17 Mar 1910
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
1
The Monticello Express surveys playful items and observations on weather, prices, national figures, and curiosities. It notes shifts in food costs, a royal hunting trip, New York crime links to foreign birth, Danish policies, and a land or water boat invention, all wrapped in wry commentary.
A Cincinnati man who laughed so hard he sprained his jaw now expresses pessimistic views about the gospel of cheerfulness and its effects.
A thought on marriage happiness suggesting women may find more contentment in second marriages as husbands strive to meet the glowing portraits of former partners. The remark implies expectations influence satisfaction in union dynamics.
In the battle against high prices the meat trust plans to apply for an injunction restraining people from stopping to eat meat alleging market manipulation and economic pressures.
A terse note on layered espionage tracing within revolutionary Russia. It notes that spies target other spies including police officials, highlighting a web of surveillance and betrayal amid political turmoil.
A crime tale portrays a woman in Chicago who moves between holdups in taxicabs and appears to extend her plundering to broader targets. The narrative emphasizes her taxi habit and public boldness.
A technical journal describes an iron cyclone cellar designed for windy regions like Kansas. It features seats shelves and other conveniences to give families shelter and comforts during severe storms.
The article notes urbanites might need to journey to rural areas to witness a bright comet. It highlights potential viewing guidance and public interest from residents and officials.
The city plans to remove the remaining poles and wires as the trolley is set to be replaced by Edison storage battery power. This marks a major civic improvement and signals the end of the once celebrated trolley era as outdated technology.
A humorous quip suggests women might be happier after second marriages but notes a pity they cannot have their second husbands first. The line plays on the idea of choosing timing and prior experiences in relationships.
Des Moines March 11. Knights of Pythias from Des Moines and nearby towns held a banquet at the hall on East Locust. The day featured a school of instruction and the first and third degrees exemplified by the Redfield team with prominent visiting Knights including Grand Chancellor McCoy of Corydon and supreme representatives Dr Frank Porterfield Ben Salinger Bernard Murphy and Senator C C Dowell.
Cedar Fallsi Red Center lodge No. 83 Knights of Pythias honors charter member Lantfear Knapp with a knight's gold-jeweled badge set with diamonds and a past chancellor's certificate. Knapp served 28 years in lodge positions, has lived in the city over 50 years, and was a long-time justice of the peace and city assessor.
The Burlington pure milk special tour concluded with a large YMCA auditorium gathering. Professor Van Pelt urged better dairying facilities and strict cleanliness, while Prof. David J. Roberts of Wisconsin defended milk tests for bovine tuberculosis and praised Burlington’s efforts to prevent disease spread. The two week tour was declared a remarkable success by all party members.
A crowded Linden chapel hears Will Huffman aged 13 preach on the Two Builders. The boy preacher delivers a veteran like sermon and receives much congratulations. His parents live in Ionia and he attends high school here.
The Rev William George Ramsey pastor of the First Congregational church of Eldora plans to travel to Ireland in a few months to visit his aged father and mother, both 78, who are living there and are in good health.
The Highland Nobles of Waterloo and Modern National reserve of Charles City merged at a meeting. The new order keeps the Highland Nobles name and will base its headquarters in Waterloo.
Phillip E Thompson about 24 years old was killed by a falling tree on his father in law J H Weber's farm near the city. Death was instantaneous.
Boone Oscar Schleiter of Pittsburg died after a short illness. He was a pioneer Iowa banker who lived here years ago. He was a brother of Mrs. George Burley of Boone and Mrs. Jack Hornstein of Chicago.
J. J. Elison, a janitor in an Davenport office building, was struck by a Rock Island engine and died two hours later in the hospital.
Professor Isaac Joslin Cox of the University of Cincinnati will address the Mississippi Valley Historical association in Iowa City on May 25 and 26. He is author of The Early Settlers of San Fernando The Southwest Boundary of Texas The Marly Exploration of Louisiana and other historical works. The May 25 program includes a State Historical society meeting and will attract leading Mississippi Valley scholars.
Colfax reports the Patron-Teachers' Club growing to 100 members and affiliating with the Iowa Congress of Mothers. The group aims to strengthen parent child relations and work with the school superintendent on education initiatives.
