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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
4
New York tabloids joke about modern life and science with quips on marriages divorces and silly trends. References range from fashionable hats to new elements and dietary habits. The humor highlights social quirks and an ironic view of progress.
A western man, overwhelmed by household duties, attempted suicide after breaking dishes no longer produced relief. Neighbors reported his growing despair but details on outcome were not provided.
A Chicago college professor has won an automobile in a guessing contest, reportedly the first time a Chicago professor admitted he was guessing. The event highlights a playful challenge involving academics and prizes.
An Ohio judge holds that a wife can take money from her husband with no knowledge or consent and be guiltless of stealing. The remark suggests more bachelors will go without wives.
At a New York hearing on a proposed ordinance to limit lengths and powers for mischief, a number of women present approved the measure and not a single voice was raised against it. The article notes the unexpectedly supportive stance of the women.
In a New York contest to pick 25 most beautiful English words judges rejected truth for its metallic sound. The winning entrant also did not include money among his beautiful words.
The aeroplane has shown it can rise from a warship deck and land again, promising greatly expanded wartime use. The next major war could be unique in history unless further inventions alter the course.
New Hampshire lawmakers adopt a law giving the State Board of Health authority to restrict sharing drinking cups in public places. The move aligns with railroad efforts to eliminate common cups in passenger cars, a step seen as advancing public health safeguards.
The census shows California Oregon and Washington now exceed the population of the original thirteen colonies at the Revolution era. The remark notes the unexpected rise of Pacific states since independence.
Syracuse women file a complaint with the public service commission against the traction company over high car steps. The case hints the hobble skirt may be cited as a factor, suggesting looser garments could ease access to street cars.
The Gutenberg Bible commands about $50,000 as the first printed edition, yet it contains no more content than ordinary Bible copies sold in second-hand shops for a nickel. This raises questions about rarity versus mass production in rare books.
An American who tried to force Bank of England officers to open vaults and share money was declared hopelessly insane. The article notes many Americans at large who have sought riches by crazier means.
Engineer Bradley of Chicago and surveyor Craig examine ground near Great Bend Des Moines River to gauge feasibility of a cut off canal. Initial surveys showed 27 feet fall, later 17 feet, new studies indicate 23 feet possible to power 2500 horsepower for interurban and manufacturing use. Local farmers sell options on rights as work awaits funding and action.
Iowa university Dean W C Wilcox spoke at the Northwest Iowa Teachers association addressing U S laws on divorce and crime. He argued marriage troubles lie in marriage not in divorce and urged stricter punishment for murder.
The Jewish colony of Mason City has filed articles of incorporation for a new synagogue. Mier Wolf is president of the congregation, which starts with twenty five members. The annual meeting is held on the first and last days of the Holy Days of Suchas each year.
Members named to fill vacancies on the state executive committee include C. E. Thum Des Moines James Black Waterloo H. C. Wallace Des Moines Robert Patterson Ort Dodge H. E. Hopper Indianola and J. L. Sawyers Centerville following the closing session of the state convention.
Waterloo police arrested Frank Brown of Clare Michigan and William Neff of Minot North Dakota after they tried to sell a $40 harness for $25. Brown confessed the harness came from the barn of farmer Carl Poppe near Clarksville.
The Sundell inquest fails to show any foul play. Gus Sundell, county's wealthiest man, was found dead on the floor after telling his brother over the phone to come as he was nearly gone.
Service on the old Newton and Northwestern railroad between Des Moines Junction and Newton is suspended. Depots at Cambridge Loring and Farrar are closed with doors and windows boarded up and all section men and other employees removed.
Fort Dodge 14 year old Arthur Hanrahan ran away after his mother reproved him for losing a dollar. His frantic parents appealed to the police as a search begins. He is tall and of light complexion and wore a blue suit. PMID: none.
A well preserved buffalo skull from a male specimen was found by Carl Dudley and Irwin in Harlan. The skull measures twelve inches across the eye sockets.
Pleaded guilty in court here to the murder of Mrs. Charlotte Hand Dy. Plea results in a life sentence for Plea or Pleadir Guilmore. James Gilmore, his brother, received eight years as an accessory.
