Garfield's funeral and cabinet notes in early issue
The Express publishes President Garfield’s funeral reference and his inaugural address, plus a biographical sketch of his new cabinet. It also reports on Iowa delegation members Farwell Cutts Kasson Hepburn and quotes a debate on class legislation from the Springfield Massachusetts ministers meeting and remarks by T M Remley Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Congress
State
Farwell
Cutts
Kasson
Hepburn
Springfield
Massachusetts
Frederic Ward
Mr. Wand
T. M. Remley, Esq
Anamosa
Farmer's Institute
Me. Tasker
R’s
Eureka
Dam
America
Onicaco
Towa Barb Steel Wire Company
Marshall Town
Iowa
Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Company
Worcester
Wasnsunn & Moen Manufacturing Company
Cranurs F. Wasnpunn
First Principles on Race Improvement and Civilizational Limits
Rev. D. Jenkins critiques modern head culture for ignoring race betterment and hereditary health. He argues civilization fosters thriftlessness of vital reserves, with educated youth failing to sustain constitutional vigor across generations, producing more illness and degraded manhood. He cites statistics and observations of inherited debility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins Anya
Providence
Black
Popular Science Monthly
Science and heredity debated in a broad survey
The article discusses Francis Malton's survey of English scientists to compare heredity and education in forming gifted minds. It argues that while biology matters, intellect also hinges on spiritual and emotional factors, urging a science that includes conscience. It notes criminal ancestry as a societal risk and contemplates birthright and law at life’s doorway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Malton
Herschell
Lyell
Maxtey
Darwin
Milton
Macauley
Washington
Bryant
Ike Shakespeare
Ike Bob Ingersoll
New York
Massachusetts
Bartol
Prairieburg Notes on Local Business and Loss
A letter to the editor lists local businessmen with materials on hand for spring build projects Neely Parsons O Rogers W Trefz and E Turners and T Abbeys blacksmith shop P W Reed lumber for a dwelling and other buildings in planning Also notices the death of Mrs Dalrymple aged 50 a Baptist member and friend to many The writer describes town changes with Beggs renting the Ward property Parsons occupying more of writer’s building and storm reflections on snow depth and weather debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.F. Ward
Poland
Campbell
Reader asks plain terms for Barrows theology in Express letter
Rev Mr Robertson Galla of Monticenso Ia writes to The Express urging plain language for Barrows spells on Physical and Metaphysical Theology. He seeks concise definitions for terms like primordial power moral energy and protoplastic base to clarify how supernatural vanishes through rational interpretation.
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Monticenso
Mar
Expresa
Harrows
Tins Express
Moran
Mr. Barrows
The
Express
F. M. Rovenrson
Antiquities skulls head preservation and museum plan
A description notes a third skull with a hacked body and a fourth nearly intact specimen with mouth open. the jaw bears every tooth in perfect order. No weapons were found. The piece mentions a transfer to the Museum of Antiquities at Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum of Antiquities
Athens
Land transfers recorded in February 1881 note
Recorder's Office entries list numerous property conveyances between February 22 and 28 1881. Purchasers include J W and O V Fall Waggoner Emma CGC Patterson T A Daniels A Wright Geo Evartson Higgins Belknap D Dexter F Delay and others with parcels in Madison Jefferson and Jones counties including Fairview Monticello Anamosa and Scotch Grove. Sums shown range from 25 to 1400 dollars.
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J. W. Wnd
O. V
Waggoner
Emma Cgc. Patterson
W. Davie
Greenfield
Madison
A. Daniels
A. Wright
Jackson Mortin Graves
Geo
Evartuon
Rurses
Fairview
P. Mott
Peter Smith
Scotch Grove
Albright
Morrison
Babee
J. i
Tonstel
A. N
Whitney
Iel
Grover
Lucy A
Fisher
Tody Finsey
Gurnaville St
Belknap
Higgina
Monticello
Ass'n Tod
W. “Anthony
Vlasistes
D. Dexter Tod
F. Delay
Castle Grovg
Julia A. Reed
Jenne Davin
Jas
Underwood
Geo. Evartson
N Q. K
L. Evartaun
W. G. Ith
John McKean
C. Bo McKean
Wayne Eei Geeee
Cee
Cee Seacneeeeseee Wh Uw Se of Es, Hichland
Carroll St
Anamosa
WalWorth
St. Smith
D. L. Smith
J. R. Clay
D.L. Yintth
Hale Chas
Noble
Geo. T. Benton
Old Iron Wanted at Foundry for Cash by Chandler and Duer
Advert announces immediate settlement with creditors and calls for twenty tons of old iron to be delivered to the foundry. J A Chandler and J O Duer & Co urge prompt payment or delivery with cash incentives for quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
Various Local Notices From Storm Lake Iowa Area
Advertisements and notices present include Dr Thompson of Chicago offering eye and ear services at the Monticello hotel March 10 for two weeks, J Sampson inviting dairymen to request a postal information card, Joux Gruson promoting a sawmill and log sawing, John Moody’s Auction Store selling dry goods and promising 25 percent savings, linen soap and stoneware at low prices, and H W Ginn announcing sale of Agricultural Depot and new premises with improved facilities and supplier ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Chicago
Hotel
Monticello
John Moody
J. E. Carey & Co
Circuit Court Proceedings in Anamosa Under New Judge
The Anamosa circuit court opened last Tuesday with Hon. Christian Hedges presiding. Civil calendar outcomes include removals to the U.S. Circuit Court, settlements at plaintiffs’ costs, and multiple default or stipulation based decrees for foreclosure, alimony, custody, and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Christian Hedges
Hureka
Gen
Grant
P.M. Wallace
American Insurance Co
City of New York
U. S
Snyder Brothers
Whittemore
J.C. Kimball
A. Heitchen
A. H. Carey
Wm. W. Hutton
J. EB. Hutton
Mary J. Scofield
Allman B. Scofield
A. E. Carpenter
M. Cronkbite
H. B. Cronkhbite
App't
A. EB. Carpenter
Warren Dodge
B. J. Shuson
W.E. Swope
A. D. Eline
J.J. Mahan
D. Reese
Angie M. Reese
Catharine Faber
N. B. Mall
W.T. Chiney
J. R. Breed
Geo. P. Holmes & Co
Reichenbach
First National Bank of Wyoming
D. A. Walters
Through Tickets From Boston to Western Points
Travelers are offered a full range of coupon tickets by the C M and St P Railway at the station. The agent J H Wixsor quotes weekly tariff changes and lowest fares to any point east or west. Through tickets save time and expense for journeys from Boston and New York to San Francisco. Departure to the West is 7:25 PM with Chicago arrival at 5:xx PM to connect with Eastern trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M
St. P. Railway
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
J. H. Wixsor
How Watches are Made Solid Gold Cases
A compact explanation of James Ross patent gold watch cases using nickel composite cores with two thin gold plates. The method yields solidity and strong engraving while reducing cost, with cases suitable for chasing and enamelling. Also note Dr. J C Ayer cathartic pills marketed as mild effective purgatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ross
Twenty one Centuries Buried Thebans Unearthed At Cheronea
After twenty one centuries the bones of 185 Theban warriors from the Sacred Battalion are found in a rectangular enclosure beneath a colossal memorial lion. The remains lie in forty rowed tiers, showing wounds from the battle at Cheronea with signs of spear thrusts and jaw injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batle
Cheronea
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Monticcilo
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