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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1879

Page

2

Political Rhetoric Warns Against Republican Trade

A regional debate warns voters not to trade candidates on the Republican ticket as Colorado backs its full Republican slate with rising majorities. The piece predicts strong GOP gains in Town and New York, then attacks Democratic organs for discharges aimed at GOP nominees and mocks Aldrich’s silence while recalling Booth parallels from 1880.

O. HB. Allrich Bunting Greeling Becauuse Gen. Jackson Cuttle Mgr. Aldrich

County Treasurer Vote Debate Highlights Printing Funds

The message accuses Republicans voting for 8 W Johnson of diverting 300 to 400 dollars of public printing for five years into the pockets of Monger and Hunt, alleging they have abused and slandered leading Republicans in the county.

W. Johnson Monger and Hunt

Vindication of the Lost Cause and Democratic Warning

Jeff Davis supporter urges alert against Democratic victories warning that Southern mothers train up those who will vindicate the lost cause. He argues secession virus grows with Democratic wins and says electing a copperhead to the county Treasury would encourage treason and secession across the nation.

Jeff Davis South

Coon Story Shapes Political Faith and State Contrast

A satirical tale targets O H B Allrich while praising Repub lican governance in Brute, noting Kentucky’s woes under Bourbonism. It contrasts a debt free state with a troubled bourbon Democratic regime, urging support for Taft in the national convention.

Davenport Gazette Critiques Rev Dungan Speech

The Davenport Gazette savages Elder Dungan’s campaign talk at Davenport calling him a slick speaker who uses lies and mockery to mislead. It accuses him of slander against Governor Gear and of serving the Democratic party and the Devil while slurring respectable citizens.

Dungan Davenport Davenport Gazette Qugette Jauigan Slanderer Governor Gear Ma. Guar Burlington The Gazelle Hev D. IR. Dunant Democratic Party

Stand United for the Republican Ticket in Jones County

The letter urges Republicans to support the entire Republican ticket led by Mr. Patterson. It denounces Democratic opponents Johnson and Pitcher as copperhead collaborators and warns that unity is required to face national issues, with a call to vote the full slate and not scratch Patterson’s name.

Kemper County Miss T. E. Patterson Jones County Patterson Hfe Taion Jie We Johnson Copperhead W. Johnson North Knights of the Golden Circle U. N. Pitcher Democratic Party Yazoo Chisholm Johnson

Debt repudiation by party rule warning on local victory

The passage asserts Republican led states never repudiated debt while most Democratic states did. It argues this contrast implies caution about rewarding the Democrats with any local victory. The statement uses broad national claims to influence political judgment.

United States Democratic Party Republican Party Tiling

Questioning Aldrich on county education funds and certificates

Excerpts reveal calls for Aldrich to account for certificate fees and sums collected 1876 77 78 in Jones County. Critics allege missing reports and a $410 two year shortfall amid broader critique of the Democratic party and a contrast with Republicans.

Aldrich Jones County Mir Mr. Aldrich Mn Aldrich

War Issues and Southern Loyalty in the 1860s Debate

The piece argues Republicans mock the revival of war issues to inflame sectional tensions. It criticizes Southern representatives for occupying Congress seats while slaves are denied rights and urges young voters to understand the differences between parties to vote for a free government.

Suel Uuder South Zach Chandler Congress Senate South Carolina Mississippi Alabama Louisiana Gulf States Wilson

The Black Hills Mining Prospects and Camp Talks

A Northern tour describes Deadwood city as the hub of mining in the Black Hills. It details ore-rich polities, growth across camps like Galen and Leadville, and estimates stamp mills, daily ore tonnage, and potential yields. Also noted is critique of Auditor Dott coverage and local press bias.

Ramperry Daxory Black Hills Herrick Rapids Creek Rowan Ufills Deadwood City Monticello Stock Exchange San Francisco Deadwood Deadwood Gulch Jessian Galen Tovkford Dendswood Tam Custer City Stuke Co

Board of Education minutes from Mosvicen La October 8 1879

The board met in Mosvicen Louisiana with members Duer Moulton Wales McConnon Wright Sherman present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Bills were allowed for teachers and contingent fund including L Foster Knute Curtis M A Wright Campbell Gurney Duer Moulton Grassmeyer Herrick and others. Official bonds for M L Carpenter Treasurer and T R Smith were approved. The committee on hull reported rent received from Robt Morris lecture and placed to contingent fund. Meeting adjourned to Friday evening October 10.

Mosvicen O, la Board of Education J. O. Duer M. M. Moulton L. Foster Lani Salar Ausun Knute Curtis M.A. Wright A.J. Campbell Lame Alice Gurney Ford Uio Duer T Mo Moulton Sail M. Grassmeyer Lino Sil Mattie Herrick Timo Gal F. Burnight E. Sarles Palmer & Paine O. D. French Hall Blanchard G. W. Hunt M. IL Carpenter P. Smith JL M. Wright Hull Morris

Who Can Vote Naturalization Rules in the State

The text outlines who may vote through naturalization: veterans honorably discharged after service, residents who came under age 18 with five years in the U S, minor children whose fathers naturalized while minors become citizens at 21, children of American parents born abroad while parents are away, and general residency requirements: five years in the U S, one year in the state, two years prior intention filings, plus six months in the state, sixty days in the county, and ten days in the township before election.

Army of the United States

Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy

Retired physician claims a vegetable formula can permanently cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat lung ailments plus nervous debility. He offers to mail the recipe and directions free of charge in German French or English to any reader who writes with a reference to this newspaper. W WSitEnan 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.

East India Powers Block Rochester N.Y

Iowa proclamation of General Election offices and districts

Sheriff P O Babcock notes Des Moines proclamations by Governor John ST Goar for Iowa 1879 General Election to fill statewide offices and district seats. Voter details include county wide summaries for treasurer auditor sheriff surveyor coroner superintendent of schools and two supervisors. A separate restraint on running at large is proposed in the county.

John ST. Goar Jaws Lowa Supreme Court Joseph M. Buck Telaw General Assembly Counier van Buren Davis Appanoose Monroe Wayne Uinion Clarke Lucas Decatur Tingcola Taylor Milla Montgomery Adam Jefferson Vroom Washington Louisa Johnson Delaware Unehnnan Glayton Aliamakee Payette Butler Floya Mitchell Winnebago Worth Wright Cerro Gordo Franklin Hancock Kosmuth Humboldt Enuuet Bickinson Clay Dalo Atty Pecahontue O'rien Osceola Dubuque Scott Iron Benton Black Hhawk Clayton Clinton Des Moles Heory Dackron Jarrpur Dehasun Lee Linn Mahaska Marion Ausentine Polk Pottawattam Crawiford Ida Cherokee Buena Vista Pocahontas Sad Greene, Carroll Calhoun Adair, Audubon Shelby Waities Osevola O'Brien Dickinson Frenth Hainiet Paloita Kasseth Liuboldi Tiecek Wortt Congress Rush Clark Bage P.O. Babcock Fottes County Iowa Anid County Shorty Board of Supervisors Raid County Ureck Eaid Anamoga John Nauasell Young Grant Jia W. & Bryan Fourth Street

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