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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1896
Page
6
The saga centers on Lincoln, Mary Todd, and Julia Jayne amid angry letters and a proposed duel with Shields. Negotiations lead to four men mediating and a pledge to withdraw offensive notes, with Lincoln’s spokesman denying personal harm and stressing political aims.
A Monticello man reportedly began hoarding gold as a hedge against silver depreciation if the Democrats win. The piece notes the broader free silver agitation already affecting markets and circulation.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces harvest excursions to South and North Dakota and other western regions. Departures occur on July 21 August 4 18 September 1 15 29 and October 6 20 at two dollars above ONE FARE round trip. Tickets valid for return on any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. Inquiries to ticket agents.
Photographers can alter a subject’s appearance through lens angles lighting and slight paper stretching. The French photographers have revealed techniques to elongate or reduce features making a chin nose or forehead appear more flattering and turning an ordinary face into a desired beauty.
Admiral Erben recounts Captain Gregory enduring a feigned hospitality contest in Malta with a British ships crew. Gregory drinks to appear drunk, then returns to his ship sober while the steward reports the captain sweated but intact. A New York Tribune note adds a cartoonist’s take and a German vote line.
The passage recounts Moses returning to Egypt with Aaron after God commissions him. Moses bears the rod of God, speaks to the elders, and delivers signs to prove his authority. The people bow, worship, and prepare to depart in God’s plan. It reflects on how God uses all people to advance his will.
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a permanent cure for eczema. It concedes limited success on piles and cites a testimonial from Mrs. R. DeYoung of Middleburg Iowa praising One Minute Cough Cure as the fastest acting cough remedy for her family, via J. H. Bacher & Co.
The River Jordan drops rapidly in 120 miles with twenty seven falls and a total descent of 3 000 feet, making the greatest vertical drop in the shortest distance among streams.
The Nickel Plate Road promotes tickets on all trains from Chicago to Cleveland August 2 3 23 and 29 dated round trip price 8 50 valid return to August 31 saving 1 50 versus other lines. Optional fast trains drawing room sleeping cars and premier dining service highlighted. Contact J Y Calahan general agent NT Adams St Chicago Tl 4ws.
The amount of gold actually in circulation in Great Britain is estimated at £110,000,000, about 865 tons.
An old advertisement urges mothers to buy Dr Hand's Colic Cure at 25 cents a bottle to relieve infant colic and wind. It also promotes Dr Hand's Teething Lotion for teething pain at 25 cents. Sold by all druggists.
A brief dialogue snippet shows a humorous miscommunication about a wife’s speech causing a humorous social moment. Tompkins responds with confusion, saying he does not know the other person involved. The exchange reflects light community chatter in Town Topics.
A. L. Wooster of Osseo Michigan suffered with piles for twenty years and found a rapid cure using DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as an absolute remedy for skin diseases. The ad states the preparation is used more than all others combined and is sold by J. H. Bacher & Co.
A mix of promotional lines and social snippets. Mentions Queen Victoria in robes with jewelry valued at 715000 and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as liver pills. Also references European czar Nicholas visiting sovereigns alone and a lighthearted dating note from Tit-Bits.
Julia Camp of Monticello Iowa reports relief from severe headache using G and C headache capsules. A formal flag raising will be held at John Browns grave in Essex County New York on July 21.
Free sample box of Dr. King's New Life Pills sent to any address in Chicago. Trial promises to prove their benefits in constipation and headaches, with malaria and liver troubles noted. Pills described as harmless, purely vegetable, never weakening, and stomach and bowel toned. Regular 25c per box, sold by H. Bacher & Co. druggists.
General A. R. Lawton of Savannah Georgia died aged years after a long life as one of West Point’s oldest graduates. He reportedly left the academy in 38 and was celebrated for his long service in military circles.
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