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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1897
Page
5
The article notes Governor Drake's injuries last week requiring crutches. It also quotes political commentary on tariffs on Bibles, Democratic denouncements, and a candidate announcement by Mrs. Lense for governor on the populist ticket next year. The piece reflects on Kansas afflictions and Wyoming post office changes amid editorial opinions about Matt Parrott and legislative sessions.
The Polk County Republican convention endorsed Professor O. H. Longwell for state superintendent of public instruction. The convention praised his long service and supported his candidacy. The text notes Mr. Sabin seeks renomination, though not favored by the party.
Colonel Eiboeck of the Staats-Anzeiger doubts the Democrat ticket can win this fall predicting a divided party and a likely full Republican victory. The piece also notes Iowa fire insurers paid 35.2 percent of premiums in losses in 1896 while outside firms paid 48.9 percent, arguing rates should be reduced.
County conventions reveal Polk endorses Governor Drake while Hamilton delegates oppose him and Sac favors A B Funk for governor. The piece notes no enthusiasm for Drake and discusses Democratic tensions around Tillman and prohibition, highlighting a volatile nomination landscape.
President McKinley promises a Bohemia consulship for Col. Frank Mahin publisher of the Clinton Daily Herald. Byron McQuinn and Senator Phelps are also to receive consulships.
The State Press association arranges an excursion in late August to the Tennessee Centennial with visits to Mammoth Cave and Andrew Jackson’s grave. An arrest in Anamosa involves a man charged with stealing corn from Judge Remley. The theft is condemned as degenerate and lacking discernment.
The famed poet and novelist Jean Ingelow has died, remembered for Songs of Seven and Dreams that Came True. She lived to a peaceful old age and passed away quietly, evoking her line about peace and sleep.
Monticello resident Thomas A. King announces his bid for county sheriff in Tur Express. A popular Republican, he asserts strong fitness and broad support among voters, while acknowledging other capable candidates.
Congressman Cousins issues post office recommendations for several towns including Grundy Center Conrad Wellsburg Belle Plaine Shellsburg Dysart Albion Wyoming Van Horne Paralta Alburnett. Fred W Browne editor of the Belle Plaine Union is praised for party work and Mr Garrison at Wyoming led petition support. appointment commended.
Des Moines Capital reports Polk county Republican convention shows confidence in Governor Drake. Delegates from Polk County would have supported him if instructed. voters on the ground deny circulating charges about his character and favor Drake’s leadership.
Webster City notes lieutenant governor Matt Parrott visited last Saturday for state viewing and political maneuvering. Parrott said he would avoid a contest if Drake is renominated but may enter if a new candidate emerges and conditions shift in the governor race.
The Cedar Rapids Republican lauds Senator Allison for six weeks of intense labor on the tariff bill. It notes he averages fourteen hours daily and credits him with expediting the bill through the Senate.
Reminiscences from Cedar Rapids about the Dubuque and Southwestern Railway run by the Farley brothers in the 1860s. George Farley led the train service, Frank handled Cedar Rapids station duties, and Charlie was baggage master. The line, nicknamed for its small staff, ran from Anamosa to Monticello with four light locomotives, and occasional wrecks or near misses are recounted alongside humorous incidents and the Farleys’ bold schemes.
A discussion on the duties and preparation needed for marriage and motherhood. It cites Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes on starting child culture early and argues women should study household science before assuming wife and mother roles. It warns against ignorance harming husband, child, and household.
The Hawk-Eye proposes Lieutenant Governor Matt Parrott as a fitting successor if Governor Drake declines a second term. He is praised for character and public service, with a call for Republicans to unite behind him for a creditable and desirable state executive.
The editor speaks to his son about a wheelbarrow setup with a front end wheel and coal ash pile behind the house. He describes white ash handles, adjustable height, and enamel care. The tire is punctureless and no pump is needed, promising a century run after moving the ashes.
Teach them self reliance and practical skills from bread making to sewing. Emphasize budgeting, dressmaking, cooking, laundry, and sturdy dress and shoes. Instill firm morals and daily common sense, modest education, and the value of living within income.
To the voters of Jones county T will be a candidate for the office of Sheriff subject to the action of the Republican County Convention wa Kina Montivello Iowa.
Poem lines express weariness and homesickness as travelers drift east and west, facing harsh winds and doubt. The speaker suggests staying at home as the best option.
A witty set of maxims jokes about summer spending, gossip, romance, crowd reactions, and knowledge, noting social habits and curious contrasts between engaged and married women, parental success, and public parades.
A collage of quotes on marriage and society with prison escape brief, court foreclosure ruling, Kipling and Kipling-related book notes, and academic changes. Reports include four prisoners escaping Anamosa via sewer, a mortgage foreclosure verdict in Brandon township, MacGlaire’s August issue preview with Kipling and Stevenson works, and a new seminary professor resigning at Ip worth with Barns succeeding. The harvest season notes close the fragment.
The text dramatizes Moses seeing visions of biblical kings prophets and the Son of Man including Bethlehem birth and Calvary. It describes Moses’s raptures and ascent, the heavenly light, and his lone grave high in the mountains awaiting the Last Day when the dead rise for the grand song of Moses and the Lamb.
Tickets on the Nickel Plate Road from Chicago to Buffalo at 10.50 round trip for Aug 28 with travel days Aug 21 to 24. The line offers modern day coaches and luxurious sleeping and dining cars. Commander in Chief Clarkson selects this line for his staff travel and invites comrades to join. J Y Calahan to provide train information. Depot 12th and Clark streets. Aug 19.
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