Attending physicians say there is a chance for the recovery of Paul Geen son of Editor L W Geen of the Conservative who was injured when he self inflicted a wound in the left breast.
Jefferson Williams a prominent Shenandoah resident died suddenly. His heirs and attorney Frederick Fisher will exhume the body for stomach contents analysis by experts. Meanwhile Paul Billingsley of Manchester secures a river and harbor position with the U S government and will be stationed at Dubuque.
N K Wicks and the Iowa Tank Line sue National Refining in district court for 50000 alleging breach of contract. Petition claims inferior oil sold in its name and misrepresentation. Refiner viewed as strong rival to Standard Oil amid local competition.
Clarence Griffin claims to be an illegitimate son of A. A. Miller and seeks one third of the estate. Mrs. A. A. Miller had sued to contest the will and neared settlement with other heirs when Griffin filed his action. The estate includes real and personal property and about $10,000 in bank cash to be distributed.
Conrad Geise a prominent Council Bluffs figure died leaving a legacy as a 19th century brewery operator who closed his plant when Prohibition began. He later ran an 800 acre model stock farm nearby with $30,000 worth of buildings housing valuable stock.
Pensions are awarded to Iowa residents including Franklin Aukerman and HE. R. Gordin each receiving 20 dollars, William Wimmer 30 dollars, Joseph Sylvester 24 dollars under special acts, along with several others from 12 to 20 dollars. The list names 14 recipients with varying amounts.
Joshua H. Secrist prominent and wealthy Iowa City farmer dies at home after forty years in Johnson County. He held many trusted positions during his residence and was a leading figure in the community.
Friends of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rausch near Greenfield Iowa threaten summary punishment for two unknown men who entered the Rausch home while parents were away and assaulted two of their children.
Thirty women form a booster group for a city park led by Mrs. H. E. Fowler as president, Mrs. W. J. Christians as vice president, Miss Maude Wertz as secretary, and Mrs. John Solberg as treasurer.
Judge T C Mun ger of the United States district court for Nebraska dismissed a suit for wages brought by a group of Iowa farmers due to lack of jurisdiction. The brief session was held in Council Bluffs.
Forty eight Hungarian partridges were released by Game Warden Henry Pratt. The birds will be cared for by local farmers until a steady supply is established.
Joshua H. Secrest, 63, a leading Johnson County figure, died at his home in Iowa City. He was widely known for public service and local involvement.
Mrs J Bordunos of Morningside walked four miles to Sioux City police court carrying a sack of rocks weighing about six ty pounds. She used the rocks to show that Joe Welsh had thrown them at her house.
Doris, manager of a moving picture show at Wiese, attempted to project the Jeffries Johnson bout but was halted by the mayor who fined him $100. The incident highlights city crackdown on illegal fight screenings.
Nelson Berthels, cashier of the Madison County Bank of Winterset, married Miss Nell Whedon daughter of Mr and Mrs W S Whedon. Mrs Whedon the bride’s mother is state president of the Iowa Women's Relief Corps.
Robert Little received a five year prison sentence for carving Billy Moore with a knife in Mason City.
Mexican authorities announce Americans jailed in Casas Grandes will receive civil trials for sedition while insurrectos face possible death penalties under military rule. Seventeen foreigners, mostly Americans, are jailed as fighting continues near Juarez and border towns.
Frank Work a prominent railroad financier and father in law of Mrs Burke Roche died at his New York home from pneumonia. He was ninety two and left an estate estimated at about 20 million dollars according to reports.
Matthew Bowers was struck by the Twentieth Century Limited here Thursday and escaped unharmed. The wagon he rode in was demolished.
Buffalo New York Central fined 35000 and Pennsylvania Railroad 20000 by Judge Ntazel in U S district court after railroads pleaded guilty to granting rebates to the Standard Oil Company.
John D Rockefeller leaves Augusta after wintering there and departs Wednesday for New York City before continuing to Cleveland.
