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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
6
The piece jokes about turning pennies into a gauge of wealth, notes West Point cadets are there for business, and mentions the Ben Davis apple crop doubling. It remarks Honduras is quiet, notes musket readiness, and comments on amateur aviation and church attire. It contrasts U S and England idioms about a hump.
Report notes King Alfonso is growing side whiskers, with speculation that the move may serve as disguise to thwart anarchist recognition. The odd credential is presented as possible tactic in unsettled times.
The Tokyo mayor will gift 20000 cherry trees to President Taft in Washington, a gesture echoing history since one cherry tree once made Washington famous.
In Washington the practice of society women ringing for a messenger boy to button their waists from the back sits amid protests against cruel child labor. The scene contrasts upper class etiquette with the era’s push for reform and regulation of work for minors.
A London medical journal declares school children under eight in the city are habitual drinkers, suggesting national alcohol intake mirrors infant consumption and warning the country may face panic from phantom invasions.
A New York boy served two weeks in jail awaiting trial for stealing two cents. The piece argues against small-scale theft and urges drastic deterrence to prevent future criminals and the rise of frenzied financiers.
The comptroller of the currency notes several new national banks with capital from 25 000 to 50 000. They arise in communities meeting genuine business needs, illustrating Congress policy in action. The piece also questions propulsion terminology from horsepower to airship power and suggests a rethink for water and air power references.
Washington reports that a British royal commission reversed Dr. Wiley on whisky standards, a decision noted for the agreement of expert testers in England Scotland and Ireland who know the subject well.
A sharp summer gale during the 152 mile run from Vineyard Haven to Portland reduced the fleet to about six stand yachts reaching port. Many yachts were driven to shelter with lost spars and canvas, but no serious casualties were reported, proving the New York yachtsmen are more than carpet sailors.
In the capital boys who play marbles for Keeps are deemed gamblers under the law and liable to arrest. The incident ended with a lecture instead of punishment, though concerns remain about releasing such dangerous criminals into the community.
A Wisconsin judge has left the practice of law to work in a factory. He sometimes pursues manual labor, suggesting a dual personality with one side devoted to legal study and activity and the other to physical toil. Some people, however, show no interest in either kind of work.
Avignon reports an international conference planned as a world gathering of devotees of forward movement. France proposes rules for aircraft use in war and as common carriers. The discussion may tackle defining jurisdiction above the earth as flying machines ignore boundaries.
Winfield I a Sept 15 In pursuit of forming a state Methodist commission a committee was named to represent the Iowa conference A Handy C N Pace and J R Hanly will meet similar panels from other conferences to map the movement Dr Schell of Iowa Wesleyan reported progress on the quarter million endowment campaign raising 60000 of 75000 toward the Carnegie gift Pella won the 1910 conference bid over Centerville Knoxville and Bloomfield with a likely attendance plan Bishop Spellmeyer to appoint district representatives to craft a new entertainment plan and a four district merger may replace Keokuk district A class six admitted to full membership six on trial Laymen convention formed a permanent body with J M Beck L S Morgan and C E Ward as officers about 100 laymen attended
The Des Moines report for the year ending June 30, 1909, shows completion of the Chicago to Omaha signal system and notes fewer deaths than last year, though crossings and trespassers still caused fatalities. Iowa profits reached 5 million with the system-wide $22,000,090, and Iowa payroll rose to 4,890,000 for 8,138 workers.
Dr. George W. Newsome of Indianola marries Amanda Strickland, a Methodist hospital graduate, sealing a hospital romance that began during their student days.
Winfield Palmer a 4 switchman was killed in the Northwestern yards at Belle Plaine while signaling the engineer from a box car. He fell from the car and was cut to pieces under the wheels.
Boone city council passes ordinance to lower gas price with two readings and third reading set. Gas company notified to attend with objections if any at the third reading.
Miss Elizabeth Gillis departs from Mount Pleasant for San Francisco and then sails to Honolulu to teach at Oahu College. She will join the faculty and begin duties in the tropical school.
Will McCarthy a ditcher on the new sewer extension was caught in a cave-in at Ames. He suffered two broken ribs and other injuries as a result of the collapse.
Levi M. Wilson, brought from Des Moines, was arraigned for preliminary examination on a charge of bigamy. He waived examination and was held to the action of the grand jury in $1,000 bonds.
