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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
6
Des Moines reports Iowa farms hold livestock worth 456 million on Jan 1 1915 and total farm goods value at 1 013 597 319. Despite a general market decline, Iowa leads in crop yields with corn and oats surpassing Illinois by millions.
Sutherland Mr and Mrs William Gilbert celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They have lived in the community for many years and have three sons all Methodist ministers: the Rev Mr Gilbert of Le Mars the Rev Mr Gilbert of Marcus and the Rev Mr Gilbert of California.
G F Rinehart, who ran a Des Moines democratic weekly eight years ago and led the Arizona prohibition fight, will direct a campaign against saloons in Chicago. He is also known at Newton Iowa where he was a publisher.
The M. E. church in Milford raised 1400 in under thirty minutes following a sermon by A. F. Craig president of Morningside College. The funds wiped out the parsonage debt and completed payment for a 2000 church improvement.
Ottumwa buyers received stop order messages causing a drop in prices from five to ten dollars per head. The market fell across the board with even artillery and cavalry horses selling below former values.
The Wapello club, Ottumwa's leading social group, discussed building a new club home costing not less than 30 000 dollars at a stag lunch. Preliminary plans have been drafted.
Milton McFarland, sought on embezzlement charges in Burlington, was captured in Chicago. He allegedly absconded with $1,600 from the Burtsaiser Company.
The body of an unidentified man was found among the ruins of a barn on the Charles Wright farm near Janesville after a fire destroyed the barn on January 17. No identification is available.
Mason City becomes owner of a half acre plot in East Park Place after the Law Land Company presents the deed for park purposes. The transfer marks a civic milestone as the city secures additional green space for public use.
Shellsburg reports Dysart will construct a new Methodist church with plans complete and demolition of the old building underway.
Keokuk shows stable numbers as the new directory lists a population of 16 500. The figure reflects local resilience amid national business depression.
The Masonic order joins the Clear Lake Boomers Association and has purchased a desirable site on Fourth Street to begin constructing a building of their own soon.
John Kurta of Mason City receives 5000 dollars from Lehigh Portland Cement Co. for the loss of an arm. He had sued for 90000, but under the current compensation law would have been awarded 1380 dollars.
Ft Madison progresses on a new Y M C A club house with an estimated cost of 50 000 dollars. Subscriptions are open and Mayor Brown leads with a 1 000 dollar donation to kick off the fund.
In Council Bluffs the Broadway Methodist revival gathering draws strong interest with more than 100 people attending the service. The crowd fills the church as the revival continues to build momentum and draw local participation.
The Iowa Ice Dealers Association will hold its annual convention in Des Moines March 16 17 and 18. Headlining from outside the state is H W Coe of New York president of the National association who will speak. Other speakers include H Chisin Council Bluffs Leonard Miller Waterloo Ole O Roe state fire marshal E W Van Duyn state pure food department M R Crawford Indianola and I R Payne Independence. J G Black Des Moines president and John S Simpson Waterloo secretary lead arrangements.
Governor Clarke of Iowa appoints five delegates to the American Academy of Political and Social Science meeting in Philadelphia on April 9 and 10. Named are Prof. Jesse Macy Grinnell Prof. B F Shambaugh Iowa City Robert Fullerton Des Moines Cyrenius Cole Cedar Rapids and Prof. A D Ward Storm Lake.
President Wilson nominates Iowa postmasters including Joseph E. McKillip Bellevue Joseph M. Drees Carroll George F. Hughes Council Bluffs W B Durham Milo W B Chapman Correctionville Merton I J Ackley Marble Rock A Stader Ankeny Chris Haffner Donnellson William Milloy Calva with others.
Lenox experiences a major revival with four churches united under Rev. Beniah Pratt of Kansas City. A tabernacle seating 1,000 has been erected and is filled each night, reflecting town wide religious fervor.
There are 120 pupils at the school for the blind in Vinton now with prospects of reaching 140 in the coming weeks. Nineteen children, mostly young, entered the school for the first time this year.
Algona reports the accidental shooting of 18 year old Harry Studer by his brother while rabbit hunting on a farm twelve miles east of Algona. The rifle was discharged when a boy crawled under a fence.
Greek residents in Mason City have bought a lot and secured a priest to start fundraising for a church. The project is seen as a step to ease tensions among the foreign element in the city.
Ole Thorsbakken sold the Swelland farm of 107 acres formerly the Sampson Wier place to Harry Henderson for 220 dollars an acre. Thorsbakken had bought the farm a few years ago and realized a profit of 75 dollars per acre.
