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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
3
A collection of sharp, era flavored lines on topics from sports and poetry to smuggling and labor. Witty quips touch on the folly of rich smugglers, the sanity of poetry, and the oddball idea of baseball in heaven alongside bush league angels.
A column mocks fashion obsessions and social trends. It notes few chorus girls in New York and jokes about senility, coal prices, and a Chilean presidential misfortune. It mentions a divorcee denying stage plans and ends with a brag about an Ohio man’s drinking wager.
Pittsburg proposes a bold standard, advising more than 500000 bacilli in a single milk drop. The stance provokes debate on safety and public health policy.
A Wisconsin man earns his livelihood by crocheting doilies and selling them locally. The remark about limited opportunities for young men reflects dated gender expectations in the era.
A new Chicago theater plans a dedicated smoking room for female patrons. The project aims for a modern ambiance, while a rooftop aeroplane landing scene is described as a playful novelty rather than a factual feature.
The country consumed peanuts valued at 36 million dollars during the previous year. Officials note that the harvest was not entirely used for political purposes and the consumption covered multiple sectors and consumers nationwide.
The inquiry asks why anyone would chew gum while bathing in the surf beyond safety concerns. It questions practicality and potential taste or hygiene factors in a salty, wet environment.
A Chicago woman fell and fractured her leg while wearing a hebb e skirt, noting she would rather have a fractured leg than be out of style.
A plan to create an ocean steamship line catering only to wealthy travelers is argued as good. Recent trends show rich travelers from Europe crowding the steerage, displacing poorer passengers.
A champion shorthand expert in the west set a record of 269 words per minute. The passage speculates how the record would fare against a highly capable woman, introducing a hypothetical comparison.
The Boston mayor remarks that women in the intellectual center are brighter and better educated than men. He suggests many girls remain unmarried as local attitudes differ from other towns where romance can overcome intellect.
Minocqua Wisconsin telegram reports a muskellunge pulled a fisherman from his bert and had to be shot to save him. If not for the burvts the fish might have swallowed the fisherman.
A lace smuggler carrying 350 yards of lace on his person was detected when inspectors noted his sweating despite cool weather. He should have anticipated the heat from such heavy raiment and carried ice bags with the lace.
New York riders currently endure crowded cars with fans chewing gum and ice water to cope. Passengers look forward to a future moment when they will have seats, easing daily commutes and easing strain on travel.
Connecticut reports a banner crop of tobacco and expects big profits. New Jersey has surplus peaches, and other products show large yields. The nation need not fear agricultural resources are exhausted, as gains in crops continue.
In Boone on October 22 a remarkable Ames report describes Orrin Anderson and his fox terrier sharing a bed that allegedly transferred asthma from boy to dog. The boy improved while the dog developed a clear asthma case, prompting local wonder about this unusual remedy.
Waterloo Iowa hosts its only beet sugar factory at Waverly opening for the season. They plan 45 000 tons of beets with 10 percent grown in Bremer county, aiming 9 000 000 pounds of sugar. Machinery runs on oil and coal requiring 4 000 tons of coal, 125 cars of stone for clarifying sugar, and about 300 employees.
At the Grand Chapter convention in Boone the officers were elected including Grand high priest J. M. Thompson Marion deputy grand high priest Geo A. Riemcke Muscatine grand king Cromwell Bowen Des Moines grand scribe F E Willard Atlantic grand treasurer M R Ansbach Clarinda and grand secretary Alf Wingate Des Moines The next grand convention is set for Cedar Rapids on October 4 1611.
Davenport reports the Twentieth Iowa regiment will hold its annual reunion in Cedar Rapids in 1912. Officers elected include President J O Stewart of Company B first vice president J H Wilson of Company K secretary-treasurer W J Johnson of Company E and executive committees for Linn and Scott counties led by W C Elson A G Barnell C S Take and J Barnes Gideon Enchols and George Leamer.
