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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
6
The piece notes smaller banks denying borrower requests due to scarce funds and higher rates. It cites insurers demanding at least six percent, rising costs for speculative deals, and a bleak outlook for rate drops. It also covers Taft Dolliver hints, divorce reform talk, a fire at Diamond creamery, and political chatter across Iowa.
Congress adjourns after passing several notable bills while decorum lapses with extra rhetoric and showy speeches. Lawmakers claim progress on key issues despite partisan displays and grandstanding.
The passage notes Congress has adjourned and a Chautauquan will start a ceremonial burning of a red fire, signaling a traditional observance associated with the event.
The Rock Island plans a new freight depot valued at thirty thousand dollars for Iowa City. The report lists several other local incidents and personnel changes including resignations, drownings, and a fatal lightning kill near Ottumwa.
The Anamosa Chautauqua runs July 1 to July 7 featuring daily afternoon lectures and evening concerts. Notable events include Mattison W. Chase, Evelyn Bargett, Judge I B Stringer, Royal Italian Guards Band, Walter Eccles, Lady Entertainers Quartette, Dr A A Willetts, J George, Ruthven McDonald, E W Hoch, the Kryl band, Fox sisters, Stickland W Gillilan, Lee F Lybarger, Cong Irvin Lenroot, and Floyd the magician with various lectures and illustrated talks throughout the week.
The Sioux City Journal notes Dolliver once spoke as an enthusiastic youth in 1894 7 but now aged 62 shows less zeal. He was 38 during Bryan’s first campaign while Bryan was 36, suggesting men should avoid entering politics during youth’s height.
In Germany the first passenger airship voyage captivates observers with a calm, unremarkable display. The Kansas City Times highlights the lack of sensational events as the notable feature of the journey.
A traveler recalls crossing the Panama Isthmus by the Panama Railroad during the rainy season. Vivid notes paint Colon harbor, French and American quarters, diverse labor communities, jungle vegetation, and the vast canal project. Descriptions cover trains, Gatun dam, Culebra, and Panamanian life amid tropical scenery and climate.
Last Monday's bulletin notes weeklong temperatures about 8 degrees above normal with highs over 90 each day. Rainfall was below normal while sunshine was excessive. corn has improved rapidly and much will be laid by soon. Pastures and early potatoes need rain.
Hopkinton leader A Bohren from Monticello visited Tuesday to present T R Keith of Union township with a fine registered Holstein bull calf he had purchased. Keith, expanding his Holstein herd, regarded the animal with pride as the new head of his herd. Bohren has bred Holsteins exclusively for years and earned wide reputation.
Public notice states Elmer J Noble has been appointed executor of Margaret H Noble deceased by the District Court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Monticello Iowa June 1901. J W Doxace attorney for the estate.
Public notice from Jones county district court informs that Susan B Hogan deceased claims against her estate must be filed with the Clerk within legal time sworn to. Creditors are urged to pay debts immediately to executor M S Murphy and avoid costs. Dated Monticello June 16 1010.
Public notice states K. M. Benedict is appointed administrator of the estate of John Brockhohn decedent by the District Court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file their claims with the court and those owing the estate should pay promptly. Dated Monticello Iowa June 10 1910. Attorney Jd. W. Doxgee represents the estate.
Signed as of this day by the District Court of Jones County Iowa appointing J W Doxsee attorney for the estate as executor. All persons with claims against the estate must file them with the Clerk sworn and timely. Debts owed should be paid promptly to the undersigned to avoid costs. We, KR. Kusine, present this notice from Monticello Iowa dated January 11.
In the District Court of Jones County Iowa administrator of the estate of Aga W Phelps deceased notifies all persons having claims against the estate to file them with the clerk sworn and clearly stated within the lawful time preparatory to allowance or payment. Monticello Iowa June 4 1910.
The Chicago Record Herald notes days grow shorter but not rapidly except for vacationers. The item reflects a light, whimsical column on seasonal change and travel mood.
A concise remark attributing a thoughtful approach to celebrating Independence Day. The quote emphasizes temperance and balanced conduct as essential to national commemoration.
Louisville Courier Journal notes pleasing variety in midsummer magazines with Theodore Roosevelt as a featured topic in many issues. Some carry one article, some two, and others three or more.
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