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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1901

Page

7

It shall be well for the righteous in faith and hope

A sermon by Dr. Talmage on Isaiah 3 10 proclaims that the righteous may claim the benediction if they do the right thing. The speaker compares material luck and health to spiritual health, arguing Christ restores and imparts righteousness, while misfortune tests faith and fosters growth toward heavenly hope and peace. It ends with a triumphant refrain that it shall be well.

Dr. Talmage Christ Atlantic Ocean Alhambra Cleopatra Antony Adam Armour Solomon Agur Emperor’s Palace Peterhof Russia Chatsworth England Versailles France Tinland Gulf Hudsons Ohios Oregons Amazons Rhines Danubes Volgas Heaven and Earth Child of God Heaven Luxemburg Earth Mars Sexton

Iowa Farmers Boost Interest in Institutes and California Picnic

Special Des Moines report notes Iowa supreme court voided Titus biennial amendment, forcing elections this year. Farmers increase attendance and participation at institutes, with Secretary Van Houten praising farmer engagement and practical discussion. California picnic planned in Pasadena with Des Moines agent Saylor. Iowa migrants split between wealth-seeking expats and content retirees. Smallpox cases rise statewide amid lax quarantine and physician resistance. National Guard reenlistment rules complicate former volunteers. Statehouse improvements and exhibits discussed by the capital commission. obsolete Governor’s Island rifles shown by curator Aldrich. Educational certificate examinations dates announced for Iowa City Cedar Falls Mount Vernon.

Des Moines Supreme Court Koehler Titus Senate House Journal Iowa George H. van Houten State Board of Agriculture Mr. van Houten California Pasadena Cal Charles I. Saylor Department of Agriculture Califoria Towa State Board of Health State Board of Medical Examiners Caimphianes The Iowa Na

Free Text-Books in State School Districts Voted

A torn OCR list shows districts voting to provide free textbooks. Counties and district names include Allamookee Capell, Rockwell City, Clinton Orange, Des Moines areas, West Des Moines, Sioux Centers, Tama Toledo, Page Churinda, Pocahontas, Mount Ayr, Woodbury Grant, and others.

Bowa Tit Allamukee Capell Airview Ehelathunesie Exira Calhoun—Manson Rockwell City Gcedar Centerchute Cerro Gordo Campbell Clay Clinton Orange Delmar Axcelstor Dallas Dexter Wremont Highland Guthrie—Plonerr Hancocker Orthell Hardin—Union Lownship No. & Jurri Winnebago Norway Togian Woodbury Grant Oto Lilberty Pierson No. 4

Unusual January Pastures Save Sioux City Area Farmers

Weather this January has left many fields of green rye and pasture across Sioux City area. Farmers report pasture for hogs and cattle, with Nae noting a shorter forage crop, while Woodbury County farmers save thousands of dollars due to the mild winter and improved grazing conditions.

Sioux City Woodbury County

Ottumwa couple ends 13 year quarrel after revival

Thirteen years of silence between Mr and Mrs Sim Bell of Ottumwa over naming their baby daughter ends when a religious revival at Mount Zion unites them. They had lived in the same house and attended the same church yet spoke not, until the revival stirred reconciliation.

Sim Bell Ottumwa Mount Zion

Des Moines News Boy Moses Jacobs Addresses Drake Students

Moses Jacobs, longtime Des Moines newsboy, spoke before about 1,000 Drake University students recounting his life selling papers at a street corner and claiming a fortune estimated between forty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars.

Moses Jacobs Des Moines Drake University

Rural Free Delivery Routes Planned for Mitchellville and Nedfield

Bural Delivery will establish rural free delivery starting February 14 in Mitchellville Poll county with two carriers L EK Wetley and MilL Davis on route S414 over miles serving 7 050 people. Also at Ned field Dallas county two carriers G M Jiullet and O W drollet on route 49 over miles serving 1 210 residents.

