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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1919
Page
5
The October Scribner’s Magazine features Roosevelt and Trevelyan exchanges on literature and history, praising Macaulay and debating Carlyle. It notes Roosevelt’s broad reading, early 20th century diplomacy hints, Germany’s plans, and U S aviation limits, plus public concerns on Prohibition and traffic safety after a fatal Marion area accident.
The Up per Town district conference endorsed the league of nations under Bishop Stuntz but later amended the resolution to include reservations. The article notes Bishop Quayle’s pro reservations stance and ponders a league of denominations impact on Methodists and U S self determination.
Ole Hansen argues teachers are underpaid compared with other workers. He cites National Education Association statistics showing median annual salaries for elementary, intermediate, and high school teachers in large cities and notes some teachers earn under $700 or $500 a year. He contrasts with higher wages in railroads navy yards and other trades.
The discussion centers on the difference between organized capital and organized labor under law. The text argues capital is restrained by statute while labor lacks equivalent responsibility. It notes strikes undermine contracts and that unions push collective bargaining without collective responsibility, fueling antagonism toward organized labor and support for the open shop. A Boston Herald quip about poultry prices closes the piece.
The West Liberty Fair reports a 6500 profit while a Bellevue piano factory expands output. Clarence Hotel in Manchester is sold for remodel into a mercantile venture and a Davenport man dies in a hunting accident.
A car carrying Mr. and Mrs. Edward Osborne, Mrs. Clifford B. Paul, John Shinoe, and Ida Osborne was struck by a Milwaukee train near Marion Iowa last Saturday at about 5 p m. Four died instantly and Ida sustained serious injuries with doubtful recovery. The driver is named as Osborne. The accident occurred at a crossing west of Marion on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line as the car angled across the tracks. The fireman on the locomotive was injured but not seriously. The inquest verdict found the deaths due to the car driver’s negligence. Funeral services were held in Anamosa for the Osbornes and Shinoe, with Mrs. Paul buried in the family plot and her sister-in-law traveling from Seymour for the ceremonies.
The article argues that workers gain profit beyond pay from training and experience provided by employers. It compares education and on the job training to banking and emphasizes diligent effort to capitalize gained knowledge for future jobs and earnings.
The provision pushed by Representative Boies to remove bootleggers remains in the prohibition enforcement bill. Boies praised it as essential to enforce the law, despite prior opposition.
First day session records adjourned meeting of the Jones County Board of Supervisors in Anamosa Iowa with members Streaper Kruse Hughes Shimorda Bodenhofer. Minutes approved. Kehoe resignation noted and Wicks appointed to vacancy. Highway Commission communication on Clay township roads discussed. Byerly land purchase approved for riprap ditch work. Members’ offices and county officers listed. day spent auditing claims. Second day notes include tax refunds for 1918 errors and soldier exemptions. warrants to be drawn for approved claims.
James Baxter of New Jersey praises Rat-Snap bait claiming it saves him vast losses on chicks and feed while costing about $3 yearly. Vendors Ricklefs & McNeill, B J Kay, and Geo Stubler's Son Co guarantee the product at 26, 10 cents, and $100 prices.
CARD OF THANKS The children of William Abel and his sister Mrs Thomas Cassidy thank Monticello neighbors for funeral kindnesses. FOR SALE Purebred Duroc Jersey boars of March farrow sired by Freds Col and Urbanside Model out of Golden Model Defender and Pathfinder sows. FOR SALE Going away sale Japanese hulless popcorn and rice corn 10 to 12 cents a pound 500 lbs each plus 100 lbs cabbage N G Winner Mechanicsville Iowa.
An advertisement for Rat-Snap pledges odorless rodent control with three package sizes. It asserts rats and mice die after eating Rat-Snap and that pets avoid it. Sold by Ricklets & McNeill, J. Kay, and Geo. Stuhler’s Bons Ca with guaranteed results.
In a discussion on farm efficiency, builders argue that a concrete feeding floor eliminates grain loss in muddy lots and ensures hogs stay warm and dry. They claim the upfront cost is offset by annual savings, creating ongoing profits as corn and pork prices favor enhanced housing. The piece also advertises pyrone home fire protection and contains a joke about Alice progressing in marriage.
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