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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
8
Republican slate lists Albert B. Cummins for governor John Herriott for lieutenant governor M Weaver for Supreme Court judge Sokols candidate for representative Hiram Arnold for sheriff J F Petcina for treasurer B Paul for county superintendent in a local ticket summary.
A summary of vigorous political chatter across Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Discussions focus on the McKinley murder aftermath, General Algers book sales, carnival week exposure, and local campaigns in Dubuque County. Reports note Ferring’s resignation to support Republicans and Cousins shifting to broad patriotic appeals.
The Iowa press debates funding for the St Louis Exposition citing Omaha experience. The Iowa Telephone Co sues ex state treasurer John Herriott for 7388 dollars in 1899 taxes paid under protest, claiming no authority by the executive council to assess. The state cannot be sued, so Herriott must answer.
A reflective essay notes October sun and frost tinted leaves in woodlands. It contrasts brisk autumn beauty with springtime joy, arguing human contentment blends happiness and sadness. It urges readers to enjoy October days in the woods before they pass, finding peace amid time’s fullness.
In Polk County the Prohibitionists and Democrats join to defeat a Republican legislature candidate. The Prohibition candidate for representative has withdrawn. Both parties oppose the mulci law, seeking repeal for stringent regulation or for recognizing liquor business.
The article notes that President Roosevelt entertained Booker T Washington, a leading figure of the colored race, underscoring that such hospitality does not imply social equality. It asserts Washington’s work in education and uplift and defends the president’s recognition as sensible.
A Sunday football roundup highlights a flood of injuries and fatalities, prompting scorn for the sport's violence. A Baltimore American writer recalls women cheering amid the carnage and calls football a brutal game played on the gridiron.
The piece urges Jones county Republicans to mobilize turnout for a five hundred vote average margin. It notes two young Democratic candidates lack vigor and emphasizes the duty of citizens to vote. It praises the Australian secret ballot to protect voters from pressure.
The schedule lists Oct 21 Osage eve Oct 22 Waverly eve Oct 23 Columbus Junction eve Oct 24 Bloomfield afternoon Oct 25 Clarinda afternoon Red Oak eve Oct 26 Marshalltown eve. The tour covers several Iowa towns with evening and afternoon appearances.
A Davenport district court sentenced six men to the penitentiary last Monday. Other items report Tipton paving streets with asphalt, burglars robbing a county treasurer’s safe at Allison for $100, a mad dog bite prompting Pasteur treatment, and various local incidents.
The Dubuque Herald notes little activity from Democrats in campaign work while Republicans appear active. It questions whether party spirit is waning or if voters are indifferent to the ballot result.
Tom the Dubuque Terant notes Senator Allison’s term ends March 4, 1908 after thirty years in the U.S. Senate. Only Thomas H. Benton has longer service. Allison will be elected to succeed himself, aiming at a thirty six year tenure—the longest on record.
The Memphis Scimitar denounces President Roosevelt for inviting a black man to dine at the White House. It criticizes the gesture as a grave political error and argues it excludes southern white Republicans from the party.
Gov Shaw of Iowa forecasts a strong Republican win in 1901. He notes Iowa’s history of supporting Republicans and expects the state to reflect its traditions, with Democrats getting no aid from Town’s tally.
Rev. Conrad Hooker assails Des Moines for a recent carnival described as a week of debauchery. He claims immorality swept the streets, reputations were damaged, and many were left morally ruined and decimated by vice. He decries the city as a place of drunken excess and sorrow.
A syndicated letter argues for comprehensive early education for women covering housekeeping cooking dressmaking nursing and basic financial literacy. It favors practical skills over music and stresses self respect, personal presentation, and cheerful demeanor as keys to happiness for both women and men.
A Philadelphia Bulletin meditation questions human illusions of expertise and success. It ponders the futility of chasing shadows, the waste of time in daily life, and our varying reactions to fortune and inner conversations.
T E Booth returns from Chicago with Eureka editor during Philadelphia visit. Jones county druggists meet at Wyoming to discuss patent medicines. Oklahoma land news reports gold and oil near Lawton and Wichita. 8 p m winter close adopted for town shops Oct 21 to Dec 14 and again after holidays. Winter entertainment includes Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra and several lectures. The last will of Andrew Thompson filed. estate valued at 20000, wife entitled during life with remainder to children. corpse allegedly buried elsewhere despite dying wishes.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is praised as a life sustaining tonic improving appetite and flesh, lifting burdens of food, and brightening work life. It offers free samples and lists Carr & Bowne as chemists with 50 cents and one dollar prices.
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