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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1879
Page
4
A street scene in an old district shows Augustus Shmidtz and Vina Chamman selling oysters and pretzels with a bustling crowd. A nervous trader, later paid with promise of three dollars and ninety-nine cents tomorrow, asks for money and writes a debt note to cover the sale.
A long tale set in Centerville follows Farmer Joel Jones as he helps Widow Jane Burton and her children by offering marriage after a kindness. Joel gathers a feast and brings the family into his home, transforming a Thanksgiving into a shared future and a surprise wedding.
A Nation Republican interview with Senator Matt Carpenter argues Democrats may attempt to unseat Kellogg in the Senate by constitutional moves and staged protests over electoral counts. It forecasts Republican gains in 1881 and discusses census-driven shifts in House representation favoring the North and West.
The passage describes Betsey fleeing to Connecticut after a quarrel over the bride's cake and local favor toward the bride. Joel’s manipulative schemes surface, while the narrator notes the family's hardships and eventual gratitude for the husband’s happiness.
A dialogue outlines fears of Republican tactics to retain Senate control, including disrupting presidential succession and delaying electoral procedures. It discusses potential moves to unseat Democrats and describes contingencies if House actions fail, suggesting the Senate could influence the presidency during a contested period.
The Journal argues that Southern Democrats seek to shift Presidential Elector appointment from the people to legislatures to consolidate power. It warns such anti republican moves invite retaliatory actions and widen factional strife, urging all patriotic men to deter revolutionary, extreme methods in politics.
The report lists Ireland landholdings totaling 600000 with only 10000 at 100 pounds yearly and 80000 above 40 pounds. 217000 land occupiers under 8 pounds yearly, about 100000 in mud cabins. Russian navy comprises 28 ironclads frigates 11 corvettes 13 clippers 21 steamers 22 gunboats 111 torpedo boats 27 schooners 117 sailing ships with 3187 officers and 28920 sailors. Also notes locomotives require rest, Pants theaters with 594 musicians 8290 actors 72 cafes 438 musicians 409 actors 217 musical societies 10192 members. Ex Governor Hunsam projects Texas population at three million, entitling 22 Congress members. Norway and Sweden show female majority. Norway 1875 census 886000 males 931000 females 488 males per 1000 412 females per 1000. Sweden births at 811 per 1000 with 86 men per 1000 deaths.
A mix of household tips on preparations such as a milk and isinglass dessert and wool care, plus gardening guidance for fucusras and tuberose bulbs. The piece also discusses poultry farming economics, noting how wives raise fowls for city markets, seasonal demand in November and December, price pressures, and transport costs in the Chicago market.
The article notes that modern corn husking on large Western farms is strenuous, often requiring 50 to 100 bushels per day per husker. It advises efficient wagon setup, careful handling of cut corn, and preserving stalks as valuable fodder to avoid waste.
An old physician retired from practice claims to have received a simple vegetable remedy from a missionary that cures Geneton Bronchitis Catarrh Asthma and all throat and lung affections and also nervous debility. He will mail the recipe free of charge in German French or English with directions to anyone sending a self addressed stamped envelope to W W Suman Lis Lowers Block Rochester NY.
Rev J E Rankin DC of Washington DC testifies to the benefits of Charles Craigs medicine for kidney and urinary diseases. He notes several persons claim permanent relief and cites high character physicians approving its use. He also references a family case treated with the Safe Kidney and Liver Cure. Cura Jacksons Best Sweet Navy Tobacco.
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