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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1881

Page

2

Post Office Department Report Highlights 1881 Expenditures

Postmaster General James notes 1881 fiscal year totals: expenditures 89.25 million, revenues 36.79 million, excess 2.48 million. Stamps and mailings totaled 1.54 billion items valued 434.83 million. Dead letters tallied 3.92 million received, with 8.39 million registered letters misled. Money order operations rose to 7.0 million orders worth 105.07 million, with several legal and revenue considerations. Civil service reform urged with merit appointments to curb patronage.

Wasuixaton James United States Department TNE Thirety Treasury Post Office Department Congress

United States Geography and Senate Race Snapshot

The excerpt lists state land and water areas as reported for the tenth census, then presents the Senate and House compositions by state and party. It names many senators and representatives for Alabama to Wyoming, with party affiliations and years, reflecting a broad legislative snapshot.

United States Henry Gannett Crouex Alabama California Colorado Connecticut Wid Delaware Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Batyet Maussachnsetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Montana Nebraska Nevada Ohio Oregon Fenneylvania Klhody Island South Jurouy Tennesex Utah Virginia Washington Virgiaia Wisconsin

The Future of Canada and Independence

The article argues Canada should not pursue independence now. It states population limits and defense costs as barriers. It contends independence would be reckless unless Canada reaches a population of about twelve to fifteen million and can rely on its parent country for security.

Washington Canada St. Johns Jeremiah Toadyino United States Touraine L.A. Gist Walnut Street Philadelphia St. Jacobs

United States Mint reports 1881 bullion surge and silver questions

The annual report of the Director of the United States Mint covers bullion operations and world metal production for 1880, noting gold and silver receipts totaling over 226 million dollars, a heavy influx of gold from abroad, and substantial coinage. it also discusses silver demonetization risks, proposed global coinage parity at 154 to 1, and the impact on monetary values and purchasing power with tables of fifty six years of price data.

Washington United States Mint United States Treasury International Monetary Conference Europe America Burchard Treasuries New York

Autopsy on Garfield Body Defends Procedures

Acting Assistant Surgeon Lamb details the Garfield autopsy findings and methods. He refutes claims of a careless, haphazard exam and explains the systematic search for the bullet, its eventual location, and the steps taken to preserve and examine removed tissues.

Lamb Garfield Ube China Lamp

Heroic captain sacrifices himself to save stowaway

A wreck off the Welsh coast ends with Captain Strachan of Liverpool leaping to save a stowaway. He gives up his life belt and perishes with the captain and boatswain lost, while the boy survives, aided by the belt. The tale, reported by the Philadelphia Times, contrasts heroism with mercy amid disaster.

Wales John ‘A. ‘Strachan Liverpool Philadelphia Times

American organ makers win top awards at Milan exhibition

At the Milan Great Italian Industrial Exhibition the Mason & Waimlin Organ Company won a silver medal and diploma for cabinet organs. Their organs were the only reading organs of any manufacture to receive a medal, drawing high interest from musicians and notable display before the Royal Court by Carlo Ducci.

Milan Italy Mason & Waimlin Organ Company Carlo Ducci Rome N.Y Ilfail

Iso's Cure Promoted for Consumption and Cough Relief

Consumptive and lung patients are urged to try Iso's Cure described as the best and most pleasant remedy for coughs colds sore throats asthma and related illnesses. A testimonial from N M Bangs of Chatsworth TL praises Piso's Cure for Consumption as the market's best cough remedy without exception.

Iso NM. M. Bangs Chatsworth

Popular Patented Remedies Sell Thousands in September

The wide spread popularity of Smith's Yonie Syrup and Bull's Sarsaparilla is evidenced by sales in September of between 49,000 and 50,000 bottles. The proprietors know their remedies have merit and understand how to keep the public acquainted with them.

Smith Bull John Hull John Bull John J. Smith Louisville

Throat and Lung Diseases Advertised Remedies

A Chicago ad pitches Dr Rh Hunter and Dr Pierce remedies for throat and lung illnesses with claims of blood cleansing and curing various ailments. It mentions free invitation of a medical book, contact 103 State Street, Chicago, and cites products like Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Little Liver Pills. Also promotes Tanachil & Co cigars and Frazer’s Axle Grease with Drangs Thompson EyeWater for sore eyes.

Robert Hunter Rh. Hunter State Street Chicago

Useful and Sug gestive. Old Colony notes

A miscellany of home recipes and farming tips including cake, mashed turnips, coal ash fertilizer value, steamy desserts, manure distribution, bread and butter pudding, potato soup, and tea quality. Reports on cotton seed fertilizer trials from Cincinnati and farmer experiences in Selma, Shreveport, and Connecticut.

Cincinnati Baker Selma Ala Hamilton Shravesport Law Connecticut

The Great Civilizers Railroads as Nation Builders

A quotation from Byron Paine lauds railroads as humanity’s greatest public highways. They move trade and people, spread literature, aid medical care, connect distant communities, and enable swift military and humanitarian relief across the nation.

Byron Paine Wisconsin Supreme Court Clark Atlantic Pacific

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