02 May 1889
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1889
Page
1
The notice lists publication schedule every Thursday with editor J W Doxsee and a yearly subscription price of 1.75 dollars. It notes an out of county postage supplement of 15 cents.
The piece surveys state stances on capital punishment in Michigan, notes editorials from the St. Louis Globe Democrat about an Oklahoma case, and mentions various political and civic items. It cites Aborn’s lottery indictment in Helena, a Grant Club banquet in Des Moines, and calls for Interstate Commerce Commission representation, along with wage debates and Democratic sentiments.
An unnamed boomer, ignoring laws and virtues of an ex presidential candidate, challenges Gen. Weaver in Oklahoma. The militia is urged to drive him off before Weaver grows disgusted and returns to Iowa.
New York Central will discontinue all Sunday freight traffic except items deemed absolutely necessary. The policy is argued as wise and beneficial. Proponents cite religious and worker-rest reasons, asserting every laborer deserves one day of rest per week.
The Dominion Parliament enacted a law demanding the return of escaped thieves to the country where crimes were committed. Since the law is not retroactive, those already abroad are relatively safe. The measure is praised as a fair move and urged for U S reciprocity to protect Canadian citizens.
A letter on the American centennial recalls Gladstone praising the Union’s unity. It notes a past shift from pro-Treason rhetoric to opposition of Northern aims during the Civil War, suggesting no recorded encouragement for the North. The piece frames his influence as historically aligned against the Union.
A New Jersey teacher introduced a school banking system that encourages pupils to invest pennies in a savings bank run on business principles. The program aims to curb spending on cigarettes candy and trivial items by building saving habits for life. At Long Island City New York a weekly deposit total reached 930.41 and the school bank collective balance exceeds 10 000 after about three years.
The centennial celebration of Washington's inauguration draws nationwide attention to early American history. The event unites citizens across political lines, honors the framers of the Constitution, and reinforces patriotism and national solidarity.
The article profiles child prodigies born in 1721 including John Philip Baratier who spoke multiple languages by age and translated Hebrew at 11. Christian Henry Heinecker who learned biblical and historical texts by milestones. Goethe’s linguistic talents. and a mention of Oscar Moore who memorized Appletons Encyclopedia.
The Independent notes Dr. Talmage argues the church could convert the world in ten years if it dedicates funds. It points to the Brooklyn Tabernacle's 4,126 members who gave $151 to home missions and $138 to foreign missions last year.
The ball of society’s elite turned sour as decorum collapsed into public disgrace. Attendees described as part of the aristocratic four hundred faced fallout amid unfolding scandal and shifting reputations.
A Berlin order allows officers to dress casually only for hunting shooting or mountaineering. Prince Frederick of Lippe jokingly asked if he could travel in the Baltic without uniform from Danzig. The War Office telegraphed an order to his colonel to detain the prince for seven days.
A sale prospect for Charlotte area land in Monticello offers lots 60 by 12 feet and larger 66% by 150 feet with 4 year payments from 10 to 15 cents monthly. Plats show Lots No 1 through 27, 28 to 30 with street widths 66 feet. Sizes mirror Railroad Addition lots and target young or middle aged buyers with modest annual payments.
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