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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
6
A humorous Express column critiques wartime rumor urgency, travel romance, and rain dependent farming. It jokes on China market hopes for artesian wells, New Jersey hens hatching bantams, and Persia revolutions affecting rug prices while noting wireless progress and a growing land scarcity for Uncle Sam.
The plea highlights rising hardship for prisoners of poverty during a severe mid summer heat. The call stresses the need for support to alleviate suffering and improve conditions for those affected.
A man shot a friend by mistake thinking him a woodchuck, illustrating the era’s debate over nature study in schools and whether attention to natural history should be expanded or curtailed.
The passage asks if human evolution will erase walking as humans strive to imitate birds in flight while comparing his talents to a mole deer and fish. It ponders whether walking as a basic ability remains possible in a future of flight.
Two young children riding in a borrowed auto fatally struck a man in New York City. Police report the incident as a sharp warning against joyriding with reckless drivers.
Gen Brun, the French minister of war, asserts the aeroplane and submarine will dominate future warfare. He believes the principal fighting will occur in the air or beneath the sea, citing recent developments supporting this view.
Confidence in the near term grows as a major ship builder secures a contract to construct a 524 foot steel freighter with 9 000 ton capacity. Though many expensive steamers sit idle this year on the Great Lakes investors expect a surge in demand for tonnage when business improves and rush orders for new vessels follow.
The Russian ministry led by Premier Stolypin seeks to improve Jewish conditions after uprisings in Kisheneff and other cities. The note expresses that Jews will not have suffered in vain if the czar endorses reforms. A future Russia will view such persecutions with horror.
A government airship of this style broke from the Mount Weather signal service observation station in Virginia and has not been seen since. The wandering balloon is unlikely to be of value alone but finder should return it to the owner as it could be used again for mete or logical purposes.
The United States cattle breeders association meets in Denver next January with beef price rises as the main topic. The convention aims to avert prohibitive meat costs and revive interest in the ranching industry, praised by advocates of hearty diets.
Best authorities estimate a crop of 235 million bushels for Minnesota and the Dakotas this year, well above average, with prevailing prices yielding about 300 million dollars, 15 million more than last year, signaling strong agricultural prosperity in the region.
The fragment suggests Abdul Ham id is not complaining about table board, implying he enjoys a rest cure. The text indicates silence on lodging or meals may be intentional for publication purposes, signaling a quiet recovery stance without protest or critique.
Bloomington Indiana Albert Newhouse who inherited 200000 from his uncle after living on the county poor farm now hopes to marry a suitable woman and run a 300 acre farm near Indianapolis He says he will avoid chorus girls and idle life and instead invest the fortune to grow profit and possibly become a millionaire. He fears fortune hunters and expects a flood of letters from women.
Elbert W. Shirk president of the First National Bank of Tipton Indiana was arrested at the Calumet club by federal officers. He faces charges of misappropriating twenty five thousand dollars of the bank funds through self payable drafts. The warrant followed a bank funds shortage of sixty thousand dollars tied to cashier Noah R. Marker who claimed full authority and no fault in the shortfall.
State Factory Inspector Williams obtained a warrant against a shoe manufacturing concern in St Louis to test enforcement of a new law prohibiting employers from allowing women to work more than 64 hours per week.
Four Arkansas state convicts escaped at Rock Island junction by breaking through a box car end. Four of the escapees were later recaptured or pursued. authorities face ongoing search and investigation into the break.
A New York port set a record for daily arrivals as five trans Atlantic steamships carried 11,015 passengers, boosting the nation’s population on a single day.
Tangier reports the capture of El Raghi the sultan of Morocco declares victory in the Beni Macasar region celebrations organized to mark the rebel subject’s arrest and detainment.
Washington officials announce a Monday conference to discuss raising the registered letter rate from eight to ten cents and changing money orders and railroad mileage payments. Key registry, money order, and railway mail experts will attend to review efficiency and cost cuts while considering a postal savings bank proposal pending congressional action.
Washington prepares for the 1910 census with Director Durand and Assistant Director Willoughby assembling experts in statistics economics agriculture and manufac tures to draft schedules. Four conferees for the agricultural schedule include J L Coulter H C Taylor C F Warren Jr and Thomas M Carver professors from Minnesota Wisconsin Cornell and Harvard.
In Paris Hill Maine residents mark the centenary of Hannibal Hamlin born there with a first old home week event. Civil War veterans recall Hamlin’s service as vice president under Lincoln and a bronze tablet is unveiled by the Loyal Legion at his birthplace.
St Louis resident Louis Denny proprietor of Brentwood Soda and Supply Company was lured from his office by a telephone call and probably fatally wounded by assailant George Synder.
The national convention of the Association of Master Bakers adjourned after electing officers for the coming year and selecting Baltimore as the next convention city.
James Barclay of Buffalo New York has joined his wife Mrs Stella Barclay in their bid to gain custody of Marian Bleakley the infant kidnapped in an incubator case. The couple fights for possession of the child in Kansas City Missouri where the incident is unfolding.
President Taft commutes the sentence of Charles F. Kline who is serving a five year term for counterfeiting in the penitentiary. Kline has already served four prior terms in prison.
