Iowa Echoes on Hoar Cummins and Jordan in 1899 Era
The piece surveys Iowa political figures and issues including Hoar and Sumner as aging public figures, Cummins lobbying for unity with Des Moines papers, Miles’ changed testimony on beef, and a June GOP convention. It notes restrictions on the navy canteen, saloon influence in professional life, and David Starr Jordan criticizing McKinley. It also previews the secretary of state official register for 1899 with library, post office, and war-era statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Iowa
Death of Faure Highlights American Dream Contrast
The piece recalls President Faure of France rising from humble origins to lead France. It contrasts his social ascent with opportunities in the United States, noting his early life with a mother guiding him after his father's death and his path from apprentice to public power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faure
France
Republic of
United States
Miss Lillian Bell Challenges Prudery in Art Speech
In Chicago Miss Lillian Bell, a prominent writer, criticized prudery in American art and mocked bans on nude images. She defended a balanced view, later stating her remarks were misinterpreted and that she did not advocate nudity but opposed excessive prudery and self-consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Bell
Chicago
America
Boston
Bell
Political Meeting Set for State Convention in Des Moines
C T Hancock calls a March 2 gathering in Des Moines to choose date and site for the next state convention with Sioux City Council Bluffs and Dubuque among interested venues. Cascade resident James Orr, at 74, boasts a life free of fights. Hopkinton plans a new hotel linked to a large building project by McConnell Place Wilson. Cascade’s John Reddin, a prominent merchant, dies. Delaware county teachers protest low wages, citing insufficient qualified staff. Marion court sentences numerous offenders for crimes including assault, grand larceny, and petty theft. Dubuque trotting meet announces $82,000 in stakes and a May 17 closing date for entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Hancock
Republican State Committee
Des Moines
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Dubuque
Davenport
James Orr
Cascade
Cascade Pioneer
John Reddin
Perry County
Ohio
Eaton
Delaware County
Normal Institute
The
Commonwealth
Marion
Charles Carnegey
Anamosa
Wm. McKivett
Ed. Travis
Hawley
J. M. Gardner
House of Ill Fame
Nina Gardner
Bert Hall
Dick Bowman
J. Buchanan
A. C. Burdette
Morgan Chase
al. Carnicle
Frank Jama
Charles T. Hancock
Nutwood Driving Club
Sec
Farwell
Independence
Horse Review
Sampson
Iowa
Hawkeye
Key City
Nutwood
Schley
Allison
Old Reliable
Governor's
Henderson
Dewey
Shafter
Miles
Maple Leaf
Highland Stock Farm
Milwaukee
Burlington
Commercial
Death of a Centenarian at Center Junction
Mr. John McDonald Sr died at his son John McDonald’s home in Center Junction last Sunday morning aged 100 years, 1 month, 18 days. Born January 1, 1799 in Mackhart Scotland, he came to Madison County in 1855, lived on a farm until 1882, then moved to Center Junction to live with his son. Survivors include six children John James David William Andrew and Mrs. Peter Smith. all live in Madison Township except James in Scotland. The obituary notes his long life spanned presidents from Washington to the present and references Scottish origins, family, and immigration history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Center Junction
The
Express
Dunfermline
Carnegie
Margaret Annan
Childre
John
McDonald
United States
Washington
Lord Nelson
Trafalgar
Napoleon
Europe
St. Helena
Walter Scott
Mr. McDonald
Milk Condensing Factory Pays Farm Families in January
The Waverly Milk Condensing factory paid ninety eight farmers for January milk with a test just over four percent and a price a little above $1.10 a gallon. Cal Kingsley led with 24 cows and $158, James Miller and Mr Biram with 26 cows earned $148, and J Wente with 16 cows received $108. The plant sent another car of condensed milk to New York on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly Independent
Waverly
Cal
Kingsley
James Miller
Mr. Biram
J. Wente
New York
How to Keep Eternally Young from the Philadelphia Record
A youthful-looking matron shares advice to stay young by surrounding oneself with young people. She recommends inviting them for evenings and excursions, engaging in their plans, and resisting girlish mannerisms while maintaining dignity. Observes aging varies by pace and links youthfulness to daily social life with the young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
General Greeley Heads Surgical Corps in Late War
The Wyoming Journal states General Greeley led the surgical corps in the late war and earns praise from the investigating committee. The paper blames the intelligent compositor for the error in reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Journal
County Fairs Schedule Dates in Iowa for 1899
The Dubuque County Fair association announces dates for 1899 September 11 12 18 and 14. The Jackson County Fair will be held at Maquoketa September 5 to 9.
