Monticello Express Publisher J W Doxsee
The Monticello Express notes J W Doxsee as publisher in Iowa. The item records the newspaper’s masthead and the publisher’s name. No additional details are provided in the readable text.
26 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
1
The Monticello Express notes J W Doxsee as publisher in Iowa. The item records the newspaper’s masthead and the publisher’s name. No additional details are provided in the readable text.
A playful collection of topical vignettes notes baseball, fashion, travel, and science curiosities. It jokes about watermelons, suspenders, and water sport myths while scoffing at fad diets, pigeons’ extinction, and daylight fakery, all framed in a breezy 1920s tone with witty asides about society and technology.
A Harvard scientist claims to have produced hot ice though it would be useless next morning. A Brooklyn man asks if fish can have hydrophobia after a pickerel bite. Side whiskers cycle back into fashion, and Metchnikoff notes carrots may extend life. A Chicago judge sentences a man to 30 days in Pittsburg.
The line hints that humidity is blamed for discomfort yet offers little relief. Observers note persistent moisture impacts on daily life and health in the hot season.
A scientist urges electric shocks for dull children while old fashions in education resist change. the piece notes Nevada boasts a spring whose water tastes like chicken soup and mentions enduring traditional methods in schooling.
A Yankee divorcee asserts red headed men are best husbands but notes no salary raise accompanies the appeal. The remark playfully contrasts romance with work life, suggesting practical limits to hair color stereotypes.
A New York physician asserts nobody ever caught a cold through cold fresh air. He contends that hot air is the more deadly of the two and supports the editorial claim with his professional opinion.
A burglar broke into a butcher shop and stole the cash drawer, reportedly leaving a beefsteak lying in plain sight. The odd detail captures local chatter as investigators probe the incident.
A jeweler notes the average watch has 175 pieces and jokes that each piece bears a grudge against its neighbor. The piece ends with a quip about replacing cockfighting with baseball in the Philippines and the thrill it would bring if not for the umpire’s sad lot.
The nation's crop value grew by 2 488 000 000 dollars over the past decade. The improvement is framed as a strong incentive for farmers to invest, including buying automobiles as a sign of prosperity.
A Pennsylvania doctor reports experiments suggesting bee stings may cure rheumatism. skeptics doubt the claim and anticipate bees refusing to sting in the future.
A Rochester man fell to his death while pursuing a bee that stung him. The incident is presented as a cautionary tale urging prudence and avoiding reckless pursuits for a quick thrill.
The northwest Iowa annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church meets in Storm Lake starting Oct. 2 to celebrate the fortieth anniversary. An estimated 400 attendees are expected with events led by Rev. George Whitfield and speakers Rev. Bennett Mitchell Rev. F W Ginn and Rev. J B Walker. Bishop Bristol will address the gathering after welcome by J S Bell.
Walter A. Leonard has been named United States consul at Stavanger, the southern Norway port. He visited his mother in Essex and Page county friends last week. Leonard previously served as vice consul in Freiburg and Kiel. He was among six successful consular candidates from 108 who passed exams in Washington last April.
S. G. McFadden of West Liberty dies as physicians cite West Liberty-Hodgkin’s disease as the cause. He longtime managed the local condensed milk plant and was a noted Poland China swine breeder in Iowa.
The Benton home six miles northwest of Hastings is under quarantine after their 14 month old son contracts infantile paralysis and lies in serious condition. Two additional cases are reported from Red Oak.
The Iowa synod annual report lists 15 presbyteries 418 ministers 486 churches 61728 communicants and 45685 Sunday school members. Des Moines presbytery shows 45 ministers 52 churches 6450 communicants and 4868 Sunday school members.
Dean C. F. Curtiss of Iowa State College has returned to Ames from Fort Collins Colorado where he served on a government committee supervising and directing the breeding of military and coach horses on government farms.
The Dallas county short course held last year at Adeji was very successful and will be staged again this winter at Perry. At a Commercial club meeting the association expanded to include Boone and Greene counties.
Cracksmen robed the First National Bank at 3 45 Wednesday morning blowing open the safe and taking 1000 dollars then fled on a handcar after breaking into a hardware store and seizing guns and ammunition.
The Magnolia reunion of Latter Day Saints closed after sessions since Sept 6. Weather and poor roads reduced attendance compared with prior gatherings, but overall turnout was satisfactory.
The Clinton school board has ordered the installation of a commercial and business course in the high school.
Prescott-E Howard of Maryville Missouri buys the Prescott Argus printing plant and will operate it. Editor Whit Booth, from whom the plant was purchased, plans to leave Prescott and relocate to Elliott.
