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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1901

Page

5

State political chatter and an official fish and game appointment

The piece notes ongoing congress activity and tax debates as winter ends. It reports Governor Shaw appointing George A. Lincoln of Cedar Rapids as fish and game warden for the term beginning April 1, succeeding George Delavan of Estherville who served three terms. Lincoln is described as active and diligent in duties.

Shaw George A. Lincoln Cedar Rapids Mr. Lincoln George Delavan Estherville Lincoln

Nation Letter Shows her Unstable Mind Amid Trial

The letter from Mrs. Nation to Judge Hazen claims she should be released and hints at a planned move to Peoria to edit the Journal for $160. It ends with threats and pleas, illustrating a disrupted mindset during her case.

Nation Bryan Hazen Peoria Hell

Vision of Dave Brant and the angel’s list

A Sioux City Tribune quatrain recounts Abou Dave Brant waking from a dream to see an angel writing in a gold book. The vision reveals a list of those who will be left, with Dave Brant’s name at the top as the one most marked.

Maquoketa Rowley Alice Pool Daniel Riley Dave Brant Dave Abou

Supreme Court Reaches Rulings On Saloon Laws and Public Office Pay

In Des Moines Conradi violates a saloon injunction by maintaining a second room and cellar for beer. the Supreme Court rules this breaches law and confers contempt. Schwab appeals a manslaughter attempt verdict. court finds evidence supports intent to shoot. Mousseau v City of Sioux City holds no police payment liability without statute. Green Tree Butter and Cheese case upholds shareholder suit and bans self‑paid director salaries absent bylaw or charter provisions.

Supreme Court Conradi Schwab District Court Sac County Church Miles Grant City Auburn Mousseau Sioux City Woodbury Green Tree Butter and Cheese Factory Jackson County

Commendable Leadership Questioned by Iowa Democrats

The Des Moines Leader argues the Democratic Party of Iowa has fostered prejudice against itself for years. It notes distrust in cities and townships due to policies and leadership that fail to meet thrifty and thoughtful citizens expectations. The piece references the Dubuque Herald's advice as a corrective but warns it will take time to remove ingrained biases.

Des Moines Dem Democratic Party of Iowa Dubuque Herald

How the Preacher Won

A London labor leader tale features a minister observing boys waiting for the dog to decide who tells the biggest lie wins it. The preacher protests his honesty, but a boy shouts to hand him up the dog, revealing the crowd’s cruel wager and gullibility.

London

Return of Seaton and Clarence Sun Sale

C A Seaton returns from Atlanta and purchases the Clarence Sun with transfer occurring today. Editor Smith resigns as postmaster duties prompt sale. J H Lathrop has auctioneered all week with a sale planned Saturday. He visited Center Junction Dixon Baldwin and Williamsburg this week, building broad popularity.

C. A. Seaton Atlanta Clarence Sun Smith J. H. Lathrop Center Junction Dixon Baldwin Williamsburg

Solomon's Wise Proverbs Rendered in Classic Verse

A selection of biblical proverbs contrasts diligence with sloth and wisdom with folly. It highlights concepts like speech controlling fate, labor yielding gain, mercy toward the poor, and trust in the Lord as strength and refuge for the righteous.

Buffalo Exposition postage stamp series announced

A new Buffalo Exposition stamp series will feature a lake steamer on the one cent green stamp, a red two cent railway train, a red brown four cent automobile, a blue five cent Niagara Falls bridge, a lilac eight cent Sault Ste. Marie lock, and a light brown ten cent ocean steamer, highlighting inland sea transportation and related industry.

Buffalo Niagara Falls Sault St. Marie

County seat new court house debated by Jones county towns

The Wyoming Journal argues that Monticello Amossa and Center Junction should offer to build a new Jones county court house rather than spend county funds on the present facilities. It favors a substantial clear proposal from each town and notes Monticello’s railroad advantage and Amossa’s potential loyalty to the county seat.

Wyoming Wyoming Journal Bro. Coxsee The Monticello Express Monticello Jones County Ammosa Center Junction

Wise Counsel Promised to Learners and Understanders

A proverb emphasizes that listening leads to learning and that a person with understanding will gain wise counsels. The saying highlights the value of hearing and seeking guidance for wisdom.

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