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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
5
Complaint from many sources that money is close and timid shows in municipal bonds and bank lending. Anamosa sold 60 000 dollars of 5 percent school bonds with only four bids, two below par, while savings and state banks demand six percent mortgages. Tariff uncertainties and the European war are blamed for locking up funds, yet business remains fairly good and money dealers dictate terms.
The piece argues that radical progressive laws drive many Missouri insurance companies from the state, forcing nonrenewals while policyholders remain insured. It notes the attorney general’s suit under anti-compact laws and warns of widespread economic disruption. It also reports on the corn belt meat producers association protesting a pending tariff bill harming farmers and concludes Democrats will push the bill despite farmer pain.
The report notes Mr. Bryans mission to California failing amid Governor Hiram Johnsons satisfaction at the legislatures defeat of the administration. California stands out of step with national sentiment, and the administration erred in provoking Johnsons extreme temperament. If a California law harms a Japan treaty the Supreme Court may curb it to protect treaty rights.
The wife of United States Senator Jonathan Bourne Jr. obtained a divorce last Saturday due to abusive and inhuman treatment. Bourne, once a vocal uplift statesman, preached morality yet his wife exposed his alleged hypocrisy.
The writer argues it is only a question of time before the government aids postmasters by color coding the different denominations of parcel post stamps. It also suggests reducing poster stamp sizes and making the numeral value more prominent than the images.
Mrs La Follette advocates giving women the ballot claiming they control 90 percent of spending and asks if any man will defend those who earn the money.
Iowa senators persuaded Senator Smoot to withdraw his opposition, clearing the confirmation of Jerry B. Sullivan as a member of the board of general appraisers.
Representative James W. Good of Iowa denounces the Underwood tariff bill, warning it will harm farmers by removing duties on farm products. He argues the bill breaks Democratic pledges, criticizes closed House caucuses, and cites a letter from district farmers on oats and meat protections. He notes cattle shortages and compares U.S. meat prices to Europe, predicting adverse effects on farmers and mills.
Dyersville resident Albert Bauer dies at Moray hospital Dubuque. A Waterloo man sues a show proprietor over a ticket denial. Augusta Bighner donates an eleven bell chime to St Luke's Dubuque in memory of her mother. Cedar Rapids magnate Gibson Sinclair dies in Liverpool. Alburnett fire damages Anderson's restaurant Ruse's store and a pool hall. Dubuque launches a vice crackdown with four men and six girls under arrest. Marion grocer Edgar Sherman receives Carnegie Hero Fund honor for saving a woman from a runaway horse on March 3 1911. Plans falter to rebuild the Julian Hotel in Dubuque prompting a 400 000 hotel company study. Waterloo men begin producing automatic sheep herders. Father J B Zigrang leaves 60 000 estate to five siblings and various charitable bequests. A boy named Davis drowns near the prison farm. Maurice Connolly touts his education from Georgetown Cornell NY Law Oxford Heidelberg. A blast at a Clinton paper mill kills two and injures three. Wetherbee editor of Central City News Letter injured in auto crash near Manchester. Rumor that Christie Scroggie of Anamosa was burned at the Julian Hotel fire proves false.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes two Sioux City policewomen tasked with watching for young girls on streets and in hotels. The piece recalls Cedar Rapids instances of underage girls seeking men for a night out, one as young as fourteen, and questions whether police can reform such behavior, acknowledging it is hard to save people.
Archdeacon Stuck, an Episcopalian missionary, attempts to scale Mt McKinley. The nickname suggests he may not reach the peak if his name holds him back.
The Regis ter Leader reports the recent legislative session produced fifty new criminal offenses. The move broadens the scope of punishable acts, with officials citing public safety aims.
Judge Anthony Van Wagenen faced the Wilson naming news with little surprise as the article notes the possible roles of Edward G. Dunn and others in Iowa politics. The piece suggests internal organization reactions and hints at a potential pairing of offices in the northern district of Iowa while highlighting Wilson’s precedent breaking moves.
Chicago Tribune discusses Mr. Bryan's stance on liquor and his dinner table approach. It praises his sobriety as a dining virtue and mocks wine serving given his public anti liquor views, noting rational dinner guests would find conviviality in his non alcoholic hosting.
The Times-Republican urges readers to reduce indoor sedentary habits and increase outdoor activity. It warns urban lifestyles cause arterial disease tuberculosis kidney trouble and liver growth and promotes work and play to improve health.
Dr W W Hunter plans moving from Monticello to Anamosa and building an addition on Booth street. Dave Gordon, longtime throttle puller, now temporarily pulling the Farley passenger train. Chas Gault long a fixture on the same line is off duty. B S Moyle, former high school principal, elected superintendent at La Porte City for 1150 dollars yearly and also to Springville schools at 1000 dollars. Nerman Herren of Wayne township injured in Anamosa when a horse threw him from a buggy breaking his nose and injuring his face Friday evening.
Mrs. Martin Littleton pressures Jefferson M. Levy to sell the old Jefferson homestead at a reasonable price, threatening to intrude on his peace. The piece notes a nagging woman can push a sensitive man toward chloroform as tension rises.
Several hundred acres of timber and cleared pasture land in Richland township belonging to the Thomas Kasper estate. The Poggenklinuk place near Kitty Creek is still for rent. Gard of Thanks expresses gratitude for acts of kindness after bereavement. Potatoes and Early Onion seed potatoes offered. Successful subscription solicitors sought for Pocket Automobile Guide and Atlas of Iowa. Auto line highlights Studebaker models with prices and features.
The board of education offers the building on the recently purchased school property to the highest bidder for cash. Occupancy as a residence can be taken May 15, 1913 with removal of the building by the buyer. Bids closes May 6, 1913 at noon to the secretary E Reed. right to reject any bids.
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