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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1910
Page
1
A Monticello Express page mixes humorous musings on fashion and society. It jokes about hobble skirts forcing a trot, laments the fragility of modern wit, and contrasts old and new manners while noting social missteps and light aviation news from France.
An educator from Pueblo Colorado comments that every child is born a Har, yet many outgrow it. He quips that farting is a woman’s safety valve and questions whether a safety valve needs a siren attachment.
German ordnance works face heavy demand as aviation advances loom over battle plans. Officials warn production strains persist despite new aircraft being prepared for air warfare, highlighting tension between arms supply and coming air power.
A social column riffs on changing norms from cinema to parks and transit stations. A Pennsylvania woman, 83, rode a train for the first time and may try biking next. A radium substitute is sold with a caution to order the authentic maker's bottle. The rise of typewriters changes editor habits. A professor notes girls giggle at trivial things as they have always done.
Two New York men gamble to decide who wins the girl they love. The dice game replaces the old duel as a modern twist on courtship and rivalry.
A pilot has been informed by his wife that he must cease flying or face divorce. Reports say he was last seen oiling the propeller shaft before the warning.
The boll weevil scare resurges across the southwestern cotton states yet authorities again deny the insect as a real threat, labeling popular entomology a humbug.
A Philadelphia man promotes venison as a cheaper alternative to mutton, but the plan also faces the challenge of matching venison quality to the traditional meat. The concept hinges on both cost and culinary appeal to win broader acceptance.
The report notes Ehrmann survived a lightning strike on his aircraft near Barcelona Spain. Observers say survivors fare better when struck while on terra firma rather than aloft, underscoring the dangers of flight during electrical storms.
A yacht crossed Lake Michigan from Chicago to Mackinaw in under 32 hours, shattering the former time by about five hours. The feat showcases unusually fast passage as the craft navigated the lake’s expanse.
An Ohio religious paper questions a law opposing airship development by noting the Creator would have given men wings if flight were intended, then cheekily asks why clothes were not provided if dress is part of the plan.
Dr H B Hibbard of Ames told fairgoers that farm youth moving to towns harms Iowa and urged revival of the state Grange and creation of farmers clubs. He praised the Grange for social support and warned that without organization farmers risk being outpaced by urban interests.
The Iowa League of Commercial clubs founded at a Des Moines Press Club convention aims to boost Iowa keep its wealth and promote farming through county agricultural courses and a publicity bureau. Elected officers include President Robert N. Carson and Secretary H. E. Stout with a long list of vice presidents from cities across the state.
Grinnell area farmer George Turner, 50, eight miles north of Grinnell, attempted suicide with a shotgun. The blast shattered his lower jaw. he was brought to a local hospital and, while expected to recover, will likely be unable to talk.
A barn belonging to J. W. Love six miles southwest of Charles City was destroyed by fire. Loss about 1500 dollars with 700 dollars insured. The fire consumed two horses 800 bushels of oats 100 bushels of wheat and 400 chickens in addition to the barn.
Mrs. Ed Manger of Dubuque county dies at 52 from heart disease while engaged in household work. The native of Dubuque county passed away in Dubuque.
Robert Morrow sold his Wright county farm of 160 acres for 20000 dollars at 125 dollars per acre. The tract near Woolstock is described as one of the best in the locality.
Fire destroyed the old blacksmith shop and damaged the carpenter shop and power house at Davenport locomotive works. Estimated loss placed at $20,000.
A lightning strike during a severe electrical storm hit the farm of Timothy Gibon west of Dubuque. The hay barn and its contents burned, along with three other barns, totaling losses over 10,000 dollars.
In Ida Grove the city’s water wells ran dry twice daily during the prolonged dry spell and the town struggled to maintain a water supply despite pumping.
John W. Springsteen of Oskaloosa died leaving a trust document dated April 10. He willed burial by the local Masonic lodge and Grand Army post and funeral services at the Methodist church with specified songs. The ending urged the assembly to sing "America" with patriotic spirit after the sermon.
