24 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1881
Page
1
The item covers Blaine's oath testimony in the Gullew trial, party realignments in the Solid South, Iowa and Minnesota cattle markets, Guiteau's trial and a failed assassination attempt, census projections under Walker, express line moves into Dubuque, and Rev. Frothingham's consulting stance on religion with a pause in his public beliefs.
The Keokuk Gate City denounces mob justice and Judge Lynch proposing the people hang criminals if courts fail. It argues punishment should come from courts and juries, not vigilantism, urging society to insist on proper judicial duty.
The essay argues that the jury system has failed in modern criminal trials, with public trust eroded and some states considering court verdicts without juries. It urges reform to allow informed jurors, limit newspaper influence, and redefine a juror’s role to base decisions strictly on sworn evidence.
A letter from Guasco Kansas on November 15 1981 laments harsh winds and dry climate in Eastern Kansas. The author notes frost timing drought and rainfall irregularities retarding grape cultivation and grain crops. He describes widespread crop damage from hot winds insect plagues and a western exodus of settlers and dogs as families move toward Iowa Missouri and Indiana.
A town note recalls migration as a constant in American life with remarks on leaving homes to seek new states California among them. Mr and Mrs Smith Acker formerly of Monticello visited and shared memories of old neighbors. The writer praises James F Wilson and Gov Kirkwood for public service and notes ongoing town political interest.
The Monticeno Board of Education met November 23 1881 with five members present. Minutes were read and approved. The meeting approved payments from the Teachers Fund Contingent Fund and Hall rent receipts were noted. Salaries for Fall and Winter terms set at 30 per month. Meeting adjourned to December 23 1881.
American artist Elia Vedder has completed a set of five seasonal covers for The Century Magazine. Each design features a central emblematical female figure with monthly emblems. midwinter scene shows the aurora borealis. The current cover preserves the paper color and typography but introduces fresh design.
Advertisers urge farmers to sell poultry only at full weight to secure higher prices. They warn early sales cut profits by two to four cents per pound and tout Bronze Turkeys as exchange stock. The notice also notes extensive poultry handling facilities and a cooperative approach with customers for mutual benefit.
A long editorial discusses fair advertising practices and editorial independence, arguing businesses should pay for services and readers deserve accurate coverage. It contrasts paid notices with free mentions and extols advertising as essential to a paper’s viability.
Readable text advertises boarding services with guaranteed best care and flexible terms. Details mention daily weekly or yearly options under reasonable rates, promising quality care for horses.
The Sun proclaims ongoing revolution in reporting style, promising comprehensive news from around the world with readable shape and strong opinions. It touts eight pages, agricultural and literary content, and aggressive pricing plans for daily weekly and Sunday editions, signed by publisher J. W. England in New York.
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