Former Nicaragua president Jose Santos Zelaya denounces U S stance on Mexico and Central America. He accuses Washington of seeking commercial gain and aims to dominate the western hemisphere by fomenting revolutions and absorbing the region. Zelaya praises Mexico's Diaz as a patriot resisting encroachment.
A gale sank the fishing tug Silver Spray of Erie with seven aboard off Cleveland. The six men and a boy escaped in a lifeboat but were drowned on the breakwater while rowing for shore. The Castanet and Lorain recovered five bodies.
After a 3 1 2 hour deliberation with about twenty one ballots, the jury found State Senator Stanton C. Pem berton of Oakland and former Representative Joseph S. Clark of Vandal ia not guilty of conspiring to obtain money for their votes on the contract to furnish the state senate and house chambers.
Former President Roosevelt attended the Rough Rider reunion in Albuquerque as colonel and principal speaker. The event marks the group's annual gathering with Mrs and Miss Roosevelt accompanying the colonel for the remainder of his trip, as the reunion closes tomorrow.
George H. Munroe, cited by officials as having obtained about $500 000 from investors in get rich quick schemes, was convicted on mail fraud charges and sentenced to three years in prison.
In Indianapolis Ohio and western Pennsylvania workers were urged to strike. The United Mine Workers issued a formal call Thursday for 10 000 miners to join the action.
Dr C W Wright and Leo Neujahr were arrested Saturday on murder charges in Denver Colorado for poisoning Philip Schuch Jr. Autopsy revealed arsenical poisoning after initial belief the death stemmed from heart disease.
After a long debate the New York Assembly defeated by 65 to 72 the bill to legalize Sunday baseball by amateurs in Albany N Y leaving the issue unresolved for now.
A federal grand jury charged nine men with defrauding the government of 10 000 acres of Alaskan coal lands valued at 10 000 000. The defendants include Albert C. Frost Pierre G Beach George M Seward Frank Watson George A Ball Duncan M Stewart Henry C Osborne Gwyn L Francis and Francis H Stewart. Trial expected soon as investigations expand.
The Supreme Court without a dissent holds the corporation tax constitutional. It increases federal revenue by over 25 million dollars annually and grants access to big corporate books. Justice Day states the tax is an excise on doing business and measured by net income with a one percent rate on income over five thousand dollars.
Watertown New York Charles H Remington treasurer of the Remington Martin Paper company died Wednesday from blood poisoning caused by a cut on his hand sustained about a week earlier.
In New York the grand jury heard that Andrew Carnegie would lose eight hundred thousand dollars due to forgery by a bank official at the wrecked Carnegie Trust Company.
Gunner R R Mostyn aboard the cruiser California on Tuesday shot and killed Bessie Cook a dance hall singer and Hugo Randall a hotel clerk then killed himself. The incident followed his infatuation with Cook.
The War Department informed Prof. C. C. Nutting that the expedition to the Laysan islands to study fauna will sail this summer as planned.
The exchange hints at a playful bet on marriage fate with Hans claiming a surprise prize and The Traveler replying with cautious optimism.
Mrs. Julia Csepicska recalls her sister's severe eye irritation that worsened despite salt water tea baths, salves, and doctor visits with electricity. After using Cuticura Pills, Soap, and Ointment for six weeks, swelling, mucus, and watering disappeared and sight improved.
A quick dialogue shows Bill tangled in social pressure about tobacco. He dodges a girl who suspects he uses tobacco, choosing to talk with her briefly then hurry away, illustrating the mini crisis of manners and habit.
Two years after barmaids were banned in South Australia, only 400 remain with many leaving the industry. Existing workers must register, wages have risen from 25 shillings to 3 pounds weekly, and hotels report poorer receipts due to the shortage of barmaids.
The article emphasizes home laundering of white wash goods and the importance of strong starch. It promotes Defiance Starch as a superior product that stiffens without thickening, improving the overall look of laundered textiles.
A humorous exchange features a man claiming a doctor advised sleeping outdoors, and a friend replying that it is acceptable only if the landlord does not object, highlighting a dry urban quip about housing.
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