Halisha M. Barker, living near Delhi, has achieved an excellent dairy record from four cows with no extra feed beyond pasture. May cream totaled $41.56 ($10.49 per cow) and June cream $45.12 ($12.03 per cow). Barker separates cream at home and feeds skim milk to hogs, creating a continuous chain of profits.
Havelock notes interest in oat yields across the state and cites Pocahontas County as strong. J. H. Charlton averaged 68 bushels per 80 acres, machine measure. J. C. Oelrich had 57 acres at 57 14 bushels, machine measure. W. G. Ryan reported 55 bushels from 57 acres. J. C. Barth yielded 70 bushels from 17 acres.
The Glenwood School for feeble minded completes finishing touches on a new boys wing. The first wing debuted years ago and the second now houses about 200 wards. Construction cost about 23000 dollars with fixtures around 15000 dollars.
Mortgage holders for 5906.71 have petitioned to force sale of the Crawford Hotel in Fort Dodge to satisfy the loan. C. J. Crawford and Louise Crawford gave the mortgage on January 20, 1905 to Fort Dodge Savings Bank, ending lengthy litigation.
The auditor's office reports Delaware county bounties paid since January 1, 1910 totaling 8 080 gophers at 10 cents each for 803 00 8 605 woodchucks at 20 cents apiece for 1 721 00 255 rattlesnakes at 50 cents for 127 50 38 wolf cubs at 2 dollars per pelt for 76 00 and 6 old wolves at 5 dollars each for 30 00.
At the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists association annual business meeting in Clinton Rev. J. I. Irland of Tampa Florida was re elected president Mrs Augusta Armstrong of Buffalo vice president Mrs Mollie Anderson of Clarksville Missouri secretary and Mrs M D Allen of Clinton treasurer.
Alfred G. Ray chief special agent of the Great Northern Railway killed Charles P. Welsh a former subordinate after Welsh fired five shots at Ray in the St Paul office building Welsh had been dismissed two months earlier for shooting a man in Duluth and had threatened Ray since then The incident ended when Ray fired one shot hitting Welsh who died.
Novelty ridden by Shilling won the $35,000 Futurity at Saratoga by a length with Bashti second and Love Not third amid a 15,000 crowd. Love Not led early as Shilling urged Novelty to surge past in the final stretch, Iron Mask and Footprint close behind.
A 2000 strong mob fought police and militia in Columbus after dynamite wrecked two street cars. Four rioters were arrested. one deputy sheriff was badly hurt and may die. A police chauffeur was knocked unconscious by a brick while motormen and conductors remained on the car under attack.
The Illinois railroad and warehouse commission announced sweeping express rate reductions in Illinois. Express tariff No 1 takes effect October 15 cutting tariffs in many cases by half for small packages. Companies vow to resist the order in court while the commission denounces their business practices. The plan uses a graduated schedule based on weight and intra state distances rather than a flat rate.
Waterloo engineer Mark Scroggy was badly hurt when his engine pulling Illinois Central passenger train No. 402 crashed into a box car blown from a siding onto the main line at Mona.
The Town City reports the Henry Walker Park Association is incorporated to accept a donated tract from Henry Walker of River Junction. The land becomes a perpetual possession for reunions and community use by old settlers.
Jeppe Bierring longtime Davenport census supervisor in 1910 and former city assessor died at Iowa City home of his son. Civil war veteran aged 76, he was noted for local public service and military service.
Joshua Chambers aged 98 died at his daughter Mrs R J Miller’s Logan home. He assisted in building the first railroad.
Mrs. Rachel Bonne died at her Montrose home at age 88 years 3 months 14 days. Survived by four sons 29 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
The Farmers' Co operative Creamery company held its annual picnic with six thousand farmers in attendance. Free coffee cream and iced buttermilk were provided by the creamery at the large dinner.
G H Belsheim county attorney died from an acute attack of appendicitis. He was prominent in politics and school life. He leaves a wife, a son and a daughter.
