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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1868

Page

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Iowa Act Confirms Land Deeds Valid Despite Signatures

Iowa law from 1868 validates conveyances by William Van Asch and Koenraad DeYoung as agents for Johanna J Zell. It declares deeds of Lake Prade township land, executed in proper form despite signature or acknowledgment errors, as prima facie evidence of title in buyers. The act took effect April 14 1868 upon publication in Pella Weekly Blade and State Register.

Argoll William VinAsed Kovriruad DeYong Marion County Iowa Johanna J Zeel Suhanna J. Zselt Teximple Lake Prade Township Kingdom of the Netherlands Sue Rope Johanna J. III William van Asch Koenraad Dee Yong Bell Koruried DeYong Johaon and Zeek Jovanna J Zell William van Agh Koenraad General Assembly State of William Van‘Arch Koepraud DeYong William Vanasch Koenard DeYong Julanna J. Zsch Johanna J. Zeek Pella Blade State Register Des Mines ED Wrigut

Iowa Acts on Education and City Charters

Iowa General Assembly enacts provisions for the principal to join the Institution for the Education of the Blind board as ex officio member without voting on salaries. It authorizes appropriations for buildings, furnishings, and heating, plus a wing addition and workshops, with oversight by trustees. Also covers permanent establishment of an institution at Independence and legalizes past city charter amendments and elections.

General Assembly Iowa Institution For Education of the Board of Trustees Boar of Trustees Bes Koev Thareto Wiereas

State Secretary Certifies 1868 Net Take Effect Date

Official notice states approval on April 6, 1868 and that the net took effect by publication on April 20, 1868 as required by Section 8, signed by ED Wright, Secretary of State.

A. D ED Wright Sec’y State

Iowa Independent School Districts Authorized to Borrow

The General Assembly of Iowa authorizes independent school districts to borrow money and issue negotiable bonds to erect or complete school houses. Bonds may run up to ten years with interest not exceeding ten percent, payable semi annually. The indebtedness is binding on the district for the loan's purpose.

Guid School Board General Assembly State of Tow Schoul Daily State Register Ivening Statesman Des Moines HD Wright Duwa J ‘Sing Leon

Polyglot Political Musings and Electoral Echoes

A compact account notes new firm Seymour and Blair and a dog tale tied to Brownlow’s message. It mentions bright democratic bonfires and themes about the democratic party with radical reactions. It covers Kentucky and Montana elections and radical defeats.

Seymour & Blair Brownlow Democratic Party Stinac Kentucky Montana Radical Party

Conley Doctors Open Monticello Practice Post War

Drs J G and W J Conley, veteran volunteer surgeons, announce permanent practice location in Monticelli. They offer general medicine and surgery with prompt service and free consultations. Office near Store over Slever’s, northwest corner of Center and Grand, former residence of C Te Wales.

Monticclli Grvice Slevper Keatpence Centru Grand

Democratic State Ticket Names and County Nominations

The ticket lists Vice President Francis P. Blair of Missouri and Democratic slate. State officers include Register A. Douglason of Dubuque, Treasurer L. McCannery of Woodbury, Auditor H. Doxtown of Davis, Attorney General J. Williamson of Warren.

Francis P. Blair Missouri See Davin Hanmi Nr Clayton Register A. D. Axprnsox Dubuque L. McCanry Woodbury Eluditer—H. Doxtawny Davis

State at Large and Congressional Districts Nominations Listed

For State at Large Thomas W Clagget of Lee County and Martin Y B Bennet of Marion listed. For Congress Districts 1 M M Bleakmore Jefferson County 2 J Be Wallace Muscatine County td J T Sponeman Clayton County did C IL Mackey Keokuk County ili D M P Harris Guthrie County ilh Thomas Sargent Webster County listed.

Thomas W. Clagget Lee County Martin Y. B. Bennet Marion Co M. M. Bleakmore Jefferson Co

Leffingwell Platform Urges War Aims and Reform

The 2d District candidate William E Leffingwell of Clinton County fronts a Democratic platform pledging restoration of states rights under the constitution amnesty for past offences and a national currency with equal taxation Protecting naturalized citizens and criticizing the opposing party for war conduct and alleged tyranny are key themes in the appeal urging reform and unity.

