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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
5
A discussion contrasts Iowa’s tax status with eastern views, noting Iowa’s general prosperity and modest taxable incomes. It examines automobile ownership amid income levels, comments on religion and appetite in politics, and cites Wallaces’ Farmer on wartime scripture.
Arctic explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson, once presumed lost, sends word after extending his northern voyage. He secured supplies and pressed onward to explore a newly discovered Arctic land, seeking lasting renown among intrepid explorers. The piece contrasts political questions with real leadership.
Tom Taggart, Indiana Democratic National Committeeman and defendant in the election fraud case in Indianapolis, shows renewed interest, watching daily testimony after earlier statements of no interest. Jane Addams proposes plans to end the European war and might shift focus to Mexican affairs, gaining more attention than her recent trip to war lands.
Fremont Tribune notes Mr. Bryan states he avoids acting on subjects until they can be solved. He delayed opposing Champ Clark at the Baltimore convention and likewise waits for Wilson to become ripe before challenging him.
The Chicago Evening Post notes that zeppelins and submarines attract many women readers or enthusiasts, reflecting wide female interest in new military and transport tech theories and narratives.
Three Dubuque National Bank officers were arrested and bound over to await federal grand jury action on embezzlement and misappropriation totaling about $20,000. George J. Hamon cashier faced $1500 embezzlement and an overdraft for Dubuque Biscuit Co. Joseph Harrigan vice president and teller faced $1400 misapplication. Charles R. Seige second teller faced $930 embezzlement. he says funds were to pay medical bills for his ill mother.
The Lincoln Journal criticizes Billy Sunday for blunt sermons that mix practical morals with vivid fire and brimstone. He uses stark imagery of hell and judgment, urging immediate spiritual decision and warning that the unconverted face an embalming literal fate.
Klaw and Erlanger of New York announce the forthcoming production of Another Man's Shoes by Laura Hinkley of Mount Vernon in collaboration with Mrs Mabel Ferris Keedick. The play, based on Hinkley's Craven story from the Saturday Evening Post, evolved after a New York trip and manuscript remodel with Gilbert Miller backing.
Rural route patrons must have their names and box numbers printed legibly on their boxes. Carriers will deliver the box number and notify of the ruling. Noncompliance may lead to a second request and possible discontinuation of mail delivery.
A local company once sold shares at 100 each with a par value of 1.00 and produced mainly liabilities. The firm went to a receiver and shareholders are now being notified they must still pay 0.90 on every share as the par value remains 1.00.
Anamosa residents Mr and Mrs Jos Weiss depart for Tiffin Ohio to visit a veteran bunk mate from the Civil War. They plan to travel to Washington DC around September 25 to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. David Heisey and Mr and Mrs W G Ruhl also plan to leave Anamosa about September 24 for the encampment.
A World-Herald quip mocks suffragette efforts in San Francisco to form a manless political party likening it to a girls house party with no house.
Hopkinton imposes 76.5 mills while nearby towns post varied levies. Property transfers occur from Wyoming to Glin and Solon to the Dvorsky brothers at 190 per acre, with Jackson township sales and other real estate moves noted. A burglary near Cascade yields theft of food and clothing.
Jones County Iowa invites sealed bids for grading on the county road system with plans at the county auditor’s office. Bids due Oct 4 1915 require a 5 percent certified check and a 50 percent performance bond. Work covers grading in section 23 Lovell township from station 47 to 64 50 with 1654 yards to be moved per state specifications.
A state inspector condemned the new Wyoming school building over roof defects. Pupils cannot use the building yet, though classes began last Monday with sessions held in halls and churches.
At this term of court all Jones County Barners were present while outside attorneys were conspicuously absent. One outsider delayed a case nearly a year as local counsel refrained from exploiting the absence. The bar notes that such excuses by outside attorneys to stall litigation are common.
At the Upper Iowa conference in Dubuque, six districts drop to four, moving Monticello from Dubuque to Davenport. Ministers swap posts across many towns, with J W Turner to Springville and L H Burr to Monticello, among other reassigned clergy. The two-district list includes Monticello, Dubuque Center, and numerous parish changes by town and minister.
The Upper Iowa Methodist Episcopal Conference lists ministerial delegates for the 1916 quadrennial meeting at Saratoga New York. The Rev. E J Lockwood of Cedar Rapids chairs the group with Rev. Frank Cole secretary from Davenport and Rev. H D Atchison of Dubuque along with Rev R F Hurlbut of Marshalltown and Rev B R Beatty of Mount Vernon. Reserve delegates include the Rev A B Curran of Charles City Rev W G Crowder of Marshalltown and Rev W W Carlton of Mount Vernon.
Former President Taft declares he is not a candidate for the Republican nomination while opposing woman suffrage. The Topeka Capital frames the statement as a firmer, more definite declaration amid suffrage debate.
In Sioux City, fears ease as the robbers exchange fire among themselves, producing a glimmer of safety amid the violence. Authorities urge precautions while investigators pursue leads in the wake of the gunfire exchange.
The Monticello State Bank, established 1872 as The Monticello National Bank, gave up its National charter in 1875 hoping to better serve local banking needs. For over four decades it has expanded services with prudence, refusing no worthy customer and repaying deposits on demand.
The Eclipse Lumber Company urges customers to buy coal, cement, storm sash, and roofing before cold weather sets in. They promote the Farm & Building book for farmers, North Western cement, and Peerless fencing as strong bargains, noting fresh shipments and low prices to spur early purchases.
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