18 Mar 1886
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1886
Page
1
The note lists Thursday publication by editors Herrick and Dole with subscription terms. Annual rate is 81.75 dollars, out of county postage adds 15 cents. The item states editors and proprietors and describes pricing for subscribers.
Correspondence from Clay Iowa March 16 1886 reports the Canton Jackson district attempted to force a new text book set amid a voter majority opposition. County Superintendent Welch ordered coexistence of both books until courts decide. Directors overruled him causing winter term disruption. Further updates note local deaths weddings and visits among residents.
Onslow March 16 1886 reports the marriage of Mr C H Lee and Miss Addie Johnson at the M E church on March 15 with Rev Crinklaw officiating A hymnal was presented to the bride The couple planned to move to New York where Mr Lee resides The note also covers community events including Addie Johnson s surprise gift from Independence Temple and donations to Rev Cullen plus local gossip about theft missing items and dog illness and culls.
Cass Iowa reports show Mr and Mrs William Thomas back at home after two years in Nebraska and six months in California A J Byerly Jr returns from Iowa University a social gathering at Mrs C Crane residence Friday evening enjoyed by all Pressy Ianna made a Kansas trip Bert Belford heads to Ida county and W Pfiell to Monona county A Kimball and sister Mrs Bedford travel to Carroll county A Gore from Cherokee county visits locals Grone Iz
A Hertford Times report notes swordfish reach peak season with strong Connecticut demand and major shipments from Boston Bay. Fishermen hoist 7,000 pounds to Gloucester and carry large specimens to New England ports, while buyers prize the meat for its pork like texture and salt pork flavor.
A nurse on Boulevard de Strasbourg is approached by a well dressed woman with a year old child. The woman leaves suddenly claiming a husband and runs off after a passing cab. After half an hour the nurse realizes the other child was palmed off. She submits the infant to the Foundling Hospital. A note near the body claims a mystery surrounds the birth and appeals to the public.
Union Line Car Driver in St. Louis Globe Democrat reports that Jefferson avenue and Benton-Bellefontaine lines now use broncho mules bought for about 45 a team from near El Paso Texas. The mules outwork outlive and outattack horses, but are hard to handle and require rough treatment. They rarely allow cleaning and shoing is dangerous.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes Parisian 5 o'clock teas imitate the English custom with foreign touches. French salons feature duchess sandwiches and pastries in exotic bowls while Germans drink cafe au lait with pastry and Americans demand hearty meat and cream treats.
Edward IV used personal appeals letters and commissioners to raise funds from the rich in demesne tallages. A famous widow gave him 20 pounds after a kiss, then doubled the gift, saying the king's kiss was a precious jewel and his breath soothed her stomach.
Abney demonstrates plates sensitive to dark heat rays beyond the red end of the spectrum. A rock salt lens could enable photographs of high temperature bodies below self luminosity. The plan may someday reveal information about dark suns once seen but now cooled and invisible.
The piece satirizes evolving hat shapes from the tall stovepipe to shorter Puritan styles, suggesting fashion may reflect morals. It notes discomfort with extreme narrow tops and jokes about how headwear affects perceptions of virtue and class. It also cites English house parties where servants imply status through rank and titles.
In Malacca a Malay trader recalls how upland Malays came to his door with fowls to sell yet balked at direct bargaining. They offered fowls worth several dollars but sought a rice livery from the owner in exchange for accepting a price. The writer notes class affectation elevating asks and the seller’s belief in elevating value through nobility.
In Pats, Texas, Bo Corley, once bedridden by consumption, was said to be near death. A local doctor prescribed remedies from a New Preparation and his condition improved after taking various patent medicines. He reportedly gained thirty six pounds and regained strength.
Sam Fonen offers a brief remark about a topic identified as monoga fis Hfe PoE. The exact meaning and context remain unclear from the fragmentary text. Further detail would clarify stance and implications.
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