Mitchellville Poll County L. Ek, Wetley Mill Davis Nedfield Dallas County G. M. Jiullet O. W. Drollet

State Superintendent Prints Hand Book for Town Schools

State Superintendent Barrett distributes 40000 copies of the Hand-Book for Town Schools. Prepared with Prof Colgrove for rural and township high schools, it outlines a monthly study plan to standardize progress and aid teachers and officials. Copies go to county superintendents for distribution to eligible schools and personnel.

Barrett C0. Colgrove State Normal School Parenta

Remarkable record in Burlington to Creston rail service

An extraordinary case details engineer Ironton Bellamy of Creyton who, over 606,840 miles and 62,501 tons of coal burned, never missed a trip or sustained an engine scratch in 16 years with the Burlington route. Bellamy, long linked with Jake Myers and now with Jack Pierce on the fast mails, faced disruptions but kept steady when crews required doubles and storms hit. The report cites his unmatched safety and reliability in railroad history.

Eiren Charles Bellamy Burlington Creyton Creston Ironton Bellamy Ines Bellamy Jake Myers Jack Pierce Biggsville Burmingeton Freman Mich Ellis Rnitroad

Tragic death of young girl linked to note of farewell

A Dubuque report states Frances Clift, a bright pupil, died by her own hand after signaling distress to a friend via a letter. The girl, aged 12 or 13, reportedly wrote her birth date and death date before dying. Also noted are grand library donations from Andrew Carnegie and J. D. Stout to Dubuque.

Jrances Quin Hel Aden Mikader Gin Dubuque Krances Clift Dora Elvidee Good Frances Webb

Giant panther-like wolf shot on Griffith farm

A seven foot long and 38 feet high panther like wolf was shot on the Griffith farm near Washingston by Lou Brown after weeks of reports of panther stories. The carcass rotted near cattle and woods as it crossed a hedge when a bullet struck it.

Lou Brown Griffith Washingston Wurpaw

Mystery surrounds Fort Dodge missing man David Robinson

Fort Dodge is shaken by the unexplained disappearance of David Robinson, a landford of the Union. Investigations reveal thousands of dollars in unpaid debts and a deliberate departure. His wife and daughter were sent away quietly to an undisclosed destination days before.

Fort Dodge David Robinson Landford Union Hate

Governor Frees Shercliffe on Parole for Diamond Robbery Case

Gov Shaw grants parole to Frank Shercliffe, 30, formerly sentenced to 17 years for a Harrison county diamond robbery in 1893. Released last Thanksgiving, he must report monthly, stay at home evenings, and reveal whereabouts. Shercliffe lives with a brother on a farm and must avoid old associates as part of a reform effort.

Gov. Shaw Frank Sherecliffe Harrison County Shercliffe Ife Tife Sheretife Ite Josh

Indemnity dispute over war bonds and state reimbursement

The article outlines a dispute over government funds alleged as indemnity for interest on 1863 war bonds issued to finance weapons for eight infantry regiments, seven cavalry, and three artillery units. Executive officials weigh whether the state owes towns and the possibility of further claims based on war expenses and interest on state warrants. Senator Lothrop proposed handling the case for a 10 percent fee, potentially $30,000.

Down United States Semitor Ih Lothrop Sioux City Executive Council Siman Warsand Defense Cov. Shaw Atdormey

School Boards Face Penalty Over Library Funding Law

County superintendents seek guidance from State Superintendent Barrett on enforcing the library purchase mandate. Barrett cites section 4904 making willful neglect of legal duties a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail or a $500 fine, or both, for boards that refuse to comply.

Barrett

Fort Dodge Doctor Plans Open Air Sun Rays Cannatorium

Dr J W Kime of Fort Dodge accepts plans for a 14 acre tract north of the city to build a $12 000 cannatorium treating tuberculosis with sun rays directed from a large reflector. Patients will be treated in the open air with two roof gardens added.

J. W. Kime Fort Dodge

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