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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
7
The column offers a satirical tour of trends and affairs from fashion to football and public life. It mocks Dame Fashion limits for women, notes quirky sport and political parries, jokes about aviation dust, kitchen thefts, sparrow bleaching, rugby revolt, churchgoing, cigar smoking Kansas City women, and slang shifts.
A Waukegan resident who sewed outfits for her chicken is likely preparing to enter the dressed poultry market, signaling a shift from tailoring to meat processing.
A New York writer asks what becomes of aged workhorses, while an ironic quip about not eating goulash underscores a darker joke about neglect and survival in the city.
A middle west professor unveils a spanking machine affecting shingle and slipper weaving. The device aims to automate a traditional craft, promising speed and consistency in production.
A remark notes men may grow side whiskers to mirror a fashion as homely as the hobble skirt, suggesting sartorial experimentation and social commentary on gender style norms.
The longtime New York book agent died aged 101 in a natural death. He lived a century in the publishing world and was remembered for his longevity and contributions.
A physician suggests that humans might sustain themselves on half the current food intake and proposes sharing fewer meals. He adds that many doctors could similarly reduce their consumption.
The small republic asserts it will compensate its size with opportunities as Panama elects three vice presidents signaling a broad cabinet and new job prospects.
A wry remark contrasts wealth with existence asking how much one would be worth if money vanished. It plays on value and absence, implying intrinsic worth beyond wealth.
A contemporary reflection notes that some men gain a reputation for wisdom with a single hour of speaking while others may lose it through a foolish remark, highlighting the fragile nature of public perception.
A Pennsylvania baby is described as having eight fingers on each hand. The remark notes such a rare deviation could complicate future poker games for the child.
St Paul police are ordered to use their clubs against street mashing offenders. It is hoped officers will be issued with rood heavy clubs for this duty.
A prize beauty from California claims New York women never smile due to the high cost of complexions. Her remark highlights fashion and social snobbery concerns in urban society.
Baseball managers issue optimistic forecasts for next year as spring reports begin. Optimism runs high about improved rosters, improved pitching, and potential league dominance.
A man in Atlantic City was arrested after he could not answer an officer’s questions due to stuttering. Police appear unsettled amid rising tensions and tense conditions in the city.
A man notes he cannot enjoy a vacation these days and argues that without such escapes there is no appreciation of life’s good things. He frames the constraint as a loss of simple pleasures and personal happiness.
A young man in Atlantic City reportedly cured his aphasia by accidentally striking himself on the head with an axe. The incident is cited as supporting the old notion of hammering sense into the brain.
A Mississippi woman recounts a visit to heaven and admits she did not provide a reason for returning to earth. The article notes she may have questioned St. Peter about a rain check.
The Iowa State College freshman class reaches 839, surpassing most Iowa colleges. Since Dean BE W Stanton's tenure two years ago the class nearly doubled from 498, with Ames growth suspected to draw from other state schools. Officials demand immediate state appropriations for new buildings and a larger support fund, including a larger chemistry laboratory to house students.
Seth Way of Seth Way & Co a prominent Marion county capitalist was badly hurt when a wagon ran away. He tried to stop the team grabbed a rein and was dragged under the wagon suffering a severe abdominal injury and the loss of a wooden leg. The incident left him intern ally injured.
The Glenwood facility for feeble minded children now stands as Iowa s largest institution with 1600 inmates and 800 in school. Twenty two teachers serve the various branches as about 1100 acres of land are used by the state at this site.
Marshalltown announces a new Lennox Throat less Shear factory to be built immediately in the east end manufacturing district. A brick building 180 feet long will be erected on the purchased site for cutting sheet metal, signaling expansion and new employment opportunities.
Jerry Zeelinde a young farmer from near Elkhorn Ja is lying in a hospital here in critical condition after leaping from a hay wagon and being impaled on a pitchfork. Prongs pierced his stomach and tetanus fears are reported as the danger to his life.
A blaze consumed the Blenco livery barn, the first station south of Onawa, on Monday. Nine horses a buggy harness and two automobiles were destroyed. Authorities fear one man may have perished in the fire.
Frisbee of Sheldon a Republican candidate for the eleventh Iowa district has resigned after it was found he cannot legally hold the office due to his role as a director of a national bank. The move ends his bid in the electoral race.
Creston reports dray man George Towne died from spinal injuries after a fall from his wagon seat Saturday. He had worked in Creston for twenty five years and succumbed to his injuries.
Catholics announce construction of a new church in Nashua costing 15000 dollars. Foundations to be laid this fall with completion expected next year.
Frank E H Larson of Stanton suffered arm injuries when it was caught in the threshing machine belt. Some bones were broken and tendons torn.
Dr J E Stinehart of Mason City declares candidacy for state senate on the progressive ticket. He seeks support from voters and outlines his platform for reform and public service.
