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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
6
The preacher urges unwavering adherence to the Bible, urging believers to grasp the sword of truth firmly amid modern skepticism. He cites Eleazar and Davidic battle imagery to condemn lukewarm faith and call for bold, selfless witness against sin across institutions and society.
A preacher laments modern timid Christianity and honors aged ministers who kept faith in battle against iniquity. He recounts Eleazar and Joshua as examples, and recalls dying pastors whose hands stayed grasped on the sword of gospel conflict.
The National Sound Money league secretary E V Smalley states that the free silver movement has declined since 1896 and the gold standard is firm. He urges continued vigilance by sound money forces while warning that the silverites may push a reform platform in the next Democratic convention.
Editorial contrasts anti imperialist claims with historical examples. It cites Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase to argue peoples receive little input in major policy shifts but notes McKinley has not overstepped that precedent. The piece mocks hollow democratic rhetoric and calls for more candid policy discussion.
The Mobile Register mocks Bryan's alarm as he brands critics of 1896 as Judas Iscariots. Meanwhile Cleveland Leader notes 1500 workers in Mahoning valley mills just received wage advances as prosperity grows despite the gold standard.
The N. S. Tribune denounces William Jennings Bryan for sacrilegious comments in Birmingham and Birmingham style by comparing Jefferson to Christ. It accuses him of demagogic tactics using sacred symbols to advance Silver platform and mocks his Lincoln comparison. It condemns his disrespect for religious reverence and blames Tammany for similar improper conduct.
The 1896 silver party era is questioned as farmers face higher animal values. The Agriculture Department reports U S horses up over 32 million dollars in a year, cattle and milk cows gain, sheep up 14 million, totaling about 108 million in value. The Globe-Democrat notes this as proof of promised prosperity fulfilled.
A collage of editorials and letters from Kansas City Journal New York Sun St Louis Star Indianapolis Journal St Louis Globe Democrat and Louisville Courier Journal criticize Bryan drift in 1900 politics. Articles mock his stance on silver iron Cuba policy and Jeffersonian claims while debating voter support and party unity.
The piece notes newlyweds may enjoy any household creations for a time but will soon crave the familiar dishes their mothers prepared. It suggests wisdom for adjusting tastes and memories as a couple settles in.
A wedding gift suggestion proposes a parchment covered recipe book for the bride elect. The small book features heavy paper and a decorated cover with Things That It is Mother Made etched in. Recipes from the bride's mother can be written inside to aid and amuse after marriage.
A china lamp vase novelty blends bric-a-brac with usable ware. The top lifts to reveal a round metal bowl plated in silver, and the base holds water for fresh flowers. It features a wide wick for bright room illumination.
Helen Watterson Moody argues in the Ladies Home Journal that a husband who can be managed is not worth managing. She favors couples adapting to a new relation by avoiding the square thing and notes women often understand managing a husband better than following the square code. Men also apply the square code with other men, which would offend if applied to their wives.
Chop cold chicken finely and simmer with butter and cream until absorbed. The hash should be moist. Arrange as many slices of buttered dry toast on a platter as there are breakfast guests.
A colossal wheat field of over 25 000 acres along the San Juan river near Clovis California is being planted. The vast crop spans about 40 square miles and represents the world’s largest contiguous wheat cultivation.
A Chicago Daily News viewpoint argues for girls receiving a weekly or monthly allowance tied to specified expenses. It claims money education is a right and duty, noting withholding it harms the girl and her future husband, and praises self-reliance from managing personal needs.
A humorous Klondike note urges women to move north for high pay and hard work. It contrasts men’s digging with women’s washing and jokes about a patent washboard saved by a thoughtful traveler.
In the Ladies' Home Journal, Harrydele Hall Marie discusses New Orleans society. She argues money helps but cannot guarantee social entry, while blood and refinement also influence standing. The city’s social atmosphere blends Parisian manners with American loyalty and Creole charm, highlighting distinctive homes and cultural rhythms.
A morning exercise suggests wearing warm clothing, standing at an open window, and breathing deeply. Inhale to a count of 70, hold for 20, exhale for 20, repeating six times to improve throat and chest fullness, blood flow, and appearance.
The article advises weight loss through exercise and dieting and avoiding starchy and fatty foods. It quotes a famous actress who maintains her figure by riding six miles at race speed on a bicycle, taking a cold bath after, and sleeping two hours between blankets.
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