27 Nov 1879
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1879
Page
1
The Express notes Thanksgiving despite party chatter. It reports New York and state election results with Hiram Price's trip to Washington, wealth of figures on Republican gains, and a lone loss for Engineer. It notes editorials on capital punishment and a Cincinnati brewery consolidation plan and its economic reach.
A reader endorses temperance remarks, but the piece warns against misinterpretation and argues temperance is essential beyond liquor, citing statistics on alcohol harm and contrasting with water and other pleasures. It critiques sensational claims and notes risks in religious and social zeal.
The excerpt argues against alcohol use, labeling liquor a poison harming health, conscience, and reason. It cites medical and philosophical authorities, urges total abstinence, and condemns moderate use as dangerous, urging family and community intervention to aid those struggling with addiction. The piece references Shakespeare Cicero and Milton to bolster temperance arguments.
A Prairie Schooner voyage from Monticello to Kansas ends in Glasco. Kate Hubbard writes of rough travel days, Beatrice lodging, friendly neighbors, and the Solomon Valley scenery. The family settles near Glasco two miles north and notes land, homesteaders, and rising prices.
The article from Manitran Geoncia discusses the October Chicago Times piece on Haeckel’s Evolution, arguing against a special creation. It advocates reason as the authority, notes the role of nature’s laws, and questions a first cause while accepting a supreme intelligence beyond finite design.
A long, prophecylike discourse from MonTiceeno Iowa on November 24, 1879 outlines end time chronology from Daniel, Revelation, and Biblical verses. It assigns 1843 as a Bible landmark and extends calculations to 1883 with references to papal power, the beast, and the times of the Gentiles.
A religious interpretation links Daniel 8 14 and 9 24 to a 490 year period ending in 1883. It asserts Jesus will then return to raise the righteous, judge the wicked, and establish a cleansed world as heaven with believers seated on Christ’s throne and at his table. Wa. F. Gardner.
Published at Chicago, a leading enterprising paper, now in a new dress with enhanced appearance. It offers a one year rate of 1.65 dollars and a free remainder of 1880 for new subscribers. Also promotes Parker's Ginger Tonic as a bowel remedy and digestive aid with sample details.
In Jones county Iowa the district court December term 1879 hears Harriet Spears petitioning divorce from Samuel Spears. Defendant warned to appear before noon of the second day of the term on December 8 1879 to avoid default and grant of the decree as prayed.
In the December term 1879 district court of Jones County Iowa David B E Young plaintiff sues Harriet Pooler Martha Ohl Calvin Young Alina Chase Violet Abels Corde lia Rippy Enoch Young Julia Weyness Lilian Young and others to partition undivided one eleventh shares of Lots 60 61 and 62 original Monticello plat with unequal distribution of a decedent David S Young s personal property. Defendants wives or husbands notified to answer by December term. default entry and judgment possible. Herrick Doxsee attorneys for plaintiff.
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