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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
4
A Des Moines man became insane and believed he was an automobile. The note appears in a Monticello Express item reflecting on public ideas and local commentary from Iowa fairs and politicians including Governor Cummins and Governor LaFollette, with vivid comparisons to Kipling.
A wife sues for divorce claiming her husband embraces and kisses her so frequently that she risks serious health consequences. She disputes Browning’s line urging a man to “fold me with thine arm” and seeks legal separation.
Senator Titus backs a four year term for county officers and elections for half the officers at each biennial vote. The new law is in its first year and it is too early to judge its success. The proposal awaits results before deciding on a further change.
The Fair drew large crowds last Thursday as Governor Cummins spoke. Critics say spending on high quality Chautauqua speakers could boost attendance more than vaudeville acts, urging a combined agricultural exhibit and stock show. The Washington view notes Iowa GOP tensions between Shaw and Cummins, seen as personal feuds rather than party policy.
The Portsmouth treaty highlights Saghalin Island north of Japan near Russia. The division at the fiftieth parallel grants Japan a barren wasteland while Saghalin, a Russian penal colony since 1858, is described as a harsh, forested land once called the Isle of the Lost. Proponents call the transfer a civilizational gain with rich forests mines and oil fields promising vast industrial revenue.
Three weeks after a Milwaukee millionaire banker was indicted for embezzling funds left for graft, the case was dismissed for lack of evidence. Prosecution came from political enemies seeking personal gain, while reformers in name only appear to abuse the reform banner for political advantage.
In a speech on the Fairgrounds last Thursday Governor Cummins favored a fair rate making authority for interstate transport. He opposed a full rate making commission but backed adjudication by the Interstate Commerce Commission or a new body to determine unjust rates and set just, equitable charges after a fair trial. He noted Iowa law targets exorbitant charges with penalties and that interstate traffic falls under federal regulation, but judges a shipper may seek redress when a rate is found too high.
Lincoln Stiffens spent thirty six hours in Iowa seeking a graft story but returned with no material for a new magazine article. The expedition yielded no leads or usable sources for publication.
Lost Nation plans paving on Main Street. A parochial school to rise in Cascade at a cost of 20000 dollars. Boone councilman fined ten dollars by the mayor for stealing dirt. Benton county veterans decide next reunion will be held in Belle Plaine. Van Horne gains electricity from a new plant operating last week. Cedar Rapids hosts the annual National Postal Clerks convention. Keokuk claims to staged the first street fair west of the Mississippi, eight years ago. A Des Moines policeman shot a suspect resisting arrest and faces assault with intent to kill charges. Cedar Rapids council to test two fire engine makes for hose pressure. Rev. William Shanklin of Reading, Pa, named president of Upper Iowa University. Anamosa council orders street and house numbering for free delivery. Poweshiek county reports hail-damaged corn fields emitting strong odors. D. P. Wilson, ex-banker of Shenandoah, arrested in Chicago for forging 40000 dollars in paper. An old violin sold to a Sutton Nebraska citizen for about 2500 dollars. Frank Bickert, farmer near Lisbon, Cedar County, killed by a thrashing machine. Prof P G Holden of Ames proposes a red square on calendars to mark seed corn dates.
Monticello residents are invited to attend a library meeting on Monday evening September 11 to discuss continuing the entertaining and instructive University Extension lectures.
J H Heiken marketed hogs in Prairieburg. Harm Rickels starts barn foundation. Miss Alice Rourke begins teaching Lovell Homnte. Noble and Hogan on Anamosa business. Ina Nelson stays with Mrs Gillilan. Blanche Noble starts teaching district 4. Minnie Frasier visits Castle Grove relatives. Hogan ships stock from Prairieburg. Eda Cramer to teach Hickory Grove Cass again. Henderson leases farm to Hubbard. Barrac family visit. New daughter born to Howie family. Michael and Ellen Haley plan Colfax recuperation. School starts district 2 with Mamie McAleer. Mrs Gillilan ill in bed. Ed Harms sells Starr farm to J L Siebels for 75 per acre, 240 acres. Deischer rejoice over new heir. Prospecting trip to South Dakota. King of Case joins party. Henderson to move to Dakota. public sale Sept 11 stock and machinery. Downerville creamery stockholders vote on sale. Hosford to NW trip. Howie awarded road repair contract at Downerville. Road improvement details planned. Obituary notes of deceased farmer trader in sewing machines. George Klinkner loses stack to fire. barn saved. loss in hundreds.
W L Ketchum attended Marion Fair and W A Hale went to Des Moines for the state fair. Miss Grace Griffith opens Cass Center School. many locals visit relatives in Illinois and attend schools in Monticello and Anamosa. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Ira Perry died, with burial in Central City.
Cascade notes list residents traveling to Dubuque Denver Wisconsin Worthington and North Dakota for work family and religious duties. A large Labor Day gathering at a Monastery is noted along with an Iowa Telephone line project between Dubuque and Cascade. Adolph Lindeman dies after 70 years of life in Germany and 45 years in the neighborhood.
Onslow reports Miss Lou Sears leaving for Cedar Falls to attend the Normal school. Other items note local illness, teaching appointments, and community updates including farm sale, trades, and school reopening with Miss Burns leading the grades.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat excerpt discusses occult experiences including a stranger’s premonitions and a writing trance. It blends a tale of supernatural influence with notes on dream inventions and head-bump correspondences linked to creativity and psychic research.
A list of newly acquired titles totaling twenty with three remaining to arrive. Notable items include Be Afro-American encyclopaedia 1896, Tabulated digest of the divorce laws 1901, English anthology 1894, and Life of Edmund Kean 1897. Also notes on a music studio start date and local real estate and railroad travel ads.
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