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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
3
The brief notes touch on aviation versus automobile progress, a German proposal for compulsory domestic service, heiress training by husbands, Haitian generals captured, a coal buying mix up, Latham duck hunting, hermit pneumonia, Paris dueling law, the Hope diamond, and Chicago thieves betrayed by a canary.
A witty, era-tinged remark observes lightning striking the Missouri statehouse while towers in New Jersey Ohio Massachusetts and New York loom nearby. A scientist predicts future women will be bald headed, sparking playful debate about hats and hatpins.
A Montana bride who had not spoken to her fiancé until minutes before the ceremony will likely compensate with newfound talkativeness. Meanwhile Boston high schools train 3000 girls in commercial courses and boys in sewing and darnIng.
In Germany a dog reportedly speaks seven words sparking debate on animal training and expectations. Critics argue a broader vocabulary would earn more respect from women and society.
New York officials contemplate legislation against hatpins as a curb on crowded subway rides. The measure aims to reduce discomfort for passengers packed into trains during transit hours.
European educators may frown on American football yet our universities resist anarchy, upholding discipline and structure as they pursue athletic and academic success.
City officials propose stamping eggs with the date of production. The tongue in cheek question asks if innovators can create a hen capable of using a lime clock to meet the goal.
A speaker derided the Smithsonian institution as a trash heap suggesting that specimens slain by Col Roosevelt are already housed there.
A New York judge rules that a wife is a man’s family for the purpose of sharing in his money, even if childless, signaling a shift in the era of women’s rights toward the wife.
A peaceful citizen who was held up and robbed by two Chicago crooks expresses thanks for not being killed. The remark is noted as an extreme, almost paradoxical example of optimism reflecting on crime.
A wealthy West Virginia coal operator seeks a divorce after his wife demanded boxing glove sessions and nightly whipping. The quip suggests he should have worn a catcher's mask and umpire’s pad to cope with the unusual marital disputes.
Russia intends to construct a $75 million naval fleet for the Black Sea region implying skepticism about universal peace efforts and signaling a revitalized military posture.
A Philadelphia woman files for divorce claiming her husband limited her daily allowance to 25 cents. She asserts the restriction reflects overall mistreatment and seeks separation.
The text notes abundant dead dinosaurs around Broadway in New York City, suggesting a common sight of fossil remains in the area. It reflects on the unlikely but present occurrence of dinosaur re-mitting in the urban setting.
A New Jersey judge ruled that stealing an umbrella on a rainy day is not a crime. The owner disagrees, arguing the act constitutes theft despite the judge’s decision.
The passage lauds a benefactor who doubles brass blades and praises efforts yielding strawberries ripening sooner and lasting longer. It suggests future feats: a summer oyster and a winter watermelon to make life more static and easier, highlighting a wish for broader agricultural and material breakthroughs.
The Burlington Dairy Special touring southern Iowa claims each cow could yield 100 more pounds of butter annually. Iowa dairy expert Hugh G. Van Pelt estimates 1,500,000 cows in Iowa would produce 150,000,000 pounds more butter, worth about 37.5 million dollars, citing strong public reception and recent silo builds near towns.
The Missouri state poultry board closes its five acre farm contest with 200-plus entrants from 19 states. First place goes to Frank E. Mixa of Ames, who received five acres of Missouri land deeded by the governor. Rud H. Hicken of Ames placed third. Both winners are linked to Iowa State College with poultry work.
Good roads and dairy meetings in Prentice Rawson W B Barney and others are in charge. Talks favor an automobile road from Ackley through Geneva Hampton Chapin to Sheffield, with proposed start at Ackley.
Fire swept the Grinnell Herald building Sunday causing about $5,000 in damage before extinguished. The blaze started in the Herald composing room which was destroyed while the press and other rooms were saved. The building is owned by Ray and Cowden and the Herald by Ray and Frisbie. All damage is fully insured.
Waterloo Waterloos becomes the first city in the state to have a complete school dental exam. The board of education and superintendent oversee the survey of nearly 2,000 grade pupils in West Waterloo, with results eagerly awaited.
The DeMolay Consistory No. 1 annual winter reunion at the Scottish Rite cathedral drew visitors from across the state. A large class commenced candidates for the thirty second degree.
