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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1914
Page
7
The notice lists Republican candidates for U S Senator Albert Cummins and state officers including George W Clark and W L Harding, plus county officers and a nonpartisan judicial ticket. It notes Democratic contenders Hamilton and Miller duel over capitol extension, and warns of a forthcoming war tax taxing banks, transfers and common goods with stamp duties.
Ben Salinger explains his role as a nominal party in Boynton v Salinger 147 Iowa 537 and states he bore no liability for the debt. His wife, by pleading the statute of limitations, avoided part of the mortgage on the homestead that sheltered both spouses. The piece comments that judges rarely shift blame to a wife.
The piece contrasts sheriff race rhetoric from Joe Orr supporter Billy Mills and opponent Mills comments on not being hanged. It also notes the Democratic war tax law aims to raise about a hundred million, hitting banks Monticello opera house and moving pictures. Voters are urged to cast ballots next Tuesday for capable, honest leadership.
Judge Quarton pursues a seat in the Tenth district on the bull moose party ticket while maintaining his Guernsey cow at home. He has long kept to his chosen specialty and may still prevail.
England informs the government cotton will not be treated as contraband of war, likely boosting exports of a market-starved product. The South seeks federal aid as markets remain limited, while Cedar Rapids newspapers spotlight J. T. Hamilton's saloon property at 228 S. First St. owned by Hamilton and operated by Frank J. Stodola.
A brief letter from the president supporting Connolly’s candidacy falls short of promises. The 91 word missive implies Connolly overpromised to be the president’s man in every matter, suggesting the sacrifice may have been premature.
The statement argues the 84 30 issue cannot be settled by vote and that any funds wrongfully taken from the county treasury must be returned whether by mistake or design. It frames this as a matter of fact and law.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette urges voters to reelect Milo s. Smith and F. O. Ellison and to elect John T. Moffit to fill the Treichler vacancy. Moffit, Cedar Rapids native, long public service record, praised by Charles E. Wheeler and Cedar County officials. Wheeler calls him an honest, industrious, model citizen and judge candidate.
The Ida Grove Record-Era touts Hamilton by noting he parts his whiskers in the middle. It argues whiskers parted signify a good sign for governor or any office over Clarke who wears none. The piece jests on vanity and chin grooming as political signals amid October winds.
A quirky note on wealth and nostalgia notes a retiree last summer and a felt hat replacing vacant space, reflecting themes of luck and memory in a light local column style.
Barbara Curtin files for divorce from Michael Curtin after alleged repeated cruelty and abuse at a Prairieburg area home. She seeks $2000 alimony and property attachment, restraining orders, and a court injunction, noting debts, a mortgaged home, and assets including cows, horses, hogs, farm equipment, and 46 acres of corn. An injunction was issued.
Governor George W. Clarke spoke from a street auto in town then at Anamosa on taxation. He argued state taxes are lower this year than in 18 years, noted local levies and the equalization of land values, and defended capital extension funding as a democratic issue.
Ruth Wilson reports on Grace Sandhouse visiting school and new song books. Seniors honored the rest of the high school with a senior song, while a freshman mishap occurred in English class. Physics groups begin experiments and a basketball game ends 36 to 12 as sophomores win and celebrate with ice cream and wafers.
Spencer Reporter notes Maurice Connolly, John T. Hamilton, and Tom Steele are all rich. It claims Connolly is about a million dollars, Hamilton is very wealthy, and Steele outmatches both in wealth. The piece jokes that such money would prevent them from seeking public office.
Anamosa Eureka remarks on Monticello Times editor Mr Lanigan discussing moving the county seat and publishing mixed metre poetry and dum-dum bullets for similar aims. The piece frames this as civilized warfare in public discourse.
A 1924 Iowa general election notice urges every voter to cast both party tickets and a non partisan judiciary ballot. The right side of the ballot lists six Supreme Court candidates, with three to be elected, including three sitting justices Judges Ladd Weaver and Withrow.
Paying certificates may be paid in full at the Monticello State Bank without interest for the next ten days. On part payments interest will be collected from September 10 on the whole amount. Pay in full and save two months interest. FP. K. Hahn, Contractor. 1812
At a forced sale the entire stock of Wm. H. Gifford & Son is offered at bargain prices with everything must go. The seller notes they can use several extra girls next Saturday.
Classified brief shows multiple items for sale including steel fence post braces from Hoag Duster Co, two building Jota props, 26 steers averaging 1000 lbs, a Big type Poland China stock hogs and a yearling, and an Iowa farm package with 160 to 360 acres in Franklin County. Also a rental notice for the Albinger building and inquiry for Joseph Albinger.
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