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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1898
Page
5
The Benton county Democrats nominate two bankers for office. The state printer may profit but for executive council checks. Congressman Curtis is expected to seek renomination in the Second district. A damaging storm in Split Lake region caused property loss and two deaths last Saturday.
Merriam remains as the sole third district candidate for state auditor while rivals split votes across districts. Postmasters complaint targets stamp usage on letters. bank clerks fault those who use Omaha checks. A Clinton county Democrat notes a convention necktie as a defeat cause. First death in Forty-ninth Town regiment occurs: Lt Guy Kellogg, 23, of Vinton, dies of typhoid, leaving a wife who is W P Whipple’s sister.
The column cites Senator Allison on Western views toward Spanish territory and the Philippines, notes a proposed third judge for Linn Cedar Jones district, and reports on Republican and Democratic maneuvers. It mentions Hartshorn, Johnny Green, Cato Sells, Daniel Kerr, Parson Potter, and a Jones county opportunity in the race for office.
Cedar Rapids based Col. McIvor, former consul to a Japanese port, seeks the Democratic nomination for district judge. Friends warn the party plans two figurehead candidates to secure McIvor’s election by influencing Cedar Rapids votes.
J. K. Macomber urged teachers to reject synthetic teaching methods that stress sounds over spelling and challenged the mud pie kindergarten approach. He called for methods that keep pupils in basics, though fact advocates may oppose him. many support his stance.
The Davenport Democrat notes that U S possessions extend so that the sun never sets, arguing the United States has had this condition since purchasing Alaska from Russia and acquiring the Aleutian Islands. The piece asserts Maine wood camps saw sunrise before Pacific possessions dimmed the day.
The author notes Columbus was buried on Hispaniola but moved to Havana after 1795. It questions Spain’s wish to reclaim his remains on Spanish soil and argues the remains should stay in the Caribbean, ideally in a West Indian island he discovered.
General Lee reports Jacksonville and Chickamauga camps show varying sickness among Iowa units. The 50th Iowa lists 1,014 enlisted present with 471 sick or in quarters across divisions, while the 49th Iowa benefits from strict sanitation under Col. Dows. The 40th and 4th Iowa regiments are also noted as progressing with camp changes and manageable illness levels.
In Cedar Rapids a heated exchange unfolds between Cole of the Cedar Rapids Reptilican and Fred Faulkes of the Gazette. The quarrel centers on editorial control and the role of the press in local politics with sharp rhetoric and public critique.
The Foy children Blanche 9 Thomas 18 Lewis 16 George 11 perished when a hay loft fire engulfed their barn near Prairieburg. Neighbors could not reach them as the structure collapsed. origin of flames unknown. Loss includes six horses two cattle hay and grain and the family dog. The Foys and community grieve this dreadful accident.
The article outlines Mexican practices on burdensing social life law and court systems. It notes that brides receive their trousseau from grooms and night schools aid workers. It describes punishment limits and seating etiquette, plus professional titles Lic and Dr. and jury eligibility requirements for trials.
The Iowa Climate and Crop Bulletin reports last week had temperatures slightly above normal. Rainfall was light in the west and very heavy in the east and central areas, with 2 to 4 inches recorded locally. Severe winds and thunderstorms caused some crop injury, but overall showers were timely and beneficial. grain in shocks and poorly built stacks suffered the heaviest damage.
The Omaha Exposition offers a compact western showcase with reproduced White City features from 1893 and an improved Midway. Visitors travel easily via the Chicago and Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway electric trains with excursion tickets on sale nationwide.
Cascade Courier News reports the death of Mrs Joshua Carter, formerly of Bowens Prairie, now Kaykewood, TH. The telegram states she suffered intensely in recent years and was a devoted mother and Christian. The funeral date is not given. The paper notes local roadwork on the Worthington road and urges Jones county to improve the last two miles of the military road to Monticello.
The Ninth district Republican convention has no final result yet as ballots remain tallied. The latest tally shows Byers 42, Hager 89, McPherson 18, Curtis 13 with further counting anticipated.
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