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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
3
Special correspondence reports German priests in the Dubuque diocese launching a campaign against socialism from Catholic pulpits. The Dubuque socialists are active, but the church leaders insist socialism conflicts with American republican principles.
The Iowa Louisiana Purchase exposition commission indicated no opposition to holding the Iowa state fair next year. Secretary F R Conaway stated there is no desire to postpone the fair and emphasized the commission aims to exhibit Iowa products and support harvest exhibits rather than compete with the state fair. He said abandoning the fair would be discourteous and contrary to progress.
Prof W H Olin of Iowa Agricultural College aims to turn millions of acres on western plains Africa velds Siberian steppes Argentin a pampas and West Australian plains into rich hay and pasture. His side oats grama modification shows promise after trials on semi arid U S plains. Extended tests are planned for next spring and St Louis exposition officials expect a major exhibit.
Mrs. Valentine Tilton and Mrs. Eveline Perrin of New Hampton, likely the oldest twins, marked their ninety second birthday. Born May 22 1811 in Vernon Conn they endured family losses and moved across states while remaining devoted Methodists. They are sight impaired but healthy and may reach a centennial milestone.
The University of Iowa has received a deed gift from Mr and Mrs Juclid Sanders of Terris for the Mill Dam on the Iowa River a mile north of campus. The regents have pursued the deal for months and plan a water power plant and a hydraulic laboratory as part of the school of applied science.
Washington reports a misdated cable stating Vice Consul William C. Magelssen was killed in Beirut. A later message says bullets narrowly missed him. President Roosevelt keeps European squadron bound for Beirut to protect Americans and interests, with efforts to arrest the assailant ongoing.
Fights erupt around Adrianople with insurgents besieging Malkoternovo. Autonomy reports 40 Turkish soldiers killed after an 11 hour battle near Ziknishor. Villages burned in Hodgetalashnan for terrorizing Christians. Constantinople telegrams say the Porte fears the uprising near the sultanate capital. In Des Moines Iowa the populists nominate L H Weller for governor S T Harvey for lieutenant governor J A Lowenberg for supreme court Walter McCullah for railroad commissioner Hilo Bunce for superintendent.
In Curco Tex on August 27 Gov Lanham respited Sam Stileseon for two days while he awaits further action. The accused man is charged with the murder of Doom Edwards over infatuation with Edwards wife.
Fire swept the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific outbound freighthouse at Polk and Sherman streets early today destroying over 300 feet of the building and causing about 100000 dollars in losses.
A night train carrying soldiers collided with a freight train near Udine on the eastern frontier. Nineteen soldiers and one captain were killed and 80 injured, 12 seriously, as the royal visit to view maneuvers was halted. The colonel commanding the troops was among the injured.
Omaha Nebraska reports three deaths from rising waters. Jefferson Keep aged 10 and Edgar Hamilton aged 11 drowned while swimming in back water of South Omaha. Willie Paulsen died in a flooded Council Bluffs cellar.
In Nodaway Iowa a rescue attempt for the Sanborn family on a house top ended when the raft overturned. Mrs Sanborn and two children drowned, two other children were saved. Also reports death of Martin Kellogg ex University of California president in San Francisco after surgery. Henry Winters and Andrew Bellare convicted for killing a steer in Montana. A Newark Bay bridge derrick collapsed drowning four workers. Actor Joseph Haworth dies of heart disease in Willoughby Ohio.
A detailed discussion on soap use for skin care notes soap as a solvent aiding dirt removal, cautions about alkali soaps drying skin, and advises on washing the face scalp and hands with complementary oils or preparations. It recommends vinegar in wash water for the scalp and protective oils after sun or wind exposure.
A New York Post described a home wedding with the bride seated at a small table with a decorated loaf cake. She cuts the cake with a silver knife, slices are served on six plates, and the central piece hides a gold thimble, wedding ring, and coin symbolizing spinsterhood, marriage, and wealth. The loaf offers a decorative, economical alternative to boxed favors.
The Detroit Free Press lists recipes for Blueberry Muffins and a layered Baked Rice with Tomatoes. The muffin method combines butter and sugar with egg milk flour salt and baking powder then folds in blueberries. The rice dish layers cooked rice and chopped tomato with butter salt pepper and bread crumbs and bakes until done.
The text outlines emergency cooling methods for skin care using vinegar and water, cold poultices of starch and bran, or almond water. It describes preparing almond or bran infusion by boiling one ounce of the powder in half a pint of water for several minutes for soothing relief.
A 19th century New York weekly notes that aristocratic look comes from calm manners and composed posture. It suggests personal bearing, quiet speech, and steady facial expression convey refinement more than dress alone.
The Terrill mill dam on the Iowa River near the university, once owned by Samuel J. Kirkwood, is donated by Mr and Mrs Euclid Sanders of Iowa City. Iowa State plans a water power plant and hydraulic laboratory on the site with a reservoir on the hillside, supplying lighting and power for university buildings and equipment for student training in applied science.
Johnson county farmer Hugh Maher owner of a 200 acre Morse area farm was arrested by Constable Slatter and jailed in Iowa City to answer charges of threatening to kill and attempting extortion. He allegedly threatened Cedar Rapids citizens J. C. and Ernest Pickering during an automobile tour in Iowa City after their car broke down demanding 500 dollars. Maher posted a 250 dollar bond.
Miss Muriel Nye of Des Moines, daughter of Edwin A Nye Daily News editor, will wed J. S. Vanickle at the bride's great aunt’s home in Terre Haute Indiana. Vanickle is the son of a Vermillion Illinois merchant with a long acquaintance between couple.
William Droullard of Dubuque disappeared after leaving August 10 for Mt Hope Wisconsin to establish residence. Authorities in Wisconsin towns have been notified. he carried a large sum of money and has not communicated since.
Four year old Luella Anderson sacrificed her life to save six year old Gladys Patten when Gladys dress caught fire. Luella pat out flames but her own garments ignited, she died after hours of agony.
The weekly crop report notes unseasonably cold cloudy moist conditions in Iowa. Oats damaged in shock and corn progress slowed, with urgent need for warm dry weather for normal development in early and late planted fields.
Former Le Mars mayor and Republican N L Greer, once a grain businessman, was discovered dead in his bed. The striking figure had lost his fortune in a market downturn and secluded himself at home for two years.
Earl Morgan about 20 was shot and badly wounded at the Charles Moore livery stable in Oskaloosa by 18 year old Orville Wright. Both say the shooting was an accident in a case of didn’t know it was loaded.
While seated at Mrs. Ida M. Irelan s home near Cincinnati, Joe Clarke was accidentally shot in the head and killed instantly when a son of Mrs. Irelan discharged a revolver while passing it to Clarke. The incident occurred at the organ in the home.
A Great Western road plan to start daily rail service on September 1 linking Council Bluffs with St Paul. Other notes include a $12 missing money draw from Marshalltown, a Kokomo fatality identified as Earl Sallade, a five legged cow sighting in Marshalltown, and local civic updates from Dallas and Guthrie counties Redfield meeting.
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