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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1902

Page

4

Iowa Proclamation for 1902 General Election Offices List

Governor Cummins proclaims the November 4 1902 general election to fill state offices including Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General and Supreme Court posts plus district and judicial seats across Iowa with numerous districts named and vacancies noted Sheriff appoints local notice. The Jones County sheriff also proclaims county offices to be elected including Clerk of the District Court County Auditor Recorder County Attorney two Supervisors and a vacancy.

Albert B. Cummins Iowa Supreme Court Scott M. Ladd Pe Pris Court Chas. M. Waterman Chas. A. Bishop Edward A. Diwson Congress Fourth Congressional District Fifth Congressional District Sixth Congressional District Seventh Congressional District Eighth Congressional District Ninth Congressional District Tenth Congressional District Eleventh Congressional District General Assembly of Lown Pottawattamie Arthur B. Hazeton Sioux Charles W. Carter State of Crawford Hugh Langan Dstrict Wayne I. P. Walden Lee Appanoose Davis, Jefferson, Lucas Monroe van Buren Wapello Adams, Clarke Decatur Ringgold Taylor, Union Clinton Jackson Luscatine Scott Johnson Polk Blackhawk Buchannin Delaware Grundy Boone, Frankin Amilton Hardin, Story Webster Wid Wright Bremer Butler Cerro Gordo Floyd, Hancock, Mitchell Winnebago Worth Kelley Olliford P. Smith Allamakee Chickasaw Clayton, Fayette Neward Winneshi A. B. Thornell Orville D. Wheeler W. R. Green Calhoun Carroll, Stawford Greene, Ida Sac Benton, Marshall Tama Cedar, Jones, and Linn Dubuque Des Moines Henry Louisa James Dd. Smyth Appuanoose Davis Jefferson Lucas Thomas M. Fee Co. W. Vermillion Ninth Judicial District W. S. Conrad Alfred I H. McVey Charles A, Bishop Wmll. McHenry Eleventh Judicial District Boone, Franklin Hamilton Nardin, Webster Wright William $. Kenyon George W. Dyer Bes Moines W. B. Martin Hiram Arnold Jones County Anumosu

J W Doxsee Attorney at Law in Monticello Iowa

J W Doxsee attorney and counselor at law in Monticello Iowa offers prompt handling of all business entrusted to his care with office located in the Lovell building.

J. W. Doxsee Monticello Iowa Lovell Building

J H Lathrop Promises Best in State Sales and Service

J H Lathrop of Oxford Junction Iowa advertises witlory sales with complete satisfaction guaranty. Charger very moderate rates and prices and references offered. Write for details and state leading references.

J. H. Lathrop Actioneer Oxford Junction Iowa

Kodol praised for indigestion cure by Troy reader

Multitudes praise Ko dol as a digestive aid that digests what you eat and improves digestion. Mrs. Cranfill of Troy Oklahoma writes she was troubled with dyspepsia for years and after four bottles she is cured and urges others to try it. The ad notes take a dose after meals and asserts it digests what you eat.

Mrs. Cranfill Troy I. T

Arnica Salve Cures Piles and Fistula Claims

A testimonial from W. A. Greer of McConnelsville Ohio credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing piles and fistula after three years of doctor treatment. The ad asserts the product heals burns bruises and various skin conditions with a money back offer. Also notes O H Soetje's Drug Store and quotes a moral line from The Tool about thieves.

W. A. Greer McConnelsville Bucklen

DeWitt's Little Mary Risers Promised Liver Relief

The advertisement claims billiousness and liver disorders can be prevented this season by cleansing the system with DeWitt's Little Mary Risers. It emphasizes that the pills do not gripe and move the bowels gently yet copiously, with tonic properties to strengthen the glands.

DeWitt

News from Alaska aims to be leading mining journal

A monthly journal titled News from Alaska announces its launch to promote cooperative mining in Northwestern Alaska. It boasts top notch half tone illustrations from mining scenes and features The Name Wonder a 108 ounce gold nugget found near Nome on Sept 29, 1901 valued at 1729 dollars. Free trial offer requires only a name and address on a postal card.

Alaska N. W Anvil Creek Nome

Pittsburg Millionaires Rivalry Tales From Wealthy Era

A New York Tribune tale contrasts Pittsburg wealth with humble beginnings, detailing millionaire rivalries over luxury homes and elevators. It recalls a Pullman car encounter where a rich man reflects on earlier days of poverty versus his son’s fortunes.

Pittsburg Fifth Avenue New York Smith New York Tribune

Too Much of a Good Thing Sermon Queue

A clergyman’s stock of sermons forms a rotating pile. A substitute, forgetting his own sermon, grabs the bottom one thinking it oldest. After service, the sermon returns to the top. The rector then preaches the top sermon, and the sexton notes that after three Sundays they have it memorized.

A Lazy King George IV and His Servants

The article portrays George IV as a puppet king whose routine was governed by others. He rose late, ordered meals in bed, read papers, and slept long hours. He rang for servants forty times nightly for basic needs and to know the time, reflecting a life of dependency and ritual.