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Dubuque County
Maquoketa
M. W. Herrick, Mporny
Mon AtUcello, Jones Co
Iowa
Dubuque
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
Monticello Ministers Helped at Anamosa Temperance Mass
Monticello clergy traveled to Anamosa last Monday evening to assist in holding a temperance mass meeting hosted by local organizers and attended by residents supporting prohibition.
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Monticello
Anamosa
Anamosa County Attorney Prosecutes Various Crimes
County Attorney Herrick was in Anamosa last Tuesday prosecuting cases. Michael Hennesey faces assault charges, Charles Hastings with an ax, and George Moore accused of stealing a horse from Warren of the Bedford House. Moore's attempted trade led to arrest of himself and two men, Little and Brown, who were later discharged. Justice Rhinehart weighs Moore’s case while another animal cruelty trial set for tomorrow. Fish-law violators in Anamosa were discharged. jurors reportedly biased against the county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick
Anamosa
Michael Hennesey
Charles Hastings
Justice Brown
George Moore
Warren
Bedford House
Moore
Little
Brown
Springville
Cass Township
Millsap
Denio
Real Estate Transfers Across Multiple Townships
A compiled list shows numerous property transfers in Madison and surrounding counties, detailing grantors and buyers such as Emily Richardson to J N Smith, J N Silsbee and others, and various parcels in sections across Madison Wyoming Scotch Grove Monticello Fairview Cass Washington and more. The entries include sale prices or values where legible, with multiple Sheriff and cemetery association transfers noted.
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Emily
Richardson
J N Smith
Madison
Fea
Bilsbee
N Silsbee
Frederic Medion tolIda
Adison
Preah Toe Estes Dellah
T Felton
Wyoming
Ella Hood
Wm H Conley
Freedom Cromwell
Smith James Wh
Nial E Hamilton
Wolf Land
Ceene
Patrick Tallman
Catharine Cullen
Washington
Nancy A Sackett
Sher
Janis Milne
Scotch Grove
Matthew Bruce
Shaw
Fairview
Jove Ana
Louis Westpfahl
Monticello ( Cemetery Association
Monticello
EN Bach
Thos Grindrod
Francis Minnea
Sonesto
Sylvia Belknap
Anamosa
Anna Hazard
Harriet R
Henry Johnson
Andrew ‘English
Jackson
Thos Moran
Mary Jane Sheridan
Fred Seelemeir
David A Robinson
Rome
George Preston
Charles
H .Preston
Chase Preston Et
Wm Preaton
Amanda Vanwinkle
Wm Murray
WO Tompkins
A T Tompkins
Clay
R Nible
Hilah Koobe
Rich- Mary Armstrong
BO Mackrill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hopkinton Review
Senator Hoar
Charles Sumner
Board of Control
Court of Inquiry
Republican State Central Committee
David Starr Jordan
California
McKinley
Mr. Jordan
West
Elliot
East
Kearney sand _lots
Neighborhood News
Hopkinton
McConnell, Place & Wilson
South Fork
Sind Spring
C. M. Coxsee
Algona
Retail Hardware Merchants’ Association
Doxsee
Coxsee
Jim
Mr. Coxsee
Pedler
Royal Baking Powder
AVING
Jones County
Melton
S. J. Errickson & Co
Recelpta
Independent School Corporation of
Thachers' Fund
Rao’ A
TAXOB
Ccc
Ee Ee
Opera House Contert
Tertainnent
OSE Fund
Board of
Educa
Committee On Finance
Tagurane
Opera
R.C Btirton
BE. BE. Hicks
M. Noyes
RP. Smith
Finance
Joe Lang
John Haines
Belle Nelson
F. E. Lurton
Wm. H. Paul
Christ Rychen
Stella Smith
D. E. Ponp, P. M
John Bates
Bates
Baptist Church
Woodstock
Canada
Rev. Bates
Langworthy
P. H. Sherman
Rolfe
Iowan
Bateman
Dralers
W. First St
Monticello, Lowa
Bohlken
Hicks & Eilers
J. W. Coxsee
Torney
Montiicello
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
Vedor Rapids
W. A. Mirick
Congregational Church
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Wm.j. Coughlan
D. D
S. Ientiet
Aloha & Eilers
Atore
P.O. Babcock
Matthiessen
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Oxford Junction
J. B. Smith
Genewal
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