Adjutant General Guy E. Logan tours the state rifle range near Iowa City to assess ground for a possible machine gun battery and to prepare the range for use this summer with a site likely at Iowa City or Cedar Rapids.
Reports from Elliott describe cattle losses of unknown cause. Affected cattle eat and seem bright before growing weak, dying within hours. One farmer reports seventeen cattle lost in the outbreak with varying distress and moaning.
Iowa Falls observes the thirty seventh anniversary of Charles Payne post G A R with a gathering at the W R C hall. The post members and the ladies of the WwW served supper at six followed by a program.
The Marshalltown club appoints Postmaster Charles H. Smith as committee chair to collect local data ahead of the government census in April. The group aims to ensure a correct tally for the city.
Harry W. Fairchild and Grace Fairchild, formerly married, divorced recently but soon reunited and obtained a license to wed again in Iowa City. The couple had separated only a few months earlier and decided to remarry to end their difficulties.
The Storm Lake school board will submit a proposition at the regular school election to issue bonds totaling 36000 for constructing a new high school building. Current facilities are inadequate and enrollment is expected to rise next year.
Fred West received severe hand injuries when his left hand was caught in a sausage grinder in Eldora. His thumb and two fingers were torn off and the hand was otherwise injured. He was transported to the emergency hospital for treatment.
Allison-Herman De SBower sold his eighty acre home farm to Louis Hummel for 105 dollars per acre and then bought the 160 acre Sibling farm occupied by Dick Freeman for 90 dollars per acre.
Iowa City Congressman Dawson recommends Arnold W. Jacobsen of Wilton for the navy cadetship vacancy at Annapolis. Jacobsen is the son of C. H. Jacobsen.
Estherville suffered a $20,000 fire that razed the opera house. The Lough estate faces a $15,000 loss with $6,000 insured. Jas B Cox & Company lost $5,000, fully covered by insurance.
Mrs. A. D. McCart of Batavia died after a fore head pimple grew into a blood poisoning infection. The condition developed over a few days and proved fatal for the well known farmer's wife.
Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Iowa and the Ladies Auxiliary will hold their next state convention in Iowa City during the last week in August.
The state board of education ends the office of high school inspector at Ames and Iowa City and appoints Forest C. Insign of Iowa City High as inspector for all three state institutions.
The annual county good roads convention was held at the court house with D Ward King of Maitland Missouri delivering the principal address on the subject of Good Roads.
In Bogota a clash between an American street railway manager and a police officer sparked a riot. Rioters wrecked rolling stock and pelted the U S legation building, but guards protected the officers and legation staff. Minister Elliott Northcott and Secretary Paxton Hibben were reported safe. Northcott, formerly a West Virginia judge, arrived last August.
William H. Marker former cashier of the First National bank of Tipton Indiana is on trial for embezzling $100000. Noah R. Marker former assistant cashier faces a separate trial for alleged complicity. Prosecutors expect to prove misapplication of bank cash and falsified reports to the treasury controller.
United States Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia was stricken with paralysis in Daytona Florida on Wednesday. He is hospitalized and his doctors say recovery hinges on avoiding another stroke.
Detroit—Dr George A Fritch was sentenced to 7% to 15 years in the state penitentiary at Jackson for manslaughter in the death last August of May belle Millman of Ann Arbor. Milwaukee—One child drowned as flood basements flooded eight blocks near the southern city limits.
A five year old near Fernwood Mississippi gave rat poison to his two year old sister while left to care for her. The child died from the poisoning. Louis Washington, a farmer, is related to the victim. The incident occurred Thursday in the local area.
Danbury resident Mahamoud Sarris told police on Thursday he was punched and robbed of 2900 dollars on a country road near Bridgeport.
Holland churches held a day of prayer for bountiful crops with special services. An effort seeks congressional action to establish the day as a legal holiday.
In New York a Chicago widow Mrs. Helen M Walters was awarded 3000 on Wednesday in a breach of promise suit against broker Theodore A Ryerson arising from a 50000 claim.
Washington briefs argue the tax infringes state powers to grant charters. Frederick R. Coudert contends federal taxation could destroy state functions halted by the Constitution. John G. Johnson and Frederick J. Stimson cite Marshall on preserving state lines against a unified mass.
