25 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1892
Page
1
The Monticello Express imprint notes weekly Thursday publication, with J. W. Doxler as editor and proprietor. Subscription price listed, including out of county postage for annual rate at 1.75 and 15 cents extra.
The article notes the nine week campaign for the state ticket with the last stretch described as grueling. Hon. R G Cousins spoke yesterday to Tama county veterans at their annual reunion.
The excerpt notes no crop condition reports have appeared for Landlord Boies estate corn. It asserts Jones county Republicans have sufficient votes to elect all their slate and intend to cast them this year.
Republicans of the county announce a clean ticket of irreproachable young men. The Democrats push back with criticism, but the party insists the choice stands on merit and fitness.
Elector Cummins and Secretary of State McFarland challenge theft opponents to a series of joint debates, signaling a coordinated effort to address the issue on the state ticket.
The speech making at the Democratic state convention was below the standard of prior Iowa gatherings and most of it was exceedingly vapid.
In Cedar Rapids editorial office, a governor candidate must be reliable while opponents seek a strong public stance. Call during editorial hours to discuss duties and access.
A Center Junction gentleman reports traveling through Maquoketa and, while in company with four Democrats, is gratified that all expressed intent to vote the Republican ticket this year.
The selection of Mr. R. M. Bush as chairman of the republican county central committee signals an energetic campaign. He has wide acquaintance in the county and is considered highly qualified to conduct a skillful effort.
A wager challenges Monticello Democrats to name all candidates nominated at last week’s state convention. The bet further asks if at least five can sit down and promptly write the candidate names correctly.
The new People’s Party members are former Greenbackers who backed Democrats for the last decade. The emergence of the party is seen as hurting Democrats more than Republicans in Iowa this year.
The text urges forming republican clubs countywide as members of the state league for permanent work. Organizers should write to F R Conaway, secretary in Brooklyn Iowa, for instructions and blanks, or contact the Tur Express editor to arrange needed support.
A speaker praised free trade arguing for abolition of custom houses to make U S wages competitive with the world. Critics warn the plan lowers labor wages and drives immigrants away, while the Republican party resists endorsing such drastic immigration and pauper restriction measures.
The Jones County Republican gathering in Anamosa on the 23d elected a full ticket with Comstock for clerk of the district court Derr for auditor Hicks for county attorney Breisch for recorder Matthiessen for supervisor and Bush chosen as county central committee chair. Delegates heard speeches praising Lincoln Harrison Reid and McKinley tariff policy and endorsed the Minneapolis platform while pledging support for the state and county tickets.
Rome a J Burke Scotch Grove Wim Sutherland Wayne W H Sanford Washington T P Cowan Wyoming Hiram Arnold Major Griffeth of Marion was introduced and addressed the convention for a half hour. After ten dering thanks by rising vote the convention adjourned and three cheers were given for the republican ticket.
Mrs N Noyes of Wyoming visited friends in town a few days ago. Grand Lodge delegate Mrs C E McDaniel attended at Charles City last week. O H Mayhew visiting Cedar Rapids region. Archie Stimson covering depot duties. William Drinkwater V S of Monticello made calls locally. Jos Lyon had a sick horse, John Cohoon shot a glanders afflicted colt. second this season. Garside colt cut by wire, not severe. Sunday School picnic near Steaw Mill Corners judged enjoyable. Mrs Hezekiah Dickson ill. Dr Calkins attending. W R C supper for old soldiers fund in Washington cottage project. James Hutton visiting Bates County. Olie Laeffer and Henry Aldrich in town. Aldrich aligned with insurer. Mortgage sale held yesterday Duncan Sawyer vs Geo Silsbee. FF Woodyard hauled 82 bushels oats. weighed 45. crop indicates light yield. Rye and barley good so far. Jos Wasson horse cut by barb wire. Mrs Wyecheck corrected names Bezdick. Fall term Valley district school opened. Miss Emma Sokol teacher. Ross Bohler bought two horses at Wm Abels sale for 52 dollars. Rex.
Aug 28 in Crerton Jushon with Dr Kent and Hon J M Kent visiting Cedar Co. Several residents, including O J Felton and C W Felton couples, Br B Smith and families, noted in social roundup. additions, travels, and gatherings described. eye care visit for Trula Kenyon.
Necessary that she should wear glasses. Mr and Mrs Walters of Clay spent Saturday at Mr C Hall s. Misses Gertie and Mary Baldwin are visiting their sister Mrs Walston Iowa.
Sailors recount encounters on a secluded Fiji island where natives swim aboard ships naked and trade for tobacco. Chiefs marry multiple wives, women remain chaste, and church dues are paid in produce. Missionaries have limited impact amid lively local beliefs and distinctive coconut and shell faiths.
Four men in a Yokohama cafe debated drink prices abroad. They noted ATL drinks at 25 cents Mexican money, and that champagne in small bottles is best but costly for saloons. They praised Japanese beer, saying it rivals the best worldwide.
A traveler observes that white ants have altered the surface of central Australia. Their numerous nests across plains and thickets create brick hard clay when cemented with resin, forming flats nearly impermeable to water and hard for traffic to traverse.
A gold coin loses five percent of its value after sixteen years of constant use, reflecting steady wear.
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