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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1898

Page

5

Mexican Bathing Scene Draws Mixed Reactions

In Aguas Calientes a colorful scene unfolds as locals bathe in a communal ditch. A traveler observes families stripping to wash and dress, noting beauty and tradition amid modern rail disruption. A young woman described as Pharaoh’s daughter captivates with grace and color.

Aguas Calientes Mexico Republic of Mexico Highabille Mater Familias Fair Land Montezuma San Francisco Chronicle

The Old Stagecoaches Face the End in the West

Montanas three stage lines remain as the Northern Pacific expansion into Lewiston Idaho closes the era. Shannon recalls luxurious coaches, 6 to 12 horse teams, and large mail and baggage contracts that built a frontier system. He notes railroads will dominate and staging will fade into history.

Montana Idaho F. Shannon Northern Pacifico Lewiston Ida Gilman-Saulsbury Helena Pacific Shannon Northern Pacific Withas Okanogan County British Columbia Mandan Missoula Corinne Deer Lodge Star Route Bozeman Livingston Mon Billings Great Falls Big Sandy Great Northern Utica Oregon Washington Tacoma Ledger

Anamosa Fair Earns Praise Despite Ground Fakirs

The Anamosa fair work was led by President Moore and officers in a creditable manner. Members reported fakirs on the grounds marred by a promised prohibition, drawing countywide ire though overall good order prevailed. One arrest occurred and a sulky accident caused no injuries as a horse was controlled.

Anamosa Eureka Moore

How the Flirt is Viewed in Wheatland Gazette

The article argues flirting harms a young woman's respectability and charms. It warns modesty preserves dignity and that flirts lose their appeal and become cheap. It urges women with ambition to remain restrained and refined.

Monticello area real estate and travel notices 1898

Listings advertise two houses for sale near Monticello Iowa along with insurance agents and unclaimed letters. Excursions to Omaha and Boston offer round trips on Nickel Plate and Chicago lines. Also ads for health products and a note on traveling plant lore.

Burrell House to Rent on North Cedar Street

The Burrell house on North Cedar street will be for rent after October 1. A large modern house with a spacious barn is offered by J. W. Doxser. Union services held in the past two months closed last Sunday and each church will resume regular evening services.

Burrell North Cedar Street

Township Republican Caucuses Set Dates for Delegates

The republicans of several townships will meet in caucus to nominate delegates for the county convention at Center Junction on September 7. Township caucuses select delegates and township tickets, with dates ranging September 3 to September 11 at various school houses and city halls. A. Matthiesen, Ch m Co Cent Com.

Center Junction Wasitington Wayne Townsield Jackson Township Jackson Richland Township Madison Township Madison Center Scotche Grove Center School House Castle Grove Lovele Township Monticello Monticello Township

Trains From Chicago Offer Return Tickets and East Rates

Tickets on sale September 16 to 18 for round trips at 19 dollars with return validity to September 30. Vestibuled sleeping cars to Boston and solid trains to New York, plus cheaper rates to all points East. For details contact J. Y. Calahan at 111 Adams St Chicago. Also British Museum annual cost cited British pounds 11000 for 142 years. Moon travels 3333 feet per second with Earth distance 238850 miles.

William Fwart Gladstone Great Huitinn Ireland Chester Eng A. H. Sayce Queen's College Oxford Smmuel Ives Curtiss Chicago Theotoxical Seminary Chicago Frederic W. Barrar D.D Canterbury Canterbury Elmer Capen K.W Potts College Somerville Mass Frank W. Gunsaulas Armour Institute Georges F. Pentecost Mynsbone Presbyterian Church London Benn MacArthur Calvary Baptist Church New York City N.Y Martyn Summerbell Main Street Free Baptist Church Lewiston Frank A Win Cleaver Wilkinson University of Chicago Chiago Samuel Mart Trinity College Hartford Gonn J. Monro Gibson St. John’s Wood Presbyterian Church George Lorimer Temple Boston Henry VU. Shepard Ilinois New York J. Y. Calahan Adams St

Nickel Plate round trip sale Chicago to Boston

The Nickel Plate Road offers ex curson tickets Chicago to Boston and return for September 16 17 and 18 at 19 dollars round trip. Tickets valid to September 30. Sleeping car requests should go to J Y Calahan Chicago.

Boston Nickel Plate Road Excurson Chicago J. Y. Calahan Adams Street

Enterprising Druggist Sells New Discovery For Colds

J H W Bacher & Co advertise Dr King s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds not missing a beat with a free trial bottle and priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar. The copy claims it cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness throat and chest ailments and notes a quick relief cough cure from One Minute Cough Cure.

J. H. Bacher & Co J. HW. Bacher & Coy Dr. King Above J.I., Bacher & Co

Gold Fields of Central America Nears Public Notice

Describes accessible gold fields in Nicaragua twelve days from New Orleans with year round mining in healthy climate and low costs. Notes Alaska comparisons, claims few miners hoard discoveries, and announces a free descriptive circular from J. Merny in Dubuque Iowa mailed to interested readers.

Nicarangua New Orleans Alaska Dubuque Iowa J. Merny A.g.pa

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