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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1878

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The Disguise Thrown Off in Des Moines Prohibition Feud

In Des Moines a heated critique brands Prohibition opponents as Black Ribbon League conspirators aiming to seize local offices and doom the Blue Ribbon temperance movement. The piece denounces public figures, urges unity for temperance, and warns against political ambitions undermining reform.

Moines Towsa Iowa Prohibition Des Moines Blue Ribbon Movement West Tarson Ingalls Bet Clarkhon

The Resumption Act and Hard Times

Nov 27 1878 Castle Grove letter discusses hard times attributing them mainly to the Resumption Act requiring coin payment from Jan 1 1879. Writer argues resumption should have occurred naturally and cites the nation’s wealth, debts, and prices as context.

Castle Grove the Express U.S. Treasury

Great Religious Controversy Letter to the Editor

The writer rebuts opponents misrepresenting his beliefs on repentance and religious evidence. He defends not taking dogmatic stands, argues for reasoned belief, and disputes claims about Buddhism and Second Peter with reference to Max Mueller and Davidson.

Resumption Debate and Economic Outlook Prompt Public Confidence

The article discusses fears and hopes around financial resumption, noting that a failure would not destroy general resolve. Leaders like Mr. Sherman are cited as judges who believe success is likely, while any outcome should gain public approval for maintaining integrity and credit. It considers potential relief in business and brighter prospects post resumption.

Hay Sherman

Addressing Authorship of Second Peter and End-Time Claims

A reader questions whether Second Peter, dated around AD 170, could be written by Peter who died in the first century. The letter’s authenticity is debated, with Calvin doubting it as Peter’s work and noting apocalyptic predictions that did not occur. The piece challenges opponents to confront the issue rather than dismiss it as straw man argument.

Clarkson Ingalls Togalls Army of the Blue Temperance Lcense Party of Free Whisky King Alcohol Towa la Plume the Express Trie Bro Sample Bro. Rice Emerson Hussey Clifford Stiles Paul Max Mueller Byydhiam Mueller Muller Buddha Qis Davidson Dr. Davidson Dr. Russel Tierely Second Peter Peter Paula Calvin James John W. Sample Bob Ingersott Christian Union Yale College N. Porter J. HW. Seelya Amberat College Mass Ovary Yiead New Haven Leonard Bacon New York Howard Crosby

Thanksgiving reflections and local trade update

From Our Own Correspondent notes a mild holiday season with favorable prices and extended harvest. The writer mentions two weeks near a town, worship services, lectures by Mr. Dungan, and praises his qualifications. Local wells are depleting while the hog market remains active at 240 dollars per hundred, with Luke Perry as shipper and paymaster.

Providence Luke Perryman Ack Wayne

Thanksgiving supper noted at Center Junction church

The New England Thanksgiving supper hosted by Center Junction Presbyterians drew strong crowds over two evenings and raised funds for a new church building. The program featured sermons, songs, pantomimes, tableaux, and an array of local speakers and performers. Proceeds totaled about 130 with construction plans for a 20 by 50 foot structure pending final size.

New England The Presbyterian Church Law Isbell Maxon Russell Mather Maggie Dr. Isbell J. E. Lovejoy Rip van Winkle

Teacher's Partiality in School Moral Advice

A moral guide on teacher pupil relations stresses fairness with all pupils while noting teachers may favor those who show kindness and effort. It advises parents to assess complaints, consider the child's view, and approach the teacher privately to resolve issues for better progress.

Real Estate Transfers Filed for Record 1878 Listings

A ledger style list details numerous real estate transfers and parcels from November 18 to December 1878. Entries name buyers sellers and parcel locations across Monticello Wyoming Madison and Anamosa regions with sums noted for several transactions. The document also includes a short unrelated moralizing passage about labor and capital featuring Bob Ingersott.

Our Educational Column Clarifies Langworthy Faculty

Education editor notes Langworthy teacher Emma Batchelder is correct Miss Perrine not, and Monticello High School provides its usual winter staff. Local graduates find employment as many pursue winter schools with several junior members leaving for teaching posts.

Langworthy Emma Batchelder Jessie Perrine Monticello Ite Misses Hoyt Hughes McKinna Messrs McElin Doxsee Curtis

Suggestions to Students Fiducational Weekly

A lesson list urging punctuality cleanliness and proper conduct in study. Emphasizes neat desks, attentive recitation, courtesy, honesty, and perseverance. Encourages avoiding idleness, selflessness, and memorably pleasant manners, with a call to act with honor in all school life.

Péservan Orveriy

St Nicholas Magazine Founded Under Mrs Dodge In 1878

St Nicholas published by Sentsnten & Co began in 1878 with Mrs Mary Mapes Dodge as editor. Five years after the first issue the illustrated magazine for girls and boys held the top position with a monthly Radia style feature noted.

Messrs. Sentsnten & Co Bean St. Nicholas Mary Mapes Dodge James E. Kelly Florida Bahamas Katharine D. Smith Frederick Dielman Susan Coolidge Eyebright Julian Hawthorn Alfred Fredericks P.O SentaNen & Co Broadway New York

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