31 Dec 1896
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1896
Page
1
In Vinton and surrounding Iowa towns rumors swirl about Bernard Murphy as postmaster. The piece notes fallout from editor assaults, recovery of Senator Allison, and political maneuvering including gold democrats and a Dubuque county attorney recount favoring Michel.
It is noted that M. D. O'Connell of Fort Dodge is favored for U.S. district attorney and Knott of Waverley for U.S. marshal. Both previously held these offices under the Harrison administration and, while efficient, there is a belief they should yield to new men for the next term.
Waterloo merchants rail at constant requests for donations in the name of charity. They adopt resolutions of self condolence and condemn tickets sold for entertainments where outside talent takes most of the proceeds. Similar fatigue is seen in other towns.
The extra session will focus entirely on evaluating the new code masterwork by the code commission. The commission took on legislative powers, producing a radical code that dissatisfied many. Critics say the legislature did right to seek reform, while the commission erred in assuming a need for new law.
The article recalls George Washington’s spelling slips as he aged, citing examples like lie lie liar lyar ceiling cieling oil oil and blown for blue. It argues his early frailties made him more relatable and highlights corrections in his earlier letters and journals.
Obituary notes Dr. Charles Beardsley of Burlington who played a prominent role in Iowa history and died on the 29th mat at age 66. The item also comments on Bryan and the lecture field, urges settling old accounts, and mentions endorsements for Iowa secretary of agriculture including Tama Jim Wilson and criticisms of Alier ton and Manderson.
Iowa life insurers press for an amendment allowing 75 percent of the first year premium plus 50 percent of the second year premium to cover expenses in securing risks. Critics allege rampant lavishness and high agent fees, with policyholders bearing the cost.
A request to print statute language allows townships outside a city to use city polling rooms for all election purposes if the board of supervisors provides. The note questions whether outside township voters can vote in a city location if the township is split, stating it is discretionary and not a right. Without such board action, outside voters must vote at a schoolhouse.
Tipton Republicans discuss who should run the local mail service after Postmaster Long’s June expiry. Candidates include Mrs. W. P. Wolf W. A. Hamm C. H. Snyder A. C. Elliott John A. Kemp and H. N. Brotherlin. A petition to Congressman Cousins asks to delay selection until an election.
A call to Des Moines and nationwide readers to pay debts before year’s end to boost business, ease failures, and start the New Year with better finances. It argues owed money enables others to settle dues, aiding merchants, shopkeepers, professionals, and workers who faced a hard year. The plea targets practical, collective action to reduce financial strain.
The January number marks the second decade for Scribner's Magazine with an entirely new dress of type. Since its first issue Scribner's has been an accepted leader in modern magazine literature and art.
A large buck deer was killed recently near Crabb's Mill in the western part of Jackson county. The incident is noted as a regional wildlife report with no further details on the cause or individuals involved.
The December district court adjourned with the Exchange Bank of Oxford Junction seeking a 1500 dollar order against Dr. Geo. R. Moore as assignee of John R. Johnson. The judge stayed action pending garnishment rulings to resolve whether the mortgage and assignment are valid, amid multiple attachings and ongoing suits.
A tree fell on Will Fairburn while he was chopping wood at his farm north of town injuring his left leg with a bad fracture yesterday at 4 30 pm. Cascade Fair association directors set the dates for the 1897 meeting August 31 to September 3. Cascade Post G A R elected officers James Hill commander N J Leytem senior vice commander Jacob Leegs officer of the day David Beatty chaplain J D Sullivan officer of the guard N J Leytem delegate to state encampment Isaac Hunter alternate delegate.
Rev Hugh Robinson steps down as president of Ienox College to return to pastoral duties and accept a call from the Presbyterian church of Springville. Prof A G Wilson will lead as acting president with the current faculty, and a new president will be chosen soon. Winter term starts January 5, 1897.
Herbert D Ward husband of Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward writes a humorous new novel titled The Burglar Who Moved Paradise to be the fiction feature of Ladies Home Journal in 1897 This sequel to An Old Maid s Paradise continues the family literary thread with Ward taking up where Mrs Phelps Ward left off in marriage.
Professor F W Warner outlined biometry to estimate lifespan from appearance. He listed signs of longevity including parental longevity, cheerful disposition, symmetrical build, long sleep, and strong organs. He noted climate effects and declared time is money longevity is wealth.
An exchange notes that mixed groups of men and women are forbidden by China's social code and a husband and wife should not appear together in public. The rule is suggested to influence how many women attend church alone, implying reputational concerns.
Fragmented religious narrative recalls the first Passover, the Exodus, and Moses prayers as the Israelites journey northward led by Judah with Dan at the rear. The cloud and pillar guide the camp while elders are empowered to prophesy, and Moses longs for all to share in divine Spirit.
The article describes using inferior autumn apples for sauce by peeling and coring, then layering in a large granary jar with sugar and cinnamon. Each layer adds sugar and spice until full, then the jar sits to simmer gently all day and cools ready for dessert or sauce.
A New York family visiting Westminster Abbey paused by the bust of the American poet. Nellie laid a rose at the bust while eight year old Mabel, missing briefly, bit off a curl to gift to Longfellow. The gesture captures the poet’s enduring appeal to children.
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