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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
4
A collection of satirical observations from Monticello about evolving fashion, gender roles, and social quirks. Jokes about self made widows and new feminine styles mix with quips on car engines, straw hats, and New York population quirks.
An expert warns that long car rides contribute to flat feet while motorists joke that flat tires pose a greater nuisance, highlighting differing views on driving discomfort and vehicle maintenance.
A Kansas medical scientist plans a two year cold storage eggs trial on a squad of men. The subject group is described as luckier than most people who must rely on older brands.
Report notes that Mexican Indians are torturing people but cannot be addressed now as they are outside the humanizing influence of baseball.
The remark states brunettes are preferred for work per Dr Blackford. The blondes are said to be inclined to accept the claim with philosophical acquiescence or cautious enthusiasm.
Physicians identify the automobile knee as a new physical ailment and warn that adding more seats to cars may not alleviate the issue.
A remark notes that some women adopting suspender skirts may be plotting another famous hold-up scheme, urging caution about such a possible ruse.
Paris waiters gain permission to eat their luncheons away from the restaurants where they work. Patrons stay unaware of the change, a quiet shift in dining room routine.
A correspondent notes losing an old umbrella is easy when brought to a restaurant and forgotten. The remark urges caution and humor about everyday objects and memory.
A London physician argues that continuous veil wearing worsens facial features and once deterioration occurs, veils should be legally required.
A life-preserving suit with built in food and water supplies underwent testing in the Hudson and may become a competitor to a New York hotel, signaling a novel niche in survival gear meeting hospitality needs.
The republic of China advances a new alphabet and constitution establishing a free press and practical politics as the basis for its government and civic life.
If the proposal to require dating eggs is adopted it may lead to teaching hens to read and write and to provide each with a fountain pen.
The remark notes a king bears heavier burdens than a president, except when considering a Mexican president. It frames leadership stress with a comparative edge, highlighting political strain across realms and nations.
A report describes an organization of women allegedly forming a scheme to dress their husbands at a total annual expense of fifty dollars, suggesting wives as the main beneficiaries of the plan.
Report notes four French aviators traverse the Sahara in aircraft and another group of five perishes when a balloon collapses in France. The dispatch comments on rising danger and the inability to gauge its severity.
Governor Clarke says he will not block the blue sky act but doubts its constitutionality. The measure becomes operative July 4, requiring stock brokers to obtain licenses and stock handlers to be registered while banks and real estate are largely exempt. Mortgage loans over 75 percent of property value fall under state examination.
John Appleman Kies ter Minn won first prize at the Eagle Grove shoot with an average of 96 points. Joe Konvalinka of Mason City placed second with 91. Appleman achieved a 127 target run in the long run contest, surpassing a 100 target run. The state shoot is set for August 21 and 22 in Mason City.
The Osceola Democrat printing office was damaged by fire on Sunday causing several thousand dollars in losses. Origin is unknown with evidence pointing to smoldering prior to discovery near the safe in the office rooms. The fire ruined contents including newspaper files valuable records and the linotype machine.
At a special Albia Business Men's association meeting the interurban extension to Buxton was endorsed. The project needs 125000 dollars with Albia residents subscribing 25000. Albia has already invested 65090 dollars in interurban work toward Hiteman and Hocking.
City treasurer reports municipal utilities earned 17 183 80 from April 1 1912 to April 1 1918. Water and lights brought in 8 778 89 and heating plant 8 404 91.
George North Henry Christianson and M C Kemp were bound over to the federal grand jury in Fort Dodge charged with breaking into a Storm Lake railroad station in the first case tried under the new federal statute.
Hershel Houck, 14, of near Pleasanton, was seriously injured by an accidental discharge. The shot lacerated his right arm and required amputation.
Henry county old soldiers will place bronze tablets bearing the name of every enlisted soldier from the county in the walls of the new courthouse under construction in Mount Pleasant.
Schaller-Lewis Rose was fatally struck while crossing Main Street by a heavy touring car driven by John Currie. The accident occurred as Rose attempted to cross, leading to an almost instant death.
F. L. Andrews of Murray was elected Clarke County engineer by the Clarke county board of supervisors. He succeeds the previous engineer and will oversee county road planning and maintenance.
The Baptist Women's Aid society at Kelly church held a social to raise money for the church. Attendees paid 1 cent per inch of foot length measured at the door.
The Pythian Building Association plans to turn over its new and completed building in Mason City on July 10. The structure cost about $50,000 and represents a completed project for the fraternal organization.