James A. McKinney, 65, a farmer living three and a half miles west of Knoxville, was killed while cutting timber when a large tree he had just felled toppled onto him.
Des Moines reports the first arrests for violating the new game law requiring hunters licenses. Deputy Wardens Brees and Hall arrested violators as the statute took effect on July 4.
A petition signed by 150 citizens asked Pella to close saloons and was presented to the city council. The council then voted to table the measure, delaying action on the request.
The Des Moines Western Baptist association of forty churches marked its 50th anniversary in Harlan. Rev H E Browngan of Boone moderated as topics vital to churches were discussed. About 76 dollars were sent to Rev S H Mitchell of Ames in sympathy. Mitchell, nearly 80, helped found and strengthen churches and authored a history of Town Baptists. The gathering closed with an address on The Church's Call to Social Service by L D Osborn of Des Moines College.
August Meyer reports thirty eight calves dead over months from a mysterious illness. Calves show eye discharge resembling pink eye, diagnosed as verminous bronchitis by Dr Ed Scantlebury, with numerous worms at the bronchial base. Local farmers share the same livestock losses.
H T Hicks sold his 340 acre Hazel Grove farm to John Doyle of Jones county for 75 dollars per acre. Total cash outlay reached 25 500 with Hicks earning a net gain of 15 500 from the 17 year old purchase.
Des Moines reports thirteen more state and savings banks and trust companies in Iowa as of August 10 compared with May 18 1909, with total deposits nearly seven million dollars higher according to the state banking department chief clerk Ellis.
Mrs. Mary B. Scott files in county district court against the Western Union Telegraph Company seeking 2000 damages for non delivery of a message within a reasonable time after filing for transmission.
Mrs Bert Loan aimed at a tree to shoot a target but fired on her husband instead injuring him in the right shoulder. He was holding a 22 caliber revolver and stepped behind the tree as the shot was fired. he remains in serious condition.
Daniel Weston, a Boone constable in Judge Carswell's court, suffered an epileptic seizure while in a carriage. He fell on the shaft, was kicked by the horse, the carriage overturned, breaking bones in his left leg and causing facial, head injuries and internal damage.
The Iowa dairy farmers group will attend the fourth national dairy show in Milwaukee from October 14 to 24. They describe the delegation as large and representative of the progressive element among Iowa farmers.
Mason City announces a large district fair starting September 23 with 170 cattle entered and strong participation across departments. The event promises a major showcase for local agriculture and judging competitions.
Dr. L. H. Pammel arrives in Ames after leading students on a Canadian Rockies flora study trip and attending the Winnipeg meeting of the British association. The journey included exploration and academic engagement with the association.
Several damage suits filed in Mason City seek over $30,000 from factory employees for personal injuries. The suits allege negligent acts at local plants and name corporate defendants and individual managers in the action.
In a local thunderstorm Ray Meyers nine year old son of Albert Meyers was killed by lightning at his Dunkerton home.
The Rev. Kittredge of Afton Presbyterian Church announced his resignation effective October 1. He has accepted a call to lead the church at Alta in Buena Vista County, creating local excitement.
J J Slezak sells the National hall with adjoining hotel and grocery to Joseph Holub for 24000 dollars. The deal covers all connected property in Iowa City.
A committee announced plans for Marengo's 50th anniversary celebration set for October 14 15 and 16. Arrangements are underway to mark the birth of Marengo with a community event schedule and related activities.
The Ida Grove drill team of the Royal Highlanders is selected to represent at the national contest in Denver during the national convention. The move marks a significant step for the Ida Grove unit as they prepare to compete against other teams at a high-profile event.
From Battle Harbor reports two Peary expedition members confirm Dr. Frederick Cook met at Etah and mentioned nothing of discovering the pole. Peary guard testimony describes tense exchanges, Cook's hunger, and Walker Eskimo accounts as controversy over north pole discovery continues.
Edward B. Harriman leaves all property to Mary W. Harriman. Wall Street estimates her real and personal estate will total 75 to 100 million dollars, with his private fortune likely higher. Daughters, sons, and sister appear provided for in gifts or trust funds.
The second annual national good roads convention began in Cleveland at Chamber of Commerce hall under the American Automobile Association and other national bodies. About 500 delegates and many others attended, with motor car arrivals. sessions feature road making demonstrations and machinery exhibits.Speakers include L R Speare Gov Harmon Mayor Johnson James C Diehl R P Hobson N J Bachelder George S Ladd James H McDordald.