William Schmidt a Henry county pioneer died at 73 in Kewanee after seven years of subsisting on bread and milk. He remained active until a few weeks before his death Tuesday.
New York report states Patrick Gaffney a 50 year old Bronx mechanic hanged himself in his home after believing he was unjustly arrested for a crime. He was described as sober and industrious.
Mrs. Bernice Golden Henderson, actress, and F August Heinze of Montana copper interests appeared at the New York marriage license bureau in City Hall on Monday as his engagement was announced.
Official notice confirms two Asiatic cholera cases in Spandau Berlin area with public warnings issued to residents and travelers.
Miss Rose Buck Ingham and Miss Agnes Roos, both of San Francisco, were involved when a runaway automobile struck them as they left the Prinz Regententheater in Munich. Ingham was killed and Roos was severely injured.
At the American Bar Association meeting in Chattanooga Tennessee the committee on uniform laws reported urging an act to make uniform the law regarding transfer of corporation stock.
Jona White, Yale class of 1844, is believed the oldest Yale graduate and one of the oldest barristers in the state. He resides in Brockton at age ninety-one.
Charles Talbot Porter, an engineer and inventor of international reputation, died Tuesday at his Montclair home after a brief illness. He was eighty five years old.
From Goodhayn Greenland a letter says Frederick Cook plans another Arctic ascent to recover records and instruments he left behind His goal is to prove he reached the north pole before Peary and to overturn Copenhagen University findings An American steamer near Goodhaven harbor confirms Cook began a second dash northward for proof.
President Taft defends the Payne tariff while hinting at possible changes. He proposes tariff commission investigation followed by schedule revisions to ease business unease. Taft calls for Republican unity to avoid Democratic gains and cites a shift from a $58 million deficit to a $26 million surplus in just over a year.
Frank Gotch announces he has been seen for the last time on the mat after a career totaling 3831 wrestling matches with only seven losses. He notes most losses were in handicap bouts where he did not throw his opponents as often as planned. The announcement comes from Kansas City.
Farmers and Merchants Bank in Mt. Pleasant Michigan closed on Wednesday. Cashier Vermillion is missing, the vault is locked, and experts may be needed to solve the combination with officers fearing a cash shortage.
E. J. Wider, cashier of Russo-Chinese Bank in New York, admitted guilt to a $525,000 bank robbery. He pled Wednesday and faces sentencing on September 9.
L. Hoffman, an engineer on a Colorado irrigation project at Greeley, was blown about 30 feet into the air by a heavy dynamite charge he believed had failed to ignite. He escaped Tuesday with only minor injuries.
George S. Meyers multimillionaire tobacco merchant of St. Louis died in Redlands California on Tuesday after a several year illness. The body will be sent to St. Louis for burial.
Chicago reports a sensational Browne trial moment as Edward Hull of Peoria is cited in a telegram seeking 60000 before Lorimer's election. White testifies Rossell relayed the source of a 66000 fund. Keeley indicted for perjury as court erupts with clashes among attorneys and judge.
Hearing resumed against Frank B Harriman Charles L Ewing and John M Taylor former Illinois Central officials accused of defrauding the company through car repairs The first witness Theophile Reuther alleged Henry C Ostermann threatened to kill him for exposing a 1 million dollar theft The missing records and documents tied to a larger 1 6 million fraud surfaced as the graft battle unfolded.
General Howard Carroll, back from Europe, condemns U S tourists for extravagance noting they spent about 250 million dollars this year on baubles, souvenirs, jewelry and travel expenses.
Mrs. Mary Bradley, 70, fainted while at an open window in Newburgh New York on Wednesday and fell 30 feet to the flagstones below, dying from injuries.
Salt Palace, a salt structure and Salt Lake City scenic feature, was destroyed by fire Monday causing about 25000 dollars in losses. Defective wiring is cited as the cause of the blaze.
A southbound freight on the New York Central railroad plunged into the ash and debris at Castleton nine miles south of Albany killing Timothy Banker. Le Seite
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