Post Office Money Order System Grew Into Major Nationwide Issue
The article highlights the post office money order system as a huge, safe, and rapidly expanding service. It notes 7,240,587 orders totaling $100,852,818.83 in the last fiscal year, with fees totaling $916,855.80, and discusses proposed fee reductions and limits. It then shifts to a broad digression on astronomy, millennium beliefs, and Christ’s Second Coming, contrasting scientific progress with religious speculation and questioning bodily appearances of a future savior.
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Post Ofice
United States
Post Office
Post-Ofice Department
McDonald
Money Order
Washington
Money Order Department
Bruno
Galileo
Jesus
Monticello
Anamosa
Chicago
New York
Noah
Christ
Assassination of Russia’s Emperor Shocked Nations
St Petersburg dispatch reports two bombs exploded as Emperor Alexander II rode from Michelmanage. The czar died at the Winter Palace at 4:30 pm after leg injuries from the blasts. An officer and two Cossacks were killed. many injured as Nihilists strike at despotism.
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St. Petersburg
Michelmanage
Winter Palace
Alexander 2d
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander
Russia
Europe
End of the World and Millerite Speculation
A reader notes The Signs of the Times argues that signs of Christ’s Second Coming threaten the world in 1881. It cites unsettled Eastern questions, a potential continental war, advanced weapons, and Irish unrest, urging caution and warning that calamities will unfold naturally.
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Signs of the Times
Oakland
Cal
Second Adventists
Ireland
Kentucky
Judea
Democratic Party
Snowbound Town Records March Changes and Local Notes
A March update from Cass Iowa notes record snow and ongoing storms. Digging resumes on RB R track east of town while residents endure floods and sickness. Local moves include Stacy taking Benton farm, Gillen buying Thomas place, Riggs moving to John Perry house, and Zeph Pierce taking Dean farm. A spelling school, Ames school participants, hay demand, and an Oyster supper hosted by the ladies Mite Society close the item.
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Cass
the Express
John Hale
John Perry
Henry Bebee
Prairieburg
Walbridge
Baily
Zeph. Pierce
Dean
Center School
George
Will Atkinson
Fred
Perry Bowers
Ames
Mr. Lawrence
Dasten Farm
Ladies Mite Society
Smith Condits
Prohibition Debate and Winter Trials in Aurora Neb
From Aurora Nebraska February 24 1881 the writer notes mail service resumes after a snow blockade the legislature debates the Prohibition Act temperance clubs form and report 500 pledges the three local saloons face license fees and opposition a harsh winter slows farming and fuels self reliance with timber groves and walnuts planted last fall the writer recounts a sprained ankle and plans to write again later with a medical plug for Ayer s Cherry Pectoral.
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Aurora
Neb
the Express
Uncle San
P. O
C. Wrrrexonn
City Council Adopts Budgets and Appointments in 1881 Session
In the March 14 1881 meeting Trustees Austin Jacobs Grassmeyer Chandler Servoss Nash and Mayor Kahn plus Recorder Stillman took oaths for office. Bonds for Treasurer Herman Marks and Street Commissioner Cassady were approved. Licenses set at 800 or 200 depending on context. ordinances 100 and 101 adopted. Moulton named Marshal. Herrick Doxsee elected City Attorney. salaries fixed. monthly meetings set and committees appointed.
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Counc
Austin
Jacobs
Grassmeyer
Chandler
Servoss
Nash
Kahn
Stillman
Chandla
Sergoss
Tiarks
Cassady
Herman ‘Marks
M. L.carpenter
A. D. Sherman
Samuel Calkins
BW. Pryon
Tis Monticello Express
Jones County
Marshal
Moulton
Magee
Servosa
Black
M.M. Moulton
Herrick & Doxsee
A.J. Monroe
Herrick & Coxsee
Jacobs and
Grassmeyer and
Nash and
Board of Equalization
Post Office Rules Restrict Mailable Paper Classification
The Post Office Department issues a ruling revoking section 232 and redefining first class matter. It lists exceptions allowing bills and receipts for second class subscriptions, simple dedications, and sender identification on third class items. Postmaster General H Lovace Magnano signs the order.
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Postoffice Department
Corg. Postorvier Department
Wasainatos
D.C
Issafis
Court Proceedings and Divorce Decrees Listed
Circuit Court records show judgments and dismissals including Albert E Gay versus W E Wong with a stipulation judgment on file. Marilla Scott wins custody and alimony in 500 dollars with costs against Thomas Scott, Bertha L Clark divorces John C Chirk with custody and name use. Bertha L Bills awarded costs.