The thirty fifth annual reunion of the Story County Veterans association will be held at Cambridge on August 14 and 15. C. H. Dickey of Cambridge has been selected as colonel and J. H. Woods as adjutant.
The Fifty third regimental encampment is now assured for Charles City. The Commercial club has raised nearly $1,000 to defray expenses of fitting up the grounds for the event.
Miss Pearl Metcalf 18, daughter of Morris Metcalf, vanished after a quarrel with parents about a young man. She left all but a night dress, return unknown, West Fork creek searches failed. The missing girl sang in the church choir.
A day of mishaps near Melrose twelve miles west of Albia leaves residents puzzled. William Carr suffered a runaway and was found unconscious by the roadside. A Massiman child fractured a chin from a horse kick. William Sheppard broke both legs in a railroad crash.
Captain W. R. Raymond announced after inspecting the cadet regiment at the state university that five men annually who excel in military work and are honor scholars will enter the regular army as second lieutenants without any but a physical examination.
Atlantic Judge Thomas Arthur postponed the hearing on the stockholders petition seeking the removal of Receiver E S Harlan for one week. Those interested in reselling the property feared the delay could hurt the sale prospects of the Atlantic Northern and Southern railroad.
Ames Iowa State College owns one of the world's priciest Clydesdale breeding studs. Snow King, purchased by the national government for the Ames farm, arrived by express from R Copeland's breeding farm in Aberdeenshire Scotland.
The body of 6 year old Albert Smith, who disappeared from his Burlington home, was recovered from a creek today. Authorities believe the death resulted from an accidental drowning after a search party had speculated he was kidnapped.
Work on the Ramsey coal shaft a mile east of Knoxville has continued since May 5. The steam hoisting apparatus is installed and in operation. The coal seam lies 161 feet deep and is 6 feet 5 inches thick.
Olaf J. Wickum, a wealthy North Dakota farmer who disappeared from his brother in law A. J. Andersons home at 5043 Berteau Avenue Chicago, was picked up by police in Decorah and cared for at a local hotel.
Ames reports that engineering journalism will be added to Iowa State College journalism courses. The program aims to teach engineers the elementary principles of news writing and will be offered next fall under F. W. Beckman, department head.
Cedar Falls Canning company officials announce a reduction in sweet corn acreage to 473 acres for the season. The move follows reports that many factories hold large portions of the 1912 pack in storage.
Five year old Melvin Lambertson, son of M A Lambertson of Clear Lake, died from burns after his clothing caught fire from a rubbish blaze at home.
Grundy Center reports two farmland transfers. Philip Leibsohn sold the Wilson 330 acre farm near Dike to Charles Craig for 165 dollars per acre. Jake Tompkins sold his 280 acre farm two miles north of town to Else De Groote for 190 dollars per acre.
Sioux City reports Frank Hanley former Indiana governor selected as commencement orator for Morningside College graduation exercises.
Five hundred members of the Ancient Order of United Workmen gathered in Fort Dodge for the thirty third regular session of the Grand Lodge of Iowa. A class of two hundred members was initiated during the meeting.
Miss Lucile Teeple suffered severe burns to her hands and face from an explosion after she poured water into melted sugar. Doctors expect the injuries to probably disfigure her for life.
Governor James H. Johnson telegraphed Secretary Bryan that California will sign the alien land bill, asserting no treaty rights are violated, no discrimination exists, and the measure is within the state’s legal and moral rights. He cited overwhelming legislative support and urged Washington to back California’s position.
Washington reports a surprise wedding as Frederick C. Luthi chancellor of the legation wed last November to a Louisiana woman. The marriage occurred in secret drawing interest from diplomatic circles.
Three militant suffragettes were arrested in Dublin on Monday after smashing windows at the post office. Police say each woman carried a large reticule full of stones and a hammer when apprehended.
In Ironwood Michigan May 14 an eight year old boy accidentally shot and killed his five year old sister Hather Hendrickson on a farm near Hurley. The children are the offspring of Mr and Mrs Andrew Hendrickson.
Deputy sheriffs comb the countryside near Freedom Ohio after a safeblowing at the post office vault. The robbers dynamited the vault and escaped with 109 dollars in stamps and cash.
A Nebraska cyclone swept Seward killing seventeen and wounding twenty five. Staplehurst near Seward was wiped off the map while Lushton reports complete destruction. McCool saw home losses but no fatalities and Omaha areas suffered wind damage with no deaths.
