Reform by Fraud and a New Tilden Organ Challenging Public Morality
A provocative 1879 Express column critiques reform rhetoric as sham, notes the special session and Randall's election as Speaker, and muses on Tilden influence. It cites the Shechinah letter and Marble’s role, imagining a Chicago-based reform propaganda push and broader political manipulation.
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Tilden
Chicago
Zeral
Manton Marble
United States
Marble
Rome
South Carolina
Columbia
Jess
Tallahasse
Florida
Tallahassee
Woolley
Tilden Board
Moses
The Fraud Cry in Debunking the Hayes Investigations
A critique of the Potter Committee's inquiry into 1876 election fraud. It argues Democrats used a baseless slander, claims cipher telegrams show paid bribery of electors, and labels the investigation a partisan attempt to shield leaders despite evidence of conspiracy and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurid
Democratic
Congress
Potter
Hayes
Sherman
Zach Chandler
Noyes
Paris
Himelf
Democratic Party
Partizan Committee
Democratic party exposed in graft claim and calls for reform
The cipher correspondence is cited to accuse the Democratic party of seeking to steal the presidency by bribing electors. It condemns party leaders for refusing full exposure and branding them as accomplices, while invoking examples like Moses Russia Bolivia and other contracts to insist the party must pursue reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Voiteel
Moses
Russia
Bolivia
Denmark
Gobble
Copenhagen
United States
Gramercy Park
Resurrection beliefs and ethical instruction criticized in early Christian writings
The text argues that early followers varied in belief about the Resurrection, with Paul and others doubting it as fraud until a vision on the road to Damascus. It suggests ethical instructions arose from self evident morals, not as fundamental Christian doctrine, and questions Christ's historicity and miracles as dependent on spiritual rebirth.
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Paul
Sas
Damascus
Min Mallages
Christ
Nicodemus
Theological Debate on Souls and Resurrection Outlook
A reply by Tehabor to a Feb issue defends the New Testament as source for Christ's ethical teaching and counters claims of soul annihilation. It argues for the soul’s conscious existence after death in Hades and supports a dualistic view of body and soul with ongoing punishment or reward until the final resurrection.
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Fepress
Dean Line
Christ
David
Jonathan
Ichabod
Jesus Christ
Troy
Carthage
Hannibal
Belpio
Wwe
Ceo. Stross
Bille Examiner
God
Iman
Cain
Land of
Nod
Eden
I Tim
Lazarus
Abraham
Hades
Moses
Jesus
Robert Smalls and the question of emancipation
A historical letter defends Robert Smalls the South Carolina congressman against racial prejudice. The author cites Smalls aiding a widowed daughter and arranging cadet placement for her son, contrasting this with earlier pro slavery views and noting ongoing white attitudes toward Black people.
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South Carolina
Robert Smalls
EEC
Small
Naval Academy
Rockford Register
Marshall Turley
Kentucky
Prairieburg Notes update with local elections and movement
Prairieburg notes report Joseph Kula elected to the school board and reference his near election as township trustee. Willard Crouch advances home construction. James Crasenberry buys a farm near Nugent’s Grove planning relocation. A church organ fund reception yielded twenty dollars.
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Ton. J. W. Traer
Cedar Rapids
Prairieburg
Willard Crouch
Field
James Crasenberry
Monticello Debates Prohibition Policy Amid Saloon Debate
The column reports pastors’ donations during stormy nights, recalls school term exams, and notes Skinner’s grocery stock purchase. It surveys Monticello’s liquor scene, condemning saloons, praising temperance, and urging better moral and religious resolve against drinking.
Real estate transfers and a damaging kiss suit in Anamosa
Real estate transfers list numerous property deeds including transfers to Delia Albroch and Amos Kohl among others with parcels described by township and section. A separate civil case features Mrs A E Burk of Greenfield township suing J S Murfield for $500 over an alleged kiss. the jury returned not guilty with admonition not to repeat the act.