Mrs. Victor Morden who had been missing since Saturday noon with a team of livery horses was located at Nora Springs and returned by a deputy sheriff.
The registrar's office at South Avenue Town City was crowded with old and new students registering and arranging their work. Enrollment is up 42 percent in the College of Applied Science.
The Iowa county fair is held this week in Marengo drawing crowds from miles around and showcasing local agriculture, crafts, and entertainment.
H K Robins once a Council Bluffs barber pleaded guilty in federal court as part of a gang tied to the Mabray swindle. The scheme, dating to fall 1908, involved fake wrestling matches and losses totaling about 10 600 with accomplices Ralph Mattingly and HE Z Alsbaugh. Extradition fights delayed others but E C Moore ultimately pled guilty as a ringleader in the $2 000 000 operation.
Seven indictments were returned by the Mason City grand jury after a two week session. J. C. Coleman is accused of having seven wives based on testimony from two women. Mrs Anna LaCore and George McCormick were charged with liquor nuisance and posted an $800 bond.
Waverly notes Bremer county dairying advances as creamery butter output reaches 7 545 pounds per square mile. If statewide rates followed, Iowa could churn 418 558 875 pounds of butter worth 125 567 622 dollars, driven by scientific breeding and dairying.
The Sidney company a New York concern with stores in Sioux City Waterloo Mason City and Ottumwa has filed for voluntary bankruptcy. Iowa stores are valued at about 20000 dollars and Christopher C. Werner of Rochester NY has been named receiver and will arrive to take charge.
F S Baker who drew plans for the Wisdom hotel is awarded the general contract for a six story and basement hostelry. W R Daum, coal operator and promoter of the project, says work will start at once and the hotel will bear his name.
The Mennonite church district of Iowa and Missouri will meet September 17 to 20 at Liberty Church near South English Iowa. The first two days cover Christian workers programs and topics, with the church conference proceeding on September 19 and 20.
Perry Frank E. Graber a young school teacher at McFarland school north of Bouton is wanted by officers for forging three checks signing names of local farmers and cashing them at two Woodward banks totaling 75 dollars and 80 cents.
Otis T. Hare, traction magnate of Quincy Illinois, meets Ottumwa interurban boosters to discuss a network of lines radiating from Ottumwa. Hare represents a syndicate that recently finished the Chicago Peoria and Quincy Traction company's lines.
LeMars reports John Albright died in a Newark New Jersey motorcycle collision Sunday. He was the son of John F. Albright former Plymouth county treasurer. The family had moved from LeMars to Denver years earlier.
Voters in Webster City approve a $15,000 bond issue by a three to one margin to fund a new modern fire station. Construction starts immediately and should be completed this fall.
Fire early Tuesday morning destroyed the warehouse of the W. F. Brandon Furniture Manufacturing company in Sioux City causing an estimated loss of 35000 dollars.
The body of Ivan Bliff, a boy who drowned near Modale five weeks ago, is believed found near Honey Creek after large rewards offered by his parents for his recovery.
Clinton reports ex supervisor Thomas H.E. Franke indicted by the grand jury on multiple counts and arraigned today, entering a not guilty plea.
Burglars blew the safe in the St Charles post office and also entered Joseph Jennings' drug store. The explosion was heard by several residents, but no investigation occurred until morning. The robbers escaped on a section handcar.
John Potter and Charles Jerche displayed an eight foot wing tip to wing tip pelican at Ottumwa along the Des Moines river, drawing interest from locals.
A mob of about 5,000 strike sympathizers wrecked thousands of dollars of street railway property in Superior Wisconsin. Six cars were burned and police engaged in multiple clashes. Dozens injured, Sheriff McKinnon called for deputies as the mob stormed the barn on Fourth Street and Ogden Avenue.
The money trust investigation to resume in mid November will call J Pierpont Morgan and Charles W Morse as the initial witnesses. Subpoenas issued for Morgan Morse and others include William Rockefeller James Stillman Thomas F Ryan George F Baker Otto T Barnard William Nash and Walter H Frew. Major Farrar joins Untermyer as counsel in preparation for the resumed inquiry after the November election.
Chicago Sept 19 minutes of directors and stockholders meetings were submitted to the government in the suit to dissolve the Agricultural Implement Combine. Ed win P Grosvenor and George W Perkins appear in the documentary evidence showing Perkins as leading organizer and buyer of plants after the trust formation. The Osborne acquisition branding as independent is noted.