In Munich on May 15 General von Lewinski of the Prussian military staff was shot to death by a suspected lunatic on a crowded street. Police Sergeant Fallender also died from a gunshot wound while aiding the officer. The assassin, named Straffer, fired multiple shots at the general before targeting the sergeant.
More than 200 parole applications were listed for the federal board of paroles meeting at Leavenworth penitentiary. Six bankers are among the applicants: M. P. Emerich and Paul C. Gall of Indianapolis, James Shekihowski and Jacob W. Hill of Pittsburgh, W. J. Hogue of San Angelo, and Charles L. Hyde of Pierre. Three life prisoner cases eligible under a clemency amendment for those who have served fifteen years will be heard.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook writes to President Wilson charging government officials with propaganda of character assassination and ridiculing the National Geographic Society He urges a polar expedition commission to investigate his claim and Admiral Peary s to the discovery of the North Pole He proposes Gen A W Greely Capt Otto Sverdrup and Prof Georges Leclercq as members
An explosion of dynamite at Eckhart near Cumberland Maryland on Wednesday killed two people and demolished several houses. The blast shattered windows within about a mile, causing extensive damage to nearby homes.
George Wrightman, the aged slayer of Clarence Updike, died at his Fond du Lac home Wednesday a few hours after parole by Governor McGovern. He had served fourteen years of a life sentence.
Dr. Charles P. Neill, longtime United States commissioner of labor since 1905, resigned his post Tuesday after being named commissioner of labor statistics in the new department of labor.
At the New York Stock Exchange annual election James B. Mahon was re elected president. M E DeAuguere won the presidency of the consolidated exchange.
Fifty republicans and eleven states demand a Republican national convention this year to overhaul rules. Led by Senator Albert J. Cummins, the plan targets representation bases and delegate selection to curb a “stolen convention.” Illinois Senator Lawrence Sherman to present the proclamation to Washington May 24.
A U S submarine torpedo boat C-5 collided with the steamer Anna between Norfolk and North Carolina. The Anna sank but all passengers were rescued by naval launches and tugs.
Vincent Astor arrived at his Rhinebeck country home Ferncliffe in a collapsed condition and his planned reception for the Senate committee on military affairs was canceled. He is reported to be suffering from a severe cold and illness.
The May 13 to 16 dispatches note a deadly boat overturn in Wausau killing six, a Beloit freight train wreck with no injuries, Princeton winning the Cambridge varsity boat race with Harvard second, New York State Senator Stillwell indicted for bribery, a Tacoma train derailment killing four and injuring seven, and a Heligoland torpedo boat explosion killing four sailors while injuring three.
Boston May 13 Special Agent John E Wilkie refused to comment on Washington reports that he would resign from government service soon.
George W. Guthrie of Pittsburgh was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the post of U S ambassador to Japan. The nomination advances to full Senate for final action.
British cruiser Gloucester departed Tuesday at full speed toward Smyrna after receiving an urgent summons from the city amid threatened disturbances there.
Two storms from the east and south collided at Moquoketo on Tuesday blowing down a circus tent and toppling wagons. Four show employees were injured and one person died.
Washington May 15 A sensational navy disclosure shows important plans tied to the new dreadnought Pennsylvania stolen from the department beginning two months ago. Despite undercover detectives and police, no clue to the thief has been found. Details point to the bureaus of construction and repair and ordinance, with surveillance over Watt and Twining.
Jack Johnson, prominent black boxer, found guilty on all seven counts of violating the Mann act. Jury verdict reached after multiple ballots. potential sentence up to 35 years and $70,000 fine. A new trial motion is filed. Johnson held on $50,000 bond until May 19 hearing.
Springfield, May 15. Harry Dishman and Lewis Johnson, teen-age murderers, escaped the city jail for six hours before recapture. They tried to set fire to their cots and were rescued by the jailer. Convicted last November for the murder of Calvin Higgs, they attempted to saw cell-window locks on sentencing day. Dishman received twenty years and Johnson sixteen.
Marinette Wisconsin on Tuesday Mia E H D Fitzpatrick looked under her bed to find two shining eyes that proved to be a raccoon rather than a man.
In Sparta Wisconsin on May 16 William Hogue seventy a retired farmer killed his wife with a club wounded his daughter and her husband fatally then slashed his own throat and died.
Two men died in a Saturday blaze at the Chatham Planet building in Chatham Ontario with three others escaping narrowly. Firefighters battled the flames as the structure burned completely.
Berlin May 13 reported by Morgenpost that the emperor was robbed of two alligator handbags on a return train from Strasbourg. The bags contained articles of personal use.
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