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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1879
Page
1
Republican County Convention in Ansmoss Sets Delegate Plan
The Republicans of Jones County meet in Ansmoss Court Room on Friday June 6 1879 at 2 pm to elect twelve delegates to the Republican State Convention and to conduct related business. Readings cover county delegation, candidate notes, and calls for unity to secure the senatorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Ansmoss
Dex Maimes
Catto Gro
Clayees Fairview
Greenfield
Jackson
Madcon
Adair
Eureka
Stacy
Brennbrack
Jones
Cedar
United Action
Republicans poised to carry Indiana in 1896 election
The Indianapolis Journal argues that recent Indiana municipal results prove strong Republican unity and a fighting chance to win the state next year. It also critiques Democrats on elections policy and comments on temperance reform led by women as a driving force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis Journal
Indiana
Republic
United States
Uiis
Washington Dawn
Wie Lin
India
Felo-De-Se
The Woman Who Makes Home Unattractive and Its Harm
A column argues that ill temper and slovenly housekeeping by wives drive men to drink and seek refuge in public houses. It blames women for domestic strife, urges reform at home, and calls for creating clean, cheerful, true-womanly households to root out the vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant
Agpolaurl
Kim
Water Works Plan for Monticello Proposed by C. E. Boxreair
Montrice o May 13 1870 mayor Parner reviews a practical Monticello water works plan. A 40 ft deep well with steam driven pump and upright boiler joins a 250000 gallon reservoir to supply three 1 inch fire streams for nine hours. Mains laid from reservoir to Cedar Walnut Third Center Chestnut and North Cedar with 17 double hydrants and valves for repair access. Gastron pipes with Dr Sinus varnish suggested. total estimated cost 11831.58 dollars. Submitted by C. E. Boxreair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrice.o
B.D. Parner
Monticello
Ue Street
Pirst Street
Cedar Street
Wesl
First Street
Third
First Streets
Chestnut
First
Clark Street
Washington
Center Street
Center
Dr. Sinus
Anlowance
Jan Dumage
TN. Boxreair
C. E
Temperance Review Questions City Liquor Estimates
A letter to the editor critiques Cincinnati liquor estimates for 1878, disputing saloon counts and consumption figures. It argues the per capita figures are inflated, mockingly evaluating barrels per saloon and the implied tax burden, and cites Lyman Beecher's 19th century temperance stance.
Monticho Board Hears Budget and Elections
Monticho Iowa Board of Education met May 9. J O Duer received 8 votes for president. C E Wales 3. no election. Bills approved for teachers salaries and contingent funds. Tax levies set at 1200 for teachers and 3300 for contingent fund. Expenses from April events allocated and adjournment set for May 16, 1870.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticho
Iowa
Board of Education
J.O. Duer
CE. Wales
AL Moulton
I M. Wright
J. Nees
IP. D. Sherman
J. O. Duer
C. E. Wales
Teachen
L. Foster
Kate Curtis
Saltrve
A. Wright
Campbell
Fatty Wo
Moulton Ae
Wren - Bnw
Abe
SO A. Moody
Barnight
Wright & Dewy
Baraight
Wright
Waterloo
IM. Wright
Jtall
Tromill
RP. Sarr
Democratic Heart Quake Labeled By Inter Ocean Editor
A Shelbyville Indiana note critiques an Inter Ocean piece praising the “great Democratic heart” with a sharp, literary twist. The author jokes about the editor carrying a flat bottle in his side pocket, casting the line as a peculiarity of political prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Pen
Wust
U.S, US
Debate over Christ’s Divinity and Joseph Claim in 17th Century Text
The author argues against misreadings of illustrations by Tanquirer and defends traditional Christian belief. He contends that calling Jesus the son of Joseph and Mary rejects Christianity and labels the critic anti-Christ. The piece defends New Testament teachings and critiques misinterpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanquirer
Jesus Christ
Joseph
Mary
Clairist
God
Christ
Skating Mishap Sparks Family Laughter and Aide
A young lady’s skating attempt ends in a humorous tumble as her mother, minister, and gentleman referee the tale. The incident elicits sighs and a shift in conversation toward politics as the scene unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macwie
Leyte
Margaret
Srunsiecich
Rapids Sets City Officials Pay and License Fees
The record fixes the wine and beer license at 200 dollars and outlines salaries for city officers: Mayor 30 dollars, aldermen 40 dollars, city recorder and clerk of the superior court 850, treasurer six percent of taxes, marshal 70 dollars per month, deputy marshal 50 dollars, policemen 840, and street commissioner but the text is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recor Rapids
Superior Court
Butou
Local Notes From Cass County Correspondent
