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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1905
Page
1
Walt H. Butler once known as Pansy Butler in Congress now edits the Democrat-Chronicle the sole Democratic paper in Iowa's capital city. The piece also notes Grandma Fountain of Wayne County turning 100 and claiming lifelong smoking since age six.
George M. Koontz of Johnson County emerges as a possible Democratic candidate for governor. He is noted for representing the legislature from the only Iowa county that voted Democratic in the last election.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes corn prices may vary while beef stays at fifteen cents a pound. It cites Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure and reports the Des Moines death by own action of an eleven year old boy, driven by anger over a chicken task.
The Nevada Representative editor criticizes Iowa Code section 2124 restricting railway passes and notes civil and criminal liability. The column surveys President Butler and Andrew Carnegie on college education for business minds, arguing for balanced choices and individualized guidance for youths.
The coroner s jury now declares the Griswold affair a murder after earlier police dismissal as death by self act. Officials blame police inefficiency for rising crime in the capital city. Secretary Shaw campaigns in Virginia defend republican protectionist doctrine and tariff flexibility.
Richard P. Clarkson known as Dick Clarkson died in Des Moines last Tuesday. He ran the business side of the Des Moines Register before buying his brother Ret Clarkson’s share and becoming editor with marked ability. He later served as pensions agent for Iowa and Nebraska and remained a prominent member of a influential Iowa family.
Des Moines Capital questions the city’s safety image after a murder case like Griswold remains murky and a detective’s rapid move on a 12 year old suspect adds to public concern about crime and police credibility in Des Moines. The piece urges decisive action to restore trust in law enforcement.
Jones County Supervisors adopted a resolution for a four year term for county officers and asked the Auditor to send a copy to the Lower House. The Titus Amendment’s fate remains doubtful. Proponents argue the ballot is too large for biennial voting, while opponents favor voter change every two years if needed.
Teachers and students from Jones County are active across Iowa and beyond. Named attendees include Oscar Huffman at Iowa State College Ames and Howard G. Young in the State University medical department. Several teachers study at Cedar Falls and Denver, with certificates awarded to numerous residents. The note ends with a proverb about money.
Farley resident John H Tutt dies in the period. W W White a Iowa City postal clerk faces federal grand jury after stamp theft charge. Delaware County pioneer George W Long dies at his home on the 28th. Clinton County feud ends with R W Damon fatally shooting Bruce Walker. Rev E B Dean resigns Clinton church post to Northfield Minnesota. Dr Dowle threatened with paralysis to be replaced by Dr Speicher at Zion church. Evangelistic meetings under I E Honeywell with Prof P P Billorn leading song. Dubuque ferry accident claims G M Carter with three others rescued. Manchester denies Blair retirement. Norris candidacy rumors persist. Davenport orphan home candy poisoning sickens three children. W W Ford assigns assets to creditors. Wheeler H Peckham, ex-Dubque lawyer, noted. Clinton County grand jury reports ninety indictments mostly larceny and related crimes. Hopkinton petitions brick street paving. brick vs asphalt debated. Hopkinton burg larries rob Mrs F C Barker store worth 375. Mequoketa named Upper Iowa Conference site for 49th anniversary. Davenport nurse Margaret O Brien dies aged 102. Civil War pension recipient, once Mercy Hospital inmate. Hampton lawyer F H Harriman killed in auto crash. twin daughters survive. Jurist Slaughter awarded 10615 against Jasper County for bridge collapse injury claim.
District court in Ana mioga hears numerous civil and probate matters. Demurrers to answers overruled and interventions allowed in several law cases. judgments on promissory notes for multiple defendants. guardians ad litem appointed. numerous estates and guardianships proceed with final reports, appraisals, and probate orders including wills admitted to probate and executors appointed.
In the Marion Register an opinion brands reformers who accepted railroad passes as forever tainted. The piece argues those shedding crocodile tears now are acting for partisan gain, noting they benefited from passes for years and only pay now to score personal advantage.
Eight local men are identified by distinctive nicknames in Solomon. The group includes Mike Pete, Mike Bat, Smoky Bat, Prairie Mike, Mike Dan, Corner Mike, Wild Mike, Big Mike, and Little Mike as used by residents of the Kansas City Journal report.
Miss Mildred Ellison traveled to Davenport yesterday to enroll at Katherine's School. Work on the new depot resumed last Monday with completion eyed for early November. The brick structure rises to the windows and uses concrete blocks to the roof. Frank Byerly, who broke his ankle on a night fishing trip, crawled a half mile to H. B. Johnson's home and was driven home after being awakened. Mr and Mrs R. M. Peet had a buggy overturn on Main Street near Strawberry Hill, but escaped with minor injuries as the horses sped away and a telephone pole was struck.
W. P. James recalls Ashley Sterry's tale of a book collector who forbade lending yet admitted one of his own books had been lent to him. The anecdote highlights the paradoxical pride and vanity in collecting and hoarding books.
Belmont county Ohio meets Roosevelt standards with 712 male births and 679 female births, 690 deaths, and 607 marriages in the fiscal year. The county is noted as above average in population and merit. A second, unrelated literary reflection from Richard Jefferies follows.
Britain faces an import surge with an estimated 650000 to 600000 tons of beef mutton and lamb needed to balance markets. In 1904 the country spent £17669618 on poultry and eggs, about £8 million on imports and £9150000 to home producers.
For thirty years Scott's Emulsion has sold well because it is better than substitutes. The ad notes other cod liver oil products may be offered but urges buyers to request Scott's Emulsion to get the genuine product.
Advertisement offering a free sample of Scott and Bowne chemicals at 409-415 Pearl Street New York with an 80 cent price and a dollar total for all druggists.
Public notice states the regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Illinois Central Railroad Company will be held at the Company's Chicago office on Wednesday October 18 at 12 o'clock noon. To permit personal attendance at said meeting there will be issued.
Classified notice advertises the highest price paid for stock poultry game and hides with ordering by phone and prompt delivery from Monticello Iowa.
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