21 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
1
A long critique of public figures and policy, citing Mr. Witte and Mr. Parker, amid sensational Des Moines murder coverage and insurance probe headlines. It questions tax, liquor, patent medicine licensing, and state governance while urging caution on rate legislation and county official terms.
James R. Keene predicts a shift to salaried workers under big corporations, warning country dealers to adapt. Nebraska ends railroad passes amid anti pass agitation. Iowa census shows towns shrinking 30 000 in five years, with growth limited to factory towns. The era will favor quality over size, with wealth and education rising among all communities.
The New York investigations reveal mismanagement in mutual and stock companies with policy holders lacking voice in director choices. Controlling officers hold proxies to maintain grip akin to the Equitable affair, highlighting speculative fund management and urging public scrutiny. Turn on the light and keep it on.
A young woman killed herself after false rumors damaged her reputation. The piece condemns idle gossip and urges guarding the tongue, noting the harm caused by scornful reports and urging justice over charity for those misruled by rumors. It closes by noting the Congregational association’s stance on tainted money and Rockefeller funds as debated.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues that a caught grafter is exposed nationwide and that party labels do not matter. It asserts the public demand will end graft and make government a true business, improving value for money.
George M. Titus of Muscatine urges a measure for elections every four years, claiming it would settle contentious schedules. Critics mock the idea as turning the state into a quiet graveyard and tease writers who chase futures for headlines.
The Cedar Rapids Republican reports a New York life insurance official justifies stock jobbing as profitable. Critics argue policyholders are charged on conservative returns while managers gamble with premiums, juggling records to dodge legal penalties.
The Maquoketa Excelsior notes uneven reciprocity in fairs between Anamosa and Maqueketa. Ed Beam was the sole Anamosa representative to visit on Friday with perhaps one more the day before. The editorial claims Western neighbors show little shared sentiment for the Anamosa visit.
The Register- Leader reports a farmer worried about legal requirements to weed his road frontage. The piece advises him to stop worrying and use a scythe, implying the duty is straightforward.
The Wyoming Journal reports the state fair was financially successful and will leave about 50000 in the treasury after expenses. Officials expect to seek a large winter appropriation from the legislature, while Des Moines interests may handle the surplus.
The Maquoketa Sentinel notes seven private and seven incorporated banks in Jackson County previously. In about a month the county will have four private and eight incorporated banks, with Belleview Sabula and Preston the remaining private banks likely to be incorporated after the next legislative session.
From the Manchester Press we note a Monticello saloon keeper is cited for selling liquor to a habitual drunkard. The article condemns government interference with free-born American rights and calls the issue increasingly common.
The New Methodist Hymnal issued September first has sold 250000 copies. Jointly prepared by the Methodist Episcopal church and the Church South, it may be adopted by other Methodist branches. Editors are Dr. C M Stuart and Professor W F Tillets. contributions from Harrington and Lurking. It contains 717 hymns with 650 pages, including 400 edited out, and features Wealey and John Wesley among the authors.
Irving Mirick and wife visited with Mrs. Mirick's parents Mr. and Mrs. Mellinger. Delaware county country school salaries keep several schools unopened as teachers refuse low pay. Typhoid sickens Helen Mackintosh. Rev Mackintosh and Mr Root travel home from the west likely arriving Saturday. Lenox begins new year with enrollment surpassing expectations and a hopeful outlook for the college's prospects.
Stone City and Morley players prepare for a Saturday baseball showdown on the fair grounds with a $100 purse at stake. The Union depot project remains stalled as contractors are due to arrive tomorrow to resume work. Near Anamosa Mr. Ben Finnegan threshed 400 bushels of barley from six acres, about 66 bushels per acre, a remarkable yield.
Monticello residents visited family gatherings over the weekend including J J Locher with Chris Bramer and Miss Myrtle Barnhill teaching at Madison Center. Frank Farragher made an assignment to James B Remley listing assets of land in North Dakota Kansas and Missouri cattle horses and book debts totaling about 4800 against liabilities of around 11 500.
Next month homeseekers tickets will be sold to Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas at 75 percent of the one way rate for the round trip. Tickets valid on the first and third Tuesday each month. Innovations include sales to southern Michigan. November 30 Home Visitors tickets to Ohio and Indiana at one fare and a third for the round trip. Tickets valid on all lines with gates open to all, aimed at former residents visiting old homes.
The Jones County Board of Supervisors convened September 4 1905 in Anamosa with five members present. They read approve June minutes with corrections and set purchasing and officers staffing, reviewed county and district court fee reports, and authorized several transfers and claims. The day included audits, road and bridge views, and committee appointments.
A whimsical line notes that if cows produced butter directly humanity would need to invent milk. It also claims milk is nature’s emulsion and that cod liver oil, while nourishing, must be emulsified to aid digestion.
Scott's Emulsion combines the best oil with hypo phosphites to aid digestion and enhance health. Marketed by Scott & Bowne of New York, it is advertised as the most strengthening nourishing food medicine in the world, priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
Advertises highest price paid for stock poultry game and hides in Monticello Iowa. Encourages placing orders by phone with prompt delivery.
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