Word comes that Rev Frank Loveland of Omaha is appointed to the pastorate of the largest Methodist Episcopal Church in Topeka Kansas. About twenty years ago he led the Methodist society in Coggon during its early struggles. He has since served as pastor of a major Omaha church.
Officers elected were President FE R Shoemaker of Waterloo Vice President F W Stephenson of Lamont Secretary J J Ross of Iowa Falls and Treasurer F S Odell of Des Moines A large crowd gathered to hear Senator Curamins speak.
Waterloo board of supervisors will ask voters to authorize the erection of a soldiers memorial temple likely on the courthouse grounds Grand Army plans to hold meetings there if approved.
Miss Frances Willard, a performer in Cedar Rapids, had her nose broken when she slapped a drunk man who insulted her. The assailant was nearly lynched by a crowd after he punched the woman.
Despondent over domestic troubles retired farmer John Stocker of Oskaloosa died by poisoning. A letter left behind said he could not bear to live without his family.
Mrs. Sarah Doyle of Council Bluffs received word her husband J. J. Doyle died in a Topeka Kansas hospital from injuries sustained when found unconscious in a box car. The mishap occurred in an unknown manner.
Brigadier General Richard Hoxie is confined to his home after a fall downstairs an injury to his head described as severe. The incident leaves Hoxie with a hurt to the head and possible injuries from the fall.
Audubon society and the conservation committee of the State federation of Women's clubs will campaign in Iowa counties to educate and circulate petitions urging repeal of spring shooting in the game laws. They seek to mobilize public opinion so lawmakers act to conserve game birds facing possible extinction.
Iowa residents eyeing southern and western truck farming profits note Delaware county example Matt Hatson near Manchester reports 1.5 acres of melons yielding $300 net this fall, about $200 per acre. Flason, though busy with other work, also praises the melon returns.
At the annual election of the Iowa State Librarians association the officers chosen for the year include President M. G. Wyer Iowa City First Vice President Grace Rose Davenport Second Vice President Fanning Curren Waterloo Secretary Lillian Barnold Dubuque Treasurer N W Parvin Cedar Rapids Registrar Bertha Wilson Des Moines Executive Board member Mrs D W Norris Grinnell Honorary President Capt Witter H J Johnson Fort Dodge.
The sixty third annual session of the I O O F in Cedar Rapids began with a grand reception for the grand lodge officers. An hour for the reception and another for welcome addresses and responses. Music by the girls' orchestra from the Odd Fellows home featured.
Albia man Ramsey pleaded guilty to forgery and received a ten year term in the penitentiary. Authorities say the total forgeries may total many thousands of dollars. The Equitable of Iowa is mentioned as a heavy tester in the case.
Grundy county reports show potato yields far higher than earlier estimates with 150 to 200 bushels per acre common. Local papers note prices paid from 33 to 40 cents per bushel.
The contract for the Oskaloosa Knights of Pythias calls for a new lodge on the third story, 60 by 120 feet, adding a sixty foot frontage. Total cost for erection is $30,000 with $5,000 more for furnishing the lodge apartments.
Monticello shows its best year with extensive improvements boosting beauty and commerce. Total cost of projects to date is at least 110600 dollars.
O. C. Lengebretson has opened a small glove and mitten factory on West Fourth Street in New Hampton and says a larger plant for gloves mittens and overalls could follow if he secures sufficient help.
The Hampton Canning company reports a highly successful packing season with about 1,700,000 cans of corn processed. Labor costs totaled $8,060, marking one of the most productive runs in the plant’s history.
Police investigate the death of 23 year old bricklayer George Kunkel found in a river shack below the city. Authorities consider the possibility the case is murder as they search for clues.
Injunctions were granted against six Mount Pleasant drug stores for selling liquor under district court permits. Attorney M. S. Odle represented the Anti-Saloon League in the action.
