16 Oct 1884
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1884
Page
1
The Monticello Express summarizes its weekly publication schedule and subscription terms. Editors and proprietors Marice and Dorsley outline per year pricing and additional postage for out of county readers.
Correspondence from Anamosa dated October 15 1884 reports a busy political scene with Blaine Logan club attending a Charlotte demonstration and Senator Allison expected to attend a grand event. It notes local incidents including a colt injured by a wire fence, two men fined for campaign whisky, new M E pastor Rev Brush praised, a funeral for Mrs Adam Byerly drawing many mourners, and plans for Sunday closures of businesses. It also mentions George Osborn taking over rooms above the bank, shooting near Dakota, Monticello band visiting in uniform, and repairs costing about 300 dollars at Fairview Baptist church.
News and notes from Onslow include Noyes selling stock to Milan Franks who becomes postmaster. Rev Van Ness delivering a sermon to a full house. Lightfoot child dies at eight months from cholera infantum with funeral by Rev Cullen. Jimmie Champion becomes station agent. Dr Hepler of Wyoming travels to Maquoketa for a wedding and Chicago trip. visits from Hattie Smith Delmar and Hattie Lyon Manchester. William Patterson of Dakota stays at Summit House. various local greetings and travels.
Hopkinton Happenings reports local notes from Hopkinton with tales of campus raids and social events. Frank Tesar and Gilbert Deshaw depart for a Dakota hunting trip while a Freshman shows off with a lantern on depot platform. A Senior is hauled from the campus by the ladies, and student debates cover Indian policy and jury abolition.
Last Saturday saw a Spring infants ball game with a 28 to 14 score. Hon. D. GB. Henderson and Calvin Yoran addressed Hopkinson residents on the day’s political questions during Tuesday evening.
A letter questions fair procedures and judging, noting confusing rules, misread departments, and alleged favoritism. The writer presses for clarity on entries, premiums, and a disputed stove claimed to be in Leichhardt’s possession, arguing the stove was not present and officials show bias.
Ohio turnout fueled a historic vote as Republicans claim a 20 000 majority in the state while Democrats concede 10 000. Congressmen elected across districts reflect party gains with McKinley among Republicans and Foran among Democrats. Greenback and prohibition votes lag, and the supreme court judge shows unexpected support. Virginia falls 3000 to 5000 for Democrats.
The article explains that amendments must be voted separately from officers and placed in a distinct ballot box. Each amendment must be printed on the ballot with for or against clearly indicated, and voters may vote for or against each amendment individually. The governor's proclamation lists the amendments and urges informed votes.
The letter urges a temperance stance and questions support for grog shops and tariff policy. It denounces aligning with a party that disordered trade, banks, and capital investment and condemns involvement with forgery and perjury. It calls for leaving the compromised group and reforming with integrity.
An advertisement urges caution while gathering wildflowers or picnicking, noting ivy and vines can cause absorbing poisons. Hood's Sarsaparilla, claimed to purify the blood and ease swellings, is marketed as effective against Paris green poisoning and other blood disorders. Manufactured by C. I. Hood and Co. in Lowell, Mass., it is sold by druggists at one hundred doses for $1.
If you suffer from low spirits appetite loss debility or any ill health a bottle of Electric Bitters may help. Expect rapid improvement renewed strength and activity relief from pain and misery and lasting well being. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by JH Bacher & Co.
8t Patrick's Pills become the era’s popular cathartic with annual sales of 50 000 boxes. The advertisement touts a pleasant effect, cleansing the system, purifying blood, regulating liver and bowels, curing languor and constipation, and preventing headache. Sugar coated pills priced twenty five cents per box or four for a dollar. Sold by all druggists.
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