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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1882
Page
1
The Express reports the April graduation of six girls from the high school, youngest graduates under sixteen. Essays critique beauty, art, and moral beauty, with two pleasing musical duets by local performers.
The text argues that beauty is not skin deep and the highest beauty resides in truth and goodness. It contrasts physical form with inner virtues and urges cultivating mind and heart, living with purity, honesty, and charitable sacrifice rather than adornments.
Nellie Stalks discusses how necessity breeds invention and perseverance fuels progress. The article cites artists, scientists, and writers, noting the value of self denial and effort, and argues that ideal goals guide reality while imagination drives achievement.
A long reflective piece contrasts ideal life with harsh reality. It cites Marie Antoinette, Lincoln, Garfield, and others to illustrate that lofty aims meet cruel fates. It urges embracing health progress and seizing today to build a meaningful future.
April 3 1882 editorials discuss anti prohibition arguments. The writer cites Hon. Van P Frye and Hon. J G Blaine praising Maine and its prohibitory law for fostering prosperity health and wealth over twenty years. Public opinion is contrasted with critics who defend liquor traffic.
The writer quotes Hon Woodbury Davis a Maine Supreme Court judge praising the Maine law for improving character and prosperity. The 1879 Republican platform also supports temperance and prohibition, citing reduced crime and widespread benefits, while attacking opponents as spreading “unwholesome” theories.
The Board of Education met, approved minutes, and allowed several bills including teachers salaries and contingents. A resignation from Miss P W Dyer was accepted and an election set for April 1 1882 to fill the 4th Primary position. A bond issue of 2100 dollars for seating upgrades was proposed for April 7 1882 adjournment to that date.
The council and Board of Equalization met in a special session with members Jacobs Chandler Scrvoss Nash and Wales present. April 10 1882 minutes show mayor Truox recorder Keene and others in attendance. City scales report and multiple claims approved unanimously including W Stambaugh J G Wood J Blanchard E Sarles Cassady Duffin Minnette Moulton Tinr Page and O Mevil Bond with Paine as surety. Water Board recommendations adopted: plumber guarantees work, charge $9 yearly water rent for unbilled hydrants, written notices to water users enforcing the ordinance, and raise water rent for Livery Stables to $5 May–November. Sidewalk petition on Orange Street referred to Street committee. Beesch cross request referred. Meeting adjourned.
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