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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
1
A narrator marvels at Japan's strict port inspections and tiny, refined culture. He praises Japanese dress, cleanliness, and ceremonial interior etiquette while humorously misreading symbols in art and noting the clash between Western appetite and Japanese restraint.
A sermon on Elijah’s flight after mountain victory. Faith shapes response to fear, weakness, and rest periods. God’s patient care returns him to service through angels and a still small voice, restoring fellowship and resolve.
The drought ends as generous rain renews grass and trees in Samaria. Elijah proclaims Israel’s God as the true one after the Mount Carmel fire, hoping the people and King Ahab will renounce Baal and restore worship to God. Passages describe revived faith and the prophet’s anticipation of reforms.
Elijah, shaken by Jezebel’s threat, flees from Jezreel toward Beersheba with his servant. Aware of Jezebel’s fury, he wanders exhausted into the wilderness and prays for death, while Jezebel searches in vain for him, intent on his destruction.
Deputy United States Marshal John Blankenship Deputy Marshal George Sharp and Deputy Revenue Collector J S Remine led a raid into Blount county North Carolina line where they found a distillery said to be owned by Uncle Sam Burchfield A massive bear trap lurked up a hillside as they prepared to drop into the house Burchfield escaped but lawmen promise future pursuit and watchdog caution about traps in the mountains of East Tennessee
The Rev Ng Poon Chow told Calvary church listeners at the Interdenominational Missionary conference that China is raising a standing army of one million men. He then quipped that China has never had a standing army, only running or sitting armies. The remark drew attention from the audience.
Des Moines police arrested Jennie Hoffman, house keeper for Hazel Allen of 119 West Walnut Street, after she stole a vault key and extracted about 4000 dollars in diamonds jewelry and cash from a local bank. She caused a crowd at Younker's store as police seized the loot leaving about 16 dollars unaccounted for and she was placed in a cell, suspected of temporary insanity.
Glen Rathburn a discharged soldier of Des Moines shot his wife Hattie Rathburn in the home of lawyer R. S. Hall and then killed himself after a struggle. The woman died in the dining room while Rathburn turned the gun on Hall, who blocked it. A letter found shows planning days earlier.
Mrs. Anna Marshall of Grinnell was found not guilty in Newton on charges of uttering a forged instrument. She allegedly passed a $10 check signed by J. O. Frost to Norah Blair of Des Moines, then attempted a $20 check. Frost, a Mitchellville resident, and relatives were involved. The baby’s four months in jail influenced the verdict.
W. G. Clark of Centerville received one year in Appanoose county jail and a $500 fine for obtaining money under false pretenses. A change of venue moved the case to Jefferson county where Claude R. Porter was hired to defend him amid five indictments from the county grand jury. Clark, once a leading civic figure, headed Clark & Peatman Investment Co. before a sensational failure and related embezzlement probe involving Peatman.
George Cunningham of Lehigh held a $4000 pile of ashes believed to hold banknotes. After distrust of banks he stored the roll in an unused store and his wife burned the place to the ground. He later sent the ashes to Washington and received $65 from the Treasury.
Des Moines report states pharmacist H. R. Swenson was fined 250 by Judge McHenry after admitting he obtained a state pharmacy certificate through false representations. The board cancelled the issued certificate once the deceit was found and Swenson paid the fine before leaving the courthouse amid a crowded hallway.
In Des Moines Judge Miller hears the March term case of Mrs. Wthel Reynolds against doctors Lewis Schooler and Smith. The suit claims a surgical sponge was left in her abdomen months ago and seeks $5,000 for damages to her and her husband. The extent of injuries remains debated.
A severe electrical storm destroyed the Fr. BE. Smith elevator in Whiting, causing about 15000 dollars in damage. Twenty thousand bushels of grain, three small buildings, and a car of hay burned. Conductor Charles Siebert halted a St. Paul flyer to alert townspeople while the engine pulled ten loaded grain cars from the blaze. Mr. Smith plans immediate rebuilding.
Two petitions with several thousand signatures were sent to Congressman Dawson asking referral to the secretary of war in Washington. They target Rock Island arsenal employees active in saloon prosecutions as civic federation members and urge investigation of alleged work neglect. The motive appears to be removing those named.
In Des Moines old Mike Hartney, a police court character, died at Mercy hospital from injuries after a midnight fight with Tom Cooney ten days earlier. Hartney never regained consciousness. Dr. Losh warned of certain death. Cooney claimed Hartney attacked him while both were drunk, and he acted in self defense.
Louis Bergman a section hand for the North Western railroad was killed at Avenue G crossing when a westbound train struck him. The fireman said Bergman walked on the tracks with his back to the engine and stepped across as the train approached. The impact threw him several feet and crushed him.
Davenport saloonkeepers received notice from the Scott County Civic Federation that noncompliance with the liquor law will lead to a permanent injunction and closure by 10 o clock Saturday night. The order targets tables chairs and rear doors in saloons where the law has been in effect.
Ida Grove report: farmer Joe Christensen about 30 perishes crossing Maple River, fourteen miles north, as heavy rains and washouts undermine bridge approaches. He leaves a family.
Boone Bernard Brandy aged 97 years 11 months 18 days and native of Ireland died from gangrene caused by a sandburr wound on a toe. He was the father of a prominent local family with several sons.
Council Bluffs farmer William B. Eastley, 275 pounds, fell eighteen feet from a windmill platform onto an iron rod, piercing the body to the intestines. He is hospitalized in critical condition.
The district court trial of D. T. Blodget charged with forgery ended with a jury verdict of not guilty. The decision surprised many observers as the case drew the term’s most significant attention.
Judge Pancoast presided as a witness refused to define his business. The man finally listed roles as deputy sheriff city marshal church janitor and bartender of the El Paso saloon revealing his varied duties.
The text describes lumbago as rheumatism of the loin muscles with severe back pain, triggered by cold drafts or damp clothing. It warns of possible chronic disability and recommends quickest relief by reddening the skin with a flesh brush or flannel, then applying ST. JACOBS OIL with gentle friction.
A country clergyman visits a boy and asks about Bible parables He is told by the boy that he prefers the tale where somebody loafs and fishes reflecting a humorous mishearing of a familiar parable.
A Michigan music student describes calmer nerves and stable practice after switching from coffee to Postum. He notes daily hours of study, resumed performance, and his physician father endorsing the beverage as a healthier alternative, with the slogan There’s a Reason.
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