Democratic Party Union United States Amelie Internal Revenue Congress Radios Party Chiteray Europe Tohas Supreme Judicial Tribunnals

Democratic Convention Platform on States Rights and Reconstruction

The Democratic Congressional Convention adopts a platform denouncing Congress for abridging states rights to suffrage, praising President Johnson, and calling for economic reforms, monetary changes, and repeal of the Prohibitory Liquor Law in favor of a regulated license system. It urges unity among patriots regardless of past party lines and outlines fiscal restraint and currency reform.

United States Congress Miami Andrew Johnson Democraic Party Democratic Party Democratic Congressional Convention United States ‘Treasury

Dampened hopes in Kentucky and Montana elections

The piece argues that Kentucky and Montana swings toward Democrats signal a nationwide shift after Seymour's nomination. It cites Kentucky’s Democratic lead near 100,000 and Montana sweeping ticket victories, claiming widespread voter anger against corruption and predicts similar results in November.

Kentucky Montana Radical Party UUU Seymour Oregon Grant Mons Cana

Democratic Address Advocates Thorough Organization for Victory

A political address urges complete party organization across townships with regular meetings and active committees. It cites 1860 1867 vote figures to argue stay-at-home Democratic votes hurt results and urges mobilization to boost turnout and defeat Republican majorities in district races.

Mark Blam Lepfingwell Cook Price Cedar Clinton Jackson Vint Jones Ued. Linn Muscatine Beott Mason Merrill Jones Linn Scott Democratic Democratic Party Judge Leffingwell Jinn Potal

Democratic appeal to boost turnout in 1869 district race

A conservative political pamphlet urges Democrats to mobilize voters for the November election. It argues Republicans run a full vote, touts local organization, and details a new registry law requiring name registration and corrective steps by October 27 to ensure conservatives are on the rolls. It calls for vigilance, active club leadership, and strong turnout to carry the district for Seymour and Bram with a hoped 2,000 vote margin.

Board of Registry Boards of Registry Kite Hse Seymoun Bram Congress Iowa Wa. EB Cong Epwanp I TH Vt Cuuirman

Certainty of Democratic Victory Foreseen in November

Advices received by the democratic congressional resident committee at Washington are cheering from coast to coast. Boston Democrats expect to carry both city districts and Seymour Blair. Ohio chair John D. Thompson says Ohio will be carried with Seymour’s nomination widely approved. Despatches from Des Moines Iowa report strong campaign tone and local optimism. Michigan Nebraska Wisconsin likewise report thorough organization and prospects of victory against radicalism suffrage and prohibition.

Democratic Washington Boston Seymour Blair John D. Thompson Ohio State Democratic Central Committee Ohio Reymour Kes Moines Lowa Michgan Fru Nebraska Wisconsin

Sinteen-th Annual Fair Premium List Held At Anamosa

The Nin teenth Annual Jones County Agricultural Society Fair at Anamosa runs October 6 7 8 9 with officers including C T Lamson president S D Titus vice president J D Walworth secretary EB Blakeslee treasurer and a long list of county marshals and directors. Entries for premiums must be made by the first day of the fair with a ten percent fee on items over ten dollars. books close that evening except Class B item 5 and officials urge proper placement of entries to avoid day two rush.

The Jones County Agricultural Society C. T. Lamson S.D. Titus J.D. Walworth Eb, Blakeslee

Fourth Day Schedule At County Fair Officers Meeting Set

The program lists officers and directors meeting at the Secretary's office at 10 A M to appoint examining committees. Exams proceed for Class B D C in staggered times with reports due at 5. The annual election of officers is at the courthouse at 11 o clock. The fair closes at 4 P M with no removals before then.

Premium list for farms and livestock premiums

Agricultural society announces premiums for farms gardens and livestock with multiple classes. Best managed farm stallsions brood mares trotting stallions and grades for bulls cows heifers and yoke of oxen. competitors must submit written farm management data and pedigrees. prize money ranges up to 625.00 with various second best awards.

E. B. Alderman G. J Hakes Farwell Cece Ewer Peetepee Ihebticdag

Sweepstakes and crops prize list from late 19th century fair

The document lists prizes for livestock and crops including best thoroughbred swine over one year ten dollars, best sow, best pair pigs, and best exhibit of swine. Field crops awards cover wheat oats corn potatoes and tobacco with monetary prizes and conditions requiring seed source and cultivation details. (Concluded next week.)

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