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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues W. L. Harding will become governor and enforce laws, despite opposition from rivals who accuse him of leaning toward liquor interests. It says the temperance issue is central to the campaign, with both parties backing prohibition and the upcoming statewide vote on the prohibitory amendment.
Temperance advocates warn that a candidate who campaigns on prohibition must live temperately. They criticize a conference endorsement for a man who admitted buying champagne for a junketing party and confessing personal indulgence.
Northern voters rejected a candidate and helped elect three southern supervisors leaving four southern seats to one northern. The piece urges acceptance of the outcome and notes praise for Louis Gardner's work and general American forgetfulness. City banks blame low profits on gold hoarding and cheap short term paper yet mortgage rates stay high.
Meredith recalls his campaign as a great, humorous effort. He notes buffoonery he used on various conferences and preachers and foresees the amusement it will provoke at the next campaign banquet.
Sioux City Journal notes Ford campaign spending as a factor in politics. It mentions a potential Republican morning paper in Des Moines and Shaffer evaluating market moves. The piece references Des Moines Greater Iowa and state coverage, and hints at electoral vote stakes amid war rhetoric.
Correspondence from Scotch Grove notes the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Moats held October 27 with a three course dinner and tokens. The couple, long respected in the area, have eight children and recent homesteading near Glendale Montana. The event includes mentions of attending relatives, local church activities, and other community news such as a surprise marriage in Anamosa, a Hallowe'en party, and local business notes.
On October 27 1916 Mr and Mrs A P Moats of Scotch Grove celebrated the 60th anniversary of their marriage. Children planned a surprise and a few old friends attended though many had passed on. The couple and their seven children were praised for morality and family dedication with a distant guest list including Osca Manta Volga City Iowa and Bert Moats family Oklahoma.
Center Junction November 7 notes light readings as locals recount church affairs and travel. Reports mention Rev Elges and wife leaving after voting to join a new field, rumors about pastor moves at Onslow, and various visitors, settlements, and a quiet election with Democrats voting Republican ticket.
Center Junction Presbyterians aimed to make their church a social hub. Four divisions hosted four events for members, families and supporters, shifting from home entertainment to the opera house for a well attended Hallowe en event with over 100 meals. Men plan a three ring banquet and spread to thank the efforts.
A weekend of political visits unfolds with Republican speeches by Good and Moore and Democratic talks by Lani gan of Monticello. Local residents attend picnics, sports include a Monmouth Onslow basketball win, and families travel to Ames and Denver.
Notice announces public sale of delinquent lands and town lots in Jones County Iowa for 1915 and earlier taxes. Sale set for Monday December 4 1916 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the county treasurer's office Anamosa. Treasurer W K Pearson to conduct sale with bids accepted as long as needed.
The card warns that paying bets or forgiving losses will yield no pleasure. It notes eye tests and glasses fitting by Dr. L. G. Stubler as the related service.
Newspaper editors gather in Mt. Vernon for an editorial meeting Friday November 10. Originally set for Cedar Rapids the event moved after a Cornell College invitation from President Flint. Taft will speak at three lectures after a football game and college banquet.
Advice for stomach trouble recommends chewing thoroughly and eating slowly then taking one Chamberlains Tablet after supper. The product is sold by Kettlitz Kay.
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