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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1911
Page
10
Numerous Iowa notices report George Grant, 30, of Dubuque drowned near Salot's island in the Mississippi. A fire wrecked E Holebrand's Pella studio after an chemical explosion causing about 2000 dollars in losses.
The Iowa state railroad commission declares it will work in harmony with Attorney General Cosson on the express rate case, regardless of Commissioner Thorne's withdrawal. The board says personal quarrels are irrelevant and that schedules will proceed to protect Iowa citizens, with joint action to be taken as a state body in the upcoming preliminary injunction hearing before Judge McPherson.
Muscatine date April 29 militia authorities intensified efforts to stop bootlegging amid local unrest. Two wagons of contraband liquor were halted and five men were jailed on bootlegging charges as Governor Carroll counsels both sides with no settlement in sight.
Mrs B F Carroll wife of Iowa governor spoke in Washington on child welfare urging higher moral standards and the teaching of life truths in schools before the National congress on child welfare.
Boone April 29 Today marks the thirteenth day since H P Kneeland a retired railroad man began a water diet and has not tasted food He has lost twenty three pounds in weight during the fast and remains in declared health and spirits.
Des Moines on April 29 Mrs Mary Roach was chosen as supreme delegate of the Ladies of the Maccabees of the World at yesterdays meeting at the Coliseum. The convention will devote most of its time to demonstrations of the new ritual.
Des Moines reports Dr. Harry D Kelly arraigned before Judge Bradshaw on a murder in the first degree indictment. He pleads not guilty and receives his first fresh air outdoors since his alleged double murder on March 25.
Cedar Rapids April 29 The State Association of Optometrists elected W. H. Replogle Shenandoah as president and George Goodale Lenox secretary treasurer at today’s meeting.
Boone April 29 engineer John Wells retired from the Northwestern company and long regarded as the system’s most famous engineer died after a prolonged illness.
William Dunigan elected captain of company K Iowa National Guards at Emmetsburg to succeed Captain James Williams who will move to Denver to practice law.
This guide explains making a light warm wrap using Andalusian or soma wool and a bone hook. Work in Solomon knots, start with a longer foundation chain than desired width, add three chains at row start, repeat rows, then gather ends and attach a tassel. A tassel is created by looping wool around a card, tying, and sewing to the wrap’s gathered end.
The nation vows the Democratic Party is on trial as Champ Clark assumes the speakership. He warns promises must be fulfilled and criticizes priorities while urging sober governance to restore public faith and broader support for the party. The piece questions whether the party will rise to the challenge.
The tariff board has started an investigation into the cotton schedule of the Payne Aldrich Law and will pursue it alongside the woolen schedule. Data gathering begins at the New York cotton trust office and may move to New England and southern mills. A wool schedule report may be ready by Congress in December. The board aims to finish the pulp and paper inquiry and focus on woolens and cottons.
Washington reports show President Taft and Secretary Dickinson pressing the war department on Panama railroad freight rates. The issue touches Atlantic Pacific transit and flags the political battle over canal tolls. Goethals urged action, but Congress deferred, with postponement likely unless an extra session acts.
A sales note describes numerous wedding place cards and novelties. Airborne Cupid figures in an airship and aeroplane, sailor Cupid on a life preserver, and bride and groom cards are offered alongside traditional motifs like bells rings and hearts.
Postmaster General Hitchcock argues that a department with nearly 250 million dollars in annual revenue warrants vigilance to ensure every dollar is spent wisely and that value is obtained for the expenditure.
The Democratic House caucus outlines a legislative program that could stretch the special session close to the start of the regular session. Uncertainty remains about how far debates will ramble before a decision on general tariff legislation.
President Taft pledges the tariff board will report by December to clear the way for a permanent commission and provide material for tariff revision. Democrats should defer tariff tinkering until the Sixty‑second Congress assembles in December to avoid current session changes.
The text argues that Democrats view an extra session as a chance for party gain but asserts its real impact lies in broad national reciprocity results. It emphasizes the session’s potential effect on reciprocal trade and related policy developments.
The Falr and The Morganheims have financed a railroad in Alaska at about $100,000 per mile. Proponents insist on a square deal where those investing may hope to recover their expenditures.
The Ft Wayne News and the Indianapolis News debate Champ Clark in a satirical light over his assertion to forgo the public automobile. It notes Clark’s reputed private luxuries and pajama stage civilization while calling his stance hypocritical and discreditable.
Washington whispers that Champ Clark’s gavel, carved from a haunted mill, would strike the desk sixteen times in a row, as political factions rally around Dal lar Bill and Bryanism amid the restless ghosts of past proceedings.
The piece notes apprehension over congressional action as stay-at-home voters from last November caused unexpected trouble in possible outcomes. It suggests lawmakers worry about voter behavior impacting legislative plans and outcomes.
Mr Mann the new Republican leader in the house has a reputation as a humorist but can hardly compete with the majority in contributing to the gaiety of the nation.
Spring bonnets for very young babies feature white satin with a fitted crown and plain face band. Embroidered side pieces showcase tiny forget me not wreaths and satin rosebud accents. Other satin bonnets have full crowns with draped fronts trimmed in pink or blue velvet rib bon. Embroidered batiste caps display small pink and blue bouquet accents on the left side.
The season favorite blouses feature white and colored striped muslin in pink white red white and blue white. Black white gray white stripes grow in popularity for versatile wear. Kimono and regular armhole sleeves dominate while wrist length and elbow sleeves appear, often collarless and styled with sailor collars. Expensive options use Old World batiste and fine muslin with eyelet embroidery.
A summer gown arriving from Paris draws notice for extreme picture order style. It features a plain narrow skirt on a belt with Acant gathers and a very short waist. The bodice is nearly hidden by a large embroidered muslin fichu roaching to the belt, with sleeves concealed.
A pouch bag features an oval bottom and velvet one side with bright satin on the reverse. The top joins the bottom and is finished with black satin ribbon. Lined with satin, it has a satin drawstring through a casing for hanging. Lining colors include coral green burnt orange and royal purple.
A bone knitting needle threaded through a cork is used to measure liquid drops. The head and part of the needle stay immersed, so when the cork is pulled, moisture clings to the needle and drips off, allowing accurate drop counts by inserting the needle into the liquid until the needed number of drops is reached.
A frugal method describes joining two lengths of red flannel to form a quilt base. Tack old woolen garments and knitted undergarments between layers, add a matching flannel or chintz cover, and neatly feather stitch the edges to create a warm quilt at low cost.
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