30 Aug 1894
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
1
The item notes W H Kohlsaar buying the New York Times for 250000 and promising a strong republican slant. In Iowa chatter Domtar tariff law takes effect, sugar prices hover and Cedar Rapids posts for a post office. Trunk lines seek higher freight rates while Knights of Pythias meet in Washington and saloon debates reshape membership rules. Democracy’s role in tariff turmoil is criticized amid ongoing political strife.
The State Register comments on a fin de siecle fad among wives of fashion, arguing that affection turned to infants reflects a moral shift. It praises maternal love as the true, unchanging immortality, noting children’ s enduring place in memory and culture.
Senator William B. Allison, returning from Washington, tells the Dubuque Times the senate tariff bill is a major improvement over the house measure despite presidential disappointment. He warns the house bill would have produced a large revenue deficit and harmed industry, while noting the senate bill protects iron and steel, cotton, woolen and glass sectors though wage cuts may be required. He criticizes the president’s stance and accuses partisans of continued agitation, calling house-passed pop gun bills deceptive.
Historical evidence shows asparagus used as food since ancient times making it the earliest cultivated plant. Modern references trace its long domestication and role in early cuisines across civilizations.
The note outlines Iowa figures in Nebraska politics with references to Eugene Moore and H C Russell along with Hainer and Majors. It then reports on Dr Koch and Dr Briggs evaluating a diphtheria anti-toxine method, claiming high recovery rates when treated early and urging funding to establish a production depot for the anti toxine.
A brisk woman agent for a patent button fastener drew a crowd in Bellevue as she removed a button from several men and replaced it with a patent button. She attracted attention from Seth Baker Frank Wilson B W Seaward Sr William Keister John Murphy and Major Evans who stood nearby. The box of buttons sold for 25 cents and she never missed a sale during the demonstration.
George Trainer of Prairieburg was found guilty in Judge Whitlam's court of selling intoxicating liquor in Prairieburg. A $50 fine was imposed and paid. He was also arraigned and held to the grand jury on a charge of keeping a nuisance under the prohibitory law. Earlier, he faced assault and battery fines from Justice Conklin after an altercation with Mr. Postlewait.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the Anamosa lead mine shows bright prospects after a rock fell inside signaling a large cave in. J. D. Nix oversees operations that began near 1843 in Dubuque and now manage about 1 000 acres in Jackson County owned by an Anamosa stock company.
A Sunday Herald column quotes Ram's Horn urging readers to love God and neighbor and feed the lamb as the path to the New Jerusalem. The piece stresses deeds over creed and warns that true welcome after death comes from action, not belief.
From the Olin Recorder comes news that Olin has a waterworks setup with four kerosene barrels filled with water arranged three on the west and one on the east side of the street, plus L. H. Peck's hand extinguisher, suggesting strong fire protection.
Thos Story of Madison township told the Wyoming Journal office of his crops last Tuesday. He cultivates ninety acres of corn that are very good and up to the average, plus eight acres of potatoes that are thriving. They were planted late but deep and the vines are green and growing well these days.
County Attorney Hicks sought to prosecute State v. Joseph Yerrington and Lucy Brutsman in a malodorous case in Wyoming. The case moved from Justice T K Paul to Justice Brown who resigned from the bench, and the county attorney dismissed after the witness Frank Brutsman had started the case without qualifying testimony.
The Eureka urges to target a common peril in the Linn county political bloc seen as the main obstacle in the judgeship races. The piece warns of trouble if this “uncommon enemy” remains unchallenged and calls on Linn county Republicans and Democrats to take note.
The Oxford Mirror reports investigators led by James Forsythe found limestone ledges in a 34 foot deep shaft at J J Wosoba s farm. A second limestone layer lies 13 feet lower, suggesting the meteorite passed between the layers as the digging continues. The team notes their public interest and funds in the pursuit.
A brief Boston Advertiser item unfolds with a sharp exchange where a woman taunts a man about drink and speech. He remains calm then delivers a bold line before abruptly collapsing.
Hopkinton Leader reports farmers in Cascade and nearby areas forming a temporary mutual insurance organization with Mathew Faber elected president. A permanent group will organize in Cascade on August 25, with J. P. Pettinger and Jacob Lang as trustees in South Fork township. The report also notes affairs including a bowery dance case in Center Junction and upcoming Linn county veteran reunion.
W T Hornaday explains black bears hibernate from mid December to mid March in the north. He notes bears can die or be trapped in snow domes built from their breath and ice as they sleep in dens under tree roots or in hollow logs. Dr Merriam observed similar ice cages in the Adirondacks.
A Washington Star snip quotes Charles telling a friend he cannot answer questions due to feeling overwhelmed. He jokes his doctor asked how many cigarettes he smokes daily and he is busy counting them.
A letter to The Express urges state health officials to inspect creameries across the state. The writer cites filthy barns open milk, long open vats, and rotten floors as sources of dangerous microbes and deadly fever, calling butter from such creamery cream unfit for consumption.
This excerpt from G Stanley Hall cites childhood curiosity as the root of research. It lauds open eyed wonder, learning through nature, and the later explorer mindset in science, noting good methods nurture a religious reverence for inquiry.
A list of unclaimed letters remains in the Monticello Iowa post office and was advertised August 27, 1894. Names include Goeritz Lewis Koringold J., Wm F. Turner, M A Alferts Stebert Wright Mrs N L T Alexander P M. Also promotion for St. Paul Weekly Pioneer Press sale offer at 10 cents with stamps accepted.
100 acre farm for sale one mile west of Langworthy. Inquiries to Wn. Allen, Sen. Monticello, Ia.
Aug 4 to 20 records show transfers including Phove A Dunham to Peter Moyor and Fowler to John Brokens with multiple lots. Also property descriptions for land in Greenfield and Monticelo areas plus for sale notices detailing stock farm benefits, two dwelling houses, wells, orchards, and city water improvements. Sam'l T. Burrell advertises houses on North Cedar Street and nearby lots for sale or rent.
The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway announces harvest excursion tickets for trips to points west northwest and southwest at one fare for the round trip plus two dollars. Tickets available for Sept 11 Sept 25 and Oct 9 with depot information.
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