17 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1881
Page
1
A sprawling summary notes Congress convening in two weeks and Republicans holding 85 Senate joint ballot votes, Democrats leading in New York Senate, Astor’s defeat, and Guiteau’s insanity defense. It details coal production in Town with 457 mines and 6,176 workers, Keokuk January 8 docket for wire cases, and criticism of the American Bible Society.
The article argues that America's early success rested on broad civic virtue, education, and public opinion guiding governance. It notes Thanksgiving as a national festival of gratitude, resilience after tragedy, and unity across regions, urging observance with charity and reverence while challenging bribery in elections.
The Monticello news recounts 1981 development, listing major building projects on Farley Street and First Street, including Lovell Hotel construction and two story blocks. It catalogs numerous property additions, street work, railroad upgrades, and a water works boiler and pump upgrades totaling about 60,000 spent since January 1, 1881.
Mr Monger of Anamosa highlights Monticello’s 1881 building growth with a $60,000 plus tally. The Journal’s partial list omits several key projects including a new 1500 Catholic parsonage while noting more constructions will be detailed in year end recap.
The Chen's Magazine of Anta boasts unprecedented circulation and top literary and artistic merits. It features Europe and America’s famed writers, plus future plans including new serials by Mrs Mary Mapes Dodge and Edward Eggleston, a music article by Richard Wagner, and varied children’s features. An upcoming Christmas number is planned with a December 1 release. Subscriptions are $3.00 yearly or 25 cents per issue.
Postal card request invites dairymen and small farmers to obtain full information. Sent by J. Sampson at Storm Lake Iowa with address noted as n 32-m6.
A dense column of ads and brief notices from the Topeka area features California Kidney Tea variants for kidney and urinary troubles, hair care products, and a variety of dyes and tonics. Includes testimonials, agent listings, and prices, with several local names like E. M. Thompson and John Martzolf.
John Ways reports nine months unable to raise his head from the shoulders but by the use of Thosnas EcLeevii he is entirely cured. Sold by EB M. Thompson.
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