25 Nov 1886
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1886
Page
1
The Monticello Express, published weekly on Thursdays, lists Berrice and Doxis as editors and proprietors.
Washington report notes conspiracy rumors in the police scandal and President Cleveland's handling of the Benton case. It discusses Major Walker's tactics, district officials, and concerns over congressional experience after the forthcoming election. It contends Republicans gainability from experienced lawmakers and Democrats face many fresh members.
Readers note the suggestion to stuff turkeys with chestnuts as a sign of frugal cooking. The passage reflects a belief that chestnuts are abundant and inexpensive, illustrating a mindset of economical holiday dining.
Wromine edition recalls Thanksgiving as a national holiday cherished for home gatherings and gratitude. Local items mention Mr Steadman and James A Bronson, church pulpit exchanges, a High School class entertainment, and changes in farms and staff. Bankruptcy receiver W N Humphrey closes up stock and praises prudent business.
The youngest Wildey daughter recovers from lung fever. Town youth skate on ponds. A J. Jamison and John Mellett open a new law firm. Chas Harvey of Knoxville returns to Anamosa. A. J. Cooley returns from Pennsylvania. Sumner Barnard recovers from illness. Buel Evans moves Central City store and family.
A tramp tells conductor Price he will go to Anamosa using the railroad even as Price insists he will not run the train. The conductor replies in good humor while noting the tramp’s earnestness and intent to reach Anamosa with both feet.
To citizens of Iowa during the past week, and reported expressly for Tie Express by C. A. Snow & Co. patent lawyers, Opp. U. S. Patent office, Washington, D. C. C. A. Williams Webster City Miter box J. M. st. John Cedar Rapids document file L. Merrill Waterdock parquetry for floors T. A. McGranaham Newall home tug J. F. Loomis & B. E. Wing Shelby motion converting apparatus J. Jopling What Cheer coal chute J. T. Johnson Kellerton Scaffolding support C. B. Dyke & E. N. Rood Guthrie Center churn E. K. Clark Seymour washing machine.
A fragmented Tid Bits verse hints at a church fair stew coming into view and a playful chase for a lone bivalve. The lines convey a whimsical contest where the plate bearer may be singled out by fate as the fair season begins.
A. H. Thompson of Rockford N helps promote Papillon flax extract Catarrh Cure claiming rapid relief after less than one bottle for bronchial and nasal catarrh. Large bottles priced at $100 offered by J H Bacher & Co with testimonial style urging belief in the product.
An 1800s style notice promotes Papillon Skin Cure for eczema and related skin diseases citing O P Algier of Hartford Ohio as a user. It also touts Simmons Liver Regulator for chickens claiming five years without a cholera loss. Sold by J H Bacher Co. and features a vanity Emerson quote.
J H Bacher & Co proudly carries purest goods and active reliable recommendations. As agents for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption colds and coughs they guarantee results and invite customers to try a trial bottle free to prove the remedy’s effectiveness for throat lungs or chest ailments.
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