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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1879
Page
2
The article notes the formation of an organization named Automatic Car Company under Town laws with capital of $40 000, divided into 50 shares of $50 each. It references the Wyoming Journal and county printing as topics of public interest and hints at local scribal remarks on the subject amid broader gossip and vocabulary debates.
The Tidependent and the Wyoming Journal exchange praise for each other, noting the Journal’s recent improvement in quantity and quality of reading matter. They deny jealousy, emphasize healthy rivalry, and extend mutual good wishes for continued prosperity.
The Anamosa Journal editor laments the Board of Supervisors designation of Tras Mosricenne Express as an official county paper without considering a courteous petition for a committee to verify each candidate paper’s circulation. The Journal argues it had equal standing and calls for a sworn circulation audit, noting Mr. Monger refused to submit affidavits while urging consistent county practice.
The Davenport Gueene relays a Pension Office circular cautioning patience in filing arrears claims. It notes that after Congress passes the arrears bill and funds are appropriated, instructions will be issued. Inquiries may be filed but not answered until necessary adjustments are made.
The measure covers 16454 invalid pensioners and directs funding over two years not exceeding 20000000. The plan aims to discharge a long delayed duty and distribute aid to about 50000 families whose breadwinners lost health in service to the country.
Castle Grove notes a long argument on Free Trade and Protection, citing England’s shipbuilding and colonial policies, President Hayes, Buchanan, Jefferson Davis, Henry Clay, and American manufacturing aims. Local items mention gatherings, lectures, and multiple family misfortunes amid winter travel and health.
Reports from Center Junction and Cass describe local life. Peter More sells property in Oxford Junction while Eli Perkins draws small crowds. A. F. Cary sells a warehouse to D. W. Sutherland and grain price talks occur as hogs fetch 3.55 per hundred. Weather hints at an elusive January thaw.
Rev Wylie of Hopkinton spoke on National Reform and the Constitution’s relation to religion at Seated Grove U P Church. He argued for a Christian nation and urged constitutional acknowledgment of religion to safeguard moral, educational and political life.
To be held at Monticello from Friday February 7 to Sunday February 9 1879. Sunday School workers are urged to attend bring neighborhood workers talk listen sing and plan for a spiritual revival to power the Sunday Schools of Jones County. Activities include dedicatory services addresses prayers and singing with several speakers and pastors listed.
Detailed program of a county convention with sessions in the morning afternoon and evening covering prayer meetings temperance discussions Sunday school topics and sermons. Leadership listed includes W S Benton John O French J M Leonard and Rev J W Bissell among others with notes on venues and required materials.
The Wyoming Sunenal notes $50 000 in improvements over 1877 and 1878 with $20 000 spent in 1878 and $800 in 1877. It claims local papers ignore the report, implying regional jealousy of Wyoming’s growing commercial standing, per Albright boys.
Butter and Cheese Association of Manchester Press reports the Northern Lawa Bauer Cheese and Kee Association will hold its next meeting at City Hall on February 27. Prominent dairy men from across the country are expected to attend, with H. D. Sherman of Monticello as president and Col. J. M. Littler of Davenport as secretary. Local support is urged to ensure a successful gathering.
A reader asks if keeping a village cow pays. With pasture six summer months and labor costs, the dairy could yield about 2,200 quarts per year after wages. At 4 cents a quart, milk revenue nears $88 with annual costs around $58, leaving roughly $30 profit, calf value and manure boosting overall value.
An 19th century extract cites profitable cattle management including furrow cows for milk and beef, with autumn purchases yielding winter milk. It urges maintaining a furrow cow even in town, and notes a Linn Grove incident where a horse hit a man delivering bogs in Martelle, but he is recovering.
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