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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1893
Page
1
The page notes a weekly publication schedule with J W Doxsee as editor and proprietor. It lists the annual subscription rate of 61.75 and an extra 15 cent postage charge for subscribers outside the county.
Blaine’s condition unchanged at 1 15 this morning. Western Pennsylvania endures rare cold as trains stay snow bound. Williams has set aside 200000 in purses for August racing at Independence. Ben Butler’s death marks a notable, historic figure’s passing. Kansas papers gossip Mrs Lease withdraws from senate race over cradle rocks. Beaver contestants begin bloodletting on trial in Liam County. Proponents drop probate bid on codicil to the will. Carlisle plans senate resignation for cabinet post, not as shrewd as Allison who rejected cabinet once. Manchester Press debuts a fresh dress with Howard Rann joining his father. Press praised as a fine newspaper property. A P A and Catholic debates in State Register spark Reform era echoes, but lack of charity among columnists on both sides risks inflaming conflicts.
Ex Secretary of State Frank Jackson urges Republicans to let members vote on whether prohibition becomes a party issue. He suggests the state central committee issue a call and that voters in each election precinct decide the question before the state convention. The Iowa State Register carries his elaborated plan, likely appealing to resubmissionists.
The confession that the Ems dispatch was his making dims Bismarck's luster to critics who see war as savagery and murder. It suggests Germany might have been better prepared, yet acknowledges the Iron Chancellor's role in provoking war for personal vanity.
County papers claimed John Baum resigned from the Democratic state central committee and that B. H. Miller was appointed to fill the vacancy. They excessively praised Miller while not properly bowing Baum, who had not resigned, causing embarrassment and warning editors to beware of flattering notices toward Baum.
The Towa State Register reports ex Secretary of State Frank D Jackson calls for a Republican primary ballot on prohibition. He proposes two propositions one to retain the current law and one to modify it to allow counties to adopt a high license system. He urges precinct judges and an honest tally to reveal the party's will and guide the state convention.
The Star-Clipper states it supports the Cedar Rapids Democrat plea for democratic backing, arguing as a newspaper it serves all readers. It notes 500 Democratic subscribers rely on it for county news and Farm matters, with weekly attention to politics only part of the year.
Fresh interest revives old Tennyson anecdotes about a lady lion hunter near his country home who pressed him to dine with a curious party. He remained silent until near the end and then declared I like my mutton cut in chunks a remark the guests may or may not have understood.
The passage contrasts a simple, natural diet with human excess. It quips that all animals stick to one dish while humans eat anything that crosses their path, calling out goats, dropsies, fancies, and lethargies as hidden distempers among tableware, and ends by noting nature favors plain fare.
Leading theologians from around the world, using Scriptural and other data, conclude Christ was crucified shortly after 9 o'clock on the morning of Friday, April 10, AD 30. This synthesis appears in the St. Louis Republic.
In an address, Gladstone declares I am a Scotchman by blood and a Lancashire man by birth. He notes he has spent most of his life in London and in one way or another belongs to most parts of the country. This emphasizes a regional affinity beyond birthplace.
Jones County Iowa board met January 2 1893 with Peet Osborn Glick Sokol. Noyes sworn in. Peet reappointed chair. committees named including Finance Poor Farm Roads Bridges and more. Officials and bonds approved. various bridge jobs and payments listed. adjourned to 8:30 am January 3.
A Chicago Inter Ocean verse contrasts Phyllis, Priscilla, Ruth, and Kate, praising Phyllis for her simple, practical traits like letters correctly posted and bread baked well. Priscilla attracts suitors for charm but lacks learning, Ruth is valued for honest labor, and Kate remains flirtatious yet less preferred.
Mr. Babbage, often reticent about his youth, was born in 1792 in Totnes in a prosperous family. His banker father, nicknamed Old Five Per Cents, spoke frequently of money. His mother lived to a great age and appeared at early receptions in the gloomy room of the family home, with Mrs. Crosse in Temple Bar noted as part of the era.
A writer recalls a brave tiny mouse that first appears on a rainy October night. The creature, unafraid of humans, shares cakes and water, then roams a table as the author writes. They bond through winter with gentle companionship, a misadventure from Tipsy Squire wine, and a sad farewell when Janie disappears one spring night.
The suit by Srimghar State Bank seeks to enjoin its treasurer from collecting taxes on a $6,500 assessment against the bank in its corporate capacity. The bank argues the levy should be on individual stockholders since the bank owes them capital and cannot own more than its indebtedness.
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