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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1910
Page
8
A humorous recounting of John Henry's scramble to marry Clara Jane. He faces family scrutiny and comic interference from the wedding party as he clumsily foils a public elopement plan, endures bridesmaid chatter, and finally marries amid chaotic but affectionate scenes.
A dialogue notes that a proposed home-coming week is canceled as famed locals cannot return. The reason hints that governors across multiple states withheld pardons, causing the postponement and prompting questions about political stinginess.
A playful exchange notes a man with an alligator leather satchel on his shoulder. The speaker remarks the man seems to keep his temper, implying a strong grip on himself. The dialogue nods to Sherlock Holmes as a comparison.
A wealthy college man proposes. They plan to marry next week instead of the holidays. The football player suitor risks life on Thanksgiving, so she races the wedding to avoid potential widowhood and financial ruin.
A terse exchange centers on a person nicknamed Doubles described as an artist. The dialogue frames skepticism about his recognition, noting his unique status compared with others.
A Des Moines Capital column argues that high hog prices reflect broad US employment and domestic production. It notes Americans buy pork because they earn wages from many industries, warns against free trade reducing purchasing power, and contrasts US with Canada Argentina and Australia where surplus must be exported. It warns Democrats about tariff penalties and urges farmers to consider price resilience.
The Fostoria Review criticizes the Democratic party’s history of risky finance from state banks to silver and bank deposits guarantees, questioning future monetary policy directions and likening it to a kite with a tail.
Colonel Roosevelt addressed St Louis asserting Republican unity on tariff policy. He favored equalizing production costs with abroad and proposed regulation by a tariff commission to set duties.
The Commercial Bulletin notes Taft’s fiscal record with a steady scaling of departmental estimates. The cost of government under Taft is placed at 1,096,952,051 dollars versus 1,136,454,697 under Cleveland, praising his quiet efficiency and accomplishments.
The writer argues against blaming tariffs for all burdens and suggests trying free trade to expose economic effects. He warns a Democratic administration might push free trade, accepting the cost to reveal its impact and influence public perception.
Ex President Roosevelt declares in St Louis that Republican tariff policy aims to equalize production costs by high duties to sustain American labor wages. He asserts party unity on the platform and urges opponents to contest the issue openly for broad public support.
The piece argues that Democratic gains cannot rely on past achievements or future promises. It contends the sole emphatic pledge is a tariff revamp merely for revenue. Voters’ dissatisfaction with living costs is cited, but the author asserts the higher costs are not due to the last Republican tariff revision.
The piece argues prosperity favors the Republicans as tariff policy shapes voter choices. It notes cotton prices in the South and grain prices in the West rise under the current tariff, contrasting with Wilson and German tariffs. It predicts a strong Republican majority in the next House, with focus on party policies and records.
A Burlington Republican letter mocks tariff protests by asking why hides and leather duties led to higher boot costs. The critic cites a New tariff note claiming a 60 percent reduction on hides in boots and shoes, arguing the claim ignores the main issue.
The question notes that many wage earners migrate seeking better wages and living conditions. It contrasts domestic conditions with opportunities abroad and implies factors beyond wage rates that attract workers to the United States.
Taft argues New York state election has no bearing on the two years hence presidential race. He notes that Democratic Gaynor would have become their presidential nominee and that Dix could be a fallback if elected, highlighting party strategy over local outcomes.
The Payne Aldrich tariff dispute exposes Democratic splits with southern members seeking higher duties while northern Democrats push for tariff repeal. They claim tariff policy is a local issue, undermining a solid party front on free trade or tariff for revenue only.
A sermon on how God speaks to individuals through conscience memory and daily life. Jacob’s night encounter depicts divine messengers guiding repentance and hope, while fear of the Lord is framed as the beginning of wisdom guiding moral choices.
Reverend Stanton of the Presbyterian church in D'Alene Idaho urges adherence to the command Love thy neighbor as thyself. He argues that recognizing value in every life shapes conduct and counters selfish living.
Rev. Carter H. W. Jones of Louisville urges Christians to cultivate love for God and for fellow men as essential to spiritual growth and favor.
A sympathetic young woman notes Mr Lobrow's lack of tact and Miss Coddlegap's silence. He sends candy to appease her, she gives it to her terrier, then he tries again with dog biscuits to seem more thoughtful.
Public advisory warns against catarrh remedies containing mercury and urges medical prescription. Holls Catarrh Cure from F J Chavey Co is promoted as mercury free and taken internally. The notice claims the product is made in Toledo Ohio and sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle along with Wall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Too Free. Seymour notes the Allcome Base Insurance company failed after overly lax risk acceptance. Ashley agrees the company was too permissive in underwriting. The dialogue jokes about insuring unlikely lives, reflecting a critique of reckless policy choices.
Cautionary note urges mothers to inspect Castoria for the signature and a long history of use. Claims the product has been in use for over 80 years and is the kind mothers have always bought.
In a New York Sunday afternoon talk Howells offered a concise epigram on hope. He likened hope to the hay wisp used to spur a donkey, not a celestial angel in a gauzy robe.
Mrs. I. Cox of Chicago reports Resinol Ointment cured her baby boy's eczema after other remedies failed. She praises the salve for burns, ulcers, or sores and says she would not be without it in the house.
In dialogue from Harper’s Weekly an Old Man comments on his son’s love for the turf. A visitor says he understands the son is devoted to horse racing. The old man confirms with a rustic admission and a harbor scene remark.
Grace notes that since Harry got his new automobile, Virginia and he have spent a lot of time together, hinting at a developing bond.
A Chicago editor relays a London tale about Humphry Ward. The tale claims Ward quipped at a Soho dinner that a woman retires by entering a nunnery while a man merely marries a famous woman to vanish from society.
In a brief exchange, Prine notes Chicago’s pride while Lakemish counters that pride hinges on the conversation topic, distinguishing between baseball and the grain business.
A humorous exchange centers on the word skeptical when a father asks what it means and a man notes it reflects a woman's answer about age. The quip plays on gender and social norms in a small community.
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