06 Jan 1898
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
1
The column highlights a December surplus under the Dingley revenue act and praises journalist Joe Morgan of the Dubuque Times. It cites upcoming legislative coverage by Julian Richards and comments on war shifts, bank wealth in Monticello, and calls for an extra judge in the Linn County district.
The article argues Madden’s interference at Anamosa caucuses and control of prison staff cost L. M. Carpenter a Jones county representative seat. It cites county returns, GOP discontent, and Democratic papers favorable to Madden while condemning the warden’s local meddling and lax discipline.
The Anamosa Fair association has elected its officers led by President W. H. Prentice and Vice President 3. T. McLaughlin. Other officers include Secretary Thos. Watters Treasurer J. Z. Lull Superintendent of Booths and Stands A. M. Simmons Marshal D. B. Sigworth and Superintendent of Stock E. R. Moore.
Richard Dawson of Monticello visited the city on business and to greet friends. He works for Monticello Monument Works, and a pleasant call was received from Dawson and F. E. Millholen of the firm.
The Anamosa penitentiary fund raises from three to ten dollars per employee to finance Madden’s Des Moines headquarters. Allegations claim Ward en Madden used notes and favors to advance his candidacy, with life prisoner Andy Thompson in possession of a three hundred dollar note. Public letters from Monticello Express items and Republican leaders defend Madden’s administration as undisputed, while threats of further exposure loom as election time nears.
A New York experiment tests feeding a dairy cow for sixty days on nonfat foods with weighed feed, milk, and manure analysis. The cow produced forty pounds more fat than consumed, gained thirty pounds, and remained thrifty, suggesting starch and sugar convert to fat. Results may rebalance feeding theories and lower feed costs for farmers. Center Junction faces a school row as F D Cartwright resigns, Hicks is appointed, and both intend to open schools Monday under Hicks supervision.
A letter argues that opponents of the warden are to blame for backing a Democrat to represent Jones County in the 27th General Assembly. The writer signs Lo AL Cinarin and asserts the democratic slate is not the warden’s fault.
Marshall minister Rev W O H Abrams argues the boy’s behavior mirrors his father rather than his mother. He contends men’s vices shape boys while mothers’ virtue offers some hope, warning that the God of nature punishes deceit and that today’s boys reflect today’s men.
The DeVore Piano Co of Shipman building South Cedar St. announces strong sales in Iowa as sole Western factor for Rauch Bach Steck and Shaw pianos. Listed buyers include Dr. A W Blunt Clinton Iowa M Riger Supt C N W Ry Clinton and many others across Clinton Maquoketa Maquoketa Bellevue Monticello and McGregor Iowa.
A Des Moines correspondent cites alleged lax discipline at the Anamosa State Penitentiary. The piece argues for a new warden or tougher leadership, faulting the chaplain and questioning the rehabilitative converts’ reform.
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