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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1879
Page
2
The Monticello Express comments on congressional politics in Iowa's Second District with mention of Hendricks in Indiana and Tilden's likely renomination. It cites the 1895 distillery seizures, arrests, and officer deaths, and discusses candidate whispers from Jones county and local editor exchanges in Davenport and Monticello while lampooning figures like Frisbie and Jenkins.
The piece notes Republican sentiment across districts with Jones county debating candidate nomination while John Russell of Jones is not seeking office. It recounts Dubuque journalist B. W. Blanchard Jr. before the Anamosa Grand Jury in the Alice Croston versus Richard Dawson case and criticizes the grand jury process as a costly, drawn out affair amid local legal proceedings.
Monticello Iowa praises Blake Manufacturing Company of Boston for supplying pumping equipment. The town's artesian well at 1102 feet now delivers warm crystal water to homes, with Mr Silva cited for his integrity and service. Officials sign with warm regards and best wishes for Blake Manufacturing Co.
In Sand Spring on December 15 1879 residents urged district support for three teachers in the public school. A meeting of the Board lacking a quorum still appointed Miss Anna Stevenson to lead the C room, subject to Board approval at a second session scheduled two weeks away. The M E church pulpit has been recalled for some Sundays back.
Rev Breeze of New Jersey preached his first sermon here yesterday and plans to hold services each Sabbath. Thomas McDonough was seriously injured by a fall near his home. Dr Cummings treats him. The Overings hosted a large social gathering for the second time in a fortnight. The Sand Spring Good Templars grew with eleven new members at the latest meeting. John Hassenptlagh is noted as busy and obliging in town.
In Pramrentina on December 16 1879 Willard Crouch sells the Creamery to G W Burnaide who will run it until winter ends A calf ownership dispute recently settled for less than a dollar noted as costly at 500 per side Mayor Phillips to speak in Welch’s old store and three saloons claim dominance in the Burg amid few diphtheria reports.
A 1879 letter from Guasco Kansas argues against capital punishment. The writer cites Iowa and Minnesota abolitions, warns that executions normalize killing, and recalls the Duke of Tuscany's remark that reading leads to peace. He calls for a more educated society to end hanging.
Iowa City talk centers on Edward Russell Republican congressman candidate for the Second District next year. Newspapers praise his thinking, observing of public affairs, and ability to argue policy with strong, influential voice. Local editorials endorse Russell as best suited to represent district interests.
The Library Magazine plans 192 pages monthly with larger type for 1880. American Book Exchange, New York, advertises Life and Words of Christ by Geikie at 50 cents, half Russia edition at $1.00, and An Acme Library of Universal Knowledge, with volume sets and new editions including Kitto’s Cyclopedia, Cru den’s Concordance, and Leaves from the Diary of an Old Lawyer. Also notes impending Congressional bid for J. H. Murphy in Maquoketa district as Tipton Advertiser reports.
The Tribune pledges to report the campaign fully and fairly, promote freedom Union and public faith, and avoid catering to the Solid South or Tammany Hall. It emphasizes courage, broad discussion, and best morality while boasting wide circulation, strong correspondents, and exclusive telegraph access to Washington.
The article touts The New York Tribune family papers with high, nationwide circulation and strong rural readership. It details low rates, extensive premium offers including Chambers's Encyclopedia, Webster Unabridged, and Worcester's Dictionary, and ships by post or express.
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