Edwin J. Nokes, patient at Marshall County hospital, killed himself claiming the new federal law would deny morphine he was addicted to. A note left by Nokes explained his action and motive.
The elegant residence of the Charnes Stevenson family, a leading farm home in southern Marion County, was totally destroyed by fire, with its contents consumed. No injuries reported.
Fort Madison launches a crusade against vice with leaders vowing action against gambling room keepers and illegal liquor dispensers. The movement targets closing operations related to gambling and bootlegging in the city.
Rev. F P Quick of the Methodist Episcopal church organized a Lincoln toys club in Inwood. Plans are under way to build a club house estimated to cost about $8 000.
A gang burglarized seven stores the post office and the railway depot in Grand View. The burglars blew open telephone connections in the operation area and caused damage to multiple facilities.
Wapello county farmers grange is soliciting stock to form a bank in Ottumwa with a $5,000 capital stock. More than half is subscribed and two locations are under consideration for the bank building.
Cedar Rapids reports Linn county is under a federal quarantine due to hoof and mouth disease after a case was found near Springville. authorities set movement restrictions to curb spread and monitor livestock.
A horse stumble on the Clinton high bridge caused a runaway ending with Mrs. Albert Sells, 58, being thrown onto the railroad track at the Iowa end, where she suffered a broken neck.
Amos Ingalls editor of the Iowa Recorder has been named for postmaster of Greene to succeed W. A. McClure who has held the post for nearly nine years.
Des Moines reports a sweeping drug control bill by Rep Elwood aimed at licensing handlers requiring prescriptions and two year records with state oversight. The same session considers a public utilities measure for small cities, plus road law changes, school aid, poultry bureau critique, and other reforms from utility governance to wolves bounty reduction.
A French officer narrates and photographs German trenches 20 yards away in the Argonne. Under fire, the exchange begins with cautious mutual curiosity as German troops across the parapet greet the French and permit a candid shot. The moment ends with a cheerful farewell and a surprised reaction from all.
A brief trench scene shows a German attempting to pick up a packet of cigarettes placed by a comrade. The lieutenant responds with a grim smile and a revolver, stopping the German from taking the cigarettes, and they remain where they are.
The Kreuz Zeitung reports the emperor appearing with General von Mackensen along a line of troops. He looked surprisingly fresh despite a gray head protector caused by the cold, with a new seriousness and bitter edge in his voice noted by observers.
The Cunningham family of 627 West Russell Place, San Antonio, welcomed Mary Elizabeth as the first girl born in about 120 years. The couple Mr. and Mrs. W A Cunningham note the historic birth in a line that has produced only sons for generations, spreading the Cunningham name across many states. John H. Cunningham, brother of the father, is part of the Tennessee lineage now settled in Texas. The birth marks a notable departure for a long family pattern.
Princeton, TD. Col. Robert Stevenson, a 75 year old mining veteran, works at the Gladstone mine near Allison and has flue ore. He aims to lead an expedition to locate a lost Cari boo placer mine once worked by Rose and Johnson, who died in a discovery dispute. Stevenson believes the site lies on a tributary of Antler creek, and he knows the ground from his acquaintance with the two men.
Hammond Indiana reports Oddy Crouch resigning as Nashville town marshal. Promised $1 weekly salary plus $65 per arrest. in two years he made only one arrest earning $5. He laments locals are “too danged good” and heads to Chicago to become a detective.
New York city hotel clerks discuss Boston brevity in telegrams and brief signals. A room clerk explains a telegram reading Tonight implies a signer arrives, train details, and a prepared room. An assistant recalls a Boston guest who signals with one finger for a five o clock ticket, Pullman seat, and other specifics.
A London letter recounts a gunner who uses a traction engine to tow a field gun and fire on the move. The tale describes a funny yet effective improvised attack, an enemy gun put out of action, and the perilous life of pilots and observers beneath enemy fire.
Margaret Allison, eight, is one of Indiana's youngest printers. After school she visits the Democrat office and sets type earning fifty to seventy five cents a day at seventy five dollars per thousand. She hand-sets a galley in three hours. Her father, Mr. Allison, is among the fastest compositors in the region.
Briand and Millerand approve a bill allowing soldiers at the front who cannot travel to contract marriages by proxy. The measure seeks to grant legal matrimonial status despite battlefield constraints.
The 1918 value of imports from South America reached 645 million 126 thousand 783 dollars, reflecting strong trade activity. This figure highlights the growing economic ties between the region and the United States during the postwar year.
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