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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
7
Rev. T De Witt Talmage presents a vivid reinterpretation of the Genesis fall. Eve, symbolized as the first woman, leads Adam to eat the fruit, unleashing sin and ruin. The sermon warns against unhealthful curiosity, extols healthful inquiry, and cautions pleasure seekers about impending judgment and ruin.
The speaker warns against sin despite its alluring refinement and highlights Eve’s pivotal influence on humanity. He argues that education and polish do not excuse vice and praises the domestic sphere as the true source of national destiny, urging homes to be sanctuaries for faith and virtue.
Excerpts from a traveling journalist's notes highlight rural life across railroads and the rise of future leaders. Combative editorials argue mass taxation funds higher education while elementary schooling is essential for all. Moral reflections warn that integrity sustains success even as ships lose sails.
A reflective passage by Rev. W. M. Reilly of San Francisco about how people overlook their surroundings and imagine better lives if circumstances were different, even when their minds are filled with idealized visions. The quote explores longing, neglect, and self awareness.
The twenty third Iowa G A R encampment in Marshalltown drew over 3 000 veterans for a week of ceremonies led by Gov Drake and Department Commander Given. Officers were elected for the national and auxiliary bodies and resolutions condemning pension practices were defeated nearly unanimously.
After a four day meeting in Waterloo on June 12 the Iowa Pharmaceutical association adjourned to meet next year at Clear Lake. Officers elected include President J Ll Etzel Clear Lake first vice president F E Sellers Council Bluffs second vice president R Rogers Manning third vice president W G Bale Webster City secretary A H Miles Des Moines treasurer J B Webb DeWitt executive committee A A Broadie L G Morgan J M Nix Dyersville and delegates to the American Pharmaceutical association W III Torbert Dubuque Thomas Roberts Chairman Fletcher Howard Des Moines J M Barnes Mason City C D Wangler Waterloo local secretary L I Bass Clear Lake.
Frank Cullen a longtime West Burlington resident is committed to Mount Pleasant asylum after a spree buying horses and buggies and proposing marriage to several young women. His actions stirred the local community and led to his confinement. Dubuque Soldiers Cemetery grant artillery and cannon balls to Ainwood lot.
Milford Iowa June 14 The jury in the case of Herman Paul Schulz of New York convicted him of murder in the first degree for killing his wife.
A parade of bicycle accidents across cities reports several serious injuries and fatalities. Adolph Jensen breaks a leg in New York after a fall. Benjamin Trudell escapes death when an electric car nearly crushes him in West Bay City. Joseph Sparks sustains severe injuries after a runaway team on Bay Eighteenth Street. George Trayford, crossing Newman Street, is killed by a switch engine. Anna Hunter collides with Charles Tate in Atlanta. Tate is killed and Hunter fatally injured. Bondie Petterson and brother Peter are struck by two carriages in Worcester. Bondie dies, Peter is seriously hurt.
Albany Journal editorial lauds President McKinley and Speaker Reed for resisting silverist pressure and possible war with Spain. It argues a war would drain the treasury, empower silver interests, and warns that escalation would threaten financial stability. The piece asserts prudence and patience until Cuba reports are reviewed.
A Detroit Journal excerpt notes Texas farmers offering high wages as grain crops promise large profits. Wheat could reach 25,000,000 bushels worth about 15 million dollars, oats 40,000,000 bushels worth 3 million, totaling around 30 million if harvested soon.
The Chicago Tribune argues against ex supporters of Bryan forming a Silver Republican Party claiming they seek to restore silver to parity with gold. It accuses Towne and allies of dishonesty and cowardice and says the movement ignores global gold standards and current silver production realities.
The column compiles editorials from the era criticizing Senators Jones of Arkansas for free silver stance, attacks on Louisville conventions against free silver, and calls for Republicans to relinquish power amid silver and currency reform debates. It cites figures on gold production in 1896 and notes a Buffalo Express survey finding 100000 jobless in autumn 1896 now employed, signaling dawn of prosperity.
Reports from 61 counties show 1,344,158 hogs died of cholera in 1896 with returns compiled by township assessors and county auditors for state weather and crop service. The state records indicate about 2,225,000 hogs died statewide last year and a fair hog price of ten dollars implies losses exceeding 22 million dollars.
In New Hampton, a rope failed in the Zandeloitz clothing store during a tour for 12 visitors. Sol Zandelowitz burned his hand trying to use the safety brake, while his wife Hershberg Sr and Mrs Hershberg suffered broken limbs and other bruises to others in the rear of the group.
A man in Burlington confesses to holding up and beating ex MayorBattles on December 26. He says a local unnamed citizen paid ten dollars for revenge. No robbery was intended.
The Crop Bulletin reports continued cold weather hindered corn seed vitality and stand establishment. Replanting increased as farmers awaited better conditions, with state reports noting 79 percent crop health from 700 correspondents as of June 1 and stands likely below average.
Citizens of Decorah were awakened by a seismic tremor lasting about thirty seconds. The quake rattled buildings and stirred many from sleep with a rumbling sound also reported at Lanning and Waulon, eighteen miles away.
A one year old child of Mr Schwartz discharged a firearm while attempting to unload it near Greene. The shot fatally wounded his two sisters when the bullet pierced one girl’s neck and struck the other above the heart.
John Walters was killed during a balloon ascent at Centervilla after a parachute rope broke. He fell about 40 feet and died within 20 minutes.
Newan in Mineg. Mrs Robert Tuttle of Palo dies after being thrown from a wagon when a runaway beam and wheels run over her head. Fred Riel found guilty of manslaughter after a quarrel with a victim. struck with a beer glass. Iowa Blue Lodge elects A R Dewey grand master in Oskaloosa. $20,000 offer by Abraham Slimmer covered. Cedar Rapids to add an old ladies home costing $40,000. German Savings Bank in Des Moines reopens after reorganization. W M Luhman, aged 65, hanged himself amid financial troubles. Iowa Telephone mortgage $750,000 filed in Iowa City. M Mall dies of heart disease in Burlington. A five year old child from Cincinnati slips to safety after near fall into an auger well. Wiltze and Dow cattle dispute ends with Mrs Dow killed by a thrown stone. John McDonigal killed by live wire in Marshalltown. Judge Shiras rules Lyon county must pay $120,000 bond issue. New tower contract for Iowa Agricultural College includes chime of bells donated by Prof. Stanton. Jesse K Hamilton convicted in Eldon bank robbery given 18 months. Keokuk man James Peterson and sister Liz Lindsay reunite after 50 years. Mrs Henry Sauer commits suicide at Quasqueton with strychnine. Prof Barnard may exhibit airship at Des Moines fair. Prosecution moves to dismiss fraudulent banking indictments against President Oldfield. Schoolboys hit by hammer accident. 7-year-old daughter of Jacob Gill critically injured. William Gerkey Jr killed by lightning in French Creek. Iowa State University graduates its largest class. Attorney-General rules peddler license law unconstitutional.
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