Prof. W J Teeters dean of the college of pharmacy receives telegram announcing the death of his grandmother Mrs Mary Teeters aged 98 in Thornburg Iowa City editor notes the passing of a venerable family matriarch in Thornburg with no additional details provided
Dr J H Sams former state health board president completes a fine residence in Clarion to be occupied soon at an estimated cost between 15000 and 20000 dollars.
Sam McCullough of Maine sold his 240 acre farm on the River-to-River road for 160 dollars per acre. He had bought the property nine years ago for 65 dollars per acre.
Walter Wellman and five crew members survived a perilous Atlantic crossing attempt in the airship America. They were rescued about 375 miles east of Cape Hatteras by the Bermuda liner Trent after abandoning their craft and using a lifeboat. The airship drifted away as the crew and mascot cat were saved.
President Taft arrived at Ellis Island New York to inspect the immigration station. He was met by Commissioner William Williams and Secretary Nagel who accompanied him from Washington. The group toured the facility and had lunch on the cutter Immigrant, meeting several prominent men and politicians during the visit.
Nearly 5 000 Seattle voters have signed petitions seeking the recall of Mayor Hiram C. Gill, more than half the required total, according to a Public Welfare league statement issued Wednesday.
Senator Stephen B. Elkins of Elkins West Virginia is said to be seriously ill with a nervous disorder nearing a critical stage. Mrs. Elkins Katherine and Blaine Elkins remain at home during the illness.
William Vaughn Moody, noted poet, playwright, critic and former University of Chicago English professor, died Monday in Colorado Springs, Colorado from a brain tumor at age forty-one.
David Rankin a renowned Tarkio Missouri farmer died suddenly at his home Tuesday night from paralysis authorities reported Rankin described as the world’s richest and best known in farming circles died at his Tarkio home Tuesday night after a brief illness.
John D Rockefeller adds 3 820 000 to the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research bringing total gifts to 8 240 000 and expanding his philanthropy to 125 004 662 including buildings and land value. The institute began in 1901 with a 200 000 foundation, followed by a 1 000 000 addition in 1902 for labs and operating costs, fueling global scientific work against infantile paralysis dysentery and meningitis.
The house of deputies approved a resolution to appoint a 14 member special committee from the Protestant Episcopal church to urge a world conference of Christian churches on uniting all into one. Bishops clergy and laymen plan a global gathering with each church reporting back for consideration.
Baltimore report describes Dr. Alexius Carrel’s method to remove stomach parts blood vessels skin bone and nearly all tissues and cultivate them outside the body under Hopkins and Rockefeller Institute guidance as a major medical discovery of the era.
In London a typical tradesmen and clerks jury was secured after Dr. Hawley H Crippen’s trial began for the murder of his wife Belle Elmore an American actress. Crippen pleaded not guilty and listened as crown attorney Richard D Muir KC opened the case in the New Bailey Court promising a historic proceeding.
United States Senator Carroll S Page of Vermont faced no opposition as both chambers of the Vermont General Assembly met in Montpelier to vote on his successor. The session proceeded with Page virtually unopposed for re election.
Cincinnati Nationals defeated the Cleveland Americans 8 to 5 in game seven to claim the Ohio state baseball championship.
Congressman Eugene N. Foss received a majority in the mail vote expressing the preference of delegates to the Democratic state convention for the nomination for governor.
The American purity congress session ended in San Francisco on Monday after three meetings on the final day. Debates focused on the existence of vice in large cities and ways to combat it.
Galesburg Ill Oct 24 session of the Illinois Conference of Charities and Correction opened Saturday night with a focus on family treatment. Miss Mary E Richmond spoke on understanding family situations as the basis of near helpfulness. Chicago and Monmouth officials opened the discussion. Tuberculosis workers gathered at noon for a lunch and focused on related matters. The children committee led the afternoon with talks on readjustment after institutional life by Col C B Adams Mrs Fannie F Morse Father C J Quille Mrs Charles Henrotin and Mrs Stewart Brown.
