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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
4
An American journalist travels through Shanghai and Kiangpeh observing famine in China. Missionaries face hunger, disease, and moral strain as corpses, beggars, and child auctions reveal the depth of distress and the risks to relief workers amid a five month relief effort.
India’s famed tiger bird, no larger than a sparrow, defies the royal predator only when backed by thousands. Lone, it avoids attack. in crowds it engages the tiger, drawing on a hereditary foe alliance to threaten the great cat’s safety.
A Supreme Court justice recalls youth perceptions of age at a luncheon. He notes changing views on aging from his own 15 to 40 and 35 to 60, concluding many lively men exceed 70.
Health notes present two perspectives on husbands one idealizing faultless perfection and the other acknowledging faults but choosing to love anyway. The quotation frames a balanced approach to marital affection.
The state set aside a portion of liquor proceeds for an old age pension fund eight years ago. The current accumulated amount stands at 2,500,000 dollars.
A brief humorous exchange centers on a hat remark with a sharp comeback about the style. The dialogue showcases witty back and forth and a playful tone between two speakers.
A theologic or biblical excerpt references 2 Samuel 6 with a note on scripture authority. It presents the event of David bringing up the Ark as a focal point from 1907 authorship.
A devotional discussion contrasts David’s prosperity with his humble devotion to God. It explains two kinds of fear, how reverence differs from superstition, and the need for true worship free of royal pomp. The piece advocates rich equality in church service and heartfelt, unselfconscious reverence before God.
The text recounts King David’s return to Jerusalem after a failed attempt to bring the ark to the city. Uzzah’s death overshadowed the joy of departure, leaving David and the nation in gloom and foreboding as he questions if his plan caused divine anger. He recalls Philistine and Bethshemesh judgments tied to the ark and laments the tragedy on entering his cedar palace.
Troubled King David wrestles with the meaning of Uzzah s death and the rightful place of the ark in Jerusalem. The prophet Nathan counsels heed to God s commands as David questions the risk and purpose of bringing the holy emblem into the city. A delegation announces blessing at Obededom s house, and David proceeds to move the ark to Jerusalem.
Reading notes describe character from newspaper handling. A methodical man folds evenly. untidy folds show carelessness and temper. Clutches paper as if fearing loss signals bad temper. Holding paper near the face implies extreme watchfulness and suspicion. Thumb folding indicates willpower orientation.
Frederick Kohler, Cleveland's police chief, replies to a reporter's war on male flirts with witty skepticism. He recalls a Cleveland sleuth’s amused remark about a smashed jeweler's window, noting the situation is more serious than it seems.
The Bank of England is described as the richest bank today followed by the Bank of France. The text notes governance by appointed officials and hints at republican oversight, mentioning the minister of finance and the press republic.
An Ottumwa woman unknowingly sells nine chickens for about 900 dollars after discovering a pocketbook with the amount. A man posing as a buyer examined the yard and coop but left disappointed, unaware of the hidden cash taken with the birds.
Nineteen Des Moines druggists must appear in district court to explain why they should not be barred from selling intoxicating liquors. Iowa Anti-Saloon League officials filed petitions for injunctions and plan further actions. Named defendants include W. C. McArthur Rendolph Drug Co C J Holmes Co Charles Namur Helm Enroe Alfred Hammer Ream Johnson Speers Drug Co Victoria Pharmacy Higgins Pharmacy Whitney Drug Co Mc Curnin Drug Co Hurlbut Drug Co Lawrence Drug Co A O Weaver W P Henry A E Philleo Higgins Pharmacy Co E A Higgins.
Albia–Speaker N. E. Kendall announces his candidacy for Congress in Iowa's Sixth District. Kendall has been expected to seek the Republican nomination and reclaim the seat previously held by Major Lacey. Lacey reportedly will not run. other contenders include Judge M. A. Roberts of Ottumwa and John Offill of Jasper County.
Logan A H Sniff editor of the Harrison County News Missouri Valley is found guilty of manslaughter. The jury delivered the verdict after rejecting his claim of self defense as unsupported by other witnesses. An appeal is expected.
An attempted bank robbery at Middletown State Savings ended when yeggmen breached a rear window and dynamited the Blosser safe. One charge ruined the combination but did not open the door, and the burglars fled on a Burlington handcar stolen from the scene. No cash or valuables appear missing.
Sac City C E Staton pleaded guilty to selling liquor in violation of law and was fined 300 dollars plus costs and jailed for default. He later paid the fine with help from wholesale liquor dealers in Carroll after sheriffs seized liquor cigars and fixtures in Staton’s saloon valued at 500 dollars.
Grand jury returns an indictment against Burt Pell for first degree murder in the death of John H. Lee Gifford, filed in Marshalltown. The charge stems from the fatal shooting in the city, with authorities pursuing trial proceedings.
Ronald Wescott and John Burdick of Estherville are killed near Dunnell Minnesota when a chain attached to a ditcher sweep breaks and the sweep strikes them. The incident marks a third deadly accident for Arnett and Lesher’s ditcher crew, following a fatality a year earlier and another serious injury.
A cyclonic storm swept Des Moines and surrounding areas on the evening of the 7th. The tornado ripped through Valley Junction, demolishing houses and injuring people, with freight cars tossed as far as fifty feet. Mrs. Elizabeth Collum died in the wreckage at Valley Junction.
Tony Wheeler assaulted Ed Lachout during a card game in the county jail and bit off part of Lachout's left cheek. Wheeler awaits trial on two counts for prior stabbing and attempted murder. He is held in solitary confinement in the dungeon with restricted privileges and exercise times.
Adair resident J W Lees died after being thrown from a wagon when the team bolted five miles southeast of Adair. He suffered severe head injuries a broken left shoulder four broken ribs and a broken right leg and lived about an hour and a half after the accident despite being conscious shortly before death.
The mangled body of Charles Gillman colored was found east of Ottumwa on Burlington tracks. The head was almost severed and authorities believe he fell from a train or was struck while walking the line. Gillman had recently been jailed for drunkenness and left with money to shop.
Twelve men died instantly and two more perished later at the hospital after Rock Island passenger No. 31 wrecked three miles west of Cedar Falls on the 6th. A tender flange broke causing telescoping of baggage and mail cars into the smoker and chair car.
A 17 year old Gottleib Graff son of Mr and Mrs George Graff northeast of the city in Franklin county died after a foot sliver became infected with blood poisoning. The injury was initially deemed minor but worsened in the days that followed despite medical efforts.
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