Monticello Express items reflect 1895 politics and public notices
The Monticello Express notes Cleveland's message to Congress, Democratic exchanges, and Billy Patterson incident. It reports Sherman Odell as a candidate for Anamosa penitentiary warden, a memorial gift to Iowa Agricultural College, and commentary on Harrison Allison politics. Diphtheria outbreaks in Chicago and Maryland Democrats’ county offices patronage feature prominently.
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Manchester
G. H. Odell
Delaware County
Anamosa Penitentiary
Odell
E. W. Stanton
Iowa Agricultural College
Maryland
Lowndes
Thanksgiving message about family and gratitude
Tan Express offers a Thanksgiving reminder that readers should value family amid distress and business pressures. It encourages close family gatherings, acknowledges possible sorrow from empty chairs, and urges thankfulness for health, home, and kin on the holiday.
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Tan
McClure's December issue features varied fiction and humor
The December McClure's Magazine presents a Christmas story and Anthony Hope's Zenda tale plus a humorous piece by Robert Barr about African exploration and London stage life.
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McClure’s
Anthony Hope
London
Robert Barr
Resubmission of Prohibition Amendment Sparks Party Debate
The Tur Monvicuento Express and Anamosa Eureka clash over resubmitting the constitutional ban on intoxicating liquor. The Express argues conservatives would trap Republicans and warn against making it a local political trap while urging restraint and not aiding third party prohibitionists or Democrats.
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Tur Monvicuento Express
Anamosa
Republican Party
Tur Exorress
Ex- Press
Prohibitionists
Democrats
Enforce the Laws and Public Accountability, Harrison Urges
Ex-President Harrison advocates regular town meetings in subdivisions to oversee lawful enforcement and honest public administration. He calls for universal participation, rejects class or race distinctions, and warns against passive acceptance of bad governance while stressing daily citizen vigilance.
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Harrison
Dacemer Ladies’ Home Journal
Littell's Living Age Reduces Price to Six Dollars a Year
The 1896 announcement lowers the price of Littell's Living Age from eight to six dollars annually. Founded in 1844 it nears its fifty third year as a leading weekly of curated literature. The prospectus urges readers to subscribe for cost effective access to condensed quality, with gratis 1895 numbers for new yearly remitters. Littell & Co., Boston, publish this periodical.
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Littell & Co
Boston
Prairieburg Saloonkeeper in Murder Case Faces Bond
Gus Trainer, a Prairieburg saloon keeper, is jailed in Marion on a 5000 bond for the murder of Dan Turner who died from a blow with a club. Turner, a neighbor and friend, was attacked on Nov. 9. Trainer later posted bail and was released.
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Gus Trainer
Prairieburg
Marion
Dan Turner
Trainer
Turner
Cedar Rapids
Jake Foy
Foy
Delaware County
Ryan
Central City
Marshal Farmer
Rich Delta Lands Offered for 6 Per Cent Interest
A Cedar Rapids based land firm promotes Mississippi delta and bottom lands as highly productive. Offers $6 per acre with one fifth down and six years to pay, claiming rents of $5 to $9 per acre and values up to $40 to $100. Cites large profits from corn and potatoes, invites buyers to join a December tour, and promises rail fare refunds for 80 acre purchases. Geo T Hedges & Co. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, lands agents for I C R R lands.
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Mississippi
Iowa
Illinois
Cedar Rapids
Underwear line offers unique fits for men and kids
A new underwear line targets both children and men with distinct fits that cannot be duplicated for the same price. The product appeals to shoppers seeking durable fabric and reliable comfort across sizes.
New Styles and Glove Fitting Now On Shelves
The collection introduces new glove styles with fit-focused options. Retailers report updated stock and invite customers to inspect and try available sizes for optimal comfort and performance.
Albuquerque Letter Praises New Mexico and Seeks Return to California
A reader from Albuquerque writes of New Mexico’s climate, agriculture, mineral wealth, and rapid changes while noting the city’s thrift and growth. He predicts statehood and posts a California address to receive mail after plans to return home.
Geo. T. Hedges & Co. Worner of First Avenue and Second Street
Geo T Hedges & Co identified as a worner at the intersection of First Avenue and Second Street in the city notices.
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First Avenue
Second Street
Couple Liable For Newspaper Subscription Bill
In Rock Rapids district court Judge Oliver held Mr and Mrs Beving liable for a $20 newspaper subscription claiming a newspaper is a household necessity. The case illustrates mistaken reading and living beyond means as the Beving couple faced payment responsibility for the newspaper.
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Centerville
Rock Rapids
Oliver
Germania Publishing Company
Dirk Beving
Beving
Truant’s knock at heaven’s gate and a child’s plea
A parent recalls securing the door against a toddling Jo then opening wide to welcome a laughing child. The poem reflects on eternity, the Heavenly Father, and the plea at the outer door for entry, pondering who will heed the truant’s supplicating cry.
Delightful Art of Dinner Giving and Holiday Menu
Mrs. Garrett Webster offers a practical dinner giving guide in December Toadies Home Journal. It covers table setting dressings menus and guest cards with a sample holiday menu including oysters salmon potato croquettes and other dishes. The piece also includes a short verse and a reflection on gratitude.
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Garrett Webster
Toadies’ Home Journal
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Monticello
J. W. Doxsee
PrRop'r
Cleveland
Congress
Billy Patterson
Oxford Mirror
Walt Butler
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Allison
Chicago Chronicle
the Chronicle
Chicago
Health Department
Boards of Health
Littell
Gus
1. C. R. R. Lands
Ormer
King’s Cash Store
Maquoketa Business College
Business College
Dunn & Manony
J. W. Wares
Hon. A. Hours
J. AL. Girirman
K.P. Mivorum
S. T. Tormus, D. Dls, B. If. Thomas
New Mexico
N. W. Austin
Albuquerque, N. M
the Express
Lemon Street
Riverside
California
Atlantic & Pacifice R. A. Co
Albuquerque
Geo. T. Hedges & Co
Cherry Sisters
Somerowdy
Sammy
Bellevue
Ohio
Blavel Scott Mines
Harper's Bazar
Remley & Brcanbrack
Jones County
M. W. Herrick
Jones Co
Dubuque
Delaware
Linn and
Jones
J. W. Coxsee
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
C.w.&c.l.lovell
Pankers
Bidwell
W. A. Mirick
Congregational Church
W.W. W. Hunter
School House
Geo. Ine
C. al. Shipman's Tailor Shop
First Street
T. B
Kent
Prac
Main Street
Center Junction
J.E
E. L. Gilmore
M. D. Pulysicians and Surgeons
Sycamore Street
Fliat Street
Examinations of the
O. B. Rundle
Over Postoffice
Wm. J. Coughlan
D.D
Hicks & Eilers
W.B. Pearson
D.D.S
Ommlee
Shaw's
Cudworth's
Lows
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Oxford Junction
J. B. Smith
Hawks Nursey Co
Milwaukee
Wis
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