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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1915
Page
5
Europe reports a wartime rise in devotion as Italian soldiers and troops from Protestant nations renew church participation. Professor Drummond notes natural laws apply to the spiritual as death nears for fighters. The author argues the revival proves Christianity’s vitality amid calamity and will influence humanity beyond war zones.
The piece rebuts claims that a two year prison term for carrying a concealed weapon was fixed by the judge. It explains that judges set indeterminate terms and parole boards determine actual time served. The author defends the judge’s clemency recommendation and discusses saloon laws, moving pictures, and political notes on Missouri Republicans and Taft.
The postmaster editors defend the rural vote handling but fail to appease patrons who allege loss of privileges compared to neighbors under the Democratic administration.
President Wilson disclosed his engagement to Mrs. Norman Gault of Washington yesterday. The wedding date is not set but expected in December. He also stated he will vote for Women’s suffrage on the same day as the engagement announcement.
The piece argues that a truly free state fair degrades faster than a free newspaper. It states the fair holds value for genuine attendees, and making it free would surrender the grounds to those unwilling to pay a modest admission.
As January 1 nears the Du Buque Times Journal notes the thirty sixth general assembly enacted helpful laws and many others that begin to irritate the public, signaling mixed legislative reception.
Clara Pancake was recently elected teacher of cooking at the State Teachers' College. The appointment highlights her as a notable educator in domestic science within the college community.
The Northwestern good roads congress meets in Cedar Rapids with large Iowa delegations. Obituary notes include O W Miller of Bremer county who died of internal cancer at Waverly. Also reported are Dutch immigrant movements to Dubuque, a Troy Mills owner’s creditor assignment, and varied local incidents from football scores to gas explosions and autos speeding enforcement across Iowa towns.
An Iowa perspective warns that large city catalog houses threaten local merchants. The piece cites Cedar Rapids papers and Congressman Harry Bull arguing retail discrimination favors big mail order firms under parcel post. It notes government subsidies shift costs to rural routes and overall economic impact on towns.
T H McQuillan returned from Mackanac Michigan and has recovered from hay fever. Mont Wyrick reports the greatest strawberry harvest in this section with frequent picking and selling since early June. Mrs W A Fairburn invites guests to the marriage of Helen Winnifred Fairburn to Charles Archie Macomber at 2 PM October 6. Ella Lindeman dislocated her left hip during a Friday night buggy accident on the way from school. Michael O Brien and Nancy Farrell arrived from Dubuque to a welcoming scene with tin pan music and red light at Cascade. Old friends from nearby townships joined Mr and Mrs P J County Friday night to celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
Dubuque Times Journal reports state fair officials announce a permanent ban on midway attractions after recent fair scenes disgusted visitors and reduced attendance. Calls arise for stricter exhibitor private showings at fairs to curb perceived objectionable entertainment.
In Atchison Globe commentary the author argues that once a person achieves financial independence he may feel misery due to a lack of purpose and direction. The piece questions what individuals should do with newfound wealth.
They warn of a harsh winter, but residents refuse to live in trenches and prepare with resolve. The piece emphasizes resilience and communal effort despite looming hardship.
Washington Post notes a proposed political strategy in Haiti seeking to form a movement that seeks to gain office through elections. It discusses hurdles and potential impact on Haitian governance and public policy.
The board of education met in regular session with W F Rohn L W Levell Dr T M Redmond and Wj Reed present. Minutes approved. Warrant authority granted for salaries to teachers and janitor. Bills approved including educational materials books and supplies. Adjourned. Charles A Doxsee Secretary.
The death of Mrs. Hart Gillilan of Union township followed several weeks illness. Born November 14, 1890 in Hopkinton, she was a Hepburn High School graduate and wife of Karl Gillian. The funeral was held at home with ministers L A Bradford and W H Jensing officiating, burial in Hopkinton Cemetery. She leaves husband, son Lloyd, her mother, and brother Kewitt of Cedar Rapids.
Miss Daisy Davis of Hopkinton and William J. McNeill of the county ling region married last evening at the Methodist Episcopal church in Hopkinton. Rev. Bradford led the ceremony with assistance from Rev. Culeman and Rev. Bester of Cedar Rapids. The groom belongs to McNeill Bros and the bride was described as a handsome young woman of good heart and mind. Monti cello attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. Jd. Uf. McNeill, Mrs. Douglass H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Richardson, and Mr. and Mrs. Juinil Kicklefs.
The speaker notes heavy rain has passed and sun returns making woods greener and grass brighter. He hesitates about tomorrow rain and asserts farmers may fear crop ruin yet hopes Providence will aid at the seventh hour.
October 18 5 Monticello area records a string of events. Milo Guiles, a drayman, suffers a severe accident when his horses throw him under a wagon at the depot. A farewell sermon is given by KR N Warbart at the Methodist church before a transfer to Mason City. Various marriages deaths and local business changes fill the month.
The Monticello State Bank claims growth and prosperity under state law, noting no worthy customer has been refused assistance and every depositor would receive their funds on demand. Local farmers and business people are cited as supporters.
In a period piece from September 30 1915 the Eclipse Corner column touts high grade coal such as Eclipse coal for efficiency and less ash. It highlights storm doors storm windows sun shine windowed hog houses and other building needs. It mentions sacks for cement mills and ready coal deliveries for winter.
Eclipse Lumber Company led by manager Fe Dutton appears in a clerical notice or advertisement style listing. The item highlights the company leadership and business designation within a historical newspaper fragment.
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