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14 Feb 1884
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Monticello Express in Monticello, Iowa
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1884
Page
1
SOME PLAIN FACTS ABOUT DAKOTA
Washington dispatch reports on Capitol Hill debates and the Mississippi river convention while Dennis Sullivan writes from Grandview Dakota about land openness, prices, and rail influence. The letter also notes Dakota settlement realities, weather extremes, and advice to settlers, with local educational meetings and community anecdotes.
Smoke Your Meat Sam’s smoked meat venture expands
Sam Proctor announces plans to smoke all kinds of meat, signaling expansion plans and a bold startup push. He invites interest and outlines a readiness to bring a diverse menu to customers, highlighting a strong entrepreneurial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Neighborhood notes from Prairieburg local paper
In Prairieburg the editor commends local and general correspondence and notes home news matters. Readers hear about cows calving in winter, visits by Frank Barker and Ella Barker to Hopkinton, Mrs. Lytton’s long illness, and a Burg young lady who baked extensive bread and pastries for sale and a restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prarriznune
The
Lapress
Frank Barker
Ella
Barker
Hopkinton
W. EL W
Local Well Drilling Notice Encourages Prompt Contacts
The undersigned offers the Champion Well Auger for rapid well installations. Those needing wells may contact Monticello or leave word with John Gibson, responsible, 22-tf Geo Look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
John Gibson
Geo
Bowen's Prating Feb 12 1884
Local letter notes T W Little and son Charles returning from Strawberry Point with a carload of young cattle for Spencer. Mike Shebter advertises sale of all his property on the 20th and plans to seek a home in Nebraska. A. Rt Coxsee visits the old place with a load of wood and a stubborn horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
the Express
T. W. Little
Charles
Strawberry Point
Spencer
Mike Shebter
Nebraska
A. L. Fisher
Boone County
L. Peltier
A. Rt. Coxsee
A. R
Wedding Anniversary Surprise at Scotch Grove
On Monday the 11th the fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Scofield was celebrated with a surprise visit by about forty guests. Gifts included wooden ware, a wash tub and rack, a rocking chair, clothes wringer, and four dollars and fifty cents. Myr D. D. Young spoke, the couple replied, a bountiful dinner followed, and evening social time capped the day. One who was there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Express
D. D. Young
City Council Special Session Proceedings of February 12 1884
The council met in special session with Kahn Chandler McConnon Houser the mayor and recorder present. Absent were Davis and Dexsee. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The fire committee reported progress and a motion was carried to request the foremoon of the fire company to increase its manpower to twelve at the next regular meeting and maintain that strength thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahn
Chandler
McConnon
Houser
Davis
Dexsee
Land purchases and road matters approved by village board
The village board accepted propositions to purchase land from Mrs E Beighenbach for 40 dollars and from Lewis Mathew and M M Benedict for 5 dollars each with two feet space near Benedict's well. They tabled purchase of a roadway from Mrs A M Moulton, allowed a 97 cent water tax rebate for Elizabeth White, and adjourned to meet February 20 1884.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
A. M. Moulton
Elizabeth White
Anamosa Hosts Old Settlers Group Planning Program
A majority of the committee with other old settlers met at the clerk's office to draft an order of exercises. E. V. Miller spoke on the group's objective. J. M. Peet and Benj. Chaplin shared reminiscences. The first meeting is set for Anamosa with events on Feb 1 and 22 including experiences, addresses by Dr. S. G. Matson and Milton Remley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Miller
J. M. Peet
Benj. Chaplin
G. W. Lathrop
Stacy
H. Lull
Mr. Metcalf
8. G. Matson
Milton Remley
Anamosa
Anamosa Hureka
Mottoes and anecdotes from Paradise Hall and railroad notes
A jumble of mottos on Paradise Hall cloths warns against credit as an enemy and praises honesty while lampooning temptations and judgments by appearance. The piece also includes a Detroit Free Press note on railroad ruin of Ohio villages and a Brooklyn Eagle advertisement anecdote about a female copyist position with scant applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Hall
Pertickler
Pusson
de Pusson
Tomorrer
Detroit Free Press
Electric Bitters Claims Cure for Kidney and Liver Complaints
Advertising copy touts Electric Bitters as swiftly curing kidney and liver complaints, Bright's disease, diabetes, and urinary issues. It claims thousands already cured, purifies blood, regulates bowels, and acts on diseased parts, with a guarantee and sale at 50 cents a bottle by J. H. Bacher 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
J. H. Bacher
Griggs' Glycerine Salve Promises Quick Skin Cure
An old advertisement proclaims Griggs' Glycerine Salve a universal healer for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims positivity cures piles tetter and skin eruptions with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Only 25 cents. At J H Bacher's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggs
J. H. Bacher
Monticello Lime Kiln for Sale with Land Tract
On account of rheumatism the Monticello Lime Kiln and forty acres of land three miles northwest of Monticello are offered for sale. The kilns are profitable and suitable for a healthy active buyer. For details contact 1311 Joan L. Ciarx, Proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Joan L. Ciarx
Health ad urges inhalation cure for weak lungs
An old advertisement claims modern medicine fails for chest ailments and offers a free book on inhaling medicine to reach the diseased lungs. It invites readers to send for the book and to visit the Oxyzen Dispensary at 68 Second Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa for a lung examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mansi's Golden BLoop & Liver Tonic Promotes Cures
Testimonials praise Mansi's Golden BLoop Liver Tonic for dyspepsia liver derangement and scrofula with claims of grand results. Local druggists advertise the tonic and related remedies as effective and widely distributed, with bottle prices listed at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansi
T. H. Johnson
Austin
Mion
Thos
J. Smith
Kansas City
L. T. Dorsey
Burlington
Iowa
Mansu
Maxsn
H. Tiarks
Monticello
Hood's Sarsaparilla as a Reliable Blood Purifier
The article argues that since Adam's fall blood purity affects health and presents Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven blood purifier worthy of trial. It claims diseases signal nature removing the cause and emphasizes the medicine's role in restoring vitality.
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Adam
Hood
A Seasonable Suggestion Use Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy
The ad promotes Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective for coughs colds and croup. Sold by E. M. Thompson and E. Tiarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain’s
E. M. Thompson
E. Tiarks
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