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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
3
In a village, Mrs. John Dunham, a 38 year old widow, accepts a marriage proposal from Moses Frazer after long waiting. They settle on an unlikely ceremony atop a haystack in front of the whole town, chosen to honor her wish for a dramatic union.
Opinion argues Congress needs informed tariff data and skilled appraisal of figures. It contrasts Payne and Dingley laws noting Dingley’s success due to expert use of statistics and cautious judgment by leaders, urging careful analysis of schedules to balance producer and consumer interests.
A New York moving picture theater installs small incandescent lamps on seat backs to light only when a seat is unoccupied, aiming to cut usher costs and illuminate empty rows.
The piece notes that among the Senate and House are 35 senators and 40 representatives aged 60 or more who are described as being in their prime.
A journal of salesman treats all men as unconscious prospects and shows how personal appeal and ethics shape a sale. A prospect pressured into buying excessive insurance learns a false report exists, then is promised rescue by the company through top executives. The tale ends with the harsh truth that every man can be sold.
The Department of Agriculture under Secretary Wilson has expanded its activities across animal and plant industries soils entomology biological survey irrigation roads forest service foods and drugs and statistics. The department employs eminent experts and, with liberal appropriations, carries on beneficial services for farmers while improving efficiency and economic administration.
Senator Bailey says he will not return to the Senate for any amount of money. Reported quotes suggest he has realized that even vast fortunes from the Standard Oil or Weyerhaeuser profits could not tempt him back. The passage hints at deeper motives beyond the stated reason.
The piece urges creating a tariff commission representing both Congress and the President with powers adequate for tariff revision, arguing that a permanent body is needed beyond the light of the current tariff board. It emphasizes scientific, public-minded work and broad, lasting authority.
The piece argues that Bryanism defines the Democratic Party despite three national rejections. It notes Bryan’s lasting influence, Everett Jackson’s death, and warns that failure to embrace Bryan’s platform could spark chaos within the party ahead of the next election.
Secretary Meyer argues eleven eastern yards wasteful and urges closure with funds redirected to ship fitting. He cites New York yard lacking a modern dock and calls for reform, while postal savings banks expand with deposits in major cities and aim to promote small savings and public banking familiarity.
The president’s veto message stresses two priorities: reform of schedule K under the Payng law and a protectionist tariff stance aligned with his election platform. He dismisses the present bill for its hasty drafting and weak aims, noting Underwood and aides favor free wool as part of a revenue tariff strategy.
Representative Mann assert s the extra session strengthened the president and weakened the Democracy. He accuses Democrats of trying to trap the president in tariff revision fights and claims they have hoisted their own petard.
A Champ official asserts no single expert sits on the tariff board. The question remains whether Champ would recognize an expert if present.
The patent office education bureau general land office and all government branches exhibit improved efficiency under President Taft with economical results and greater productivity.
The speaker notes that occasionally events in the western hemisphere remind smaller nations that the Monroe Doctrine serves as a protective policy in crises. The remark emphasizes urgency and international influence in regional security matters.
A historical guide explains feeding as the main profit driver in dairying and farming. It details silage as winter feed, circular concrete silos, their construction, location, size, and maintenance, and argues concrete silos last forever with low upkeep costs.
Removing weed cows revives dairy businesses as profitable. Replacements come from pure bred milk producing strains, with cow weeders supplied by growers or cow-testing associations. The association approach costs little and pays well while improving herd quality.
Unofficial figures from a member of the American Jersey Club of New York report a Jer sey cow produced 14 452 pounds of milk in a year. Daily output averaged 39 pounds 6 10 ounces of milk and 2 pounds 1 7 ounces of butter.
A Washington inventor designed a foldable combination tool that serves as both fork and shovel. The unit stores compactly and converts quickly between forms by aligning fork tines through holes in the scoop and locking with grooves. Useful for barnyard tasks to avoid swapping tools.
A writer's exchange asserts autos have not harmed the horse business and the government states more horses are in use than ever, with draft horse quality improving significantly.
The Kansas department of agriculture proposes a new bureau to inspect grain feed seed and hay to raise commodity standards. Chicago and St. Louis already maintain similar bureaus.
Swedes, carrots and mangels provide the best root crops for sheep feed though they suit winter feeding better. Their succulence helps suppliment dry hay and grain during cold periods.
A brief note suggests a summer hog shelter on a high wind exposed site to protect hogs from heat and breeze. The plan emphasizes placing shelter on elevated ground to improve airflow and comfort for the animals.
Onlooker ZeWILBUR D NESBIT ponders actors and audience as the curtain falls. The poem recalls the gloss and pomp of theatre fading to reveal ordinary life. It notes that performers and royalty alike revert to everyday people once the play ends.
Two Irishmen, Mr. Clancy and Mr. Casey, arrive after a half hour train delay at a mining station bar. They request Manhattan cocktails, are refused, and engage in a five minute brawl. Casey rises first. Clancy tells the bartender to use more rye for the Irish next time.
A pastor’s Sunday remarks about modern fashions drew praise and curiosity. He reportedly named women and critiqued spring dresses and bonnets, yet allegedly underestimated their costs, leaving the ladies pleased with the attention.
A young man asks if anyone objects to their marriage. The woman names her parents and brothers, and admits there is one more obstacle, her fiancé. The dialogue hints at family tensions and potential resistance.
A woman muses on why a new dress is called a creation after unpacking her gown, while her husband jokes that it takes about six days to finish and then attracts universal criticism from observers.
In a wry exchange a man notes Dr. Cuttem’s absentmindedness. The scene recalls him sharpening a pencil then chloroforming it before using a knife, a curious incident cited by the speaker with uncertain whiskers and another with an ingrowing mustache.
A reading of witty dialogue hints at marital strain and longing as a wife urges her husband to stay home. The text uses old timey phrasing and comic opera imagery to imply desire for closeness despite separation.
A child claims his uncle Jim can jump fences climb trees and do somersaults in his car. The guest concludes he is not an expert but this is why he has such talent.
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