Temperance debate in early press echoes across states
The piece references Charles Darwin elevating German regard, Dubuque harbor bids, and a Westward journey for President Arthur. It notes Davenport and Muscatine harbor appropriations, Bob Burdette on beer and bloodshed, and a rambling temperance critique praising freedom from whisky. It treats politics, finance, and social reform with a satirical lens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Burdette
Nobrody
Arnold Winkreried
Wiliam Tell
Rosciusco
Warren
Prohibition Unreasonableness and Hypocrisy in Law
The writer argues that morality cannot be legislated and that strict prohibitory laws harm reform by suppressing public education and conscience. He cites Maine and Kansas to show Prohibition’s failures, urging education and gradual change over coercive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Hiw
Sturt
Maine
Kansas
St. John’s Beverage
Dubuque
Topeka
Des Moines
Topela
St. Juan
St. Jon
St. John
Gov. Br. John
Soldiering in New Mexico Letter from A E Wood
A E Wood, known in Jones county, writes from Four Stanton New Mexico dated January 7 1882 describing marches across a dusty desert valley and a bluff by Ute forces with six cavalry companies and a long wagon train. He notes a potential fight avoided and hints at further marches and a growing narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ag Prelix
Bancroft
United States
Grand Mess
Grand River
Grand River Valley
Xcrosa
Elk Mountains
Gunnison River
San Miguel Range
Sierre LeeSul
Utah
Colorado River
Carr
Camp Apache
New Mexico
Guantson City
Gen. Mackenzie
Santa Fe
White Mountains
Craig
Ft. Stanton
Rio Grande
Stanton
San Andreas Moun
Hitus
San Andreas Mountains
Sacramentos
A. E. Woop
A. E. Wood
Jones County
H. D. Sherman
Sam
N. M
Ieuayt Lo
Temperance Debate Echoes Moral Suasion Dissent
A critical letter to the editor argues against temperance fanaticism and moral suasion. It contends opponents distort facts and ignores merits of discussion, urging enforcement of laws alongside reform, citing religious and moral principles and biblical references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UU. T
HL T
Antonio
Debates on Darwin and politics stir 1882 readers
In a letter to the editor dated May 8 1882 W H Wann discusses Darwin’s legacy and religious views while urging readers to investigate facts and beliefs. The piece notes Troy M E conference ministers endorsing Arthur’s veto, upcoming local amendment votes, and Cannon’s ouster affecting Utah readers and anti polygamist sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
New York, M. E
Jones County
Cannon
Utah
W. H. Wann
Monticello Postoffice notices and local ads
Weekly Monticello Postoffice notices list names Clark Phillips Mellie Parritt Win Frame Tandel Reynolds Mich Willems Joan Buananann P M A. Advertisements promote Epixemic On as fast cure for rheumatism and pains and urge purchase from E M Thompson. Stanicks Linnell market spring hats bonnets and novelty items opposite School House inviting patronage.
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Monticello
Clark
Phillips
Mellie Parritt
Win. Frame
Tandel Reynolds
Mich, Willems
Joan Buananann
P. M
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Vienna
Cedar Rapids Insurance Company
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Rocky Mountains
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Arthur
Wisconsin
Janesville
Russell
Davenport
Washington
Owas l
Committee On Commerce
Thomas Updegrad
Third
H. Pt
Bands of Hope
Towa
Temperance
E. M. Thompson
Sand Spring
Geo. J. Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
Shiloh
Yase
Allen
Case Township
Carso Opane
Carano Crana
Nest Avenion
Board of Supervisors
Neepuax
JONES
Eastcat
Ed Thomipeon, Sole Agt
Remley & Brcanbrack
Anamosa
Allands
Heal Estate Law
8. F. Bentley
North Cedar Effect
Combinga
Boston
Vy Keays
H. G. Leichhardt & CO
Iowa
Strawberry Pt
Eureka
Ston
Ron Clad
N.Y
J. G. Leicnarnt & Co
Strawberry Point
H. G. Lescamanor & Co
Monticello, Iowa
W.S. Davison, Jon A. Pierce, F
Dexia
H. G. Leicnharnt
B.D. Paine
Jon
B. Sotaurny
Fae
THE
NEW York Weekly World
Free Masons
Special Masonic Department
WORD
New York Wort
New York World
World Building
New York
Bed Rock
Sam. Kahn
Barcain
Wm. Schodde
J. F. Adams
Moody Bro
J. KF. Adams
H. Schipman
Grassmeyer
First Street
Goers House
Opera House
Cc. W. Brown
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