25 Aug 1881
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1881
Page
1
A detailed Sunday update traces the president's worsening condition with swelling of the parotid gland, risk of blood poisoning, vomiting, and exhaustion. Doctors report the gland was lanced, some liquid intake resumes, yet fatigue grows. doctors weigh moving him to Mentor, Ohio, as he fights infection and aims for recovery.
The Jones county Republican ticket is lauded as strong and clean with candidates like Easterly Needham Wilds Peters Caldwell Isbell Bates and Pfeifer. The piece notes one exception for Superintendent Caldwell and critiques the nomination process while urging unity and vigilance against weak picks.
Readers are reminded of a prior stance on a contentious candidate in a city election dispute. The piece defends the party's position despite personal dislikes and notes the office lacks public respect.
A Keokuk reader praises the North American for printing Ingersoll and Blick on the Bible, arguing that open debate advances truth and progress. The letter defends free discussion across religious lines and urges pulpit and press to present balanced views for public judgment.
An 1881 letter from W Fr Gierspeck rebukes a prior Kansas crop report for the Republican Valley. He asserts corn yields of 26 to 80 bushels per acre locally, cites residents such as Joseph Cool and Charlie Butler, and notes strong prices for hogs wheat corn oats and potatoes. He defends Concordia as the Queen City of the Republican Valley. An exchange on newspaper work follows.
In a Hamilton county voters letter Hon. Chas Aldrich argues against public officers accepting railroad passes. He calls for a strict law prohibiting passes for judges and officials, citing conflicts of interest and urging decisive reform within five years. He notes widespread circulation of passes currently harming public trust.
Rutledge's Monthly September features a $10.00 gold prize for identifying the Bible's middle chapter by Sept 10 1881. Winner to receive prize by Sept 15 1881 and 10 cents with the answer buys the October issue containing the winner’s name and address.
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