George IV

Too Late. Housekeeper Differs From Husbands in New England

A New England couple’s exchange is cited to illustrate a stereotype that housekeepers keep tidy homes. The farmer asks Martha if the sink is dry and she confirms, prompting him to say he can hold out until morning for a drink. The dialogue reflects humor about domestic life and marital harmony.

New England New York Martha Josiah

Men Bedmakers in New York Lodging Houses

A historical note on male bedmakers in New York lodging houses where men work from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., sometimes finishing by 3 p.m. They perform sweeping and cleaning as well. Pay is low and many sleep on site.

New York

Absence of worry prescription with missing address joke

A weary patient seeks relief from a celebrated doctor who prescribes rest and freedom from care. The patient retorts that the prescription omits the apothecary's street and number, exposing the humor of needing practical details.

Europe Bermuda

How Soundings Are Made In Deep Water

The article explains a method using a thirty pound shot as a sinker to carry down a line. A drilled hole in the shot holds an iron rod with a sliding cup coated in lard on a bar below the shot. When the bar touches the bottom the sling releases, allowing the shot to drive the cup into the sand and reveal the ocean floor’s character.

Chock Full of Work Punchline From Farm Tale

A visitor noted the sturdy harvest hand and suggested he was chock full of work. The farmer replied that the man is so uncooperative that no one can get any work out of him, joking about his stubbornness.

English clergyman invited to lecture on travels in Norway

A storied English clergyman invited a fellow priest to share a platform for his Norway travels lecture. The brother accepted humorously while warning that any lie would trigger a cough and begging the audience not to mistake him for having a galloping consumption.

Norway

Farm for Sale Near Castle Grove and Monticello

The owner offers 840 acres under cultivation and 10 acres of timber for sale, located 34 miles west of Castle Grove church and 12 miles west of Monticello. The property is well improved. Inquiries directed to Nicholas Kehoe or Mrs. H. Donovan Cascade Town.

Castle Grove Monticello Nicholas Kehoe H. Donovan Cascade Town

Prominent Ashaway Minister Praises Electric Bitters

Rev C J Budlong of Ashaway Rhode Island proclaims Electric Bitters as a reliable medicine curing jaundice liver troubles and offering all around relief. The ad notes 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee with contact for office rooms and housing details.

C. J. Budlong Ashaway R. I Soetje

Fertile Nebraska Crops Highlighted in Free Pamphlet Offer

Pamphlet mailed free on application highlights bountiful year crops in Nebraska. J Francis, 16w5 General Passenger Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha, promoting agricultural prospects and railroad services.

Nebraska J. Fran Ncis Burlington Omaha

The Malleable Range Debuts With Modern Features

The Malleable Range showcases all new updates and practical enhancements. Its design emphasizes practicality and aesthetics, presenting a handsome appearance alongside improved usability and performance.

Woman of Heart and Fortress Surrenders to Conqueror

A nineteenth century remark portrays a woman whose home is a fortress yet who believes she will be overcome by love and will not love anyone else after surrender. The quote by Squell Hampton reflects romantic fatalism and devotion.

Squell Hampton

Man's 18 Miles Journey For a Cure for Consumption

W H Brown of Leesville Indiana endured death's agonies from asthma as he rode 18 miles for Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The medicine brought instant relief and cured him. It is praised for lungs and throat troubles with bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trials at Suette's Drug Store.

O. I Suette

One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief

Mothers fear winter as croup endangers children and doctors arrive too late. One Minute Cough Cure liquifies mucus and reduces inflammation to halt coughing and throat and lung troubles. Testimonials claim restored voice and quick cure without danger.

Mahon Hampton

Fortune Favors a Texan in 19th Century Ad Copy

W. P. Whitehead of Kennedale Texas reports using Dr Kings New Life Pills for head and stomach pains and regained appetite. The testimonial claims relief from stomach and liver troubles and recommends the 25 cent remedy at O H Soetjes drug store with Brinton Eliot praising its usefulness.

Dr. King W. P. Whitehead Kennedale Tex O. H. Soetje

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Relieves 40 Years of Piles

A Virginia man, C Haney of Gene, reports relief after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for 40 years of suffering from piles. The ad claims cures for cuts burns and skin diseases and warns to beware of counterfeits.

DeWitt C. Haney Geneva de Witt

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Executive Department Himam Arnold S. S SWIFT Atl -45 Bacon Rand-Menally Qams ST Chicago Montell Stas Bank National Bank Farwell Frank M. Hicks Sirlea John Schweitzer John McDonald G. Henry George William Stabler O. H Soetje H. M. Carpenter H.C. Bohlken Hicks & Hilera C. Lewis Milwaukee Wisconsin Oliver Typewriter Oliver Oliver Typewriter Co Lake St Curcaco, Inn Golden Eagle Clothing House Uneeda Men Bedmakers Éltisg Condon J. W. Doxser Eld Lake Castoria Myurgay Street York City A. Boschee Boschee United States Green Margaret Tudor Myra of the Pines Brinton Eliot Tga Lotha Blatchford Call and Lee C. W. Brown Monticello, Iowa Ayer J. C. Baxter Braidwood J.C. Ayer CO Lowell, Mags A. Kempf
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