Des Moines hosts the first general meeting of the Commercial Travelers congress where Railroad Commissioner W L Eaton cites 161124 railroad deaths and about 660000 injuries in a decade. John T Rock says the group seeks better conditions for the traveling public. Dr Sumner warns Iowa loses 1500 people monthly and appeals for rail and hotel sanitary improvements.
Cincinnati hosts the Twelfth annual convention and exhibit of the Tri-State Vehicle and Implement Dealers association drawing attendees from Ohio Kentucky and Indiana. Executive sessions are led by President T A Turley of Owensboro with plans for a manufacturers dealers and traveling men meeting tomorrow at the Business Men's club featuring speakers E W McCullough P P Hunter W S Thomas and J L Fulton.
Pittsburg marks fifteen years since the Luther League of America began in the First Church of Pittsburg. The current convention opens with exercises, a banquet follows, and a rally features John Zimmerman of Springfield Ohio. A chorus of 500 voices will perform Gaul's cantata The Holy City at the final meeting.
Mrs. Alice Day Marsten of Ames is endorsed for regent of the Iowa chapter Daughters of the American Revolution defeating Mrs. H R Howell of Des Moines. Mrs. Thomas Metcalf of Council Bluffs is named vice regent. Des Moines chosen as site for the next state conference.
A wedding in Corydon Iowa united Dr. Jesse Ullman Reaves of Mobile Alabama and Dr. Nell LeCompte daughter of Mr and Mrs C F LeCompte. The Oct 22 event drew local interest as a union of two physicians.
At Fort Madison prison in Iowa two colored inmates in the prison band fought during practice. One inmate was severely cut with a knife and hospitalized.
In Clinton Iowa 22 Judge Jackson discharged the jury in the State vs M V Gan non of Davenport after 28 hours of deliberation failing to agree on a larceny by embezzlement charge involving 3200 dollars.
The Des Moines Press Club held its first winter banquet with Alex Miller editor of the Washington Democrat as the principal speaker. The event took place Oct 21 in Des Moines.
Des Moines reports the Democratic state committee, led by N I Reed, urges two options to the Republican committee to fill Senator Dolliver’s unexpired term. One is an informal primary on Nov 8 binding the legislature. the other a special session to amend election laws allowing a primary now. Names linked include Ing ham, Byers, Funk, Clark, Larrabee, Garst, Kenyon, Smith, Trewin, Perkins, Hepburn and others. A Washington dispatch notes whispered interest in James Wilson for the seat.
Polk county octogenarians totaling eighty or more will gather at the Savery hotel on Wednesday October 26 for the second meeting of the year. Attendees in their eighties will receive two fullifications annually with the first gathering on June 16 and the second on Iowa’s first state election anniversary this year on Wednesday.
Des Moines reports Fred J. Bailey arraigned in police court on a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses and waived preliminary hearing. He was bound over to the grand jury and sent to the county jail in default of appearance bonds set at $1,000.
Oskaloosa Iowa October 22 William Bowen owner of the What Cheer electric light plant was killed in the engine house when a live wire struck him seven hundred volts passed through his body causing instant death.
Calhan Colorado October 22 three men were badly hurt and 262 cattle were burned to death when a cattle train collided with a local freight train two miles east of town on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad rescue crews worked at the scene and investigate the cause of the crash
Oct 22 reports Wells Fargo Express representatives J W Judd and L Williams in Decorah checking books of local agent W O Rima who has not been seen since last Saturday night. Local authorities and Wells Fargo cooperate in the missing person inquiry.
Mason City Iowa October 22 John A Shearer was indicted by the grand jury for the murder of Henry Lucas a baker of this city on July 16 last He was arrested about a month ago and faces first degree murder charges in connection with the crime
Andrew Brown was arrested in Clinton for kidnapping his own son from Muscatine and bringing the child to Clinton. The mother followed and recovered the child, returning him to Muscatine.
Iowa City announces Lt. Mumma has named thirty of his thousand Iowa soldiers to officer posts in the Iowa collegiate army. The appointments reflect recognition across the unit and reinforce expected leadership structure within the force.
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