Prohibition Amendment Scene and Political Reactions
The Express notes the decisive election result in favor of the prohibition amendment while criticizing its Senate interpretation as hypocritical. It argues for strict enforcement and warns of the need for an extra legislative session, with commentary on party politics and German votes shifting toward Democrats. Des Moines and Davenport items are mixed with other notices and a Salvation Army street action in New Jersey courts.
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Wnen
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Des Moines
Bank
Congress
Salvation Army
New Jersey
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Newark
Rockies
Long’s Peak
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Oakes Ames
Credit Mobiliera
Laramie
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Ft. Steele
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Chicago
New York
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B.D. Patng
The Enduring Question of Immortality Debated
The writer notes centuries of inquiry into immortality, acknowledging wearying questions and wavering faith. He concedes many find modern science undermining proofs, seeking palpable, unquestionable support to resolve doubts and ease belief in immortality.
Wing Subornation of Perjury Suit Dismissed in Jackson County
The case against J Q Wing for suborning perjury was dismissed by Judge Hayes after a large expense petition from the Board of Supervisors. Wing sought to summon 73 witnesses across four states to support his defense, prompting concerns of county funding and multiple Scott county indictments. The community debated economy versus justice in a high profile criminal matter.
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J.Q. Wing
Jackson County
Hayes
Maquoketa Excelsior
Wing
DeGroat
Board of Supervisors
Scott County
Friends of Economy
Trm
Campaign speech sparks editor war over brewers fund
Col Shaw accuses anti amendment editors of lies and brewers' money influence. Blanchard and Baldwin reply with defiant scorn, denying funds and attacking Shaw. Monticello and Cascade Pioneer clashes reflect heated political tensions and cartoonish rhetoric.
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Col
Shaw
Blanchard
Monticello
Baldwin
Cascade Pioneer
Brewers’ Fund
Anamese Journal
Cal. Shaw
Col. Shaw
Jones County
Canadian ballot secrecy compared to American practices
The piece analyzes Canada's strict voting secrecy including official ballots with counterfoils and private booths, and contrasts it with U S practices. It notes safeguards like penalties for revealing ballots and lists disqualified voters, suggesting some Canadian features could improve U S elections.
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Canada
Dominion
England
Customs
Internal Revenue and Excise
Letter from Monticello editor defends views on marriage
A letter from B D Patng to the editor defends an earlier critique of fashionable women and urges marriage as the central mission for American women. He argues that intelligent, independent women need marriage to develop character, moral strength, and social duty, while rebutting Aunt Sarah’s caricatures of young men and fashion. The piece blends social commentary with travel notes from Monticello to Denver and Portland.
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The
Rapress
Sarah
Monticello
Margaret
Carey Sisters
Alice and
Phebe
America
Bature
Jetter
Magaaggy
Letter from B D Paine’s Journey to Cheyenne
A letter from B D Paine dated June 10 1882 in Eugene Oregon describes leisure moments and a travel record toward the Plains city Cheyenne The writer notes familiar scenes in Town and Eastern Nebraska and moves to Cheyenne the great city of the Plains
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Joux
Nebraska
Plains
Cheyenne
Monticello ISD Seeks Steam Heating Apparatus Bid
The Board of Directors of the Independent School District of Monticello invites bids to furnish and install a Steam Heating Apparatus in the school building. Specifications available from the Board Secretary at Monticello Bank. Bids may be rejected and a faithful performance surety is required. Monticello TA June 20 1881.
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Monticello
Monticello Bank
Wendy
RK P
Sonvu
Sec
Bo-Tw
Mrs Leatley Offers Various Wair Work at North Cedar St
Mrs Leatley announces availability for all kinds of hair work at her home on North Cedar street two hours north of the City Hotel. The establishment on Combin is fully rented before being prepared.
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8. F. Leatley
North Cedar Street
Combin
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