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Ft. Lawrance
Cassi
J. Gyde
Wan
Gordon Sr
Ted
Rome
J. Mullacay
M. Hosen
Vre
Rip Com
Castle Rave
Lerkey
G. Johnston
Seotedy Grove
W. Hanna
Maeda
Hwo
Madison
Benton
Nile
City of
Anamosa
High Street
Rirhlandia
H.R. Cornell
Uwe
Win
Skinner
Nellie Gawley
Main Street
Adamiosa
Elizabeth Brun Ho
Swigart
Mein Street
John Shakir
Washington Townelip
Steed
Ada Johnson Ta Xni bin
T ‘Lu O
Kut
Perestaccitioeeeeriare
A. E. Burk
Greenfight Township
Murfield
Marfield
Martield
Indiana
Keeler & Stacy
Phiintil
Sheehan & McCarn
Two Local Men Admitted to the Bar After Examination
Mr J W Coxsee and Mr Mc Grew, both associated with Monticello and Olin schools respectively, passed a creditable exam and were admitted to the bar last week. They are described as strong and energetic and expected to honor their profession.
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J. W. Coxsee
M. W. Herrick
Monticello
McGrew
Olin
Luria
Temperance Column Seeks Readers for W C U Meetings
All communications for the Temperance Column should go to Post Office Box 801. The W C U holds meetings at the M E church on Thursdays at three o'clock. All interested in temperance work are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
The Eagle and the Serpent as a Warning on Intemperance
An old tale of an eagle snared by a python while carrying a snake, both falling to the river and dying. The story tires to illustrate how intoxicating drink enthralls and destroys, binding and weakening the victim and leading to ruin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Dike
Tison
Monticello Tax List Receipts Open For 1879 Payments
The Tax List for Monticello township in Jon County has been received. The tax office of B A Stuart will accept tax payments weekly from January 1, 1879, 9 AM to 4 PM, until March 1, 1879.
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Monticello
Jon McOunty
B. A. Stuart
A Literary Revolution Offers Deeply Discounted Volumes
Publishers announce dramatic price cuts for Chramnens Cycnolapia and ENanisii Toveratum in the Acme Epirion edition. Ordering by April 80th nets the eight volumes in paper for 1.75 dollars, cloth 2.50, half morocco gilt 4.00, or four volumes half morocco gilt 3.20. Sample volumes priced at 0.80, 0.45, 0.635, and 0.90 dollars. specimen pages and club terms offered free by the Asureraxs Book Exannan, 55 Beekman Street, New York.
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Chramnens
Morocco
Post Yell
Asuercaxs
Beekman
N.Y. A
Valuable Farm For Sale In Jones County Near Monticello
Historic sale notice offers 320 acres near Monticello in Jones County. The farm includes a $3000 house, barn 20 by 76, granary, carriage house, 5 miles of fencing, a living stream, two wells, including a stock well with windmill, and 60 acres of timber with 40 acres within a half mile of the farm. Priced at 86 per acre with small cash payment and long favorable terms. For details inquire at this office.
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Jones County
Monticello
Parkey's Ginger Tonic Promoted For Cough and Consumption
An old advertisement extols Parkey's Ginger Tonic as a cure for coughs colds and sore throats. It claims to act on blood and skin soothing throat pain and undermining consumption while easing dyspepsia headaches stomach distress and heartburn. The copy urges purchases from druggists at 1.00 per bottle with sample offers.
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Parkey
Soetjo
Piariss
Lew
Prize Butter Wins at Great Paternational Dairy Fair
A display of extra choice butter at the Great Paternational Dairy Fair showcased top samples. Prize-winning butters by Whiting Cree Lawrence and Cheever received high praise for tone, color, and purity and Wells Richardson Co’s Perfected Butter Color was noted as best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DD. Whiting
Cree, Lawrence
A. W. Cheever
Nua
Wells, Richardson & Co
Soelje & Tiarks Drag
Monticeclio
Incredible French Letter Copying Book Demonstrated
An early invention shown yesterday copies letters instantly without water brush or press. It produces blot-free copies mirroring the original, reducing paraphernalia and cost. Lac Belle Manufacturing, Chicago, and Wright & Dewey in Iowa market this device to merchants and professionals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac Belle Manufacturing Communie
Chirk Street
Chicago
Library Taste Weekly to replace fort nightly issue
Publishers announce Jat Tanna backed weekly edition from March 15 to expand to 32 pages. It will retain literary focus with notes and comments, new departments, stock market article, and emphasis on political and national interests. Special offer promotes American Diamond Dictionary with 700 double columns, free for readers upon payment of postage.
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Ibrary Larne
Bothwell & Hinton
Evening Post
New York City
Orpen
Natronal Book Co
Roexnann
Mass
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