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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
5
A collage of quips and witticisms from various papers. Observations on timekeeping, consumer habits, and social manners are shared with humor. The speakers poke at punctuality craftiness and marital tension in bustling everyday life.
Ohio State Journal argues that personal extravagance fuels social envy and unrest. It advocates a simple, upright, moral life aligned with public duty to curb corruption and improve communal life.
The Springfield Mass Republican analyzes how the steel trust maintains its anti union strength. It notes the national spread of steel mills allows plant closures and transfers to resist strikes. It contrasts steel with railroads where labor has easier leverage and cites United States Steel as central to the advantage.
A north Tama stock farm owner sought to sell but could not without possession. He offered to buy out the tenant, who demanded 20 000 and refused any compromise. The four year lease will not be renewed, showing at least one renter resisting loans and poverty.
A 63 year old plans a speechmaking tour across the United States speaking daily on weekdays for weeks. He aims to talk to crowded audiences and join automobile parades and sightseeing trips while facing immense nervous strain despite cautious self care and medical attention.
Marshalltown Times Republican argues retailers deserved a square deal from government and public. It asserts wartime profits favored big business and not retailers, while agriculture and wages showed better profit percentages when accounts are tallied.
The New York World notes King Albert spends much of his time on a ten day voyage to America studying the U S political system. It suggests he may need a broader voyage to truly grasp the senate’s character and processes.
A Boston Transcript note compares spending in advance to eating tomorrow's egg today, illustrating imprudent budgeting with a witty old saying about anticipating income.
The Detroit News notes initials A. 8. and clarifies a service reference not matching Mr Burleson’s middle name. It counters a misread or misattribution linked to a single initials claim without identifying a clear person or event.
A reflective poem by William Herschell from the Indianapolis News laments rural manners fading. It contrasts farmers and country life with modern city living, noting changes in transportation, scents, and daily routines as Old Dobbin disappears from hitch racks.
The piece notes Mr. Wilson attacks senate politics and that he did not take a strong Republican like Mr. Root to Paris. It implies the president chose to go alone and should not complain if the path proves rough.
The Cedar Rapids Republican derides Mr. Fitzpatrick as poorly informed and ill suited to speak for 384,000 workers. It urges him to go to work instead of acting as a boss.
Chicago Daily News says the October industrial conference cannot alone bring major change. It notes the event will falter without widespread help and urges everyone to assist by strictly adhering to the golden rule and working together.
The Monticello xpress of Monticello Iowa files a 1912 act ownership statement listing Ricitors J W Doxsee and Charles A Doxsee as publishers and owners with no bondholders holding 1 percent or more. Notarized by L W Lovell on October 1.
Frank Miller appointed executor of the estate of Liza Miller deceased by the District Court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa September 20 1919. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
Executor of the estate of Frena Herren of Iowa notifies all persons with claims to file them with the Clerk sworn and within time for allowance. Creditors are urged to make immediate payments to the undersigned. Dated September 27, 1974, at Anamosa, Iowa. Ti. M. Carpenter, Executor. Reed, Attorney for estate.
In Jones County Iowa district court a lawsuit seeks $1500 plus costs on a promissory note of CA and JC Beane to Loomis. The mortgage on the east 30 acres of the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 Section 33 Township 86 Range 2 is challenged. defendants urged to appear before the second day of the term starting November 3, 1919.
The Chicago Evening Post notes Romania’s wolfish actions as it aligns with allies, while the Omaha World-Herald quips that life is a series of strikes, reflecting period war and politics themes with a sharp editorial spin.
There is more Catarrh in this section than any other disease and it was long considered incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine, by F J Cheney Co, Toledo Ohio, is a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the mucous surfaces through the blood. A hundred dollars reward for any case it fails to cure. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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