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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
1
The column surveys playful proverbs and quips on fame law and farming. It notes odd anecdotes about a poultry fancier, a piano ivory keys thief, bulldog prices, and Boston tailors amid broader reflections on society.
A large portion of the public expresses disappointment with the recently issued nickels, suggesting they do not stretch as far as the older coins did.
The Airedale is said to be supplanting the bulldog, but it will be long before he appears in a comic picture with a tramp.
The oldest undertaker in the world has just completed his one hundredth birthday. He eyes a final goal to bury the last man on earth.
A New Jersey poultryman pursues breeding a wingless chicken. If successful, boarding house keepers would face unexpected changes in chicken handling and potential shifts in guests dining plans.
A Tampa woman has waited 38 years for a husband and is beginning to grow discouraged. The remark about discouragement appears amid musings on unlikely cures and a joking mention of turtle serum versus tuberculosis and immortality.
A Paris artist plans to paint New York society figures with a distinct approach. The work aims to reveal contrasts between Parisian and American elite while capturing prominent social names.
A Chicago student funded his tuition by selling horse radish retail for extra funds. He now aims to qualify as the team’s strongest athlete, hoping to earn a spot as the athletic squad’s formidable member.
A Chicago professor suggests humanity may become toothless as a dig at the beef trust. The passage then shifts to a reader note about people fidgeting when encountering a newspaper with clipped content.
A University of Chicago professor argues higher temperatures lower morals yet crime waves show peaks in winter. The contrast highlights a discrepancy between theory and observed crime patterns.
In June Harvard University will bestow the degree of Doctor of Philosophy upon Norbert Wiener, aged eighteen. The remark Not 80 wurst is noted in the text.
Courts have increased the yearly income of a fifteen year old girl from 12000 to 20000 dollars to relieve her from pinching want. The ruling highlights judicial intervention in guardianship matters and the girl’s financial support.
The text questions why a turtle's extract is involved in a human consumptive case and notes the resulting unresolved problem. It frames the turtle as a puzzling factor in an alleged medical or health matter.
A fragment notes busy businessmen write checks for their families, implying a demand for physical culture education and professionals.
A remark notes that when a girl leaves to pursue voice training it signals dissatisfaction among local young men and a broader shift in community dynamics.
A scientist ponders how humanity was distributed on Earth. He suggests that to learn current distribution, one could attend a major aviation meet, implying mobility and global presence are evident in such gatherings.
Des Moines reports a legislative delay in publishing the culvert fund law for 1913 38. The act becomes effective July 1 and requires township trustees to set aside a mill tax after that date to cover culvert work. County supervisors doubt funding will suffice.
About 150 farmers and business men attended Sac City's new creamery opening. E H Tellier assistant state dairy commissioner and L L Flickinger assistant dairy and food commissioner tested the cream and addressed guests on benefits to the community of a local creamery.
Mount Pleasant’s Hagie Wesleyan was chosen editor in chief of the junior annual for 1914 by Iowa Wesleyan sophomore class. Ruth Schreiner, also of Mount Pleasant, was named assistant editor and Clarence Johnson of Ottumwa became business manager.
D W Muhlenbruch sold fifty one hogs to Frank J Scantlebury for 1884 65 weighing 21890 pounds. Hary Rodemeyer sold sixty hogs to Scantlebury though lighter in weight earning 1789 75.
A blaze in Maurice destroyed the general store of H. D. Heskenheizt the drug store of J. C. Harrison Woodward and Miears restaurant a barber shop and the town hall causing about 75000 in damage to local businesses.
Sioux City reports the death of Louis E. Hiles aged 29 in a gun cleaning accident. He is the son of William Hiles, a prominent local jeweler, detailing a fatal incident from a shotgun discharge.
The partially burned body of a baby was discovered in a pit at Buxton. Authorities believe the child was murdered before being placed in the fire. The incident has prompted an ongoing investigation by local officials.
T J McCoosley is sought for forgery tied to a $200 certificate of deposit stolen from Sarah Allison. Admits forging her signature to cash the CD. Authorities seek capture.
A major blaze in Colfax caused about $10,000 in damage destroying the Star livery barn adjoining store and the residence of William Lanahan. Fire crews faced a serious fire threat as structures collapsed.
Danish speaking residents of the western county have formed a congregation and plan to build a church at Clear Lake. The group aims to serve Danish worshipers and establish a local parish in the area.
Edward Ntewitt arrested at Villisca on pilfering from railroad cars and bound over to the federal grand jury.
