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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
5
Officials report a 369 percent rise in inmates in the Illinois insane asylums in a generation, while the state population grew 89 percent. The piece links swelling nerves to modern life and consumer excess, notes sensational deaths, and discusses proposed liquor controls and temperance efforts led by Catholic and reform figures.
The advocate argues a tariff cut may raise revenues by boosting imports, while opponents warn it could destroy domestic factories and jobs. The piece compares Hayes and Taft cabinet picks, noting shifts in party sentiment and editorial views from Marshalltown Times-Republican and Sioux City Journal.
The Iowa governor thwarted a plan to secretly arraign murderer Junkin in Ottumwa and transport him to Fort Madison. He warned that if hangings proceed, the state's full military power will ensure a lawful, public trial. The stance earns praise as a stand for law and order.
The Des Moines Capital argues there will be no changes to Iowa school laws and no consolidation of country schools. It calls for liberalizing teacher exams to allow more young women to pass, noting Polk County data where few examined earned certificates. It condemns out of state recruitment of teachers at high cost.
The James McCullough sale held yesterday near Hopkinton was strong with good prices and spirited bidding. The first four horses sold brought over $800 and six horses in total brought in over $1,100.
A brief editorial in the St Paul Pioneer Press questions the suffragettes in London, suggesting they should adopt tact and common sense after attempting various tactics. The piece expresses frustration with their methods and calls for calmer, more reasonable actions.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Starry marked their golden wedding at Olin on March 9 after marrying in 1859 in the township they still reside in. Other items report top domestic science prizes at Manchester won by Mrs Hubert Carry and Mrs A M McCloud, and ongoing court actions involving rural carrier John W Hardman Jr and sheriff fee disputes.
The Wyoming Journal critiques a proposed bureau dominated system, arguing it would place public schools highways and courts under Des Moines control with commissioners and assistants overseeing payments and approvals from local offices. It warns of bureaucratic overreach and politicized governance.
Editorial urging kind speech as a Christian virtue. Praises praising and admiration to maintain beauty and attract companions, warns against hateful criticism cutting jest and mean sarcasm that age faces and drive people away. Encourages kindness as the greatest accomplishment and charm.
A long list of Monticello area property transfers recorded including W M Welch to George Mastin and Lena Buol to John Schwitzer among many others with varied lot and section details and prices. An act to legalize Monticello Iowa council parking curb gutter and macadamizing Sycamore street improvements and related proceedings is included with retroactive validation and immediate effect.
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