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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
5
The column mocks rival papers over political missteps and notes a tame Anamosa penitentiary scare. It cites the Grundy and Clinton papers on Burnham and judges, questions the 16 to 1 test against Democrats, warns farmers about tin can cold water separators, and quotes Hoard on their impracticality.
Traveling representative W J Mills from Hale Town visited last Friday to interview citizens about the treasurership. He announces his candidacy for county treasurer, subject to the county convention, and plans to remain in the race through the convention before moving on to Anamosa.
The Clinton Age notes its 31 year run has never owed an employee on Monday morning. It adds that in 16 years under current management every employee has been paid in full on Saturday night in cash with no limits on trade politics or opinions.
The Chamber of Deputies passes a bill to allow women to practice law. The writer critiques French court practices, contrasts them with civil codes and English common law, and hopes women lawyers will reform the Napoleonic code after the Dreyfus affair.
The piece notes two movements in northern counties to field S. H. Basher of Blackhawk county as a gubernatorial candidate, pending the Democratic State Convention. It also suggests Parson Potter of Jones county as a potential clerical candidate, highlighting Potter as a prohibitionist elected to the legislature on an anti prohibition platform.
The Midland Monthly founded by Johnson Brigham former Cedar Rapids Republican editor. Brigham a literary minded editor aimed at Middle West readers but faded against eastern magazines and he lost money. He now serves as a state public librarian.
Friends of Gear and Cummins claim advantage in the senatorial canvass as several northwestern counties pass resolutions backing Dolliver. Some legislators may still be unpledged, raising possibility of nominating an undecided candidate. In eastern Iowa, Gear is seen as likely successor, with failure tied to the uninstructed assembly rather than Cummins.
Monticello saloonkeepers fret over nervous greed as the county fair approaches. They accuse park and fair officials of failing to fence grounds and arrange outside access to sell beer outside the half mile limit. Officials argue the prohibition is clear and saloonkeepers knowingly placed themselves within the limit and must face consequences. One keeper contemplates opening a bar outside the restricted area with proper consent and license payment.
The Cedar County Advertiser endorses Cedar County nominees for the State Senatorship, noting I O Ellison’s retirement and praising his record. It argues for continuity, warns against replacing a proven leader with lottery like precedent, and urges sound political wisdom over spoils driven change.
The 12th census will occur in June 1900 under Director of the Census based in Washington. Three hundred districts will be overseen by district supervisors who appoint enumerators for subdivisions. Enumerators must visit every dwelling and collect data, with pay set by the director. Penalties apply for false answers or disclosure of information. Minor local items include deaths, accidents, and a Wyoming normal school opening.
A satirical proclamation extols an implied divine insurer that never expires its policies. It claims to cover against shipwreck in the River of Death and fire at judgment day, with no medical exam and no risk of policy cancellations.
Sheriff Hiram Arnold arrested Fred Boyle, a 23 year old wanted for forgery, in Onslow. Boyle escaped by bending jail bars and fleeing through fields, pursued but at large after several observers saw him headed toward miles away. Boyle has prior reform school and penitentiary history and is considered a hard case.
A Baltimore Sun item recounts Lieutenant Edward Hepenstall known as the Walking Gallows for his 1798 brutality in Dublin during rebellion suppression. He hanged rebels by improvised nooses, used his cravat as a rope, and boasted of his strength while administering blows before strangling victims. He died in 1804 and was buried in secrecy.
The Cascade Courier reports that Rev Hugh Robinson a former Cas cadey has accepted a summons to the Presbyterian church at Madison 8 D and will fill a splendid appointment.
The Vinton Eagle notes debate on primary versus delegate nominating systems. Counties split on the best method, with both sides citing flaws and potential dishonesty in primaries. A remarked candidate mocks whisky claims but vows to support the ticket, while observers note weak candidates tend to kick after nominations.
A dense ledger of land transfers and property deals lists numerous assigns and parcels in Castle Grove, Oxford Junction, Onslow, Wyom, and nearby areas. Names include Aldrich, Chadwick, Taylor, Norton, Mats, Stimbaugh, Newman, Baldwin, Moyor, King, Noovitn, Womechianto, Peekowh, Poul, Ramsay, Alvdedy, Graft, Curtis, Blane, and Zoller among others.
A speaker laments gifting only useful presents to his partner and her marriage to another man. The anecdote frames a playful critique of old fashioned ideas as the green of youth turns yellow with decay. The Kansas City Independent notes the irony and social tone of the tale.
The text notes ancient burial outside urban walls and cites St. Augustine securing a church burying place from King Ethelbert around the end of the sixth century. It adds that St. Cuthbert later obtained papal permission in 752 to create churchyards for burying the dead.
An old advertisement promises a cure for a cold using Break-Up-a-Cold Tablets. It notes no cure, no pay and lists a 25e price and the seller as O. 17, Soetjesole agt.
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