A $5,000 blaze in Eddyville consumed Jacob Akers bakery and damaged Warnhoubt clothing store and Neyer market. Firefighters responded quickly but losses included the bakery equipment and stock. Authorities assess cause pending at the scene.
Mount Ayr plan a drag day with local businesses offering prizes to farmers who bring their drags on the designated date. The event aims to boost road work support and community participation.
Dr J B Harmon, extracting a tooth in Creston, lost grip as the tooth flew and cut his eyeball. He has traveled to Des Moines for special treatment.
Alicia Leslie Jones died from burns at her Melrose area home after her clothing caught fire from a bonfire. The incident left most of her clothing burned from her body.
Louise M. Dettmer asks separate maintenance from Henry W. Dettmer after fifty two years of marriage. She is seventy and he is seventy eight.
Agents for Swift & Co have been in Des Moines negotiating ground to erect a large poultry slaughtering and packing plant. The project could cost about 100000 and may use a site near Rock Island tracks or the Agar Packing plant. If built Des Moines would become a regional center for poultry processing and shipments.
The southwest district convention of the Church of Christ elected officers after a three day session. President W. A. Crewdson of Logan, vice president F. D. Ferrell of Shenandoah, corresponding secretary Edgar Price of Council Bluffs, Bible school superintendent T. D. Corbet of Cumberland, and Christian Endeavor superintendent C. B. Biglow of Henderson were selected.
Chris C. Nefzger of Albany Fayette county was found guilty of bootlegging. He received sixty days in jail and a $150 fine after refusing a guilty plea and demanding a jury trial. He claimed no stock of liquor, saying he took money in advance to secure liquor for others without profit to himself.
Two wills with property valued at 200000 to 250000 were filed for probate. Thomas C. Cronkleton of Marshalltown and Mrs. Louisa Smith of Minerva are the estates involved. Cronkleton’s estate includes 760 acres south of Marshalltown. Smith’s estate consists of Minerva township land valued at 60000.
West Union hosts the annual Northeastern Iowa Odd Fellows gathering this week with speakers including Rev. W. S. Knight of Mitchellville grand chaplain, BH. W. Cutting of Decorah grand master of Iowa, and Mrs. Effie L. Butcher of Des Moines president of the Rebekah assembly.
Delaware township voters approve a $10 000 bond to erect a four room graded union school house at Nemaha in the township center for a new graded school system.
The 1912 and 1918 classes join to raise a large concrete arch on the campus entrance. One column will bear the inscription of this year's class and the other of last year's, marking a commemorative memorial on campus grounds.
Woodbury County Anti-Saloon League arranges a rally week in Sioux City to oppose a new petition of consent with Rev. Clarence T. Wilson of Topeka as principal speaker.
The body of an unidentified man was found hanging beneath a Milwaukee railroad culvert three miles south of Madrid. He had lingered in the area for three days seeking work in the mines and apparently died by suicide.
In a special election the citizens of Oskaloosa approved a 25 year franchise for the McKinley traction interests by a vote of 1232 to 24. The firm recently purchased the local street car line and the light and heat companies and the Buxton and Oskaloosa interurban.
Two year old daughter of Mrs Roy Meadows died after being struck by a moving street car in front of her home. The child wandered into the path of the tram while playing.
The West Union city council orders laying of nearly three-quarters of a mile of paving on principal business streets. This marks the town’s first paving effort.
Ten young wolves were captured alive and brought to the Chickasaw county auditor. The Fenniman brothers Edward and Ernest received a $20 bounty for the find.
The forty eighth annual Iowa State Sunday school convention will run three days from June 3 in Burlington. Several thousand delegates and visitors are expected to attend.
The Creston business men's club elected officers George A. Perry as president Bernard Foster as vice president George Holmack as secretary and Paul S. Junking as treasurer for the upcoming term.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst and key lieutenants faced shock after home office raids on suffragette HQ. Six leaders arrested for conspiracy to commit malicious damage as over 100 police closed in. Drummond and Kenney among those taken, while anti suffrage mob attacked Newcastle Tyne WH headquarters.
In Portland on May 1 Judge C E Wolverton ordered a decree forfeiting lands worth about 30 million dollars from the Southern Pacific company to the federal government. The decision ends the government’s largest land case in lower courts, declaring 2 300 000 acres as federal property to be opened for settlement or purchase if Congress approves.
Judge Witmer denied a new trial and sentenced five men from the International Lumber and Development Company fraud case. John R. Markley and Isaiah Miller of Chicago received $10,000 fines and 15 months in prison each. William H. Armstrong Jr of Philadelphia and the secretary treasurer were fined $1,000 and given two years. Col Alfred G. Stewart of Mason City Iowa was fined $10,000 and sentenced to one year.
