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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1899
Page
5
The piece reviews Iowa political wins and losses, noting Cato Sells's anti imperial stance and local results. It highlights Republican gains with districts carrying large margins, mentions Col. J. T. Moffit and Lt. Bartley winning in Cedar County, touches on prohibition ballots, and comments on campaign dynamics and leadership choices for Des Moines.
Bernard Murphy editor of the Vinton Eagle enters the Republican caucus race for state printer. A former strong candidate, he is praised for education, experience, and honesty, with notable contributions to Iowa Republicanism. Supporters hope he wins.
The Fifth district Republicans formally endorsed the gold standard at the urgent urging of Congressman Cousins. They previously opposed any currency debasement compromise and have maintained that stance at the polls, with the district’s continued support for the principle since.
The Jones county Republicans failed to participate in public discussion, missing chances to boost turnout. The writer argues that a half dozen good speeches could have increased Republican pluralities by over 200 votes and that public debate on paramount issues would have benefited the party.
The piece lauds Governor Shaw as an unwavering, decisive figure in Iowa politics. It celebrates his firm stance for a gold standard amid free silver threats, portraying him as a bold pioneer who led voters with clear economic belief and purpose.
Mrs. C. E. Armstrong appeals at Clinton for Iowa to raise a monument at the National Military Park commemorating Town regiments at Chickamauga and Chattanooga. She notes Iowa’s costly silenced memorial absence and urges legislators to fund bronze or granite tributes, praising veterans and urging public sentiment.
Charles A. Selfingwell, the defeated Democrat for senator, writes Col. Moffit a gracious note praising the opponent’s district win and wishing him pleasure and benefit from his senate service. Reports also say Leffingwell claimed his nomination depended on a patronizing canvass of the saloons.
The Dubuque Herald counsels Democrats to settle minor disputes over free silver and unite on common goals. It notes the paper’s past stance after elections and predicts readers will welcome unity between the Herald and Telegraph. It urges timely alignment before guiding others.
Des Moines lawyer Wm. H. McHenry announces he abandons the Democratic party and will align with the Republican party in state and national affairs. He cites a new party platform and renounces his former belief in free silver after noting current prosperity.
Col. D. B. Henderson names Jules C. Richards of Waterloo as his private secretary. Richards has served as Iowa correspondent for the Chicago Tribune with Des Moines headquarters for several years.
Governor Shaw later commuted Charles Stagal from death to life imprisonment. The condemned man, a colored inmate, is to be executed at the Anamosa penitentiary after one year of confinement, with the date fixed for December 1 and sheriff supervision, following a fatal knife attack in Davenport that left the victim dead in the street.
The Burlington Slawkeye reports complete legislative returns show Cummins no longer has a political path. Republicans hold 116 to 118 assembly votes with only a few counties undecided. A 59 or 60 vote majority in caucus is needed, and Governor Gear’s tally should exceed 85, well above the nomination threshold.
The Oswego Kansas Independent reprinted a resurrected 1896 banner in a Kansas county. It targets McKinley with warnings of higher prices, claiming 10 cent corn and 26 cent wheat, 8 cent oats and $1.00 per ton for hay, butter at 5 cents a pound, eggs 12 cents a dozen, and 14% cents for fat cattle. The piece also alleges no money to curry on business.
Jones county reports a small delinquent tax list signaling good times as people can pay their taxes before property sales are advertised. A receiver has been appointed to wind up the National German Mutual Insurance Co. of Lisbon Iowa.
Two year old child of Mr and Mrs Fred Bodenhotler died after eating match heads. Eight year old Willie Evans shot himself in the mouth while handling a rifle. Burglars damaged Walston Merritt store in Hale stealing goods valued 100 to 150 dollars. A possum killed by Mrs Tra Bates near Anamosa may be a pet escaped from its owner. Dynamite destroyed Monitor office and J D Burrell store at Urbana. Clarence Burrell killed. A $1000 reward offered for the criminals.
A pasted list presents twelve business maxims from the London Chamber of Commerce leader. The rules urge a clear aim, direct pursuit, mastery of detail, continual learning, overcoming difficulties, using failures as steps, measured risk, bold yet prudent actions, valuing minority insight, leveraging others’ brains, careful listening and decisive action, and preserving health for a sound mind in a sound body.
An editorial piece urges not snubbing boys for shabby clothes or humble beginnings. It cites Edison, Lincoln, Shakespeare, Milton, Hogarth, Demosthenes and others to illustrate that early poverty or disability should not judge a person’s future.
In a Boston Herald item a young boy refuses to say his prayers at bedtime. The next day he fished with his father and bragged about landing a two pound pickerel, exclaiming the catch proves his merit despite not praying.
An annual subscription to The Youths Companion is promoted as a lasting gift for Christmas. It promises weekly delight, lasting inspiration, and includes a 1900 Companion Calendar with twelve color prints by a celebrated American artist. Free issues through year end accompany new subscriptions, with a prospectus mailed on request.
Jones County teachers and schools are profiled, with notes on successes and staffing. Highlights include Lauren Zink at Olin, Bertha Kratzer at Newport, Julia Quigley resuming duties, Edna Sniffen at Oxford Junction, and Chas Leflingwell as state senate candidate. Onslow adds new library and books, while centers like Center Junction, Monticello, and Anamosa feature progress under various principals and boards.
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