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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1898
Page
8
A young man seeking a barrister position faces a quirky interviewer who tests his resolve with questions about guns boats watches and dogs. The elder insists the law requires undivided attention and the youth perseveres, eventually becoming a renowned lawyer.
An eyewitness, an oculist, recounts a fall on a Conduition road when a cyclist struck a wagon pole. The rider was thrown but uninjured, declaring he could not be hurt because he carried an accident policy. The mishap ends with a burned joke about insurance.
The Farmers Handy Feed Cooker priced at 12.50 for 50 gallon capacity claims to cut winter feed by at least one third and keep stock healthy, reducing hog cholera risk and aiding egg production. Empire Manufacturing Co. of Quincy Illinois offers a full catalogue from 613 H St. for various sizes.
An abstract of the monetary commission report from Washington outlines keeping a gold standard, maintaining silver dollars, and separating treasury fiscal and monetary functions. It recommends withdrawing demand obligations, expanding bank notes, and creating a division of issue and redemption to ensure stable values and lower debt burdens.
The proposal allows notes up to 80 per cent of bank capital with taxes on higher issues, a 5 percent permanent guaranty fund, and a 5 percent redemption fund. It envisions branches, notes secured by assets, and a tax on capital to fund the system, claiming greater security for noteholders and a safe uniform currency.
A nine year old girl, tormented by a maiden aunt, hides a letter to the devil in a garden hole. The note asks Satan to come and remove Aunt Jane, calling her fussy, a tale cited by a Brixton clergyman as a touching example of youthful orthodoxy.
Sunnylocks loved watching trains with his father but a coal smoke cloud from a passing locomotive burned his eyes. He later pressed his face to his father's cheek, saying he must keep his eyes shut to stop the dark from getting in.
A Dublin tradesman Patrick refuses to pay the messenger's fee for a Glasnevin letter, arguing the lonely road is unsafe for a shilling. He finally offers sixpence and offers to accompany the messenger, turning a price dispute into a humorous Irish bull tale from Youth's Companion.
Jenny Lind arrived in London in April 1847 and began rehearsals at the Queen's Theatre. The famed basso Leblasche marveled at her voice, calling every note a pearl. She humorously traded his hat for a joke about pearls, then returned it and declared she had made him a rich man with a hatful of pearls.
In Gloucestershire a clergyman will not preach as he must officiate for another. The parish clerk, hearing the news, tells the assembled congregation that the parson cannot preach because he is away fishing with another minister.
A crowded London Ontario city hall event for municipal candidates ends in disaster as a floor collapse drops a section of the hall. 24 killed and many injured as beams and a heavy steam coil crush victims. rescue crews pull bodies and survivors from the wreckage while an investigation points to cut joists in an aging building.
The New York assay office reports total gold deposits for the year at 34,112,548 dollars with December contributing 2,280,000. Silver receipts for 1897 reached 6,660,922 ounces, about 360,000 in December. Superintendent Mason notes a drop in precious metals receipts as producers prefer refining near source to save shipment costs.
Marysville California reports Clyde Manwell dies from a spinal injury after a scrimmage with the Wheatland team and Marysville Athletic club. Lewistown Illinois notes a quarrel ends in Calender shooting Elwood Moore, who dies. Calender surrenders. Quincy Newfoundland records Mauch Long dies at 73. Montpelier Vermont notes Rev Dr. Edgar M. Smith elected president of Illinois Wesleyan University. decision pending. Washington reports Charles Q. Dawes assumes role as comptroller of the currency and N B Scott becomes internal revenue commissioner.
In a wide interview approved by Li Wang-Chang, the Chinese leader denounces Germany’s seizure of Kiao-Chou as a violation of treaties and international law. He cites China’s offer of redress for missionary murders and argues China seeks peace and steady reform amid western models of justice.
Multiple textile facilities across Massachusetts and Maine announced wage cuts starting January 4 or January 17. Falls River and Worcester factories report 7 to 11 percent decreases, Amoskeag and related mills move to ten percent, with Lewiston and Auburn mills directing general reductions in wages effective mid January.
A Madrid dispatch reports Gen Weyler defied the government to face proceedings risking his immunity. The cabinet is strained as Weyler draws army support, while Carlists despair at his political stance. Britain notes naval moves and U S agents seek ships to take reindeer to the Yukon.
Warnings against catarrh remedies containing mercury note internal Hall's Catarrh Cure from F Z Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. The ad stresses avoid mercury products and urges buying the genuine remedy, Hall's Catarrh Cure, with testimonials and Druggists selling at 75 cents per bottle.
A New York Press quip imagines a cannibal chief and head chef debating a captive who supposedly just graduated college The chief, learning of the claim, suggests there is no need to stuff the captive any longer, wordplay highlighting satire.
An illustrated pamphlet issued by the General Passenger Department of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway covers mining in Colorado California and other Western States. A Klondyke illustrated folder describes Alaska gold mines with fare rates travel methods and arrival expectations. Free by sending four cents postage to Geo T. Hentford General Passenger Agent Chicago IL.
An afternoon crush filled a crowd with danger until a sharp woman urged decorum saying there are gentlemen present. Her remark halted the panic and saved several men from harm during the incident reported by the Philadelphia North American.
Grain-O is promoted as a new food drink replacing coffee. The ad claims it resembles mocha in color, is made from pure grain, gentle on delicate stomachs, and safe for children. It sells for 25 cents per package and is available at all grocers.
Maritime disasters surge along the coast with warnings to sailors. The Indianapolis Journal notes storm damage and urges seafarers to carry Hosxetter's Stomach Bitters for seasickness and various ailments.
The note from Fliegende Bluctiter reports two postal ecards received this morning for Mixtrese Bridget. Neither card carries anything of importance or news.
Readers are urged that Syrup of Migs provides lasting relief rather than temporary laxatives that harm the system. The genuine product is made by the California lig Syrup Co, and is presented as the superior choice for lasting results.
A brief quip from a Boston Transcript item contrasts the violinist and fiddler with a humorous exchange about income possible from the craft, noting wide earnings from modest to high.
A collage of old ads touts Kemp’s Balsam for coughs and St Jacobs Oil for aches and neuralgia. It mentions free samples, varying bottle prices, and claims rapid cures. The page blends humor quotes and product pitches common to early 20th century newspapers.
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