John Wagner a steel worker fell twenty stories from the Conway building during erection at 125 West Washington Street opposite City Hall. He was killed instantly.
Rome reports Pope Pius, recovering from illness, descended from his apartment to the floor below where he commonly holds audiences. Officials say his recovery is now complete and he is well.
C F Bushmeyer of Louisville refused a 30000 bid from a New York syndicate for Hawthorn the Derby favorite. The Louisville owner said the colt would race in the Kentucky Derby. Hawthorn trained in Lexington and was widely regarded as the leading contender.
Despite a short ice crop from a mild winter, the ice trust will not raise prices for families. Wesley M. Osler announced the policy on Wednesday.
The $500000 Thomas Jefferson memorial building in St Louis was dedicated with a statue unveiled. Senator Elihu Root of New York delivered the principal address for the federal government as guests toured the rotunda and followed by a downtown parade. The event honors the 110th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase treaty.
A compilation notes arrests shipwrecks and robberies across several cities: W W Lottridge cashier of Leadore State Bank faces arrest for false bank statements in Salmon City Idaho. Francis A Rice schooner wrecked off Nahant with crew saved. Bavarian Lieutenant von Germersheim dies after a plane crash near Munich. mob pressure drives 2 000 demonstrators to summon police escort in Asheville North Carolina. masked robber steals about 60 dollars from Peabody Co operative Bank treasurer Teague.
Ben Kahn, convicted of burning his store in South Bend, was sentenced by Judge Funk in the circuit court to serve two to twenty-one years in the Indiana state prison.
Police search for David Bloch a Nassau street diamond importer missing with 100000 dollars worth of diamonds belonging to New York diamond brokers.
Antwerp natives from prominent families were identified as the sweethearts who leaped to death from Notre Dame cathedral’s clock tower, a suicide act disclosed on Sunday.
Jefferson City Missouri April 29 John M Healy former secretary of the St Louis Police Relief association convicted of embezzling its funds was released on parole from the penitentiary Sunday pressures from relatives and police officials noted.
Secretary Bryan reports tense talks with California legislature end as senate adopts an amended alien land bill. The measure bars any alien ineligible for U S citizenship from owning real property, with final passage expected this week. Governor Johnson and administration leaders pledge cooperation with the federal government while defending state sovereignty. Governor Johnson and Bryan praise the cordial meeting and vow to inform President Wilson of California’s conduct.
In Peking on May 1 the senate passed a resolution censuring the government and declaring the 125000000 five power loan null and void for failing to refer it to the assembly for approval.
Frank Gotch of Humboldt Iowa, champion wrestler, was operated on in a Marshalltown hospital Tuesday to remove successive growths from the turbinate bones in his nose.
A workman at the Frankford Arsenal died when hundreds of pounds of powder exploded in a building on Monday. The blast sent shock waves through nearby houses as residents reported trembling. Federal authorities investigated the deadly incident and secured the site.
Earthquake shocks were felt in Watertown and the Thousand Islands area on Monday. Dishes vases and other movable objects in hotels and resorts toppled to the floor as tremors shook the region.
European observers warn a final answer from King Nicholas of Montenegro on Scutari will trigger a European war. Austria-Hungary demands evacuation of Scutari and sets a time limit, with Italy ready to act to seize Vallona and Durazzo if Austria intervenes. Foreign ambassadors meet in London to decide a coordinated response.
In New York April 80 Ramona Borden daughter of Gail Borden reached the city from Boston after a four day flight from a sanitarium. She was taken in charge by her mother Mrs Helen Volk Borden. They went to a hotel in the upper city and for the first time in two years they faced each other.
In Lexington Kentucky on May 1 a Kingston stock farm fire killed fifteen renowned American and English bred broodmares with foals nearby. The blaze destroyed the barn, leaving no survivors among the horses.
Paris reports Prof Arsene d Arsonval of the College of France has discovered a new explosive described as ten times as powerful as dynamite. The substance is said to be lampblack mixed with liquefied gas and was announced Tuesday.
Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt arrived in Bad Nauheim Germany on Monday to take the cure. She was escorted from Frankfort by Princess Charlotte of Saxe Meiningen in an automobile.
In Beuthen Germany on April 30 miners across Prussian Silesia joined a strike that had reached 64 000 workers by late Monday afternoon. The walkout rapidly expanded as reports spread among mining regions.
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