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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1914
Page
5
The article argues water meters reveal higher use than expected and that rates should reflect consumption. It urges patience for the new system, contending water works should be self sustaining with costs borne by users, while promising lower rates if expenses drop. It also notes rising temperance sentiment and Captain Hobson’s advocacy against liquor trusts.
George Bernard Shaw argues postwar blame shares among Germany Austria and England. He says Americans long held a six-nation view of war and criticizes leaders for rushing to conflict. Shaw asserts England becomes a policeman of the West and Europe must tame the 'mad dog' of militarism.
The Times-Republican notes that Rev Otis L Spurgeon candidate for the Senate spent 2120.89 on his political campaign and suggests the money would have done more good if given to a home or foreign missionary.
Restive farmers in Jones County debate delaying market readiness versus potential total loss from a foot and mouth outbreak. Near South Bend Indiana the delayed quarantine caused widespread cattle slaughter and stock destruction, with no compensation expected for a year.
Maurice Connolly told the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald that voter alignment would have likely kept him out of Congress. He said the Third district returns showed no better odds for a congressional comeback than for the senatorial race. He noted a strong show in Dubuque due to complimentary votes but expected limited support elsewhere.
The twelve federal banks serving as financial regulators have opened their doors to improve currency distribution when cash tightens and commercial credit tightens. They collectively hold about $125,000,000 in cash reserves and are located in Boston New York Philadelphia Richmond Atlanta Cleveland Chicago Minneapolis St Louis Kansas City Dallas and San Francisco.
The active speaker candidates are Justin Barry Linn county Henry Brady Dallas county and W I Atkinson Butler county A majority of the Republican caucus will decide the nominee as over half the legislature is new and will influence the vote in the caucus The outcome depends on which men can command a caucus majority.
The Independent notes election returns show not a strong vote of confidence for President Wilson. It says the result may indicate waning support and suggests the public mood questions the president and his associates.
Tension rises as suffragists clash over proposed by laws adding more officer posts. leaders warn of disruption while advocates claim broader rights will stabilize governance and public debate continues.
A custodial farm location near Des Moines will reduce transportation expenses for transporting criminals, saving thousands of dollars in state costs.
The Chicago Evening Post notes the day was unimagined when all England would be hysterical with joy at the capture of a single German cruiser. The remark reflects wartime sentiment and surprise at a notable naval victory.
Neighborhood notes report Davenport will set a city park Christmas tree. Reports detail health alerts including 35 trichina cases near New Liberty and a foot and mouth quarantine in Clinton county.
Des Moines Register and Leader comments on the president's handling of controversial issues. The piece notes perceived evasiveness on topics like woman outrage and segregation while acknowledging the president’s determination and straight forwardness in pursuing his stated goals. It raises questions about his future course as his program nears completion.
Louis Murphy, Iowa IRS collector, says about 20 000 Iowans are affected by the new war revenue act. Taxes vary by business with tobacco dealers paying 3.20 per store and penalties after December 1. Banks, brokers, theaters, bowling alleys, and commission merchants face graduated charges. Tax returns must be filed by December 1 to avoid penalties.
Attorney C J Cash and wife of Anamosa returned home after a brief stay. Mrs Cash wore a French franc pendant once given by Empress Josephine to her grandfather, Corporal Shatter, a Napoleon Guards member. The coin is worth about 19 cents but deemed priceless as an heirloom and unique today.
Mercy hospital treated several residents including Mrs. Fred Dar row of Monticello for unspecified illness, Bernice Hein also of Monticello underwent a minor operation, and Wm. Heery of Cascade was admitted for stomach troubles. Mrs. Donovan of Cascade and Mrs. Thos Kehoe of Castle Grove with her baby returned home, while Mrs. Louis Hoag of Monticello was operated on for appendicitis.
Washington reports indicate the veteran congressman nicknamed Uncle Joe Cannon plans to seek a spot on the appropriations committee and limit his work to that panel. The piece recalls his early role as the treasury's watchdog and notes the treasury still needs vigilant oversight.
The government placed Connecticut and Montana under quarantine last Monday due to foot and mouth disease outbreaks. The tally of quarantine states rises to sixteen.
The library announces new acquisitions ready for circulation including Stewart Letters of a Woman Homesteader and Baum Little Wizard Stories of Oz. Also notes a local wedding of Fred Matthiessen and Blanche Cummings at Hopkinton.
Classified notices offer rentals and sales including the Albinger building rent, Poland China stock hogs for sale by multiple sellers, a found lap robe blanket near Sand Spring road, land bargains in South Dakota via J A Voorhees, a 20 pay life policy from National Life of the USA via L P Waddick, a barber trade catalog from Moter Barber College, general teaming and feed sales, livestock insurance via Indiana & Ohio Live Stock Ins Co with L P Waddick as agent, Duroo Jersey and Poland China hogs for sale by W F Drummy, and cobbling services by Sam Reade at the post office building with discounted shoes and repairs.
A poor boy in a small town boosts income with odd jobs, writes to a stranger after a persuasive talk, and earns $400 in four weeks. He starts college but chooses continued honest work, rising to a first month salary of 8600 a year. The note invites readers to write Otto F. Lange in Dubuque Iowa for the full story.
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