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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
1
A column reflecting on a Virginia murder verdict and societal morals contrasts a young killer's depravity with political sparring over Cannonism, Roosevelt, and prohibition. It also salutes Iowa pioneers, notes Maine’s narrow dry victory, and criticizes La Follette Cummins positions while forecasting pension-bill debates.
Progressive Democrats back the renomination of Senators Martin and Swanson in Virginia. The text contrasts party labels by noting how they would be treated as reactionaries if they belonged to the Republican side.
A mass of local notes reports a planned remodeling of the Maquoketa post office, with other items including fines for game law violations in Delaware county, revival meetings in Mechanicsville, and paving work in Manchester. The bulletin covers accidents, legal matters, and community events from Iowa townships, Cedar Rapids to Dubuque.
In Iowa boosters confront the wasteful praise of others and urge real effort. The piece argues that true boosters act, not just shout for others to help. It contrasts loud cheering with personal contribution and accountability.
The original La Follette men clash over who may head the procession in South Dakota. One Iowa claimant insists there is only one original and asserts he did not watch the parade pass by, foreshadowing a dispute about leadership and precedence.
Lincoln Steffens declares England ready for muckraking while the excerpt hints at a sharp critique of British society and press. The remark frames a discussion of investigative reporting across nations.
Dubuque man Landon Taylor admits writing a threatening Black Hand letter demanding 350 dollars to be left at a bridge for farmer W. W. Eye. A bogus package was placed and watched while Taylor and two accomplices fled. Taylor was tracked to Onslow and Monticello before arrest in Dubuque. Eyewitness witnesses and hotel records link Ed Smith and Williams to the plot. authorities seek them.
Washington Post summary notes Bryan denies leaving politics for ministry and argues public questions remain his main focus. It discusses the 1908 Democratic field, potential nominees, and the need for unity as Taft gains popularity, with a local public notice about filing dog and wolf damage claims in Jones County.
Amber notes D J Dierks of Edgemont SD visiting relatives. Frank Farragher returns from Dakota and Minnesota trip. Mr and Mrs D B Herren back from Dixon Illinois. Amber Creamery Co paid 31 cents for butter fat for late August. Farmers cutting corn due to short hay crop amid good season. Meade Sanford of Auburn Colorado digs and sells spud crop at 70 sacks per acre, $110 per acre. 85 acres remaining. Pear type crop mentioned as potential good yield.
A Buffalo resident sustains life on nine dollars weekly amid postwar scarcity. Neighbors note resilience and frugal routines as he navigates rising costs and limited work opportunities.
The Sioux City Journal delivers day and night Associated Press coverage with a corps of special reporters across towns. The paper emphasizes reliable, non yellow news and a market page featuring grain, stocks, and the Higin butter and cream market, valuable to farmers and stockmen.
Mrs Harriet Daly Allen born July 12 1846 near Harrisburg PA married Lucius Allen May 18 1862. She died after a fall in Holstein Texas later moved Wisconsin area leaving seven children with many relatives and four sisters and brothers. She was a Quaker convert.
The city of Monticello certifies a road dragging tax levy aligned with Monticello township boundaries. The levy, about $400 annually, funds limited miles of main traveled roads into the city. County auditor contests the levy, prompting mandamus actions and potential taxpayer injunctions as the legality remains unresolved.
The Monticello Iowa city council invites bids for street alley and public lighting including horse houses and carboose. Bids for one year and five year terms must be written and delivered by 8 pm on the first Tuesday in October 1911. Lighting to include thirty to forty incandescent thirty two candle power lights and not less than nine tungsten lights in clusters of four of one hundred candle power or equivalent. City Clerk A Kompt dated September 9 1911.
The Board of Education met in special session on September 18 1911 with Dr F A Hefner Dr T M Redmond and W F Rohn present. Bills for text books supplies labor and materials were approved totaling several amounts including Cross Hardware Co plumbing and Monticello Electric Co lighting. The meeting adjourned with E Reed as secretary. New York Evening Post notes Taft refusing to play golf in Kansas as prudent in a progressive atmosphere.
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