Wilfred Dearsch, infant son of Mr and Mrs Will Dearsch, died from infantile paralysis.
E C Ellsworth of Ellsworth Stone reports plans to rebuild the crusher destroyed in last week's fire and says work will begin immediately. The firm sustained a severe loss and will resume operations at once.
Fort Dodge reports twenty five typhoid fever cases with fourteen native cases. New cases are reported daily causing local concern.
Guthrie Center resident Sam Smith was severely injured when his car skidded and overturned en route to the Guthrie Center fair. Mrs. Smith and two daughters escaped unharmed.
Fort Dodge Iowa. Moorland resident George Tetter a leading cattle judge in the state died at home while playing solitaire. Heart trouble was given as the cause. He was 58 years old.
Des Moines leaders of the Methodist Episcopal Church organized a Sunday school conference for Iowa to be held November 18 and 19. Superintendent L O Hartman said the event will be a school of methods rather than purely inspirational and will attract about 1,000 Sunday school workers from across the state.
T. W. Yates of a farm near Red Oak believes his bull dog saved him when lightning struck and set his house ablaze. Sleeping on a cot by the chimney flue, Yates was stunned by the bolt and only awakened as the dog dragged him toward safety from the burning dwelling.
It becomes public that Swift Packing Company of Chicago gained control of the S. P. Wadley produce plant in this city several months ago. Wadley operates plants in Waterloo, Dubuque and other locations, though inclusion of those other properties in the Swift deal is not known.
Waterloo report says Gus Bekirs accused of murdering Selen Mehmet near Dunkerton last Tuesday was arrested in Kansas City. A victim’s brother provided evidence for the arrest and officers also found loot totaling over $900 taken from the victim.
Farmers surrounding Panora organized the Panora Farmers Elevator Company with J. R. Davies as president Oscar Duh secretary and Charles Wall treasurer. They plan to raise capital immediately to build an elevator and will also handle coal.
Fred W. Lamphere, a Logan architect, awarded the contract for the $5,950 short course building. The structure will be 50 by 80 feet, two stories, built of pressed brick tile and cement blocks. Lower floor seating for 300 and upper floor for 500.
An airplane descended and broke a wire fence frightening a team. The vehicle plunged and struck Marguerite White aged 11 and Julia White aged 3 in Osceola. Both daughters of grocer O A White were badly injured.
A large barn on the William Dunn farm west of Clinton burned Monday. The blaze consumed 1,500 bushels of oats 1,000 bushels of rye forty tons of hay and farm machinery and a driving horse. The loss surpassed the insurance by about 2500 dollars.
A cement tile and block factory is planned near the M. and St. L. railroad track close to the sand pits at Ruthven Ruthven. The plant is expected to produce about 3000 blocks or tiles per day.
Algona will pave two miles of asphalt streets in the business section after the city council passed a resolution at its last meeting. The town currently has no paved streets and the project aims to modernize downtown infrastructure.
John Fudre aged 72 died by hanging in his Creston barn. Despondency over his wife’s death last months is given as the cause.
Iowa City context sees Professor C. C. Nutting head of zoology at the state university appointed to the graduate college annual research lectureship.
The home of W. E. Brown at Marengo is quarantined for infantile paralysis as one child is afflicted. The measure reflects public health action to contain a suspected outbreak in the area.
Adjutant General Guy H. Logan orders a ballot to fill 4a successor to Major Bailey of Sheldon as he is promoted to lieutenant colonel. The election for major in the fifty sixth Iowa regiment, national guard will be held October 8.
The Lake Mills Record abruptly suspends as a newspaper after several months of operation. The proprietors plan to switch to running a job printing office.
Burlington speculator L. A. Pequin examined sites in New London and offered to invest 5000 dollars and organize a stock company to erect a 15000 dollar hotel in the city.
The four year old son of Otis Howard a farmer near Marathon died from burns after his clothes caught fire while trying to add fuel to a stove. Authorities report the accident occurred at home and the child was pronounced dead shortly after.
The Balkans loom with alarm as seven Turkish armies mobilize. Ambassador Rockhill confirms imminent Balkan war and Turkish advance into Servian territory. Paris hosts a multi power meeting to avert conflict while reports of Turkish seizure of a Salonika Greek merchant ship spread.
Lansing October convention names the Progressive party slate with Lloyd M. Otis energizing delegates. The ticket includes Howard H. Battdorf for secretary of state Frank C. Holmes for state treasurer Herbert F. Baker for auditor general Julius P. Kirby for attorney general Oscar O. Linden for land commissioner Edward H. Lyons for long term supreme court and Willard G. Turner for short term.
Wilmington news reports Central Fuel Oil company an Oklahoma oil producer chartered in Delaware was adjudged bankrupt by Judge Bradford in the U S district court on Tuesday.
