26 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1896
Page
1
The piece urges observing Thanksgiving with worship and prayer while stressing liberal offerings for the needy. It praises family reunions, kindness to the less fortunate, and the social value of the holiday, noting improved care for the mentally ill and economic efficiency.
Dr N A Gilman of Mt Pleasant argues county poor houses fail the incurably insane. He says state institutions offer humane care at lower cost, noting many patients have intelligence and refinement. Dr Hoyt supports the shift as well and cites New York abolishing county asylums.
In Dubuque a county attorney election is challenged as rival candidate Jess seeks to void votes from Epworth Seminary students. Iowa law requires a fixed domicile for voting. several students admitted casting ballots for Michel while others posted bonds. The case hinges on whether students’ residence is Epworth or their home counties and how domicile rules affect the contest.
Legislators expect the extra session to focus on the governors proclamation and the new code, yet the code covers all laws and prompts broad debates. If deliberations stretch, codification may require longer sessions beyond six weeks, with substantial money already spent and calls for careful, possibly three month, review.
Publisher W. D. Lee announces in the Toledo Chronicle his candidacy for postmaster and says his petition is ready for signatures. The note praises his frankness and implies he has strong party support and claims for consideration by the president.
The Vinton Eagle reports candidates roaming the state as the incoming administration shapes up. H G McMillan leads Republicans for U S district attorney Northern District, with M D OConnell and Cato Sells also mentioned. For marshal, Ed Knott R T St John and J W Patterson are named. Southern district likewise has full slate.
Des Moines mourns the death of Mr Curry from injuries received during an initiation at the Bika lodge. The tragedy is presented as a solemn warning to members of various orders against departing from ritual solemnity for practical jokes. The article notes the Masonic order's seriousness and critiques newer orders that practice pranks without lessons.
The evangelist M. B. Williams will begin ministry in Carroll on December first challenging sinners. Editor Hungerford of the Herald may be swayed toward conversion or become a hard critic, as Williams engages the town with energetic preaching.
The passage argues wives must master many roles in daily life from housekeeper to nurse and beyond. It suggests a wife cannot perform all tasks perfectly, comparing to a man’s duties in business and urging either specialists or simpler domestic routines to relieve the burden on the husband and family.
Professors Horchem and Cowan, superintendents of Du buque and Jones counties, met in Cascade to arrange a joint educational conference to be held in Cascade on Saturday December 12. The event aims to be highly beneficial and invites all friends of education to participate. a detailed program will be published. McClure's Magazine December issue features views on the road from Jerusalem to Bethlehem and historic interests of Bethlehem, guided by its editor.
Former sheriff T M Wilds suffered a hand injury when a misfired cartridge wedged by a ramrod exploded during barrow cleaning at the quarry guard house. He was treated at the prison hospital and later released. Also notes a New York Ledger reflection on women's multitasking and a Living Age magazine update with price cuts and new features.
Rev Cordner who conducted two weeks of revival meetings at the courthouse announces Sunday night will be his farewell. Lack of business and audience enthusiasm discouraged him and plans for a temporary tabernacle faced delays and a 400 cost. Donations were slow and funding uncertain. Cordner may resume efforts in Kansas. Also noted were the marriage of Guy C. Lovejoy and Anna M Hibbert, and W N Galligan of Monticello visiting.
The Cherry sisters faced a riotous audience showering vegetables and peels. Miss Effie fled the stage while Addie spoke for fair play and promised better shows. The crowd applauded, but the sisters refused interviewer contact, and management vowed to eject offenders.
In Rock Rapids District Court Judge Oliver orders Germania Publishing Company to pay $20 for a subscription bill. The ruling states a newspaper is a household necessity and applies to a man and his wife who read the paper.
Jerome K. Jerome has sold his final pre engagement tale to The Ladies' Home Journal. The piece titled An Item of Fashionable Intelligence will appear in the January issue, examining life in London's upper social circles.
A 19th century review discusses Carbolineum avenarius as an impregnation for wood. It highlights no machinery needed, brush or immersion methods, and emphasizes preventing rot, lowering cost, ease of use, and adding color. It notes the substance is a carbonate of oil with antiseptic components and a high boiling point.
A young New York woman wrote a father traveling in the west. The letter, signed loving daughter, returned weeks later stamped West Blank street New York City. The father had not seen it, and the missive finally came back after being filed as a dead letter.
The text describes Moses directing the construction of sacred spaces and treasures for the Lord. It details tabernacle elements like the Mercy Seat, golden altar, lampstand, table with bread, and coverings of gold, purple, and crimson, as artisans bring wealth in silver and gems to complete the divine project.
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