Henry Farman in a self designed biplane at Betheny Aviation Field Rheims breaks duration and distance records in heavier-than-air flight. He covers 111.78 miles in three hours four minutes fifty six seconds and wins the Grand Prix de la Champagne amid a lineup including Latham Paulhan Lambert Tissandier Sommer Delagrange Bleriot Curtiss and Lefebvre. Farman’s victory shocks observers as he had been preparing in secret and appeared only briefly for practice flights.
The American Bar association discussion in Detroit debated whether law can be taught via correspondence and if four years of prep are needed for bar admission. Dean Richards and James Hall lambasted correspondence schools while Judge Danaher condemned modern law school methods, questioning how Wisconsin and Chicago run such programs.
Louisville pressman Will Koenig, who printed counterfeit Mexican pesos seized from the Roberts brothers in Louisville last week, was absolved in federal court of involvement in the swindling scheme.
Two Idaho counties including Boise and Canyon vote dry under local option law. Canyon county tally shows saloons barred by a majority of 1850 as polls close.
A Matcahaula dispatch reports 15 miners killed and 30 injured when a cage fell 1,500 feet at the La Paz mine after machinery failed. Rescue workers comb the shaft as authorities investigate the accident.
A heavy earthquake struck Siena province on Wednesday. Practically all houses in San Lorenzo were destroyed. One person was killed and many injured.
Frank X. Riedinger of Delafield Wis says in a Nebraska court affidavit that he survived the Belle Gunness killings. He lists Judge Emil Walker as his Milwaukee attorney and seeks money from farm sale proceeds tied to an 80 acre Dela field property bought in 1906 for 5500.
William S Wade a Negro used a double barreled gun to shoot 29 people in Monroe Louisiana as revenge for friends being wounded by police. Several seriously wounded included Hugh Bigger and T H Grant. Wade was later burned after being hung from a pole. Police found no signs of intoxication or cocaine use prior to the attack.
A gasoline tank exploded on the top floor of the Kelly Canning factory in Waverly Iowa. About 300 workers fled flames as the building burned. George McRoberts died and three others were fatally injured with many more hurt. The blaze caused about 100000 dollars in damage and most workers were women and girls.
Washington was chosen as the site for the next annual encampment of the Sons of Veterans. George W. Pollitt of Paterson, New Jersey, was elected commander in chief after a spirited contest.
Gov. Campbell of Texas says he will not attend the October gathering in El Paso to greet Presidents Taft and Diaz as they visit Texas.
Ormsby McHarg assistant secretary of commerce and labor resigns after attacking former President Roosevelt and forest policy. Secretary Nagel will seek a successor, with a six month initial term ending September 4 and possible extension to October 1. McHarg cites private business plans and criticizes power trusts and conservation.
Relief reports confirm about 1200 deaths from flooding in the Santa Catarina river area with 400 bodies recovered in Monterey. Property damage ranges from 5 to 20 million dollars as rain continued for 96 hours causing widespread homelessness and devastation to peon plazas.
A 50,000 fire in New Iberia, Louisiana, wrecked the New Hagle hotel and nearby structures. Several people were rescued after suffering smoke inhalation, and firemen pulled two actresses from the collapsing building as walls fell.
Four degrees of frost were recorded at multiple locations in Saskatchewan including Vonda and Battleford and in Alberta cities Edmonton Calgary and Swift Current.
At Freedmen's Aid Society headquarters in Cincinnati Rev G B Ackerman of Hedding New Hampshire was appointed president of Cookman Institute in Jacksonville Ma The announcement confirms leadership for the school serving freedmen's education and religious instruction.
Monroe Wisconsin farmer Dennis Keating fell from a third story apartment window in Freeport while sleeping with his head out to get air. He was killed in the incident.
The dialogue notes Patrice is engaged to a cross eyed man. He looks at her constantly, but only she can tell.
Announcement of September 20 opening of 50,000 acres of Government irrigated land in Twin Falls country Southern Idaho for settlement under the Carey act. Encourages readers to request a free booklet and map by writing H L Hollister 205 La Salle St Chicago.
In Pasadena California social circles it was learned that Miss Katherine Traphagen has become the bride of her stepfather Cyrus M. Davis of Los Angeles. Miss Traphagen, who lived with her sisters in Altadena, was a prominent Young Women's Christian Association member and director of its short story club.
Homeseekers receive a booklet explaining how to secure 320 acres of U S Government land in Wyoming at no cost. It covers irrigation projects and recommended scientific dry farming methods. Direct train service from Chicago mentioned. W B Kniskern P T M Chicago.
Chicago opens an outdoor school for 30 tuberculous and pre tuberculous children. Pupils study play and live outdoors all day. Similar facilities exist in Providence Boston New York Pittsburg and Hartford. If successful Chicago plans four more outdoor schools for sub normal children.
Miss Ann Pearsons of Northfield VI describes severe eczema on face and neck that resisted three doctors and many remedies. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the condition healed in under three months, with discharge stopped and skin restored. Potter Drug & Chem, Corp. Sole Props, Boston.
A neighbor recalled a visiting lady who asked for a call back but did not give her name. The servant remembered only that she was “the one that always smiles when she speaks.” Her pleasant greeting left a remembered warmth in the household.
A reader recounts quitting coffee after years as a clerk and telegraph worker. Upon switching to Postum the man’s stomach improves and he regains health, claiming he can eat anything now. He advises boiling Postum 20 minutes with cream and notes a promotional booklet, There’s a Reason.
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