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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
5
The ticket lists for Governor Albert B. Cummins and Lieutenant Governor John Herriott. Also shown are candidates for Supreme Court judge Ss. WeeR, Railroad Commissioner K E Brown, and Superintendent O Barrett.
Jones County Republicans rally behind a cohesive ticket for the fall campaign renominating county officers whose terms end January. The slate includes F J Sokol for representative and Joseph F Petcina for treasurer with strong claims from Onslow Monticello and Center Junction. The piece also notes Sheriff Hiram Arnold respectably securing three terms and the public vigil following the presidents shooting, praising national unity and resilience.
A speaker denounces incendiary rhetoric in the United States and warns that freedom of speech will be curbed when it provokes murder. He urges suppression of enemies of society and condemns sympathy for foreign populations thought to spread dangerous doctrines.
A Maryland senator is described as narrow minded and vindictive after remarks on President McKinley's attempted assassination. He reportedly said he is enemies with McKinley and indifferent to the matter, prompting calls for expulsion and harsh censure from his party peers.
In reply to a newspaper inquiry about a proposed anti anarchist law Congressman Cousins telegraphed that he opposes admitting anarchists into any place except one and doubts their eligibility there without researching the matter.
Hon M F Healey a Fort Dodge Democrat and former state central committee member declares his intention to support Mr A B Cummins in the upcoming election.
The Delaware County News proprietor DODe and former Senator Young are in bankruptcy proceedings. Local incidents include a fatal shooting among youths near Ryan, and multiple legal actions such as F. H. Winslow suing Waterloo for 3000 dollars over alleged false imprisonment. The report also notes marriages, deaths, and various local events across Iowa towns.
A moral exhortation to girls urging modest behavior and respect for virtue. The piece contrasts past standards with present conduct, urging girls to act as ladies, attend church, and avoid public flings. It appeals to family, community, and religious values to insist on better choices for future respectability.
A series of aphorisms on marriage age politics poverty and culture. The piece includes reflections on back yard displays wash day and the aristocracy of letters. It notes a Kangas girl convicting a groom who failed to appear at his wedding and hints at consequences for social missteps.
A historical record itemizing payments and claims approved by the Board of Supervisors in September 1401 for groceries to the poor, rent, board, nursing, institute expenses, clerks, and various supplies. Includes names such as J. Waite, Mrs. Brockmin, Kate Brockmin, M. Haley, and Chus Biot, with amounts ranging from a few dollars to hundreds, and mentions of local establishments and public works in Monticello and surrounding areas.
An old advertisement touts Stablers School Shoes by Little Giant with soft uppers and heavy soles, offers free repairs if ripped, and includes a promotion for a school bag with each pair. It lists multiple local merchants and figures in early 20th century trade pages.
Bid Darling of 102 Howard Street Port Huron Michigan reports trying many pills and laxatives but DeWitt s Little Early Risers are the best he has used. They never gripe according to D C Prader.
An old medical ad promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for tired feeble children and for building strength. It claims the product improves color and growth in flat chested or pale youngsters and stresses a pleasant taste. The copy invites readers to request a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne as the chemists with contact in New York.
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