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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
1
A September 7 gathering in Marshalltown marks the Democratic state convention as party lines stiffen. References to “Fighting Bob” Evans and the free silver debate reflect ongoing war era fiscal tensions and the GOP’s cautious stance.
The author contends that prolonged fighting like the Battle of Santiago may lead stay-at-homes to yield political offices to the returning soldiers known as the boys in blue. The remark contrasts domestic relief with ongoing combat.
Observers note Lot Thomas’s bench vacancy would-be congressman, Perkins, stands out versus the untested successor. The Cedar Rapids Gazette and Republican editor clash over a quarrel with Fred Faulks, while the Dubuque Herald suggests Col. Henderson faces no real opposition and election results may be unchanged.
Lafe Young recounts experiences in Cuba noting oppressive heat and that burdensome duties should not be shouldered by men over 40. He recalls advising the president to expand engineers, supply and medical staff and to cut red tape delaying care for wounded soldiers outside hospital doors.
Judge Hayes from Clinton notes both districts suffer from excess judges. He says two could handle Muscatine and Scott counties while another covers Clinton and Jackson. Current setup uses four judges for five units of work. after the election a third judge will be added without increased workload.
The piece mocks Democrats courting a new issue they call a virtuous maiden. Cleveland and Bryan praise the conservative option described as a stay at home figure who opposes continuing Spain era gains. Republicans see the ideal as bold, confident and mobile, ready to face any challenge.
A cynical view rails at critics who blame generals for slow action and lament Sampson for not entering Santiago harbor. The piece mocks chronic kickers who never fight yet constantly complain while others carry on with the war effort.
Judge John F. Dillon of New York City endures widespread sorrow in Iowa over the deaths of his wife and daughter aboard the ill fated La Bourgogne. Dillon once led Iowa’s supreme court, and his wife was a daughter of Hiram Price a former congressman from a district including Jones county.
A criticized letter from Clinton Age argues the unnamed thief who stole fifty cattle from ex Governor Boies’s farm deserves the same punishment as grand larceny. The writer condemns praise for the crime and questions the fairness of any leniency.
The article criticizes French officers for losing control during the La Bourgogne disaster while contrasting with English American or German crews. It argues that disciplined officers would have restored order and protected passengers, condemning the Latin impulse to prioritize personal survival over passenger safety.
The piece contrasts Prof Norton’s harsh view of Americans with college students who enlist in the army in large numbers. It lauds their patriotism and willingness to sacrifice education for grave duties, praising their sense of honor over the lecturer’s cynicism.
Senator Hoar urged the Virginia Bir association to judge a nation by its civic sentiments and adherence to law. He called the core strength of a free people the rule of law over personal desire, saying the greatest achievement after creation is self-government under law.
A Cedar Rapids girl writes to a Clinton friend about a mutual friend in the Forty-ninth. She notes he has a nice long letter and is getting along splendidly. He has been assigned to the guard house for five days and is praised for not shirking duty.
The Myoming Journal reports Jones county will produce hay far surpassing any previous crop by hundreds of tons. Pastures are excellent, but small grain suffers from excessive rain and strong winds. a strong straw growth is noted.
In a St Paul sermon Archbishop Ireland extols McKinley praising God above nations and urging peace. He lauds the president for seeking peace before and after war while commending victory and the new America’s rise in Cuba and the Philippines. He cautions that war remains terrible and favors restraint.
In a letter about Shafter's army in Cuba, Lafe Young argues for American temporary control, a strong postwar government, and education to replace Spanish rule. He stresses decisive action to expel Spaniards and establish lawful, efficient administration with possible costs borne by Americans.
In Delaware County the Third district race for the county and its delegation to the state convention is seen as too close to predict. Each side claims victory while observers note potential alliances among Merriam Hueberle and Sims, with locals wary of any combination influencing the outcome.
The Davenport Republican notes that Congressman Cousins faced easy renomination in the Fifth district. He is praised as the finest orator in Congress and consistently aligned with the right side of issues, reflecting broad support in Iowa. The piece adds there is only one Bob Cousins.
A compilation of maxims warns readers about appearances and reputations. It cautions against superficial judgments of age wealth or occupation and urges diligence and lawful conduct while lampooning corruption and manipulation in markets and politics.
The Anamosa Eureka reports the death of Reuben Reed, a prominent Black man who lived at the county house for twenty years. Born about 1801, Reed served on Union expeditions under Col. Shaw in Meridian Mississippi and later gained freedom before earning wages from mules and a wagon sale. He and his wife were freed and relocated, later living in Anamosa for fourteen years before failing sight and retirement at the poor farm in 1879 at age 78.
A Springville New Era reflection on adolescent boys at church. It describes the awkward stage between boyhood and manhood when youths slip out during the last hymn to avoid embarrassment and gaze at girls, urged to pity their growing whiskers and bashful nerves.
Abstract details duties of rural landowners outside towns to mow weeds along public roads by August 15 each year. If ignored, road supervisors must issue three days notice, then mow at company expense up to two dollars per day, with costs charged to the land and collected by the county treasurer into the district road fund.
On the Fourth Mr. Orin Harvey and Mr. James Joslin report the corn stand at this date as the best in fifty years. Iona excels in agricultural products this year including grass and small grain, though some spots suffer from rapid growth due to frequent rains and favorable temperatures.
Prior to the war Cuba's annual net revenue stood at 80 million dollars. The conflict has driven up prices for quicksilver linen duck and crash goods, impacting trade and costs.
The report notes cooler conditions favored small grains and haying is well advanced with strong yields. Winter wheat and rye near shock. spring wheat and oats filling well. average yield expected despite lodging and rust. Nutwood Park races Aug 22 27 expected to headline Great Western Circuit with fourteen Nutwood Driving Club stakes. Public notices mention pastor resignation and local property sales.
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