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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1899
Page
8
Poem by Kate Putnam Osgood from Youth's Companion describes a vigil for a message delayed by weather and debate. A young messenger finally rings the great bell as the crowd cheers, a nation’s heart throbbed in unison, joy and jubilation sweeping through history.
A girl named Ling drives a wagon load of vegetables to town while envying Julia Gregg and another girl in a pony carriage. Ling voices jealousy over July Fourth pleasures and a Europe trip, contrasting her modest earnings with wealthier rivals as she contemplates visiting her rival.
Ling Poss and Mrs. Poss help old Mr. Daggett find freedom in a modest country visit and garden work after visiting the city home of Julia Gregg. Ling learns to balance aspiration with kindness as Daggett enjoys a simple expression of liberty.
In Brooklyn Life a witty exchange labels Frank Furter as well connected, noting he is “three links removed from King Charles Spaniel.” The quip plays on royal lineage and canine puns.
A brief exchange notes that the farmer’s nephew plays the fiddle but Hank Stackpole says he works at it, signaling a simple family jest rather than a formal event or dispute.
A severe storm across Kearney Nebraska and nearby towns drops up to seven inches of rain, floods streets, damages telegraph lines, wrecks buildings including a canning factory, washes out railroad bridges, destroys gas tanks, and devastates crops with widespread losses anticipated.
In Paris on Monday the chamber of deputies and the senate backed the new cabinet. The deputy body approved action approving government declarations by large margins, with 263 to 90 and 187 to 25 votes. The session opened amid excitement as two opposition groups pledged to support the government.
Detroit June 27 Governor Magree issued a statement reacting to Washington dispatches that quoted Secretary Alger claiming Governor Pingree supports President McKinley. He said his stance depends on McKinley’s policies and actions, pledging support only for what he views as right and opposition to what he sees as wrong.
Gov. Scofield met in Milwaukee with Dr. N. W. Epley of New Richmond over tornado relief funding. Epley urged a $350,000 relief appropriation by special session, but Scofield decided against calling one, favoring private subscriptions to raise needed funds.
A wealthy man claims hard work built his fortune and health and that spending on health equals success. He touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as restoring health by targeting the stomach and easing nervousness sleeplessness dyspepsia and indigestion.
A Jo Daviess county man sent two dollars to New York seeking a guide to making a hundred dollars daily. He got a slip advising to get a job in a mint. Grain-O is promoted as a healthy, coffee substitute for the family with a genuine, lasting claim and broad appeal.
A Philadelphia Record snippet features Nell asking Belle about Miss Gotrox's fiancé. Belle notes he is not an Italian count and adds a quip that he shakes hands around in a circle as if you were an organ.
Do Your Feet Ache and Burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet. It makes tighter new shoes feel easy. Cures corns bunions swelled hot tired feet. All druggists and shoe stores sell it two cents sample sent free Address Allen B Olmstad Le Roy New York.
A new reporter describes a heated debate at the deaf and dumb institute with the clash prompting a suggested headline Hand to Hand Contest. The exchange reflects newsroom humor about framing stories and choosing titles.
A Victorian era quip from N. Y. Jess questions gender roles by asking why women should propose when they can influence men to propose and carry the burden for life. The remark frames debates on romance and social norms.
An old ad aura promotes a bowel movement laxative with claims to aid digestion and cure headaches, priced at 25 and 60 cents. It includes quips about intelligence and drinking, referencing Chicago Daily News style snippets and a refund note if it fails.
An archival ad fragment lists a constitutional cure claim for catarrh priced at 750 and includes household names and casual quotations. The item references health remedies and stray editorial notes from Yonkers Statesman and Golden Days with miscellaneous anecdotes about prairie chickens and quartz in a pint cup.
A local New York state cyclist suffered non fatal injuries after a collision. The village newspaper notes a bruised face and right shoulder along with multiple fractures and tooth losses, warning during the era that road safety mattered for cyclists and motorists alike.
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