The third international conference on state and local taxation opened Tuesday afternoon at the Seelbach hotel auditorium Louisville Kentucky. Delegates from 83 states and five Canadian provinces attended along with many governors, premiers, state and municipal officials and delegates from universities and colleges.
A head on crash between Nashville passenger train No. 4 and freight No. 51 one mile west of Pelham Station Tennessee left eight dead and several hurt, with cars afire and some victims cremated. No passenger fatalities were reported.
Peking envoy Chang Yin Tang, newly appointed Chinese minister to the United States succeeding Wu Ting Fang, has departed Peking and expects to arrive in Washington in November.
President Taft upholds Secretary Ballinger in the controversy with Gif ford Pinchot of the reclamation service and orders the discharge of L H Glavis for filing a statement impugning his superiors. The president exonerates Ballinger and says conservation must stay within the law, implying Pinchot overstepped.
Albany N Y Albert T Patrick serving life in Sing Sing for 1900 Rice murder filed notice of appeal from appellate division decision denying habeas corpus. He contends confinement illegal and Gov Higgins lacked authority to commute from death to life.
Vice-President James S. Sherman and Supreme Court Justice David Brewer were the guests of honor at the Vermont Fish and Game League banquet held at the Hotel Champlain in Plattsburg New York.
Burlington Iowa report states the First National Bank of Stronghurst Illinois was robbed of about $1,000 in cash and valuables after thieves blew open the safety deposit vault. The bank’s main safe remained intact.
In Peking the regent ordered the closure of two leading Chinese papers the Kuopac and Tatungpac for printing government telegrams that disclosed Kirin governor's views on Japan's military plans.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor met with Milan workmen's organizations along with J W Sullivan of New York and David Lubin of California during a visit to the city.
El Rogh a rebellious subject of the sultan of Morocco was executed in Fez after being brought here in an iron cage. The sentence was carried out in the presence of the imperial harem.
A blaze in Evansville Indiana destroyed Izle Hart Brothers flour mills and elevators. The fire began in a stable killing 12 mules. Estimated loss about $200,000, with partial insurance coverage.
Burglars broke into the Neenah post office and blew open two vaults stealing about $4,000 in stamps and cash. No crew is linked to the robbers.
Jafet Lindberg, California mine owner and Nome Bear Cub case discoverer, was arrested in Nome on two indictments charging perjury. He was released on a $3000 bond.
Washington reports Col Daniel W. Lockwood, second in command of the corps of engineers, will be placed on the retired list on Tuesday due to age.
Wheeling team of the Central league defeated Pittsburg of the National league 9 to 1 in a one sided game played Sunday. Few regulars played for Pittsburg.
Marquette Michigan John E Gibson killed a fellow soldier at Fort Brady and was sentenced to life in federal prison at Leavenworth Kansas.
Mrs Mary Hinson of Mt Sterling Kentucky credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with lifting her backache dizziness and fatigue. She reports improved eyesight reduced headaches and ability to bend and move without severe pain after using the product from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
In a light exchange Mrs W hopes her husband returns with a good haul. Mrs H doubts the catch but expects him to bring some home. She notes he always takes his pocketbook along on his fishing trips.
A canary hangs over a Square table in a Hungarian restaurant and recalls a day when the cage cage fell and seed fell into soup. A cross eyed man remembers a poker game aboard a B and O train where grips and dress suitcases spilled into the kitty and money flew everywhere.
Doane Robinson of South Dakota credits Sitting Bull as a medicine chief and the Sioux’s most influential agitator against whites, saying he did not fight Custer but stayed on a hill between the Little Big Horn and the Big Horn making medicine, per the Indian School Journal.
Florists face losses as carnations fail to open, a problem studied in Hull botanical laboratory. The Botanical Gazette reports that even tiny amounts of illuminating gas may trigger the flowers to go to sleep, explaining their sensitivity and repeated losses.
Rangers capture 50 horses in Modoc National Forest revealing about half are branded stock gone wild and the rest are horses that have never known human ownership across New Mexico Arizona Nevada and California.
A nurse endorses Grape-Nuts as delicate and adaptable for patients from babies to the aged. She suggests soaking the cereal in water, enriching with egg white and fruit juice, and notes its suitability during digestive distress or nervous fatigue. Her husband, a physician, uses it for patients.
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