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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1907
Page
10
An obituary tribute to Richard Mansfield lauds his serious craft and high character plays. It contrasts vaudeville performers with Mansfield citing his Shakespearean Brutus and Henry IV as exemplars and notes his versatile, principled stage presence.
The Wyoming Journal lauds the governor and editor for courage in opposing a three cent per mile rail rate and supporting a two cent fare, recalling a past clash over fare legislation. It notes Major Carr and Director Sage as other notable figures amid a broader political and agricultural commentary.
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues progressives should have urged tariffs like Taft to avoid bitterness and unite Republicans under Taft’s leadership. It notes the Bulletin-Journal claims the tariff divide is fading and predicts no election differences next year if that stance continues.
The piece urges homeowners to supervise cement work done by outside or local help. It notes many cannot judge cement quality, but can verify sacks per wheelbarrow, water ratio, and that the foundation matches specifications to ensure a truly permanent walk.
A column lampoons courtship and social norms with witty aphorisms about visiting, homesickness, nagging a partner, male pride, and a girl’s push and pull in romance. The voice skewers traditional gender expectations through humorous observations.
The Marion Register notes rising tariffs for oil and lumber and a sharp drop in steel rail prices. It cites Cuba sugar prices and predicts debates among great men about improving tariffs, while hinting at a forthcoming better tariff law and a new millennium.
A quote from Mr. Dooley contrasts how opportunity acts on different men. It can hammer a door, wake a sleeping watchman, or strike others with an ax, but to my man it remains a clear opportunity.
Mrs Spenditt notes her husband slept through a sermon last Sunday while Mrs Askitt describes the pastor’s sermon as criticizing women for spending on clothing, and Mrs Spenditt says she was glad he was asleep.
Engineer Kimball and eight surveyors from Davenport began mapping the Davenport and Manchester Interurban route. The crew, led by L. Matthews Jr., started at a government benchmark near Kinois Central by Marion Street, then traced along Franklin to Main, then Main to M. & QO. property and Fayette Street to the city limits, with potential lines toward Sheldon farm and the fish hatchery.
Mrs C L Niles and her sister Mrs Pitcher fled a runaway team on Fairview road near a bridge. They outran the plunging horses down the hill. The team belonging to a traveling optician nearly struck their carriage but was stopped by C Hastings at Gillen House with life risking effort. No injuries or damage reported.
The state warns town hunters that there is no open season for turtle doves and that the birds are protected year round. Anyone killing a dove outside legal periods faces a fine under state law.
Bids will be received until Saturday noon September 7 for filling the approaches to the new bridge at Dale's Ford on the Maquoketa River. Prices per yard cover filling and dirt carting, disposal of waste dirt, and riprap with rock. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved.
A leading lady in a minor Ohio city plans to press lace collars. She rings for a hot iron, but the hall boy returns empty handed. He explains the bartender cannot mix it, leaving the lady puzzled by the odd misunderstanding.
Citizens question why the council bought a street sweeper months ago and if it was used recently. They urge continuous cleaning of Main Street to keep a good impression for visitors and state occasions.
Oxford Mirror notes Mr 8 Zigler and family will relocate to their Cedar Rapids residence next week. Jorges is described as one of the town’s oldest business figures and a member of one of its finest families. Zigler arrived in the eighties joining R D Beckon in a mercantile venture, which later dissolved.
In Washington New port event, William of Sweden left a formal dinner to join a public dance for sailors. A St. Louis Republic note adds a youth used family Bible to prove age for beer purchase. The piece stresses the value of keeping records.
The Los Angeles Times notes that while Roosevelt has several sons, Kermit Roosevelt appears to be his favorite. The article outlines perceived favorites and public impressions without naming any official ranking or policy ties.
Minneapolis Journal notes the Cleveland Leader reports a breakfast product containing ground corncobs. The item provides little nourishment yet increases volume with an added filler. The report signals concerns over food quality and labeling.
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