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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1877
Page
1
A period of postwar calm follows a contentious era as the country praises restored stability and a new era of governance. The piece notes reduced Democratic House strength, respect for state laws, and a confident Republican future while condemning the old Democratic party and highlighting debt reductions under Grant.
The State Register notes Congressman Pratt as a possible Governor pick and discusses party margins in the next House. It recalls Jere Black’s Democratic ties, references President Hayes cabinet names, and analyzes treasury figures and gold reserves amid debate on specie payments.
The New York Sun lists those who voted for the Electoral bill, denouncing the act as unconstitutional and exposing party divisions. It notes Eaton as the sole Democratic Senator to oppose it, while naming several Democratic House members who supported the measure. The piece hints at partisan jobbing within the Democratic ranks.
In Marshalltown the Republican column defends Gear as honest yet questions his record aligning with party aims. It argues not by malicious assault but by firm opposition to nominating “poor timber” for governor and urges fair press conduct.
An esteemed correspondent asks plain questions about remonetizing silver and the silver dollar. The piece discusses whether resumption could occur without silver, the effect of silver on resumption, and notes on Congress’ silence and public sentiment. It references reports in the Chicago Tribune about taxation affecting Western farmers and the potential for grape sugar from corn if alcohol tax were removed. It also covers the 1876 presidential election count, Hayes and Wheeler elected, and the end of the national conflict with a move toward national peace.
The outgoing Senate held 46 Republicans and 29 Democrats, a 17 vote majority for the firm. The new Senate stands 41 Republicans to 32 Democrats with one Independent, Judge Davis of Louisiana. Several incumbents failed to win reelection and many newly elected senators took oaths last Monday.
A fragment recounts the final phase of the Electoral struggle on March 2 1877 with Wisconsin as the last state contested by revolutionists. The passage marks their last ditch and burial in the political clash.
About thirty five attendees from Moni cello and vicinity heard Henry Ward Beecher in Cedar Rapids last Friday night. The talk occurred in the unfinished Methodist church where poor acoustics hindered many from following the discourse on wealth. Beecher appeared vigorous and energetic, his delivery inspiring despite a disappointing subject choice for the audience.
A reverent tribute lauds Mr Beecher for his vigorous manhood moral purpose love of liberty zeal for education contempt for shams and bigotry and priestcraft. It credits him with breaking caste and dogmas and proving knowledge and faith can harmonize in a noble life.
Wyoming town notes J A Bronnon reelected mayor and P D Swigart named recorder after a quiet city election. A school vote may spend 500 to finish the schoolhouse tower. Rev McCormac receives 140 donation. Masons raise 75 at a supper. Olympic Comedy troupe shows boost boardinghouse profits by 20. L J Richards returns from Missouri and opens a small store. Revival season sees 130 converts and church growth. Y M C A forms to aid adjacent neighborhoods.
An Independence Bulletin editorial defends Hon. John H Gear as a steadfast Republican candidate for Iowa governor. It rebukes press attacks, urges fair treatment, and recalls Gear’s long service, including speaker roles and state convention leadership, while urging voters to scrutinize any disqualifications. It notes partisan editors should resist bias and permits public record checks.
A pastor condemns men who marry outside their class and urges young rural women to demand purity and sobriety in marriage. The piece cites growing lodge memberships, insurance costs, and local lodge activity, with reference to Dr McLean eye surgery and a sensational note on large dividends from a Nevada outfit, ending with a mention of a domestic sewing machine.
An array of patent medicines and tonics claim quick relief for consumption asthma rheumatism wounds and colic. Products named include Boscurrs Gunsan Syrup Centaur Liniment Castoria and Dupontos Golden Periodical Pills with sample bottles and cheap dosing advertised to skeptical poor and anxious readers.
Washington Letter notes the outgoing president turning over the keys to the Steward and likely greeting the incoming president at the White House door. It recalls Buchanan’s brief Sixteen Year old remark wishing happiness to Lincoln and then departing to private life.
Fragmentary 1870 town records show a contingent fund entry dated October 1 and a December note tied to a township fund. Names such as Moulton appear in the damaged text alongside numbers and totals, indicating an accounting or ledger entry in a periodical report.
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