13 Feb 1874
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Newspaper
Monmouth Review
Location
Monmouth, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1874
Page
1
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The piece cites a Atlas article arguing that federal duties on luxuries fall more than on necessities, urging limits on luxury taxation. It critiques registry laws, crown status of free trade, and notes figures on whisky taxes and public debt liquidation, with local references to Jo Daviess County politics and state purchasing procedures.
Opinion argues against new laws while noting the Cairo & Fulton railway extension nears Texas, reducing fares and shrinking travel time to Rock Island. Reports warn of meningitis outbreaks, accidents, revival meetings, and assorted local curiosities from Moline to Macomb with brief notes on tax bills and public interest items.
Grand Master Adams delivers a St Louis address on the National Grange growth from nine states to thirty-two states and a Canada province, urging reform in freight rates, rail policy, and cooperative stores to aid farmers and curb middlemen. He cites the need for state and national action to regulate commerce and ensure fair carriage.
The message urges thorough review of constitutional interpretations affecting the Order of Patrons of Husbandry. Leaders warn against political party alignment and call for authoritative guidance on issues like transportation taxation and finance. They stress unity, prudent investigation, and firm action to unite agriculturists nationwide.
Judge Morrison Waite learned of the death of an old friend, Jessup W. Scott of Toledo, by a letter he was writing. Scott had planned to gift Waite a cane, trimmed and mounted, as a token after he passed away. Scott died as he penned the letter to congratulate Waite on his confirmation as Chief Justice.
Staten Island police captain Mellen E. Holbrook, praised for health and service, secretly suffered deep unhappiness rooted in jealous wife. He shot himself in his police office private room after years of concealed distress. Mrs Holbrook, faithful yet unfailingly jealous, learned the truth too late as grief overwhelmed her.
Advice urges quiet, firm voice and calm control when a horse stumbles. Avoid shouting reins shaking or whipping as they terrify the horse and impair judgment. Proper technique emphasizes humane, steady guidance to steady the animal and restore its functions.
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