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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1913
Page
5
A young bachelor David Mathews drives alone and collides with a young lady after she swerves to avoid him. He rescues her, tries to take her home, debates replacing her wrecked auto, and muses on women as a nuisance before marrying her six months later.
The National Cloak Suit and Skirt Manufacturers association in Toledo approved the style report for fall 1913. Coats feature cutaway backs and longer rear lengths, with high buttoning collars, mandarin sleeves, fur bands, and varied sleeve designs. suits mix coat and skirt fabrics, with draped skirts and high waistlines.
A longtime Democrat who has consistently supported party lines must now navigate a change as the examination board for a postmaster position is under scrutiny. The adage about a leopard changing its spots looms as the issue prompts renewed debate.
In Marshalltown Times-Republican comments, the piece questions political fairness in competitive examinations for post office appointments asking if any non Democrats, described as guileless, would take the exam.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes the democratic house adopts Cannon era rules once denounced as tyranny now seen as horse sense. R. C. Stirton leases his repaired First Street building to H. A. Schmitt of Reinbeck for a bakery with possession soon after completion.
Jones County supervisors meet on May 15 1913 with all members present. Minutes from May 7 approved. On Hale s motion the state highway commission road map marking designated county roads was ordered filed in the auditor s office. Murfield moves adjournment to May 26 1915. HE J Hines auditor.
Official publication announces county road system map filed May 15 1913 by the State Highway Commission with roads designated in Jones County. A hearing before the board of supervisors at Anamosa court house on June 4 1913 will consider petitions from ten freeholders for changes to the proposed system. Dated May 20 1918 Anamosa Iowa J Hines County Auditor.
A man stood trial for stealing a pig. The owner testified he found a similar pig, brought it home, and let it loose before the bereaved sow. The state's solicitor asked how the sow received it, and the witness answered with outstretched arms, sir, triumphantly.
The Wisconsin tax commissioner argues that taxing incomes of 84 000 or more is class legislation. He notes that nearly anyone avoiding tax would accept the indignities of such discrimination.
A congressman resigns his seat due to ballots misprinted under an opponent’s name, a cautious move not spreading in Congress. The Atchison Globe mocks grooming trends and wedding plans among youths.
A Manchester Guardian contributor visits the Chapel Expiatoire in Paris and recounts the discovery of royal remains buried in the Madeleine graveyard after the Revolution. He describes the little chapel, the open coffins, and the relics of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, now entombed beneath a white marble altar.
Advert says weak tired people can regain energy appetite and health by using Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney relief. Mrs O Rhinevault of Vestal Center New York praises it as a great gift and recommends buying a bottle to see the difference. Priced 50 cents to 1.00.
The report notes Montenegro has increased her size considerably, with emphasis on notable growth regardless of outcome.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills quickly relieve constipation and restore bowel health. It cites John Supsic of Sanbury Pennsylvania praising the pills for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. Price is 25 cents and the ad notes endorsement by O H Soetje.
In 1874 Paris a group of Chasse Illustrée contributors dined at Magny's under M. V Firmin Didot to sample ham from the last Hon killed in Algeria by Constance Cheret. The ham was firm and close grained like horsemeat though palatable. the heart, though prepared with truffles, was tough. Also notes Texas regional quip and a Louisville Courier Journal aside on regional labels.
A Milwaukee Sentinel humor column notes a woman who often changes her mind and can still give a person a piece of it while keeping enough wit for the next remark.
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