Secretary Knox ordered immediate investigations by the American consul in Jerusalem and Ambassador Strauss in Constantinople after an Afghan fanatic shot two American women just outside Jerusalem’s Mosque Omar. Miss Parker Moore of Terre Haute Indiana and Miss Natalie Maurice of Mamroneck New York were injured. Moore seriously, Maurice only slightly wounded. The attacker opened fire without warning on a party of tourists.
Washington reports a near unanimous vote by the house naval committee subcommittee denying any reward to Commander Robert E. Peary until he provides additional proof of his discovery of the north pole.
Washington. The interstate commerce commission was substituted for the proposed court of commerce in the administration railroad bill by the house committee on interstate commerce.
Paris says Frank Gould refutes a marriage claim with Miss Edith Kelly the English actress, adding he will neither confirm nor deny the possibility of such an event.
Santford Love of Marion Indiana shot and killed Dottle Murden after being jilted by Murden. Love had previously shot Nora Miller seven years ago over a similar motive. Miller survived that incident.
William H. Mitchell, vice president of Clinois Trust and Savings Bank, died suddenly Tuesday night at his home. He was 93 and the city’s largest individual owner of bank stock.
King Edward was welcomed with military honors during a Tuesday visit to the Elysee Palace. He met with President Fallieres for a half hour interview outlining diplomatic talks and royal courtesy.
Mrs. Cudahy tells of an affair with Jeremia Lillis of Western Exchange Bank. John P. Cudahy allegedly trapped Lillis at home, bound him, and used a carving knife in a jealous attack. Cudahy and chauffeur Johann Moss fled. Moss is missing. Lillis is hospitalized but will recover. Jack Cudahy faces a continuance on a disturbing the peace charge with a bond set at 101 dollars.
James R. Garfield former secretary of the interior testifies before the Ballinger Pinchot committee that the 30 million dollar bond issue was unnecessary for western irrigation. He defends cooperative water users agreements and reclamation certificates known as Garfield currency, arguing Wickersham and Taft lacked proper facts.
Washington reports petitions requesting the pardon of John R. Walsh the former Chicago banker now in Leavenworth will be sent to President Taft within days. The White House will not announce his likely stance but is expected to refuse a pardon unless the justice department recommends it. The petitions go to the justice department for inquiry and a report to the president.
Fifty claims of widows or relatives of Cherry mine victims were paid by St. Paul Mining Company in amounts from 800 to 1200 dollars for each death. About 100 other cases are to be settled at a basis of 1800 dollars. Settlement rates were agreed upon at a meeting of claimants' attorneys and mine owners' counsel.
Jere F. Lillis president of the Western Exchange Bank continued to show improvement in Kansas City after an assault by John P. Cudahy the millionaire clubman. Authorities reported Lillis responded to treatment and medical staff noted steady progress.
A Thursday blaze in East Pittsburg caused by crossed electric wires swept through the storage battery department of the Westinghouse Machine Company plant. The fire inflicted about 75000 dollars in damages.
In the last six months of 1909 two thousand ninety nine Americans entered Mexico aiming to become residents. The figure comes from a report issued by the Mexican immigration bureau.
London reports the death of Rt. Rev. Edward King bishop of London since 1885. Born in 1829 he was ordained in 1854 and authored several religious works.
A young physician named L. T. Cooper has built a large following across major cities with a claimed stomach health theory and a medicine called Cooper's New Discovery. Testimonials from N. V. Marsh of Los Angeles and W. B. Stewart of Chicago praise relief from chronic gastritis and renewed vitality after using the treatment. The medicine is sold by druggists nationwide with Dayton, Ohio as the company base.
An elderly gentleman traveling in a stagecoach is amused by a spirited exchange between two ladies. When one asks if the constant words make his head ache he replies with naivete that he has been married 28 years.
Nostalgic note touts Pettit's Eye Salve as a century old remedy for tired eyes irritation and ulceration. It claims quick relief and urges purchases from Howard Bros druggists in Buffalo New York. A dark aside warns to stay put as danger or misfortune approaches, hinting at a county infirmary.
Note warns readers to beware of imitators of Wrigley's Spearmint if not already tasted. It adds a casual remark that enjoying love or sausages requires confidence.
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