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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1897

Page

8

Fish Commissioner Seeks Larger State Fish Budget

Des Moines dispatch notes the Fish Commissioner urges a 16 600 budget for two years. Requests include 5 000 for gathering fish at Sabula restocking rivers 500 for pond improvements 600 for an assistant 10 000 for protection and distribution of fish and 500 for game protection. Also reports 1 000 000 plus fish released statewide and 500 poachers fined 6458 dollars.

Delevan Iowa Sabula Mississippi River Des Moines Marshalltown Remley McCarthy Anamosa Kansas Farmers’ Mutual

Vatican manuscripts on Pilate to Tiberius deemed forgerous

A London agency revived an old report about a Pilate to Tiberius communication on Jesus crucifixion. News papers dubbed it an impudent forgery. Rome inquiries found fragments, not originals, dating possibly to 150 AD with other third and fifth century documents offering little evidence.

London Vatican Pontius Pilate Tiberius New York Rome Jesus Pilate

Currency Reform and Gage's New York Speech

Secretary Lyman J. Gage spoke at the New York Chamber of Commerce dinner on currency reform. He warned of four years shaping financial policy, urged secure foundations for the banking system, and urged reform now with focus on avoiding bond issuance during peacetime. He cited recent Republican victories as a favorable backdrop and urged bold action to stabilize national credit.

Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage New York Chamber of Commerce Thomas Jefferson Cain National Klondike Mining and Trading Company Broadway New York Atami Enehy Daniery TAUB Tmstesieve the Corporation Blondie Chy

Trial of Frank Arnold for Duffy murder continued due to illness

The case against Frank Arnold for the murder of H. W. Duffy in Duffy’s store was moved to the January term at Waukon because Arnold, indicted in September, is critically ill with consumption. Doctors say he cannot live long, and the defense plans to argue suicide as the cause.

Frank Arnold H. W. Duffy Waukon Arnold Duffy

Curing Hog Cholera Claims Put Forward by Rail Line Agents

The Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul Railway agents report successful treatment of hog cholera among 350 Amana Society hogs at Amana Kansas City division and a large herd owned by George W Ellis at Arthur. Division official F J Clemens in Dubuque disputes the disease label calling it typhoid pneumonia and cites letters from stock raisers supporting cures.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company Amana Society Amana Kansas City George W.ellis Arthur F. J. Clemens Milwaukee Company Dubuque

Methodist Church Dedicated at Gifford

The First M. E. church in Gifford was dedicated with Rev. Dr. Crippin delivering the sermon. A subscription raised about 600 dollars to clear the church debt, and the neat building cost between 1,500 and 2,000 dollars as the town’s first church structure.

M. E Gifford Crippin

Spirit of Independence Grows Within Parties

The Philadelphia Press notes a rising independent streak in both major parties. In New York, voters favored Low over Tracy, with most of Low’s support from Republicans. In Pennsylvania Swallow drew 116,000 votes amid party dissatisfaction, while Maryland saw uprisings against bossism. The piece argues leaders must address popular demands to avoid defeat.

Republican Party Massachusetts Iowa New York Low Gen Tracy Tammany Pennsylvania Swallow Maryland Wellington Gorman Philadelphia Press

The Leopards New Spots and Democratic Flaws

A column contrasts Democratic party shifts with new policy patches while linking anti-nationalism and English policy ties. It notes perceived socialist, repudiation, and inflation themes and criticizes tariff effects, currency, and federal judiciary control, citing Chicago Inter Ocean.

Democratic Party South Tammany Chicago Inter Ocean

First Woman Citizen and Notable Irish Widow Ryan

A sketch of the life of the Irish widow known as Widow Ryan in Daviess County Indiana. It highlights her naturalization as the first woman citizen and the success of her family including son James B. Ryan, Lieutenant Colonel Richard J. Ryan, and Thomas E. Ryan. The piece also recounts Mic Ryan’s account of illness and testimonial to Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a remedy for locomotor ataxia and related conditions.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Ryan Daviess County James B. Ryan M. L. Brett Richard J. Ryan Thirty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry Trish Regiment Thomas E. Ryan Panama California Far West Oregon Arizona Montana Rom Seal Islands Alaska Mic Ryan Indianapolis Board of Trade Capt. C, . Shepard Captain Shepard Dr. Williams Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company Schenectady

Verbal engagements and cures in old notices

A storyteller recounts a manager and actor exchange about a verbal contract. The fragment includes an 1886 Toledo affidavit for catarrh cure and various era ads and quips from Chicago and New York papers promoting remedies and household goods.

Holiday Excursions via Big Pour Route and C and O

South and East excursion fares on December 7 and 21 from northwest points to Virginia and southern states. One way and round trip options available with round trips valid twenty one days. Inquiries to Northwestern Passenger Agent at 234 Clark St Chicago for Virginia farm land brochures and pricing.

Big Pour Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Virginia South Carolina Truitt Northwestern Clark St Chicago

Health Aid Claim Cites Laxative and Headline Quote

An old Chicago News ad asserts daily bowel movement guidance and liver and kidney benefits, promising headache relief. It promotes two prices 25 and 50 cents and ends with a quip about a man needing a head to succeed in the world.

Chicago News

Cheap Rail Fares to Arkansaw and Texas Offers

The Cotton Belt Route sells round trip tickets from St. Louis Cairo and Memphis to all points in Arkansas Louisiana and Texas on selected dates in October November and December at one fare for the round trip plus 2.00. Aimed at home seekers, the offer includes pamphlets about the Great Southwest and full rate details from I W La Beaume G P TA St. Louis Missouri.

Arkawanna Texas St. Louis Cairo Memphis Arkansas Louisiana Great Southwest 1. W. la Beaume

End of the World Quip and St Jacobs Oil Ads

A dialogue from HMe and The Tramp suggests waiting for the world’s end in ten days. An old ad copy touts St Jacobs Oil as a cure for aches, pains and frost bites. The Chicago News mocks flirtation advice alongside medical remedies.

Puck St. Jacobs St. Jacobs Oil

Dr Ayers Sarsaparilla praised by physicians and patients

Doctors and patients alike tout Dr Ayers Sarsaparilla as a premier blood purifier. Physicians from Baltimore to Catonsville report long standing rheumatism and skin diseases yielding to its use, with many cures claimed and testimonials offered to prove its efficacy.

Ayer Ayver Br. Ayers

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