profits
A. T. Welch of Brunswick Georgia and Lieut. L W Hazelhurst of the Seventeenth Infantry were killed when the Wright Biplane overturned lifting off from about 100 feet. The accident occurred Tuesday during an ascent in the capital city.
Reno June 14 Governor Tasker L. Oddie appointed George Wingfield as United States senator from Nevada to fill the seat of the late George S. Nixon until a successor is chosen by the legislature.
Washington reports on June 14 that flood conditions in southern Louisiana worsened with numerous levee breaks and urgent aid needed to handle the disaster.
Havre reports a firemen striker followed by trimmers and seamen threatening widespread disruption. A rally of about 1,000 allied with shipping trades voted for a general strike targeting the harbor and its vessels.
The King of Greece will abdicate in 1913 in favor of the crown prince after a 50 year reign. The announcement was made on his return from Copenhagen.
In Villisca Iowa on Monday eight people were murdered as they slept at the Moore home. Victims include Joseph B Moore Mrs Joseph B Moore Herman Catherine Boyd Paul Lena Ina and a Spillinger girl. An ax was found in an upstairs room and John Vangilder of Omaha is sought as a suspect.
Kodiak Alaska reports Kalmai volcano eruption starting Thursday afternoon lasting 48 hours depositing a foot of ash on Kodiak and Woody Island villages. No deaths reported though many nearby settlements suffered. Revenue Cutter Manning sheltered all 500 residents, likely saving lives.
Great Hymelia crevasse floods in Louisiana menace Des Allemands residents as a special relief train evacuates refugees and distributes food. Water four feet deep covers most of La Fouche, with rising levels and continued aid to the area.
Flames swept the business sections of Lapeer and Ortonville causing $125,000 in damage. About a dozen structures were destroyed or badly damaged in the June 12 blaze.
President Taft asked Congress in a special message on June 14 to appropriate $100,000 for the revenue cutter service to care for volcano victims near Kodiak Alaska.
Three persons died and more than fifty were injured when a Western and Atlantic excursion train traveling from Calhoun to Chattanooga wrecked near Dalton Georgia on Wednesday following a trek through north Georgia.
A strong earthquake Tuesday killed 27 people in multiple locations across Mexico. The quake was reported to be very heavy with widespread damage and casualties.
The annual class day exercises at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie New York were held Tuesday with thousands applauding as the time honored daisy chain procession moved across the campus.
Louisiana congressman Robert C. Wickliffe was fatally struck on the Southern railway tracks in Potomac Park. The engineer reported seeing him too late to avoid the collision. Mrs Wickliffe fainted when informed in Speaker Clark's office as House adjourned in memorial respect.
Rear Admiral Benjamin Peffer Lamberton died at his Washington home on Sunday after a lingering illness. He was sixty eight. The death followed a general breakdown.
Loulis B. Seaman a former cashier of the Elgin National Bank Elgin Illinois was arrested in Los Angeles by government agents for embezzlement and misapplication of bank funds. Discrepancies exceeding 100000 were alleged to have existed in the bank's affairs over a year ago and losses were made up by the bank's directors.
Washington reports that on Tuesday the senate defeated restoring the commerce court by an 86 to 238 vote after the house had struck out its funding in the judicial appropriation bill. The action ends the court’s authorization.
Frederic Passy, renowned economist and peace advocate, died in Paris at age ninety one after a brief illness. He requested cremation and a simple funeral without military honors or flowers. he was the first Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
London June 13 the backbone of the London dock and transport general strike was apparently broken when members of the executive committee of the Transport Workers' federation refused to quit work.
Fifty nine men were burned to death while asleep in a barn near Tambov in central Russia on a property owned by Count Orloff Davydoff. The cause of the fire is not known.
William J. Ammen representing George F. Harding filed suit in superior court following a federal court colloquy. The action targets Judge Landis seeking 600000 dollars in damages.
The Minnesota upper house on Monday ratified the federal constitutional amendment providing for direct election of United States senators. The action comes as part of the nation wide move to reform how senators are chosen.
Taft reaches 140 votes with total 141 to Roosevelt's 1. R. men vote with opposition on several ballots, signaling a split among Roosevelt supporters in the process.
Forty more Taft delegates were seated Wednesday by the Republican national committee in contests across Arizona California Louisiana Michigan and Mississippi. Roosevelt was not seated in any of the day’s decisions while Taft’s total rose to 141 against Roosevelt’s 1. Roosevelt also signaled support for woman suffrage in a statement from Oyster Bay.
In Juarez on June 14 a battle in the Mormon colony area at El Valle near Colonia Doulan left 175 Mexicans, federals and rebels dead. The clash occurred in the heart of the settlement.
A wall of water from a mountain cloudburst swept down Clear Creek canyon near Buffalo Wyoming damaging the town and causing several drownings on Wednesday.
J Pierpont Morgan bought John Bunyan's copy of Foxs Book of Martyrs for 10000 dollars from Rev C F Farrar selling on behalf of the Bedford General Library in London on June 14.
Julia Marlowe, who fell ill at the Queen hotel in Toronto on June 13, was reported somewhat better but will not resume stage work for some time. Doctors cite nervousness as the cause of illness.
Louis N. Seaman former cashier of the Elgin National Bank Elgin Illinois was arrested in Los Angeles by government agents for embezzlement and misapplication of bank funds.
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