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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1878

Page

4

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Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment and Remedies

An 19th century advertisement notes Uncle Sam's Nerve and Bone Liniment for man and beast with cures for colic, cholera and diarrhea. It markets O C s remedies, camphorated Hartshorn liniment, and a worm of testimonials from agents Sorn & Tranks and Surtsa & Tianes. It also promotes Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines via Welch of Prairieburg and Michigan cider from Geo Haines.

Uncle Sam RM. Welch Prairieburg Wheeler & Wilson Welch Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Company Connecticut New York

Flour prices and final notice to settle accounts

The undersigned Rickiers and Hauser announce flour prices for Best Fancy Patent 1.60 per sack Winter Wheat 1.25 per sack Choice Family 1.15 per sack with free city delivery and warranty. They demand immediate payment on overdue accounts, stating this is the last call and settlements must be made at once. Frep. 8. Dunuam.

Choice Family Rickiers & Hauser

Michigan Apples Offered at Tornado Prices

Geo Waines announces a car load of choice Michigan apples available for order from one barrel to a car load. He invites both old customers and new buyers to call, promising the lowest prices for quality fruit. Gro Harnes.

Geo. Haines Michigan Geo. Waines Gro. Harnes

Epworth Seminary to Open Winter Term Dec 10

Epworth Seminary located four miles east of Farley on the I C R R will open its winter term December 10. Tuition includes law and boarding options, with rates of $2.00 to $2.50 per week. Ladies may board in the building. Several courses of study and ample accommodations. For particulars write Principal Rev. J. B. Atunoos, Epworth, Iowa.

Farley Princpal J. B. Atunoos A. M. Epworth Iowa

Busenee's Geran Syrup Promoted for Coughs and Lung Ills

An advertisement touts Busenee's Geran Syrup as highly effective for severe coughs colds throat and lung diseases. It claims doctors and pharmacists offer no medicine with such proof and offers a 10 cent sample bottle before the 75 cent full size. It notes the syrup is newly introduced from Germany and widely praised. Sold by Svetje and Tiurks.

Busenee Germany Svetje & Tiurks

Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Cure for Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a universal remedy for coughs colds sore throat bronchitis and even consumption if used early. It claims relief for dyspepsia headaches liver disorders nervousness wakefulness and heartburn and promotes a one dollar bottle and a sample at 25 cents.

New Goods at Moody Brothers and Local Notices

Moody Brothers advertise the largest stock of nations and fancy goods in town with low prices. Santa Claus at Mr. John Strange buys the Burdick dwelling for 900 dollars. Bingham’s jeweller stock and Santa Claus items are highlighted. Many house and town improvements, bakery price cut, and lectures announced along with local errands and shop updates.

Moody Brothers

Holiday gifts and local commerce notes in town paper

The item highlights G Frankfurter tobacconist holiday displays and Bingham silver wares, with local ads for J O Duer Co horse blankets, Ligut Snow white oil, and Sam Price's Cedar Street cyater saloon. It notes Iowa Supreme Court action on City Marshals fees, a District Court session in Anamosa, and a Casady v Sweeney verdict for one cent. Coyle offers A No.1 8x10 photo and frame for 3.00.

Sam. Price Cyater Cedar St Sam

Thanksgiving Burglary Early Report and Local Notes

A Thanksgiving day burglary attempt in the Luckey residence is noted with minor losses. The piece also reports the suicide of Erastus Barnes, stock dealer, due to temporary insanity tied to ill health and bereavement. The column covers local business updates, a masquerade benefiting the Ladies Library Society, and political tax figures for Anamosa and surrounding townships.

Erastus Barnes Strawberry Point Ife M. O. Barnes Davenport and St. Paul

Support Your Home Newspapers and Local Merchants

The piece urges readers to patronize Monticello and Janes counties businesses and to reward quality. It argues readers should back home enterprises, including printers, professionals, and merchants, when they are worthy and meet standards, stressing local support as beneficial and proper.

Local notes from Monticello and area

Marshall county resident Mills visits with daughter Mrs. Wood in town. Sherman returns from New York International Dairy Convention. Burdick’s in town on business. Rumors about Bolas’ losses denied. Goo Lovell to Michigan on business, to return early next year. Tess hints bachelor days ending. Paul Bool visits relatives on Bowens Prairie after extensive travel ending in Texas and Kansas. Offers to plant orchards of 100 trees or more with payment options. seeks correspondence. C. W. Guisey, Monticello, Ia.

Tld Sherman New York Kle Burdick Mr. Bolas Goo Lovell Sings Michiman Tess Batchelorhood Paul Bool Monticello Bowen's Paul Fay Pexasy Damsas C.W. Guisey

Obituaries and Local Notes From Oxford Mills

The Rev O Will died at his home in Oxford Mills on the morning of the 5th. Rosey Morton died at her parents home in Oxford Mills. she was a socialite and theater attendee mourned by friends and classmates. Mount Hope sabbath school reports winter quarters with a subscription drive yielding sixty cents after expenses. James Bradley pursues acting and catering roles. A grand wolf hunt is planned near Black Oak school house with participation invited. Miss A, grammar department head, returns to work after illness. John Waite of Waite & Son suffers declining health. slow paralysis noted. Next Jones Gianty Starmers meeting set for early June in Opera Hall. Limerton’s block expands, a new hotel rises. Capt. Loomis heads to Chicago to arrange a show in Wyoming. Wyoming hosts a silver wedding for Robert Hannas and Tadys with lavish gifts. Belle Collins marries William Mohs in London. wishes for happiness follow. Belle is among our notable locals relocating. Mrs Marshall of the D G N W O R railway line stays home due to a leg wound from the Civil War era. The county notes reflect a mix of obituaries, society news, and community updates.

Mount Hope James Bradley Tie Monteello Tancher John Waite Waite & Son Aldunehost Jones Gianty Starmers Trom Deh Limerton Loomis Chicago Wyoming Robert Hannas Tadys Belle Colling T. P. Collins Wiy Mohs

Temperance Sermon Critique Targets City Leaders

A reader criticizes Rev. Paine’s temperance sermon for urging a simple prohibition on beer. The letter argues beer sales are not illegal, notes state and constitutional limits, and cites municipal power to regulate or tax beer. The writer urges careful legal approach rather than a single remedy.

Haprens Hitler Paine Towa

Temperance Law and Liberty Clash in Monticello Debate

In Monticello the text argues that without municipal action any person could sell beer unless prohibited by statute, while local government imposes taxes and enforces prohibitions. It recalls historic temperance struggles, praising reformers and criticizing those who oppose prohibitory measures, linking public morality to civic discipline and voter rights.

Avlog Monticelto Sincu Tts Tie Corporation Parnott Monticcello United States

Iowa school board conducts November 1874 session

The Board of Education met in Monticello Iowa on November 2 1874 with members HLM Wright M M Moulton W Birdsall O J Wales JO Dur and LOL Phillips. Minutes were read and approved and bills for Teachers Fund and Contingent Fund were allowed. Rent from Opera House and insurance payments were noted. Committees on text books were directed to obtain Physiological and Reading Charts. Adjourned.

Montieunno Iowa Board of Education Hlm. Wright M.M. Moulton W. Birdsall O.J. Wales JO. Dur Lol Phillips Curtis M.A. Wright Campbell Lary Ie Mathews Ts France Moulton Diver Mollie Grossmeyer Monte Andy Mooly J. Stina West & Dickford Reece Ann M. Wright Opera House Birdsall HR. P. Swiri

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