Senate confirms Wen. Longley as Tipton Postmaster
The Senate confirms Wen. Longley for Tipton Postmaster and Mongrey as editor of the Advertiser. The piece notes evolving cabinet discussions, a funding bill passage with bond rate changes, and concerns over currency contraction. It calls attention to oleomargarine labeling and dairy industry protections amid widespread production and imports.
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Senate
Tipton
Mongrey
Advertiser
Monticello
The Harm of Gossip and Breach of Trust in Society
The author laments carelessness and dishonesty in conversations, warning that distorted gossip corrodes social confidence. Gossip spreads misquotes and bias, with women and men alike participating. true discourse fades as people talk about others rather than ideas, hindering civilization and trust.
Jones County Agricultural Society Names Officers 1881
The Board of Directors met at the City Wall and announced officers for 1881. President William M. Starr and Vice President S. J. Gilbert lead the society backed by Treasurer F. O. Ellison and Secretary James Davidson. Directors include Alex Lewis of Monticello and others from Madison, Castle Grove, Rome, Wayne, Richland, Jackson, and more as the annual exhibition dates are set for August 30 and September 1–2.
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Jones County Agricultural Society
City Wall
Feb. T
Wm. M. Starr
8. J. Gilbert
F.O. Ellison
Jas. Davidson
Alex. Lewis
Monticello
R. Stevens
Greenfield
Win
Monroe
Cass
M. O. Felton
Madison
Andrew Davidson
Castle Grove
M. Yoran
Cirgus Co
Peewee Ee
Weathered roads and windmill damage in Monticello area
The report notes a heavy wind from the last storm crippled the windmill at the Center cremmecry. Henry Ritchie is practicing dentistry in Monticello and may relocate. A baby girl named Snowblind is reported at John Trale's. John Griswold injured his left hand on a cattle horn. the wound is improving.
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Henry Ritchie
Monticello
John Trale'a
Snowblind
John Griswold
National dairy convention set for Cedar Rapids March 2 4
The National Butter Cheese and Egg Association holds its Eighth Annual Convention in Cedar Rapids at Green's Opera House March 2 and 4. The event includes dairy product and implement displays open to the public with free admission.
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National Butter, Cheese and Egg Association
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Rkm
Leeriir
Sec'y
Sulky Spring Tooth Harrow and Cultivator Deemed Superior
Albion Manufacturing of Albion Michigan markets the Sulky Spring Tooth Harrow and Cultivator praised for light draft adjustable frame and easy conversion for corn cultivation. The machine features a 48 inch wheel, 18 teeth, and a 6 inch working width with pole for two or three horses. Agent J W Pierce exhibits the device at Gills Agricultural Warehouse and explains its capabilities.
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Albion
Michigan
Albion Manufacturing Company
J. W. Pierce
Gills Agricultural Warehouse
Monticello Election Proclamation in Jones County Iowa
Public notice proclaims the town of Monticello in Jones County Iowa will hold an election on Monday March 7 1881 at H W Gill office. Voters will choose mayor recorder assessor treasurer street commissioner weighorster two trustees one trustee for vacancy and three water commissioners. Polls open nine in the morning to six in the evening. GW Hes recorder.
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Monticello
Jones County
Lowa
H.W. Gill
Tur Council
Hes
Principal planetary positions for March noted
The article lists key planetary positions around March 1 6 10 15 26 and 27. It predicts above average temperatures in Great Britain North Europe and parts of the United States between latitudes 46 60 and 35 44 as warmer waves arrive. Tyrenic changes may follow these planetary alignments.
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Congress
Philadelphia
United States
Chicago
Europe
H. Maxwell
America
Holland
Michel Anys
Piper
Cedar Rapids
Great Britain
Dissolution Notice and Local Business Advertising Blast
Public notice of dissolution of the partnership Starks & Liddy by mutual consent with Starks continuing the business. Also notices railway ticket offers, sale of old store goods at auction, and miscellaneous notices from J. E. Vinson and others including timber and lumber ads and property tax sale warning.
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Starks
John Moody
J. E. Carey & Co
The New Bible Quick Work Demand Surges Worldwide
The New Testament translation project advances rapidly with 400000 copies already made in England and 140000 in New York awaiting authorization. The Literary Revolution promises mass production within days and aims to publish in cloth 80 cents, half Russia gilt 60 cents, and full Turkey morocco 1.25. Orders via American Book Exchange, New York.
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American Book Exchange
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