From Our Own Correspondent in Cass County the rural scene shows harvest near and chores nearly done. A meeting of the school board in Manchester featured new book series and patent items with no final decision. blacksmith J B Bons t ell adds a turning lathe. J Griswold expands his house. Maggie Sams to teach at Amber. a young heiress buys a farm in Pairview. two carloads of stock shipped by Carso Crane. dances held in West Cass and eastern township. and minor mishaps with runaways and a broken wagon box noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Marvin
Manchester
Chicago
J. 8.Bonstell
J. Griswold
Jonas Sama
J. J. Prisbie
Maggie Sams
Amber
Lady of
Means
Pairview
Carso Crane
West Cass
Ricker
Council Proceedings May 8 1879 Postponed Water Works Election
Council convened in May with all members present except Holston. The mayor announced the purpose to postpone the water works election. By motion from Austin the election was postponed two weeks until May 26. The meeting adjourned. D. Parnes, Mayor. J. R. Strunacaux, Rec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocsein Roos
Holston
Neeting
Austin
D. Parnes
Coitest
J. R. Strunacaux
State Senator Nomination Tussle Across Cedar and Jones
The Cedar and Jones counties merge for a Twenty third District convention to pick a State Senator candidate after Carr’s term ends. Cedar Republicans may back Carr, while Jones possibilities include Apamoasa figures with possible local support, aiming to unite the district with proven probity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Advertiger
Cedar
Jones
Carr
Montivello
Jones County
Lepress
Cedar County
Breanbraek
Stacey
Adair
Mgr. Carrs
Cyclopedia of English Literature offered at sale price
The Cyclopedia of English Literature will be completed June 1 with four volumes more to be issued. The set has sold near 100 000 copies and is expected to reach around one million. Prices are 2.00 paper, 4.00 cloth, 4.75 half morocco top, 3.75 for four volume half Morocco. A 10 percent discount applies for orders before June 1, plus another 10 percent for clubs of five or more. Postage 48 cents. AMerican Book Exchange, 55 Beekman Street, New York. Sold direct to purchasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millon
Morocco
Americann Book Excuaxag
Beekman Street
New York
Temperance Column Explains Woman's Christian Temperance Union
A historical sketch outlines the WCTU origins from the 1870s Crusade, the formation of State Leagues, a National Convention at Cleveland, and the spread to towns like Monticello. It urges women and men to join, highlighting victories and ongoing reform. The piece notes Maquoketa Iowa reporting crime reductions and economic improvements after liquor sale prohibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Woman's Temperance Crusade
State Temperance Leagues
Union
Chatauqua Lake
Temperance Leagues
Nationa
Cleveland
Anne Whittenmyer
Ilia
Monticello
Leaguen
Monticeto
Heredity in Alcoholism in Temperance Journal Excerpt
An excerpt from the April issue of a London temperance quarterly discusses hereditary alcoholism with a case sequence from observation by Aldridge. It links early sexual desires and moral weakness to drunken heredity and notes phthisis may be produced by spirituous excess, citing Huss and Lanny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Temperance League of London
Charles Aldridge
Jacquet
Willard Parker
National ‘Temperance Society
Magnus Huss
Lanny
Supreme Court upholds board of equalization raise in Blackhawk
In Blackhawk county the Board of Supervisors acting as Board of Equalization raised the moneys and credits assessments for Waterloo and Cedar Falls by 100 percent. A Cedar Falls taxpayer refused payment and won in circuit court, but the Supreme Court affirmed, backing the county’s action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Boards of Equalization
Blackhawk County
Board of Supervisors
Board of Equalization
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Circuit Court
Parker's Ginger Tonic Promises Quick Health Boosts
An old advertisement touts Parker's Ginger Tonic as a swift remedy for coughs sore throats and lung issues claiming it improves blood and skin, relieves headaches stomach distress nervousness low spirits and heart symptoms. It also asserts bowel regulation liver stimulation and constipation relief with a 1 dollar bottle and 15 cent sample option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Scetie & Tharks
Socife
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Cyclopedia of Literature
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Henry Aldrich
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Harris
Tenwily
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Market
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F. M. Ellis
OFI
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VU. W
Palmer & Paine
N.W. Austin
SMITS
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C.E. Aldrich, Co. Guyt
Kahn’s Clothing
Kahn’s Clothing Store
JHC. C. Duer & CO
Werite Swan
Miele Chenima Are
Ron
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Gream Baking U Paw Debre
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