Ames reports a new live stock and agricultural paper titled Profitable Breeding and Farming to be issued soon from the Nevada Journal office. It will focus on the interests of farmers and breeders in Central Town.
The Cedar Falls district convention of the Young People's alliance closed after three days. W. F. Manster of Waverly was elected president and W. H. Brunn of Waterloo was named vice president.
The body of J. F. Virtue was found by his wife hanging to a barn rafter in Council Bluffs. Authorities believe he took his own life during a temporary insanity episode.
Davenport report urges creation of a Iowa state publicity bureau and annual funding for research and publicity efforts as presented by the Greater Davenport committee.
Scarlet fever cases rise in Red Oak with fifteen quarantined families and fifteen deaths since autumn. Health officials report continued spread as the outbreak grows.
An interview with a rail expert states the Hook Island may gain a through St. Paul to Kansas City line via Des Moines and Allerton and could extend south to Eldon Missouri to meet the Kansas City St. Louis route. Great Western eyes bridge work and faster freight as Felton and engineers inspect Des Moines to Oelwein bridges to compete with Rock Island.
Des Moines will connect directly with Lehigh and Webster City via the Fort Dodge Des Moines Southern line. A Lundgren to Lehigh segment eight miles long will start immediately with engineers at work, while the Crooked Creek line from Lehigh to Webster City, about ten miles, is being electrified for service.
The sixth annual convention of the Tribe of Ben Hur of Iowa will be held in Marshalltown on March 23 and 24 with social events for visitors. Dr. Royal Girard of Crawfordsville Indiana supreme chief will attend alongside M L Lawrence of Sioux City president and Mrs S A Case of Council Bluffs secretary. Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa and Mason City bid for the 1912 convention.
Fort y creamery men from Iowa Missouri Nebraska Minnesota and Illinois met in Des Moines and appointed a committee to assist Food and Dairy Commissioner Barney in enforcing Iowa pure food laws. The committee includes J. W. Fowler Grinnell H. B. Dunlap Des Moines W. S. Wilcox Mason City F. A. Leighton Des Moines and J. J. Jeck Atlantic. The main topic was improving Iowa butter making.
Ottumwa reports farmers in Wapello County will form a county club to discuss improved farming practices. The effort follows J. W. Johnson of the Ames College extension department visiting Ottumwa to promote statewide county clubs for better Iowa farms.
Fire of unknown origin last Sunday in the First Methodist Church at Waterloo destroyed the $5,000 pipe organ and damaged the new church to about $15,000. Dedicatory exercises were postponed. Loss fully covered by insurance.
George Podmore, 23, was seriously injured when his horse threw him. The animal stepped on his face crushing his jaw and knocking out most of his teeth. He was taken to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.
Reverent John Williard a well known figure in this region suffered paralysis stroke while in Chicago leaving his friends awaiting further word on his condition
Colfax local W. R. C. took second place in the state contest for new members. Davenport corps president initiated thirty six new members while Colfax listed thirty four, marking a strong turnout.
Joe Pattee bruised at a dance when a hat pin from a woman's hat struck him in the eye. Doctors report he will lose sight in one eye due to the injury.
President Taft accepts Richard A. Ballinger’s resignation as secretary of the interior after Ballinger cites health as the reason. Walter L. Fisher of Chicago is named his successor and will assume office immediately. The president’s letters praise Ballinger’s service and condemn the attacks on his integrity, urging Ballinger to remain until Congress adjourned.
Former President Roosevelt departs on a two month tour of the south and southwest with plans for a Rough Riders reunion a Roosevelt dam opening ceremony in Roosevelt Ariz and stops in Birmingham New Orleans San Antonio Albuquerque Grand Canyon Los Angeles San Francisco Berkeley Reno Oregon Nevada Seattle Spokane and Sand Point. He will speak at several engagements including University of California and the opening of the New Y M C A building in Reno.
A federal jury indicted seven Detroit and Chicago executives from the Michigan Alaska Development Company on conspiracy against the United States for alleged Alaska land frauds. The case involves about 48 000 acres valued over 50 million dollars. Indicted are Wilbur W McAlpine Albert H Roehme George W Ross Frank D Andrus Arthur Holmes McCurdy C Le Beau and John M Bushnell.
