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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1901
Page
5
A Chicago article notes campaign chatter around Cummins reform and a possible governor run with Senator Trewin mentioned for Northwest Iowa. It extols Iowa farmers, bank deposits, and rural independence, praising confidence and prosperity as the state faces political questions.
Mr. Cummins delivered a lecture in Kossuth County and stayed with Algona banker A. D Clarke. Clarke announced a bid for legislative nomination challenging Gardner Cowles who seeks a second term. The Algona Upper Des Moines notes Cowles supported Gear for senator, implying Cummins’ challenge could cost Clarke friends and risk Cowles’ renomination.
The piece argues that quiet, prudent behavior during war yields lasting respect while open talk can undermine careers. It cites Dewey Hobson Miles and Sampson as examples where outspoken or temperamental moments cost promotions and public approval. It concludes that great deeds or timing win praise, while a single reckless word can erase it.
Wm McKinley was inaugurated again last Monday and becomes the eighth president to win a second term. The ceremonies were grand and widely praised, honoring a statesman whose four years in office boosted national prestige and confidence amid hard times. If no new obstacle appears, his name may enter history as a patriotic war president beloved for his devotion to American industries and institutions.
The piece notes I F E Dutton of Milo towns hip entering the treasurer race while 1 Matthews seeks renomination. It reports Jones County Times change of ownership and the new firm pledging Democratic alignment. It outlines major tax repeals and adjustments taking effect next July across tobacco beer bank and insurance, plus the commentary on labor scarcity from a Burlington merchant.
The poem asserts two eternal questions for men and women: how much has he won and what has she done. It contrasts public admiration of male merit with a harsher scrutiny of female achievement, noting double standards in worth and recognition.
Local notes report Belle Plaine reaching eight smallpox cases. Other items include a $100,000 federal building planned at Clinton, a Minnesota vs Iowa intercollegiate debate set for March in Iowa City, and obituaries for Anna Jecklin of Dubuque and Mrs. B. F. Seaton of Marion.
The document lists congressional changes including representation rising to 386, a 21 member increase from the twelfth census, abolition of the Army canteen, a reorganized financial system with a 150 million dollar gold reserve, an army cap of 100000, total session appropriations about 1.457 billion, extradition provisions to possessions, Cuba and Philippines status, tax reductions, and an anti hazing bill.
Roy Russell grandson of Hon John Russell former state auditor died aged 23 on the 25th. He was the first death in Uncle Johns Russell family, which formed in the early 1800s and celebrated a golden wedding in November 1899. Bereaved grandparents and relatives receive sympathy from many friends statewide.
The Dyersville News-Letter editor John Coakley is forced to quit newspaper duties due to poor health. He is currently at Ryan visiting his brother Eugene in Manchester Press.
The Department of Army Engineers promotes 2nd Lieutenant Horton W. Stickle to First Lieutenant with praise from peers. Eureka and many friends extend congratulations as Stickle earns the new rank. Also reported is the sale of W H Sanford’s Amber holdings to National Brokerage Kansas City and related plans.
Mrs John Paul Sr of Onslow died at her home this morning at nearly eighty five after a brief decline. She passed away peacefully in her sleep beside her husband, nearly morning when the fact was discovered. The tax ferrets are active in Jackson county. They reportedly compelled a money lender near Baldwin to pay five thousand dollars and another local financier contributed fifteen hundred dollars to the county fund. This likely reflects a portion of taxes evaded in the past twenty years. Jackson county is said to be reaping a harvest from the new tax law enforcement.
The district court clerk issued multiple February marriage licenses including John J Lang with F R Matthiessen, Arthur G Bender with Letta L Ireland, Wm P Crowley with Bessie Crilley, and many others such as Steven K Fitzsimmons with Louisa Allen and Henry A Balster with Martha A Mggers. Additional pairs include Theodore Patnode with Grace Crowe, Otto Otten with Grace M Cerdes, and Elmer Smithson with Katie Cave.
Mrs. Thomas Sturtevant of Monti cello visited the homes of K. T. Lamb and H. G. Halsey this week, as reported by the Olin Recorder.
The passage cites Joel Chapter 1 verses warning of judgment on a nation, likening it to a violent strike. It foreshadows Mrs Nation facing danger if she confronts the moment, as a harsher act may follow a provocative encounter with the law and temperate restraint.
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