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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1897

Page

7

Proclamation of a Universal Strike Against Strong Drink

Rev. T DeWitt Talmage urges workingmen to join a nationwide strike against intoxicants citing wasted wages, ruined homes, and lost health. He argues alcohol drains labor earnings, damages families, and harms the soul, urging conversion through grace to end the habit.

T. DeWitt Talmage Persia Darius Hystaspes Monopoly Associated Capital New York Chicago United States Great Britain England

Observance of Queen Victoria's Seventy-Eighth Birthday Worldwide

Reports from London Washington Chicago Windsor Ontario Ottawa and Port Tampa describe artillery salutes bells parades and naval reviews as Queen Victoria’s birthday is celebrated. Highlights include a Land views in Windsor and Walkerville reviews in Ottawa and a state dinner in Ottawa with Aberdeen honor announcements postponed.

Victoria London Queen Victoria Washington Chicago Canadian Maple Leaf Club Quinn Chapel Port Tampa Fla Pallas Montgomery McKinley Windsor Ont Queen’s Own Infantry Regiment Toronto Essex Fusileers Petre Walkerville Racing Park Ottawa Canada Lord and Lady Aberdeen

Greece asserts herself in peace talks with Turkey

Athens rejects direct negotiation with Turkey after Edhem Pasha claims power to talk. London reports set indemnity claims of 3 million lires with 2 million cash and 6 million to Russia. Rome notes the Greek king’s stance firm, potential cabinet reshuffle, and Cretan chiefs favor political union but seek government guidance.

Turkey Athens Edhem Pasha Thessaly Greece London Standard Constantinople Russia Edheim Pasha Daily Mail Rome M. Ralli M. Katapano

Wrecker Johnson Pleads Guilty to Loganport Bank Failure

Indianapolis May 25 John ny Johnson the Logansport bank wrecker now jailed here says he will plead guilty and accept punishment. He claims he acted with honest motives and bears responsibility, asking for support from friends. Federal grand jury plans indict Johnson Tuesday with possible Columbus penitentiary sentencing by week end.

Indianapolis Ind Johnny” Johnson Logansport Bank Johnson Baker Columbus

Exposition Commemorating Tennessee Admission to Union

The hundredth anniversary Exposition in Tennessee dwarfs prior fairs with vast buildings, ample grounds, and many foreign and domestic attractions. It sits on the Louisville & Nashville line, enabling easy travel, with low rates to encourage visits en route. Contact Mr. C. P. Atmore for details. quotes Locke on knowledge.

Tennessee Louisville & Nashville Railroad Dake C. P. Atmore Louisville

Mountaintop and Seashore Tour For Teachers

A Chicago organized personally conducted trip for teachers and friends leaves Chicago on Monday July 12. The itinerary covers White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Natural Bridge Ty Caverns of Luray Charlottesville University of Virginia Richmond Williamsburg William and Mary College Old Point Comfort and more. Summer board five dollars per week and up. Send for pamphlet and full itinerary. Ull Truitt N W PA C and C By Big Four Route 234 Clark Street Chicago.

Chicago Uy 12 White Sulphur Springs Ull Truitt N. W Clark Street

Grain O New Coffee Substitute Teases Grocers

Try Grain O. Ask your grocer to show you the grain drink that replaces coffee. It suits children and adults, has a rich dark color like Mocha, is made from pure grains, and gentle on delicate stomachs. Priced at 1c and 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.

Iowa Wilkins Micawber David Copperfield Copperfield United States America Philadelphia Lfe Rum Dr. Sewell Hell New York Christ God

Allen's Foot-Mase Promises Quick Foot Relief

Ad promotes Allen's Foot-MaSe powder to cure sore swollen feet and ease tight shoes. Claims instant sting relief, sweat and calloused feet, and comfort in new footwear. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with trial package offered. Allen Olmstead Le Roy New York. Washington Democrat quotes a saying about obedience.

Allen Olmstead le Roy N. Y

Wisconsin Central Lines Advertises Fast Daily Trains and Wisconsin Lands

Public notice announces two daily fast trains by Wisconsin Central Lines between Chicago and Sluth via St Paul and Minneapolis touching Central Wisconsin. sale of thousands of acres of Northern Wisconsin farming land. contact Jas Go Pond Milwaukee for details. A light aside notes summer hat trimming and weight comment by a woman.

Wisconsin Central Lines Chicago St. Paul Minneapolis Ashland Sluth Wisconsin Jas. GO. Pond Milwaukee Wis

No-To-line Tobacco Cure Ad Claims Big Results

An advertising note promotes No-To-line for fifty cents with claims of over 400000 cured. It touts regulation of tobacco desire, money saved, and improved health and manhood, offering a cure guaranteed for 8 cents or 1 dollar through druggists, and ends with a quip about men hiding business matters from wives.

Enduring Tobacco Tips and Bastion Ads Across Papers

A collage of vintage ads hawks Star Tobacco and St Jacobs Oil with testimonials on cures and benefits. It overlays quips from New York Weekly and Atchison Globe, urging use of Cascarets candy and other remedies amid tongue in cheek lines about habits and health.

Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Vastly Aids Female Ailments

A promotional piece touts Lydia Q. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts as expert in treating female illnesses. It claims her Vegetable Compound offers superior guidance and cures, citing many women who wrote in for advice and testimonials of success, portraying physicians as lacking in insight.

Lydia Pinkham Lynn Mass America

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