19 Sep 1907
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
1
The Northeastern Town Editorial association met in Dubuque last week and praised the city. The piece extols Dubuque as rich yet content, with beautiful bluffs and the Mississippi, inviting visitors to enjoy its hospitable people and scenic settings.
The press reviews Major S H M Byers new poetry volume favorably though quotes from the book are scarce. Critics praise the author’s verse while noting the book offers a concise sample of his work.
In Dubuque the veteran senator William Boyd Allison spoke for an hour to the Northeastern Iowa Editorial association at Carnegie-Stout Library. He rebutted charges of stagnation, argued progress is real though slow, and urged trust in representatives. He finished vigorous, hosted an informal reception, and was hailed by supporters as potentially unbeatable to Republicans on future campaigns.
Governor Cummins of Town declares candidacy to succeed William B. Allison in 1909. Allison, at eighty, would have served 36 years over six terms, the longest tenure in the senate’s history, andMay seek re election if he lives to 1908.
The Cedar Rapids Republican contrasts Taft and Hughes as both fit the description of a conservative president like Theodore Roosevelt. The piece implies a debate on leadership and common sense among voters.
A street fair is set for September 26 and 27 in Oxford Junction. The event aims to attract locals and visitors with vendors, food and community activities.
The Northeastern Iowa Editorial Association met in Dubuque with Senator William B. Allison and Al Swalm addressing members. A river trip to Casville on the steamer J.8S featured a lavish fish dinner and warm hospitality from the Casville Commercial Club and locals.
A farmer notes an eight hour work day with eight hours before dinner and eight after, plus overtime to manage a large farm. The account highlights labor schedules and the practical demands of farming operations.
Jones county Iowa board convened in Anamosa on September 9 1907 with Chairman Noyes and four supervisors present. Reports from I A M Loomis and others detailed balances received and paid for soldiers relief and sheriff fees, with end figures and approvals recorded.
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