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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1880
Page
2
A fragmentary verse sketch describes a king whose desires outpace worldly riches and wisdom. He seeks love and meaning beyond power, philosophy, and fame, as the queen’s praise and outward blessings fail to satisfy his restless spirit. Autin Arnold appears as the speaker or author within the poem.
A village flood trapping Mollie, her baby, and two children leads Katie and Mr Pierce to risk their lives. Tom and eight rescuers guide a floating wagon to the window as Mollie leaps to safety with the baby. Mollie recovers, and all survive after weeks of peril.
In a personal reflection Mary B. Ferry recalls how her uneventful life becomes lively for her grandchildren as she recounts the rising of the river. The memory underscores family storytelling as a cherished legacy.
A historical notice warns that a widespread equine illness resembles a 1872 influenza and hits major cities first then private stables. It details symptoms fever cough and dull appetite, urges warm ventilated stables, light foods, gentle nursing, and cautions against bleeding and strong drugs while offering simple remedies and disinfectants.
London editor notes a Dublin paper wrongly claimed Mr. Samuel Gason of Tullamore was shot. A living Mr. R W Gason confronted the editor demanding a correction and was refused. The piece ends with a calm estimate that 15,000,000 acres will be sold to settlers this year by Government and railroads.
The piece analyzes state-by-state results showing Garfield with 213 guaranteed electoral votes and California and Nevada as close yet leaning Republican. New Jersey is contested, Florida doubtful, and Hancock trails with about 134 votes. The overall tone flags a strong Republican national endorsement amid shifting post election sentiment.
A contemporary editorial declares the November 2 election a national endorsement of the Republican Party and a repudiation of the Democrats. It praises the nation’s prosperity, critiques Democratic leadership during the Civil War, and predicts Republican majorities in the House and Senate to support continued policies. It lauds General Garildighd’s candidacy and denounces Democratic slander, urging unity and national resolve.
A collection of domestic notes on feeding hens with bran and vinegar to curb egg eating, how to cook steak without salt, making flab-dabs and bran feed blends, softening hard water with washing soda and lime, Old Maid's Pie with apples and dumplings, Apple Jelly making steps, and advice on top-dressing shrubs to prevent turf competition.
A 19th century note surveys common and unsafe methods to manage balky horses. It lists harness checks and forcing tactics, including tying the jaw and other painful tricks, then promotes a dangerous twine method as a supposed universal remedy. The piece reflects outdated, harmful animal handling practices.
A Wheeling Intelligencer reminiscence cites the 1872 campaign and asserts the Hamburg Drops have never caused a complaint since their introduction in 1872. The note credits H. F. Behrers Esq. and claims continued dealer satisfaction and usefulness for families.
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