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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
1
Installation of market places in several Iowa cities allows consumers to buy directly from truck gardeners and farmers. Early morning visits yield fresh produce at reduced prices, as the grocer’s markup is avoided and decay losses are not borne by the middleman.
A skeptical column mocks campaign maneuvers and party splits as the nation nears a new presidential cycle. It notes Cummins Taft tests, law enforcement boosts in Des Moines, fading bank deposit glamour, Wyoming debates, and a mock “progressive” rise led by Hearst, with lampoons of politicians and media stunts.
Ollette says the presidency is not the highest honor and that satisfaction lies in talking about him. He asserts he can never achieve the presidency. Prouty of Des Moines backs Taft renomination, with Cummins similarly endorsing if his term ends this year.
A Baltimore man who was bitten by an oyster while feeding it was served right. He had no business fooling with it during the month with out an'r.
Cedar county district court sits with Judge F O Ellison. Anamosa man F Potter bound over for grand jury on bootlegging. Muscatine principal H O Rowland died suddenly. Interurban grading contract awarded to E Coons of Omaha. Eastern Iowa Exposition planned for Cedar Rapids on October 28. Fish Bros Mfg Co of Clinton reportedly insolvent with 100000 assets and 280000 liabilities. Champ Clark spoke at Davenport on Labor Day. Hazel McIntosh of Manchester injured in runaway. mother and Rita Broadhead also hurt. Northwestern fireman Arthur Karterman sought for forgery. he took $900 and fled. William Nolan fatally injured in car crash near Fairfax. Harrington injured. McAllister barn and cattle shed burned by lightning near Cascade. losses listed. Robert McNally lost 1500 bushels grain and hay. insured half. Gotch defeats Hackenschmidt in historic wrestling match. Rev Father Lenihan arrested for assault in Blessing. released on bond. Canty alleges fence job dispute. revolver threatened entry to cemetery. Analysis from Sioux City Journal discusses Taft tariff stance and political implications.
The Duroc Jersey pig is praised as the 1912 model of the Poland China lineage and a pinnacle of pig culture. It is described as neat in appearance with refined table manners, contrasting with other breeds and celebrated as the exquisite of the hog house.
Kiburz Bros and W R Furman appeal sheriff jury award for Central City dam water power site condemned for Cross electric plant. Jury set total award at 1410 dollars. water power right excluded. Furman claims ownership or interest and has filed appeals.
A Chicago man reports cows respond to music while milking opening chances for singers from vaudeville to pursue a harmless related occupation.
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes a serious announcement that Mr. Cammina would not oppose a Taft nomination but support him. It questions when Senator Allison felt compelled to pledge party ticket support and argues the president should accept the assurance as reasonable.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Iowa State College at Ames will assist the Iowa fruit industry by teaching farmers to grow apples for strong market prices. The piece urges statewide effort, praising Iowa apples over western produce and calling for a coordinated推广 to prove Iowa can lead globally.
Reformatory visitors this month total 1423 with 733 visiting over the three days of the fair. Frank Rieter of Cascade and Monticello died at the Sanitarium last Sunday at about 28, born November 15, 1883 in Iowa. He came ill with typhoid fever three weeks ago brought by his sister Mrs Will Knepper. Page county supervisors inspect Jones county home construction and plan to imitate its design. State Inspector Corwin toured Anamosa and will inspect again. he says Jones county will have one of the best county homes in Iowa.
Misa Beatrice Parkhill departed Tuesday evening for Clearfield Pennsylvania where she will teach in the high school. The item notes fair traffic and a Milwaukee special excursion to Manchester and Monticello fairs, with riders unhappy about unsteady service and inconsistent excursion earnings.
The Jones County fair at Monticello drew a large crowd with 8000 on grounds, bustling stands, and an array of trains arriving from multiple towns. Highlights included a balloon ascent by Harry Fielding, baseball games, 53rd Regiment band, and high gate receipts, with no accidents reported.
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