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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1923
Page
5
The article praises Miss Francis superintendent of public instruction and her emphasis on education as defense against ignorance greed bigotry and intolerance. It reflects on teachers duties beyond lessons and notes literary works shaping regional identity while contrasting old and modern newspaper influence and the Prohibition era social tensions.
Judge Silas M. Weaver, long serving member of the supreme court, dies at his Town Falls home after a 21 year tenure. Remembered for fearless independence, clear expression, and sharp dissent, he earned respect from the bar for careful, conscientious consideration of appeals.
Lawmakers clash on whether the extra session should handle only code revision or allow other business. Representative Grimwood predicts a majority may push pet bills and favors an early cutoff day to keep session aims focused.
President Coolidge urges state conferences led by governors to coordinate enforcement of prohibition across national, state, county, and city levels. The editorial argues enforcement hinges on the consent of the governed and notes public unease with Prohibition.
Dr. Schick of Vienna introduces a test to determine a child’s susceptibility to diphtheria bacilli. The method, gaining rapid medical acceptance, injects a liquid under the skin and notes a red spot as a sign of susceptibility. If no spot forms, the child is immune and can receive antitoxin to prevent disease.
The Methodist minister sparked arrest of paddle wheel and gambling device operators during a Commercial Club Legion celebration. Two town leaders seized the minister and held him in the bandstand as a near lynching occurred. The piece questions why attractions rely on lotteries and gambling and suggests fairs should avoid such excesses.
Sioux City Journal reports Bishop Thirkfield former president of Howard University told President Coolidge forts along the Mexican border should be removed as they irritate a friendly nation. The piece notes past unfriendly visitors crossing border with depredations against Americans, arguing to keep forts guarded despite calls for removal.
In a provocative note from the Communists debate, the author argues that unless a soviet government is installed in Germany, the cause appears hopeless. The column also quips that man is no match for woman where mischief reigns, invoking Balzac.
A blend of local happenings includes President Byrum speaking at church clubs in Anamosa, a fatal auto train collision near town, the Light Brigade birthday note in Cedar Rapids, a slate of Iowa college football results, a serious injury at Dysart, a Cascade night arrest, burglaries in Anamosa, Farley poultry operations details, and letters from Hot Springs describing rail travel and Arkansas farming conditions.
The death of Mrs. J. E. Chaplin is announced with family from Manchester and relatives in Orchard Moline and Cedar Rapids named. Bricklayer Martin Ausdale survived a 27 foot fall at Buck Creek school work injuring hip back and head. Mrs Jane Eleanor McKean, mother of Elizabeth Wilson and Frank Chal mers McKean, dies at Hebron Hospital aged 74. born in Ohio, married in 1869 to Francia C. McKean, Civil War veteran.
An elderly Christian voice notes that earthly riches are brighter when aligned with heavenly aims. The essay argues for sticking to announced graduation commitments and warns of missing value when one veers from stated deals.
Judge Hubert Utterback announces Iowa aims for 100000 members in the Red Cross seventh annual roll call. From Armistice Day November 11 to November 29, local drives will mobilize 6000 volunteers statewide with new disaster committees and expanded programs in first aid life saving Junior Red Cross and nutrition.
City council approves multiple fund expenditures including water sewer and fire funds with totals shown. A moment follows approving Monticello Electric Co to remove poles on Main Street and trim trees to allow full clearance under city supervision. Members Bates Hoag Rockstad Van Meter vote yes with no nays. meeting adjourned.
The Monticello board of education met on November 5 1925 at 7 30 p m with five members present. Minutes were approved and numerous General Fund bills totaling amounts including lumber supplies and salaries were ordered paid. The board instructed sale of the dwelling on the east 80 feet of Lot 28 and to advertise a public auction for December 3 1923 at 7 30 p m at the high school.
The speaker warns the assembly to complete the current code revision and depart, delaying gas tax and primary legislation. He says the session serves a special purpose and should finish quietly so regular assembly work can wait for the upcoming session, avoiding rushed bills and conflicts.
Waterloo Tribune reports Gov. Hammill owns 700 acres in Hancock County. He says the farmer does not want charity. what is sought is votes. The piece highlights political aims tied to land ownership and farmer support.
A terse, reflective line by Richter on the ties of maternal influence and reverence among all mothers, suggesting fulfillment comes through a reverent mother figure already shaping esteem for others.
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