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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
6
The report notes Bryan aims for party harmony yet resists a harmony that would limit his control. It mentions a college professor who criticized football, predicting general approval from the public but not swaying fans who value the game’s rigor.
Col Eibock’s pick of Judge Thayer as best democratic gubernatorial candidate meets approval of the Marion Register. The judge is described as of the old school with integrity and intelligence yet has flirted with the Republican camp, reducing prospects for his own party.
The editorial argues the presidents effort to appoint based on fitness over politics mirrors civil service reform under Cleveland. It contends Democrats praise civil service progress and should not fear qualified black appointees, noting no reason for consternation over Negroes who merit office.
The piece notes Hearst's rise in Democratic circles but doubts his viability as a nominee due to factional opposition. It discusses Bryan, gold democrats, and the Telegraph Herald's stance, then shifts to North Dakota's proposed popular vote method for choosing U.S. senators, implying potential party convention impacts and political maneuvering.
The piece praises Uncle Joe Cannons stance while criticizing Senate decorum. It argues free speech exists but warns against tyrannical use to thwart legislation. It lauds Roosevelt for calling an extraordinary session as courageous and timely.
The Clinton Advertiser argues there should be enough in democracy for all party members to come together on a platform. It notes recent years showed too much democracy with varieties and isms that some members found burdensome.
A Cedar Rapids Republican column argues falsehoods betray cowardice and defeat public trust. It contends politicians lie to dodge accountability, urging honesty and clear explanations as essential for lasting political success. It cites examples and contrasts courage with fear in public conduct.
The Pioneer Press of Mechanicsville suggests Cedar county publishers form a county organization for shared advantages. It notes such alliances have proven very beneficial elsewhere and asks why Jones county shouldn’t pursue the idea.
In Jones County the Mt. Vernon Hawkeye notes a high standard of public morals and reports twenty five candidates already announced for the sheriff office, implying strong circumstantial support for the claim.
The Oelwein Register notes the 0 G W car once used to convey President Lincoln on the B and O now operates for the C G W after refurbishment. It previously ran as a express and smoking car on the Mason City and Fort Dodge Railway before being sent to C G W shops for rejuvenation and repaint.
In Mt Vernon Hatkeye the local dispute between two leading figures of the Iowa Idea debate is described as excessive yet potentially beneficial for Republican harmony. The piece argues for a steady, commercially minded approach and warns against abrupt shifts unlike March weather.
Scarlet fever is reported at the home of Mrs S Kehoe in Union township and the premises are quarantined. D G Garlinghouse is appointed postmaster at Sand Spring succeeding F F Wood who resigned. H B Sill, Route No 4 carrier, loses a horse in a gear catching rut and shoots the animal. a replacement horse is sent to complete deliveries. Herman Johnson husband of Lola Custer dies at his Waterloo home February 28 of typhoid fever. he worked for the Illinois Central railroad over three years and faced a pending engine assignment. Funeral by Rev Stabler of Laporte. services under S O O and Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He leaves a wife, parents, three brothers and four sisters.
The report notes Miss Clara Evans to Minneapolis for millinery work, Mrs J A Griswold visiting Monti cello friends, and Charles Bottomstone’s self inflicted gunshot at his home after domestic trouble. Also recorded is the death of Anna Washburn Hood, mother of Mrs John Cromwell, born 1815 in Burke County NC, who moved to Wyoming Iowa in 1865 and died recently in Nebraska, with funeral details in Arcadia.
Mrs. Charles C. Peet dies in California, sister of the late Mrs. J. S. Dimmitt, remembered in Anamosa in the fifties. The district court opens year with five staffing changes led by Sheriff Arnold, including Miller, Tanner, Ramsey, Peck, and Cash, all praised for smooth operation. Charles King, son of officer T. A. King, narrowly escapes West Superior hotel fire after leaving work. Mrs. George Fifield of Minneapolis dies after surgery. her husband, son of Rev. L. B. Fifield, once lived with his uncle in Anamosa. she directed the Associated Charities employment bureau.
The elderly Mrs. Crane, said to be Anamosa’s oldest woman, died at her home last Sunday. Her funeral was held Tuesday at the Congregational church with Rev. McLaren officiating. The article notes her as Anamosa’s oldest resident.
John T. Lane was elected director in sub-district No. 1 Richland township Jones county last Monday. Frank Brady of Bernard moved to Castle Grove with his farm and fifteen neighbors helped move goods. Miss Mary R. Devlin died at Boat Cascade at 4 45 p m after a long illness aged thirty one. obituary to follow.
John Kairhs traveled to Monticello on business Tuesday and found many farmers in the area husking corn. The report notes it as an early crop activity observed by correspondents around Strawberry Point.
The advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing fattening tonic for invalids convalescents consumptives weak children and those needing flesh. It emphasizes increasing bone flesh blood and nerve tissue and recommends it when meals are difficult or lacking fat.
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