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Albert E. Gay
Lillian M. Clark
Bertha L
Iowa Legion of Honor Holds Marshalltown Meeting March 1
Grand Lodge of the Iowa Legion of Honor convened in Marshalltown with full attendance. Officers elected for two years include Grand President Wm. Wilson Jr of Washington and Grand Vice President S. B Wanlin of Marshalltown. next meeting set for Iowa City. The body reported 102 lodges and 3,768 members and approved minimal changes to the organic law.
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Marshalltown
Wm. Wilson, Jr
Washington
S. 8. Wanilin
T. K. Mills
Cedar Rapida
Albert Head
Jefferson
J. W. C. Coxe
Oskaloosi
H. A. Snyder
Waterloo
Grand Sentinel
A. A. Horton
Pomeroy
Giraud
W. E. Robinson
Dubuque
Grand Lodge
Iowa City
Sawmill Ad Promises Quick Cash for Lumber
At the Foundry the advertiser offers immediate cash if lumber is brought promptly. J. A. Chandler claims his sawmill is in full operation turning out top quality home lumber and notes having started with one hundred logs. He invites customers to hurry to secure sawing and guarantees satisfaction.
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J. A. Chandler
Jolly Grpsyex
Sales offer at the Auction Store by I W Gun
I W Gun announces a sale of dry goods and linen buyap at low prices at John Moody's old Auction Store, formerly Carey & Co, with linen buyap, stoneware, and 8 cent per gallon goods. He has moved from the South Cedar Street Agricultural Depot to Coxsee & Rigby’s former stand, aims to offer farm implements and machinery from top manufacturers with strong inducements.
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John Moody
J. 1
Carey & Co
South Cedar Street
Anton Matthiessen
Coxsee & Rigby
I. W. Gun
Travel coupon tickets now available at station
The C M and I P D Railway offers a full set of coupon tickets to east and west points with weekly or any going rate changes. Through tickets save time and money for trips from Boston and New York to San Francisco. Eastbound train leaves at 7 25 a m and arrives in Chicago at 5 p m for connections. Information provided by J H L Wenson, Ticket Agent.
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Fain
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
J. HL Wenson
Ordinance Repealing Monticello License Ordinances
Ordinance 100 repeals several Monticello ordinances regulating ale beer and native wine licenses adopted 1869 1870 1875 1876 1878 with exceptions for prior offenses and prosecutions. It takes effect April 1831 after publication in local papers. Mayor S Kaun and Recorder J R Strnay oversee enactment.
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Monticello
Monvick Lo
Jones County
S. Kaun
J. R. Srrnuay
Lowa
Board of Supervisors
Fifteenth General Assembly
Sea V
Tate Mostickup Express
Kann
Altest
J.R. Sriniaran
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Council'Proceedings
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J. R. Srmiman
Circuit Court Proceedings
Iowa Legion of Honor
PEPSI
Chantre
International Pub
Lutibes Akay
G. G. Schaeffer & CO
MO. O. Duer & Co
Great Clearing Sale
Washurn
Washburn & Moen Manufacturing Company
Messrs
Jaco Saisu & Co
Kelly
Kelly ST
Dunham & Leichhardt
Kahn’s Clothing
Tony
F. Grassmeyer’s
Iowa Barb Steel Wire Company
Marshall, Iown
Iowa
Worcester
Massachusetts
Wasisurn & Moen Maxufacturina Company
Cuianes F. Wasisurn
H. Schipman
First Street
Circuit Court
Jaws
Joshua R. Clark
Monticolo
Joan L. Clark
Adm
R. Henrice & Doxsee
Attys
Donea County
Patrick Crowley
William Crowley
Adni’r
Hennicx
West Liberty
Pliny Nichels
Robert Miller
Snauth & Judd
Barclay & Traet
D. S. Bussing
Col
J. W. Judy
D. F. Magee
Ordera
Tull
E. Hi. Chandler
Pres
J. A. Brown
See
Y. G.W. Chandler
Treas
Chamber of Commerce
Milwaukee
LaSalle St
Joan Ginson
Prop'r
Reynolds
Collar & Hames
GEO. Haines
Rockford
Wat
Prairieburg, Iowa
Mr. Ganonen
Cooper
Rockford Watch
Dre. McQuinnen
Cascade
Sutherland
Scotch Grove
Andrew Boswkul
Raymond
Elgin
A. McDonary
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Aikin & Lambert
W. F. Bingham
JenEner
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