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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
5
The piece surveys diverse woes from a coal strike and fuel worries to epidemics like whooping cough, and political feuds including Croker. It notes resignations, disasters, and controversial leaders such as Dowie and a critical reflection on public gullibility amid oil gushers and wage-earner exploitation.
The Cascade Pioneer questions the political impact of the water cure and Philippine issues while urging Democrats to resist tariff obsession. Monticello faces a $6,000 damage suit from a sidewalk fall. The Belle Plaine Union editor advocates wealth redistribution at death and a memorial hall to curb fortunes and power.
Another phase of the original package case was handled by the supreme court last week. It bows to the United States supreme court opinion and rules the prohibitory law cannot reach the whiskey drummer from another state who takes orders from bootleggers and old soaks.
The Saturday Post praised Secretary Shaw last week calling him a David Harum of the cabinet. He is well liked in Washington with energy versatility and homely ways earning appreciation.
The text argues Carnegie should invest 20 million in Philippine education to foster independence before granting privileges. It asserts Aguinaldo ruling with such funds hoarded in the treasury would undermine national honor and peace, implying misused money jeopardizes freedom.
A meditation compares floods in mountain regions to character. It describes spring runoff gathering strength, then a strong character seeming to disappear only to reappear with stored culture and experience, sweeping aside obstacles and criticism on its path to the ocean.
Cartoonish notes from Iowa papers mention Gen Miles’ job stakes and keeping quiet. The Star Clipper warns of consequences, while the State Register cites Iowa residents’ bank deposits. Other items joke about Monroe Doctrine relief ships, wind storms, and political divisions in several counties.
After 48 years Wheatland Gazette notes the Jones County Fair ends its run as it prepares to host the Monti cello Carnival Company from September 9 to 12. The piece humorously describes vegetables reacting to the event and the community's nostalgia for the old county fair.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes a two page Philadelphia write up on Leslie M. Shaw secretary of the treasury praising his nationwide impact. Des Moines Leader accuses the author of fiction but Shaw’s leadership earns praise and marks a new Iowa figure. Past politics should not blind regard for Shaw’s honors to the state.
It appears settled that Iowa will receive from the United States government on account of war expenses the sum of $456,417. The payment is expected to support state wartime efforts and cover incurred costs. Governor and state officials anticipate the transfer and outline its planned use.
Local neighborhood brief notes stray into irregular text with unclear events or dates. Content focuses on community updates and routine notices without identifiable individuals organizations or concrete actions.
The edition reports a drowning of John Markey at the Mississippi near Dubuque a bridge between towns damaged by severe storms with barns wrecked and floods. the county pays bounties on wild animals totaling 535.50 last year. public works include library building work at Anamosa and courthouse matters in the district court with numerous probate and guardianship actions.
A collection of aphorisms on virtue perseverance and leadership. Includes notes on trials correcting pride and the value of learning from others. The text cites Capt Worthington of the National Accounting Co in a court case and references Iowa Sunday schools as a large organized body.
A fragment cites varied personas through quoted lines pairing lovers observers poets and managers. Louis J Stellman appears in May Smart Set as a reference point among a collage of opinions and labels in a social theatre scene.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil advertised as a life enhancing tonic for all ages. It claims to restore appetite ease digestion and increase flesh and vitality with a pleasant taste and free samples offered by BOWNE Chemists 409 Pearl Street New York.
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