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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1914
Page
6
In a remark on government statistics Congressman Good cites 1912 corn imports at 23 000 bushels and 1912 years after tariff changes 4 102 000 bushels mostly from Argentina. He argues free entry harms Iowa farmers and mocks Democratic claims while noting postmaster patronage and local political feuds.
Lawmakers demand Page answer for alleged indiscreet utterances at a London banquet. The official report of his speech shows little to excite, comprising ordinary remarks and light pleasantries unlikely to disturb any reader but the questioning congressmen.
The Third district congressman Connolly, viewed as too ambitious and pedantic for a Democrat victory in Iowa, withdraws from the senatorial race. Fred White, near seventy, is pushed forward to lead a faltering bid, while Senator Cummins again faces unfavorable odds and stubborn misfortune.
A major insurer reports 100000 American deaths from Bright's disease last year. It argues many could have lived longer or been cured with yearly medical examinations that would detect the disease early and allow timely physician aid.
The Cascade Pioneer questions whether the Democratic congress low tariff bill truly delivers more value to farmers and lowers living costs as promised by party platforms and orators.
The record notes a large group of old-time democrats signing the Cummins nomination papers in Monticello and questions the affidavit claiming all were Republicans.
W G Young the managing editor is critically ill with heart and kidney troubles. He has been a positive force since taking the editorship and the newspaper fraternity regrets his condition. The piece also notes Elbert Hubbard's joking idea of life insurance for grooms before marriage.
In Des Moines the mayoral primary under the commission system gave Mayor Hanna more than twice the votes of his nearest rival. The result signals a strong grip on office ahead of the general election.
The parcel post system is blamed as the United States express firm collapses into liquidation. Authors argue the firm’s greed worsened its fate and that calmer conduct might have avoided disaster.
Billy Sunday holds a series of meetings in New York City as he battles the devil in what is described as a stronghold of satanic influence. Report notes Sunday may only blunt Satan's power and discolour his optics.
A stray wartime era note reports an army of the unemployed marching in California seeking bread and relief from the state. Johnston reportedly turned the Hagen against them as tensions rise in the region.
A House Judiciary Committee hearing last week featured a speaker calling mail order houses the official undertakers of the country merchant, framing rapid catalog shopping as a looming threat to traditional retailers.
The editorial attacks Secretary of State Bryan for neglecting duties while abroad. It argues public confidence in the state department has collapsed with John Bassett Moore's retirement, and that the president acts as his own secretary of state. The piece sternly blames Bryan for inaction and trifling with cabinet responsibilities.
The 1912 Chicago results show Roosevelt leading Wilson by 35 000 votes with a 91 000 progressive edge over Taft. In this year’s city primaries Republican men outnumbered Progressive men by over six to one, suggesting most 1912 Roosevelt voters have moved back to the Republican fold.
Vinton Hagle questions progressive support for the U S Senate in Iowa. He argues candidates like Stuart withdrew and Basher from Waterloo entered as a decrepit Democrat. He notes no former Republican volunteers to join the Liberties effort.
Lincoln Journal notes Kentucky counties largely dry and the legislature split on a state prohibition amendment. The piece highlights fear among liquor interests as nine counties remain wets and questions future bourbon production and supply.
President Wilson and Chief Justice White are praised for cutting out much of the social nonsense that hampered their work and endangered them, calling on high officials to end social exploitation that harmed no one.
Louisville Courier-Journal notes a quip about men marrying the girl who baked mud pies and discovering she never learned any other cooking. The line sparks reflections on domestic skills and social expectations.
Allen R. Le Roy becomes president of the First National Bank of Manchester succeeding his deceased father F. M. Le Roy. A new Dubuque bank opens with Joel Nelson as cashier. Delaware County politics intensifies with Republican candidates publishing cards. Rumors of a grand jury probe into Peter Kiene & Son bank failures circulate in Dubuque. Dr. F L Cummings of Hop kinton injured in an auto wreck. Cascade Pioneer notes a pigmented well flow in Jones County. A Davenport chicken theft ring is believed linked to Amos Phares. Manchester paper hanger John Fischer shot dead by Clyde Elder who then killed himself. Fischer leaves a wife and nine children. Piano tuning by B M Byers advertised.
The record lists numerous district court actions including promissory note judgments for Lumberman's Cement & Brick Co. against Oxford Junction T B & B Co and L. Zeller et al, and an account case Johnston Export Publishing Co. v Hall Mfg Co with motion deadline. It notes a verdict for $500 plus 6 percent interest in the 1912 case W. Reyner v Mackrill, plus multiple probate, divorce, injunction, and guardianship orders with administrator appointments and final reports approved.
Sealed bids due April 7 1914 at the county auditor's office Anamosa Iowa for 1000 yards of crushed rock with plans available there. Bids must include a 5 percent certified check and may be rejected or the contract awarded with a 50 percent bond. Road work covers rock placement on the county road between the river bridge and M Like farm Lovell township section 22. The county may waive defects and award terms and reserves rights.
The Jones county Democratic split moved to Washington as charges against Ross Moore surfaced in a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing. Reports note Sheldon Sheean, Robert Johnson and W. M. Welch testifying while Boss Moore defended himself with support from C. J. Gash and ex-representatives Peet and Byerly as the fight over Moore’s nomination continued.
The Monticello Improvement League with Iowa State College Extension presents five illustrated lectures on automobile mechanics for owners. Lecturer R D Davis uses 500 slides and car parts to explain design and service. A 50 cent course fee covers all sessions at the public library starting March 30.
Doc Wiley urges caution on chewing gum in Chicago Evening Post saying it enriches manufacturers at the expense of salivary glands, noting that other vices may be even costlier.
In the Sioux Falls Argus Leader a satirical note wonders if paying income tax is a pleasure for those with ample income, suggesting John D. Rockefeller would find happiness in his tax bill.
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