A disastrous blaze at Bologna Monday in St. Petersburg killed about ninety people, many children, and injured forty others in a moving picture theater. In the escape crush, over forty were burned or crushed. the death toll may rise to around 125.
Detroit federal judge Dennison overruled the defendant’s special plea in the Youth tub trust suit Thursday. The ruling rejects the bid to dismiss, allowing further proceedings toward a resolution of the case.
Cran ton reports County Judge John A. Walsh of Forest county was arrested Tuesday on graft charges involving 300 dollars per warrant. The case centers on alleged improper sums connected to official duties.
Miss Anita Deschentz twenty two year old actress of Spanish descent and home Pittsburg Pa wed Thursday to Lew Ting a wealthy Chinese merchant from Hoquiam Wash in Vancouver Washington.
The crew of the stranded steamer Man churia were saved on Thursday. Nine crew members were landed in a breeches buoy.
A general strike of craft unions including steamfitters and plumbers was called in Chicago, likely affecting about 10,000 workers as injunction filings against the Building Trades Council were pursued before Judge Gridley. The strike was ordered before injunction proceedings could be heard, marking a decisive move by the council leaders.
President Taft Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and secretaries Wilson and Dickinson attend the Atlanta opening as governors and business leaders gather for a pivotal Southern Commercial congress. Speeches include Wilson on Southern agriculture Westinghouse on electricity Perkins on business efficiency Fletcher Money James Gordon Owens Roosevelt and Taft in closing remarks.
Eight hours of danger blanketed Norfolk as the naval tug Uncas ran aground two miles south of Rip Raps with 100 sailors aboard en route from the Cuban fleet. The craft drifted off course 1,000 feet and struck the beach near the Rip Raps, prompting night-long distress signals and rockets before the ship could be freed.
The American consul at Odessa cables the State Department that reports of Jewish massacres at Kieff are untrue. He states there is no foundation for the rumors and that conditions around Kieff remain quiet.
Empress Augusta Victoria arrived in Keil to aid in nursing Prince Adalbert who is described as having a mild appendicitis. The Emperor is expected to arrive soon. No official bulletin on the prince’s condition has been issued.
Maj. Gen. Frederick D. Grant commanding the Department of the East has been chosen as military aid on the staff of John Hay Hammond the special ambassador to represent President Taft at the coronation of King George V.
Rear Admiral John Charles Fremont, commandant of the Charlestown navy yard, died suddenly of heart disease at his Boston home on Wednesday. Born in San Francisco in 1849, he served in the navy for decades and led the Charlestown yard.
Advices from Paris indicate New York importers may see a rise of five to ten dollars per case on champagne this year as French wine growers weigh an advance.
Count Albert Apponyi sailed for Hungary on Tuesday after a lecture tour in New York advocating universal peace. He expressed delight with his audiences and hoped to return to the United States in the near future.
An anonymous donor gives $10 000 to the Women's Trade Union League of New York to be spent liberally for preventing strikes, supporting peace efforts among labor groups and workers.
A Taft era dispatch from Charlottesville reports 20,000 U S troops deployed to the Texas border to stop filibustering and arms smuggling as Diaz versus rebels fight near Mexico. The move aims to hasten a settlement and stabilize the republic while tensions rise in lower California and across the frontier.
Des Moines lawmakers refused to pass the Oregon primary bill over Governor Carroll's veto. The vote failed to reach a constitutionally required two-thirds margin with 69 yeas and 37 nays.
Three men who described themselves as Italian nobles were arrested in Paris on Thursday charged with swindling Levin Hart, a young American, out of $52,000. The men posed as aristocrats to defraud Hart in a Hugo Swindles scheme.
At noon Thursday James Blaine II of Newport married Miss Warion Dow in a small ceremony witnessed by relatives. The couple left for New York and will sail for Europe shortly afterward.
Leavenworth Kansas Quartermaster Sergt Fred Snyder of Company A Thirteenth Infantry died by suicide in his bunk at Fort Leavenworth Wednesday driven by the thought of leaving his sweetheart. He shot himself to end his distress.
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