Elgin October 8. David F Bartlay ten years mayor of Elgin and president of the First National Bank died Tuesday from paralysis. He was tied to Elgin civic and commercial progress for fifty years.
Lieut Louis C Rockwell and Corporal 8 Scott, army aviators killed in a crash at the Army Aviation School College Park Maryland, were buried Tuesday in Arlington Cemetery with military honors.
Strike outlook in Madrid on Monday was serious with great difficulty dispatching the malls and very few ordinary trains running. Troops still hold the lines to the north.
Ralph de Palma in a Mercedes captured the Vanderbilt Cup on the new Wauwatosa road course with a 299 mile 2 764 foot run in 4 hours 20 minutes 31 54 seconds earning 3000. Hughie Hughes on a Mercer finished second 42 45 behind with Spencer Wishart third in a Mercedes. Tetzlaff retired after engine trouble after 200 miles at 72 mph.
In Naugatuck Connecticut on October 6 a section of the Boston New York express derailed while crossing to another track. Fourteen killed and fifty injured as the locomotive toppled and plunged down an embankment. Engineer and fireman among the dead. Baggage car spared briefly, but Pullman cars burned as embers spread.
Allen Mc Caughlan United States vice consul at Durango Robert L Russell manager of the San Juan Tavichoe hacienda and James N Cliff owner of the same property were murdered Wednesday near Durango by Mexican rebels. Ambassador Wilson has demanded troops to hunt the murderers.
Newport R I Oct 5 The fifth death from the torpedo boat destroyer Walke blast is First Class Fireman Delaney who died last Thursday in the incident.
John Dillon, member of parliament, was thrown from a dogcart in County Mayo during a constituency visit and sustained a serious head injury. Swineford, Ireland reported the incident on October 6.
Blair Bros blocked by a stock exchange failure announced Monday. The firm, organized in 1907, counted correspondents in Milwaukee Scranton and Philadelphia with offices in New York City.
Austin Oct 2 United States officer Colquitt withdrew permission for Mexican federal troops to march from Marathon Texas toward another border point over Texas soil. He said he did not want to take the risk.
Washington October 5 star witness J Pierpont Morgan testifies before the senate campaign fund investigating committee. He says he contributed 150000 to the Republican war chest in 1904 in two payments, and that 650000 was likely part of the Harriman 250000 fund for New York state. He notes no Roosevelt request in 1904 and details his relation with Cornelius Bliss. He mentions 30000 to the 1908 national fund and denies preconvention donations this year.
A historic blaze in Kankakee Illinois on Thursday destroyed two city blocks of buildings with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. Three horses perished in the flames as firefighters battled the spread.
James J. Corbett showed improvement after an appendicitis operation at a Philadelphia hospital. Attending physicians said he is progressing and they anticipate a speedy recovery.
Montpelier Vt Oct 4 There having been no choice at the state election last month the state legislature Wednesday elected M Fletcher of Cav endish as governor This is the second time this has occurred.
George Shaw of West Pelham Massachusetts shot his wife Jennie B Shaw probably fatally on Wednesday and then killed himself by dynamite placed in a stump and sat upon.
An accident delayed by a derailment near Buffalo injured the engineer and fireman fatally. Miss Gould and her party escaped unhurt as the Gould line dinner for railroad Y M C A delegates nears in Chicago. President Bush toasts as 50 executives attend.
Dispatch from Belgrade reports severe fighting on Servia's southeastern frontier with Turkish forces suffering about 30 dead and many wounded while Servians show two killed and eighteen wounded. London reports Thursday peace between Turkey and Italy with Turkey ceding Tripoli sovereignty while retaining spiritual claims and withdrawing troops.
In Syracuse on October 4 the Democratic nominating balloting included Gov John A Dix Congressman William Sulzer Herman A Metz George B Burd and Martin H Glynn with Sulzer named by acclamation after others withdrew Also report of Dow’s arrest in Boston on a $100,000 larceny charge and the Boxer indemnity conference in Washington involving six powers plus Russia.
Milwaukee reports David Bruce Brown, wealthy auto racer, died in a local hospital after his Vanderbilt Cup Fiat crashed into a ditch during preparations. Mechanician Scuderlari was seriously hurt as the car blew a tire near the hairpin turn on the Vanderbilt course at nearly ninety miles per hour.
Charles F. Walsh died when his aircraft failed at the interstate fair in Trenton New Jersey. He was about 2000 feet up when he lost control and plunged to the ground.
A westbound Pennsylvania railroad train collided with an automobile at the Wood street crossing in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, killing three occupants including two men and a woman.
Albert Peterson of Calumet fell from the deck of the passenger steamer America while walking in his sleep between Port Arthur Ontario and Duluth and drowned in Lake Superior.
Detroit police report Matilda Reis twelve years old daughter of Jacob Reis found slain Wednesday in an alley near her home. She had been attacked with a knife and her throat cut.
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