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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1898

Page

3

The Value of Divine Friendship and Kind Words

A sermon argues that true friendship is not chance but a God given law of cultivation. It extols friendly deeds, gentle speech, and grace toward others while praising Christ as the ultimate friend and the source of lasting fellowship beyond human ties.

Talmage Solomon David Isaiah Adam Hiddekel Christ Palestine River Thames Soti Jenner Columbus Martin Tuller Savonarola Galilée Paul John England Scotland Ireland Isle of Man Atlantic Earth Ezekiel Jeremiah Baltimore Washington Mary Tom Manward Godward God Lord Nelson Nelson Jonathan Jidwards Jesus of Nazareth Jonathan Onesiphorus Herder Goethe Goldsmith and Reynolds Beaumont and Wetcher Cowley and Harvey Erasmus Thomas More James Marshall California Capt Sutter

Republicans ready to frame war as party issue in Congress

The Chicago Inter Ocean reports that Republicans will push a war as a Republican victory, citing Democrats’ opposition to the war revenue bill and to annexation of Hawaii. It asserts Democrats blocked army support bills and would justify Republican gains in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. It quotes vocal criticism from The Washington Times.

Republican Congressional Committee Democratic Congress Washington Times Hawaii Spain America Philippines Puerto Rico Canaries MelXinley Republican Party Union House of Representatives Republican Committee Congressional McMillin Tennessee Underwood Alabama House Hull Mugwump Yellow Press Copperheads United States Cuba Chicago Inter Ocean Cleveland Indianapolis Iowa State Register Cincinnati Commercial Tribune New Stampshire War Department St. Louis Globe-Democrat Alger

Treasury Stresses Strong Gold Buffer Amid Bond Proceeds

Commentary notes the Treasury's large gold reserve and cash balance near 300 million after bond proceeds, arguing no imminent danger of a monetary emergency. It stresses the government remains financially robust with two thirds of reserves in gold and circulating money ample for all needs.

Washington Providence Journal

Slander in presidential politics sparks partisan blasts

The Cleveland Leader condemns attacks on President McKinley and Senator Hanna as Democrats and mugwumps denounce the administration after a Spanish war victory. It argues Republicans defended the war, kept politics from the army, and portrays Democrats as partisan and hypocritical while praising McKinley.

McKinley United States Senate Hanna Wanna Republican National Committee Spain War Department Army Council Chamber Tee Wheeler Graham Thomas Jefferson

Treasury Correctness Boosts Popular War Bond Sale

The treasury department enforced the law to ensure wide participation in the new bonds. About 72 million dollars in bonds were delivered to over 150,000 individual subscribers, with many later sold to banks while individuals kept the premium. The Record notes small investors will hold many millions of the new bonds long term.

Treasury Department Secretary of the Treasury United States Department Chicago Record Ind

Political drift and war critique across party lines

A collection of editorials attacks parties over war faults and neglect while praising gold reserves and farm loans. It contrasts Democratic mismanagement with Republican calls for reform, noting criticisms of Alger and mugwump critics.

Jefe the Carabao Traces Morning Rescue by Juanito

In a rural river bend scene, Juanito tracks the missing Jefe the carabao after two English naturalists visit the village. He finds the herd and finally climbs aboard as Jefe bolts toward the field, startling the two white figures observing them. The boy then slips and falls during the chaotic pursuit.

Mariano Juanito Atlal Jefe Far East Tanin Junuito

Juanito and Jefe in a Philippine village tale

A St Nicholas tale by Charles B Howard follows Juanito, a year-old Filipino boy, and his father Mariano as they cope with Jefe the carabao breaking free. The story explores language, work, and family pride in an obscure island village.

Charles B. Howard St. Nicholas Philippines Juanito and Jefe Mr. Howard Philippine Martino Pelasqueyz Juanito Mariano Pelasquez Padre

Boy Quits School Claiming Legal Right At Fifteenth Birthday

In a Bohemian tale a pupil leaves a village school at the clock strike three claiming compulsory education ends at fourteen and that he has just entered his fifteenth year. The boy bows to classmates and noses the master as he walks out, underscoring a comic misunderstanding of law and rights.

Bohemia

Rat and Snake Roam Inside Log on Potomac River

Joseph Guarrish found a hollow log along the Potomac near Williamsport New York. While splitting the log a three foot snake and a large rat shared the nest and attacked him. The rat bit his feet and the pair were dispatched with an ax.

Joseph Guarrish Potomac River Williamsport N. Y Garrish

Gentle Hint in Tit-Bits Quotation

A quoted scene from Tit-Bits shows a messenger telling a Mrs Law son that her husband has been killed. The line emphasizes a painful delivery with the messenger speaking in a hurried, curt tone to soften the blow.

Verditschew Town to be auctioned for debts in Kiev province

Verditschew a town in Kiev province will be sold at auction at month end to settle debts with the government and creditors totaling 3,919,882 rubles 63 kopecks.

Verditschew Kiev Russia

Fixing the Bate Punny Exchange In Puck Style

A humorous dialogue fragment from Puck features Prof Broadhead remarking that true age comes when a man values a good nurse. The banter centers on clever wordplay about aging and ideal companionship.

Elmer Prof Broadhead Puck

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