In a unanimous action at the Hotel Manhattan the Republican national committee ousted seven members for disloyalty to President Taft. Forty eight members total were present or proxy. four ousted, three resigned including Walter F. Brown whose replacement will go to Sherman Granger.
Vienna September 20 Konstantin Theodore Dumba then minister to Sweden was nominated to succeed Hengelmuller von Hengervar as ambassador of Austria Hungary at Washington New York. The same date budget figures in New York show 38300000 for next year education costs up 4500000 from 1912. Duluth street car strike moves as city council orders legal action to take over the Duluth street railway.
Rome reports the fiercest clash of the Tripoli campaign occurred near Cerne on Wednesday. Italian forces suffered 61 dead and 113 wounded while Turkish and Arab troops left over 800 killed in the decisive engagement along the Mediterranean coast northeast of Benghazi.
Biloxi Miss Sept 20 Former United States Senator Hernando de Soto Money of Mississippi died Wednesday at his home near Biloxi after an illness of araemic poisoning He was seventy four years old Money served two terms in the Senate and retired after becoming blind, moving to the gulf coast to live.
New Rochelle N Y Sept 20 To demonstrate water flight possibilities an aero ferry will operate between Glen Head L I and New Rochelle under the Glenwood Country club auspices The project aims to show practical water plane service and showcase aviation capabilities.
In Tokyo on September 20 Gen Maresuke Nogi military councilor and his wife were buried after their deaths by their own hand. The funeral took place Wednesday with solemn rites at Aoyama cemetery.
The late E. R. Artman of Philadelphia leaves one hundred thousand dollars to fund a home near the city for poor and deserving Lutherans of all ages and both sexes.
Charleston West Virginia September 19 General Charles D Eliott in command of the West Virginia troops ordered to enforce martial law in the Kanawha coal country extending the district after Glasscock issued the writ.
New York Sept 19 Officers and employes of the Standard Oil company remain in command of the Buckeye Pipe One company, a former subsidiary, according to D S Bushnell.
J F Johnston a Socialist won the mayoral race in Fair Hope Alabama a single tax colony on Mobile bay defeating incumbent N S Green.
Washington reports six years of heavy artillery at army posts have prompted numerous damage claims from farmers cottagers and fishermen totaling at least 32616 dollars.
New York on September 20. "Gyp the Blood" and "Lefty Louie" pleaded not guilty to first degree murder indictments for their alleged roles in the Rosenthal killing.
Pirates aimed to seize the steamer Kwaiping bound for Heungshan at the West river mouth but were thwarted by a timely arrival of a warship in Hongkong on September 21.
More than 2,000 persons were vaccinated at the public safety building in Pittsburgh in the last twenty four hours. The majority were children brought in by their parents.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on September 20 H Kk Robine pleaded guilty to taking part in the Maybray gang frauds. The sentence was suspended. He admitted inducing several men to participate in fake wrestling matches.
An unofficial report from London states a gun on the British battleship Edward VII failed during firing near Colon injuring several and killing one man.
New Orleans reports Charles P. Taft Henry Clay Pierce and Waters-Pierce Oil figures linked to financier Didapp as funding the Madero revolt with a 5 million dollar loan and a 20 million premium. A new junta reportedly planned to replace the broken rebel group.
Three Marine companies with three machine guns moved from Managua to Granada amid reports rebels under General Mena fired on saliors and Marines. Pendleton’s dispatch notes necessity to harry the units to Managua as a rescue effort unfolds toward Masaya on the railroad line between Managua and Granada.
Cambridge England Sept 21 An official announcement says army maneuvers are abandoned and a military conference will judge the results and explain the cessation of operations. About fifty thousand troops on both sides halted by air scouting which forces constant tactical changes and prevents a broad plan.
Word reaches Charleston that the Carbon Coal company tipple in Kanawha county was set ablaze by incendiaries and is rapidly being destroyed under martial law. Firefighters and authorities contend with the blaze as investigations begin.
Detectives and postal authorities joined in a search for the writer of anonymous letters that threatened death by dynamite to Miss Virginia Brooks leader of West Hammond anti-vice crusade in Chicago on September 21.
Acting Secretary of Agriculture Hayes signed an order placing a quarantine on nearly all tropical fruits grown in Hawaii to prevent importation of the Mediterranean fruit fly.
Pottsville Pennsylvania September 21 a telegram from the acting secretary of the department of commerce and labor states the government intends to start a detailed investigation into the shortage of anthracite coal.
Twenty four people faced likely death from anti-government street rioting in Budapest on September 21. Parliament buildings were under heavy guard as soldiers patrolled city streets.
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