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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1879
Page
2
A wide ranging survey notes shifting sentiment as Greenback arguments lose force in public discourse. It mentions Randall aiding Tilden in Pennsylvania, Democratic jitters, Republican readiness, and the impact of Judge Noble’s resignation on the State Ticket.
The Marion Register notes J P Bowdish as the sole locally elected Democrat selected by a county nominating convention. A severe New England storm hit Boston with loss of life, while a tornado damaged Fitchburg and Pittsburg killing and wounding residents. The Des Moines Register reports pension payments totaling 287 947 50 for June and arrears over 150 000 dollars. The piece mentions a calm after provocation, hints at Democratic tensions, and details Iowa state fiscal balances and quarterly Treasury payments including school and general funds.
A lengthy critique roasts Frank Trennett and Myr Bennett for launching a Green Wreck paper in Clinton, denounces Cass County figures, and describes Judge Noble withdrawal and William Allen’s career. It reports county finances’ oddities, warrants held and disputed by the Monticello Bank, and ends with a call for accountability from local officials.
The text contrasts Democratic misrule with Republican thrift detailing a $17 000 county deficit turnaround to a $6 000 debt, plus a $5 000 Insane fund surplus. It then quotes Robt G Ingersoll on religion and worldliness, praising reformist science, art, and social conditions for a better life and critiquing monkish asceticism.
The passage contrasts old and new views on happiness, quoting Ingersoll to claim that happiness here or hereafter is the only possible good. It argues the modern view is more cheering and wholesome and likely true.
The Prohibition party of Iowa met in Cedar Rapids with under 100 attendees. After lengthy talks a small majority refused to nominate a State Temperance ticket, while a rump faction formed and nominated a ticket but had not secured a candidate willing to stand. Rev J I Paine reported the meeting yesterday.
The Hepress letter from Cass reports Fourth of July celebrations in Anamosa and home revelries. A Tuesday storm damaged bridges and fences and drenched areas. Residents and visitors from Maquoketa Davenport Monticello Olin and Delaware are mentioned with travel and visits. Whooping cough is noted as prevailing and local schoolteachers take a short respite from duties.
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