09 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1893
Page
1
The Monticello Express lists weekly publication and editor J. W. Doxsee. Subscriptions cost per year with out-of-town postage 18 cents extra, totaling 81.78.
The text suggests Cleveland may appoint women to office who drink whisky and notes a thinning of post office candidates. It mentions Major Conger returning from Brazil by Grover Cleveland and being proposed as a possible governor candidate, with hope that aspirants will be as brainy and popular as Conger.
A proposed law requires all interstate rail lines to equip cars with automatic couplers within a set period. Supporters call it humanitarian and say it will save many railway workers from injury or death.
Mr Henry D Smith attended a Des Moines meeting of the State Temperance Alliance which, instead of enforcing plans, acted as a third party annex. Much time was spent in criticizing the State Register and listening to Helen Gounger who spoke. The Alliance is working toward repealing prohibition.
The United States returns to democratic rule as Cleveland is inducted into office last Saturday. The country enjoys prosperity and few major questions confront the new administration. Democrats control both Congress and the White House, shaping the fate of Cleveland's second term.
The Cleveland address shows no startling statements and treats tariff reform with moderation. It suggests efficiency over partisanship in appointing officeholders and criticizes pension spending as reckless. It offers little encouragement for soldiers seeking rewards for past service.
Mahomet Webb an American convert to Islam arrives in the United States to advocate Islam as a path for social reform. He argues Mohammed opposed drunkenness idolatry and prostitution and envisions Islamic principles improving cleanliness prayer and morals, while blaming Eastern depictions on climate and race.
Ann amosa mayor Pat Washington allegedly widened his personal finances and aided the sheriff’s board by keeping the county jail full of vagrants throughout the winter.
Estate reports approved final reports discharged bonds and guardians discharged. Various estates including Peet Clegham Herrington House Rathbone Mahoney Slauson and Underwood see reports of sale probate admissions and claims settled. Civil actions waive jury trials default judgments dismissals amendments and quiet title decrees fill the docket with distribution orders and appraiser appointments.
Article urges higher teacher pay in Jones County noting five year gains from $16-$18 to $25 or more as 71 counties pay more and state average exceeds Jones County. Advocates higher salaries to attract and retain qualified teachers and raise certification standards.
Tommy Hefner, longtime railroad man with Davenport division roots, recalls a small Davenport wreck where his calm leadership saved passengers. He warns against rushing for doors, advising passengers to stay seated and wait for the right moment to act.
Four tramps released from Anamosa jail on Monday took a bottle of alcohol and were jailed again that evening. Mayor Washington fined two men fifty dollars and costs and fifteen days in jail, the other two ten dollars and costs and eight days. Tuesday evening three more were jailed, receiving three days hard labor. The mayor warned offenders to avoid the corporation, promising stricter punishment if found again. One tramp, before arrest, stole overshoes from M. Gavin and tried to sell them to him at the depot.
At 6 o'clock p.m. Wednesday at the Beatty home in Cascade the marriage of James B. Aitchison and Eva Beatty was held in the presence of invited guests. Aitchison is the son of Mrs. M. Aitchison of Cascade and is described as an energetic, reliable young man of sterling character. Eva Beatty is praised as a worthy bride with many womanly excellencies.
The piece portrays Deacon Baldwin and Christie Scroggie in a playful newspaper courtship. Christie teases Baldwin while recounting flirtatious banter and sly hints about rides, with lively dialogue that evokes small town social scenes and flirtatious rustic humor.
Chicago Tribune reports Hauser describing a proposed floating hotel for the World's Fair era. He notes Maine’s existing craft and envisions a slow moving, sport oriented vessel with skiff taxis and fishing rod paraphernalia, aimed at sporting men and families, anchored mostly in place with occasional moves for hunts and fisheries.
A London inquiry questions the identity and activities of R W Davey of London who arrived in New York from Central America and is described as a guest of millionaire Vanderbilt. The note asks why such a guest warrant public interest and invites readers to reveal more about Davey’s background and travels.
W P Nye, a discharged locomotive engineer, sues the Pittsburg company of Ellwood for breach of contract. He says he was induced to join Beaver Valley railroad at 80 dollars a month, later 100 with overtime, and bought a house for 1750 dollars under a payment plan. He was discharged July 31, 1892, and seeks 2000 dollars.
A post office notice from March 6 1893 lists unclaimed letters in Monticello town with names Holston E Manning Charlie M W Henrnick P M and others awaiting pickup.
Winter evenings offer a plan for garden layout and timing. Baxter Beecher quotes urge starting now while the ground is calm. Readers are invited to order the Poetical number of Vick’s Floral Guide for 10 cents, with a chance to deduct 10 cents on their first order. The guide promises novelties, improvements, and plant directions plus five colored plates.
A Conan Doyle romance The Refugees runs in Kfarper’s Magazine with vivid European and American life scenes. The March issue concludes the France events with Louis XIV and the Edict of Nantes revocation, hinting a move to the American continent. IT Thulstrup provides illustrations.
A brief Philadelphia Times line praising the bicycle girl and her grasp of a situation, reflecting curious public interest in fashion and mobility during the era. The remark hints at crinoline as a humorous hypothetical remedy.
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