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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
1
In a humorous 1908 missive from John to Bunch the author frets over Parisian autos and chauffeurs, laments the bumper logic of cars, and recounts Peaches’s disastrous kerosene mosquito experiments, ending with a note about Dr. Hall and a church tale.
Des Moines hosted the largest labor day event with a grand parade and a notable carpenters float building a shed that was later sold. Davenport, Oskaloosa, Boone, Marengo, Waterloo, Dubuque and other cities reported sizable union parades, speeches by figures like Thomas L. Lewis and John T. Reese, and a festive county fair atmosphere at parks and grounds.
Des Moines will enforce a citywide shut down of brothels by September 15 1908 under General Order No 21. Superintendent Hamery announced the policy detailing suppression, registration with Humane Society, and outreach for those seeking reformation to be aided by Mrs Elizabeth Baird and Mrs McKean.
The article discusses starting a bank account for each newborn and adding to it yearly. It argues this practice will foster thrift in children and that owning a bank book, gradually freed from parental control, motivates saving. It notes the challenge of saving the first hundred dollars and gains in ease with subsequent deposits.
A North American Review passage questions whether women talk less to please men. It argues voice music can outweigh content, urging a loosening of restrained speech and warning against stifling female expression.
Judge Howell issued a temporary injunction preventing the United States Carnival company from exhibting in tents on main city streets. Cashier Lovell Swisher and about fifty businessmen urged the action alleging street tent pitches violate the law. Carroll argues city council permit legalizes the setup. Swisher hired C. S. Ranch to appeal, promising to pursue the case in higher courts amid heated controversy.
The North Iowa Dental Association holds its meeting at Clear Lake this week. The group dissolves into the state association creating the Ninth district. Dentists from Waterloo and northern Iowa attend a three day clinic and outing.
Judge Howell in district court Iowa City shot and killed himself Tuesday morning Sept 8 at 8 30 in a Kirkwood hotel room. H D Overholt aged 8th left his daughter’s home after breakfast and was found dead with a 32 caliber revolver, inquest deemed unnecessary.
Mrs. Arthur Cunnington, 1800 Polk Street, bride of four months, died after her clothes were ignited by gasoline from a two burner stove while she prepared the noonday meal. Neighbors rushed to help as she fled a blazing house, nine tenths of her body blistered, death from nervous shock.
The Iowa Central Railway company seeks a restraining order against Marshalltown strikers in U S circuit court. Over 100 defendants named. Judge Mae Pherson ill, commissioner H W Gleason to hear evidence in Oskaloosa with General Superintendent D C Noonan and General Council George W Seevers present from Iowa Central and Minneapolis St Louis railways.
An indictment was returned against former Sac City County Treasurer William H. Pettis for embezzlement after a thorough investigation. Pettis pleaded not guilty. bond was set at 5000 dollars and a continuance granted. Trial scheduled for the October term.
The piece outlines Nahum the Elkoshite and his prophetic burden against Nineveh It discusses Nahums journey to Nineveh and his vision of divine judgment The prophecy centers on the downfall of the Assyrian capital and the hope for Jerusalem that accompanies Gods justice
Washington rumor says Archbishop Diomede Falconio will be named cardinal within six months for his successful Vatican mission to the American church. Falconio, a naturalized American citizen since 1872, has served as papal delegate with noted judgment and peaceful leadership in the United States.
A sermon contrasts God’s slow anger with his mighty power and final judgment. It cites Jonah and Nahum to show that repentance delays but does not erase divine justice, while God’s mercy offers refuge in Christ and confidence for the trusting.
Nahum, shaped by Assyrian cruelty and survival near Jerusalem, is inspired by divine power during the siege of the city. The text recalls Rabshakeh’s boast and the miraculous pestilence that felled 185000 enemy troops, raising questions of the city’s future safety under Nineveh’s rule.
A Reval journalist faced a maze of approvals from five separate police authorities before reporting. Officials photo documented him and a dual-sex secret police cordon guarded his movements as he attempted to work unmolested.
Maj Hodder suggests gnats breed malaria free Barbadoes because millions of fish feast on larvae. Jamaica Colon Guyana imports millions to wipe gnats. Africa uses millions against swamp fevers and Italy employs the method in the Roman Campagna.
The Ferguson breech-loader saw use in the Revolutionary War. The first U S patent for a breech-loading musket went to Thornton and Hill of North Yarmouth on May 21, 1811. Lefaucheux developed the first successful breech-loading shotgun around 1852 after earlier impractical devices.
Chicago engineer William Henry Samson of Evanston fire department claims a 29 year study produced an airship 10 feet long and 5.5 feet in diameter with a machine to reverse gravity. He has built working models and seeks $5,000 to build a full device. Samson is 50 and is an expert machinist.
Jim complains about his wife draining finances as he admits he never gives her money. The old employer questions her spending while Jim laments the situation and denies providing funds. The dialogue hints at marital strain and financial strain on the household.
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