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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1896
Page
4
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports on the Malay Ahetas tribe of a Philippine island who bury sick people alive before death. Relatives claim murder, warriors avenge with killings, and possessions are destroyed. Final rites include perfumed huts, arack drinking, and a Sudah-buang ceremony. Superstition dominates daily life and omens shape thought.
A curious tale describes a sparrow's unflappable nature amid city dangers and a rhinoceros enclosure. The bird investigates the beast’s skin, then hops across the horn to the nose as the rhino snorts, leaving the sparrow shocked yet unharmed.
The peasantry resisted conscription as weary soldiers returned without glory or booty. Desertions rose, a harsh law forced family and districts to answer for missing men, and riders called flying columns enforced enrollment in three classes. Despite hardships, enthusiasm grew for rapid change, with Napoleon counting 475,000 ready in 1812.
A list of unclaimed letters remains in the Monticello Iowa post office and was advertised October 12 1896. The names include Alex Johnson Mrs W H Lackester and P M Alexander. The note ends with a Lincoln quotation to urge conviction.
Mr R B Greeve a Chilhowie Virginia merchant testifies he suffered consumption and was given up but cured after using two bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery He praises it as the grand remedy and notes it is guaranteed for coughs colds and consumption Free bottles at J I Bacher Co’s drug store The Gulf of Mexico has risen one foot since 1850 An Indian man marries his twelfth wife saying he will keep trying until he finds a good one.
Numerous deeds recorded transferring lots and parcels among residents and trustees in Greenfield Strawberry Hill Oxford Junction and surrounding towns. Names include Doubenmier McIntyre Kellsey Luli Miller Likes Sanford Ram sey Lake McDonald Hutton Felton Wasoba Frazer Korando Blackmer Potter Pringey Stout Pringey Smith Leytem Garter Crouch Clark Courtney Tasker Countryman Chaplin and Cha ms show in sec 25 26 27 34 8916 Richland etc with various lot blocks and undivided interests.
The narrative recalls Moses appealing to the Lord for forgiveness for Israel’s sin of idolatry, the Lord’s stern verdict and mercy, and Moses’ plea for guidance, protection, and presence as the people approach the promised land. The account ends with divine reassurance of presence but warns of ongoing judgment on rebellion.
A vintage ad urges buying Dr Hand Colic Cure for 25 cents to relieve infant colic by expelling wind and calming nerves. Also promotes Dr Sand Teething Lotion for 25 cents to ease teething pain and sleep. Mentions a Boston church naming a woman sexton as a rare local change. Warns that prompt use of One Minute Cough Cure can prevent pneumonia bronchitis and consumption.
The piece cites Louisa M. Alcott advocating women's broader needs. It then argues chronic constipation is painful and life shortening, listing symptoms and claiming DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy. A Wichita Eagle item reports a man exclaiming about a counterfeit Mexican dollar.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a vegetable remedy that tones stomach nerves energizes liver and kidneys purifies blood and improves appetite and digestion. Sold by J H Bacher Co at 50c or 1.00 per bottle. Also notes sugar soaked in vinegar cures hiccoughs and DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cures skin conditions and piles.
The harbor at Galveston Texas is finished and declared a success. An advertisement promotes G C headache capsules claiming relief from severe headaches and recommends them to the afflicted. Miss Jusia CAMP of Monticello Iowa is cited.
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