21 Jul 1898
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1898
Page
1
The Independence Bulletin Journal criticizes a missed war tax of 500 dollars per candidate. It reports the Fifty-first Iowa regiment failing to sail for Manila due to officer quarrels, doubting the unit's credit. It endorses Motley’s The Rise of the Dutch Republic as proof of Spaniards' cruelty.
The State Register notes the State Fair will miss a date and urges gratitude for the delay. It says the legislature has faced years of pressure for funds to cover Des Moines show deficiencies and relief may come through the skip.
Captain C W Kepler of Mt Vernon in Monticello last Friday canvassing for the district judge seat. He is described as a good lawyer and making a dignified and strong bid for the honorable position.
Lieutenant Hart in charge of the recruiting station at Dubuque reports trouble meeting quota. He says many towns formed provisional companies awaiting a third call and their officers discourage independent enlistments to keep their bands together.
General Miles earns nationwide praise for avoiding interference with General Shafter's plans at Santiago. He credited his subordinate and remained in the background, earning forgiveness for his dress parade style.
The acts without publication clauses go into effect on July 4. Many laws were not printed until after they were in force, causing lawyers and public officers to incur extra effort, sometimes requiring trips to Des Moines for written copies. No reason for the printing delay is provided.
State Auditor McCarthy commends himself for refusing payment of the one cent revenue stamp to excise firms. He mails state documents rather than using express service, saving two cents per insurance report, and covers transportation to the United States himself instead of paying the express companies.
President McKinley approves Shafter's Santiago victory noting its prisoner capture after firm resistance. The congratulatory message commends soldiers sailors and officers for their heroism and states the nation appreciates their conduct.
County politicians are urged to refrain from aggressive campaigning during the hot days. The public favors a five to six week lively campaign to showcase Republican merit, while those not seeking office need time to earn a living. Keep quiet until nominations are needed.
The Maquo keta unit Company M struggles to fill ranks with about 20 men needed. Its captain, returning from a recruiting trip in Wyoming, reports limited airlist ments and slow enlistment as described by The Journal.
The Monticello area shows no organized baseball team or league activity for the current season. Local sports watchers report empty club rosters and no scheduled games.
An unofficial opinion from Atty. Gen. Remley, echoed by Assistant Atty. General Redman, declares pool selling cane and baby racks and similar devices as gambling under Iowa law. The ruling jeopardizes state subsidies to county and district fairs and could reduce fair income as operators profit from chance-based games.
A selection exhorts young men to practical virtue over appearance. It emphasizes patience, selflessness, respect for family, piety, and the pursuit of noble conduct as true manhood. It warns against following crowds and shallow markers of status and urges lifelong self formation.
Lemon juice calms gnat bites and insect irritation. Dried lemon peel and orange peel serve as kindling and revive a dying fire. Lemon slices in tea ease headaches and lemons boost inactive livers. Salt plus lemon juice lifts rust stains. Lemon juice cleans brass and leaves leather-wipe finishes. Reserved lemon rind in brandy flavors tarts and desserts per Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Sir Henry Irving gave a June 15 lecture at Cambridge University on the theatre's relation to the state. The full text is reproduced in the Living Age for July 80.
A Tuesday evening windstorm raked multiple counties causing widespread damage to farms and buildings. The Stuhler firm suffered heavy losses at their shoe store and grocery area, while windmills, barns, and chimneys were toppled across towns like Center Junction, Castle Grove, Cass Center, and Onslow. Damages include unroofed barns, overturned corn cribs, and fallen chimneys with insured losses noted.
Professor J. L. Budd resigns after about twenty five years as the Professor of Horticulture at the State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. He closes a long tenure shaping the department and its programs.
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