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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1879

Page

2

General Grant Expected in San Francisco This Saturday

In New York a Democratic contest narrows to a clash between Tammany and Tillden’s bar. James F. Wilson of Fairfield Iowa will address Monticello voters on October 7. The Liberal travels to Kentucky for political comfort bragging of Blackburn’s Democratic majority. Patterson’s card counters Democratic lies and calls for investigation.

General Grant San Francisco New York State Tammany and Tilden's James F. Wilson Fairfield Monticello Kentucky Luke P. Blackburn Patterson Jewsharp R. Frisbie

Liberal attacks Patterson cited over integrity in office

A letter protests insinuations against Treasurer Tip Patterson's honesty in book keeping and official transactions. It criticizes the Liberal's claims as baseless and demands direct, factual statements without innuendo.

Patterson Leberad Hurekut Wyoming

Iowa Republicans urged to vote solid in Jones county

Judge Holmes of Wyoming offers counsel to the Jones county Republicans urging unity against opposition and warning that dissatisfaction with candidates could aid the Democrats. He cites California and Mine politics and calls Iowa to display reliability by increasing the party majority to defend the state legislature.

Holmes Wyoming Jones County California Iowa Jolson Wm. C. Johnson Mr. Somerby Johnson Wyoming Township

New York Zindune Attacks Southern Debt Repudiation

The New York Zindune accuses the Solid South of repudiating over 800 million dollars in debts, both old and new, contracted under Democratic rule. It argues carpetbagger blame is false and warns Republican voters that Democratic power could threaten national finances after a future presidential win.

New York Zindune South The Tribune Beal

Political letters challenge Express on Noble defection tale

Readers recount a heated exchange over alleged past misconduct by Noble. The Liberal and supporters ask for a definite, written denial or proof, pledging to publish credible affidavits and defend Noble if facts are presented.

Noble Mureka Express Blanchard Mr. Noble Canvay Bilas John Jet Lidberal County Sherif Liberal Cass Township Linus Osborne Mr. Osborne Osborne Anamosa Nobles Monticello Texas Nobie

The County Superintendency and Aldrich Controversy

A reader challenges Aldrich's renomination for county superintendent citing alleged misreporting of funds from 1876 to 1879. The letter questions moral character and cites receipts records from the Institute fund and county treasurer accounts, arguing the stated sums fall short of expected registrations and state appropriations.

Aldrich's accounting questioned over state funds

The Enquirer notes Aldrich's reports may justify four years of receipts and expenditures but raises questions about missing monthly reports and funds drawn from the treasury. It argues public scrutiny is warranted at the polls while not accusing him of misappropriation, awaiting further proof.

Herpress Wyoming Aldrich Republican Party Jones County Mr. A Normal Institute Anamosa Code of Town Feshail I Ustitutes E. Patterson Ibstitute Fund O. E. Aldrich Act Amt Ife Enquirer Pnathiesona Haitor The Express Kingdom of Letters W.lk

Snooks Name Dispute Over Authorship in Wyoming

A Wyoming township issue centers on a letter signed "Snooks" and the author Roser Somen sy n. The writer denies composing the article attacking Democratic candidate Mr Johnson and examines the use of the nom de plume and the copperhead accusations tied to the Civil War era.

Wromixa Haprese Deak Wyoming Johnson Roser SomEnsyn Somerby King Somerby Mr. Somerby Snooks

Pronoun I dominates a letter on letters and authority

A humorous critique of the pronoun I as a dominant figure in social life. The writer satirizes I as self important, meddlesome, and prone to boastful behavior, while contrasting A and O as quieter, useful letters. The piece views I as a nuisance in politics churches and households, demanding control and compliance.

Historians Seek County Tales for Western Historical Co

The Western Historical Company collects notes from old settlers to publish a full history of Jones County. Testimonials from Gen. Henderson Maj. Gen. Hurlbut and others praise the work as valuable, credible, and well executed, with broad local approval and support from banks and newspapers.

Western Historical Company Jones County HL Henderson Buresa County Hurlbut Boone Bounty A. Huwinur A. M. Ebersal Old Settlers’ Association la Salle la Salle County Coop Aoob Bureau County Tribune Bureau County Belvidere Northwestern Fens Pres't. First Nat. Bank Princeton W. W. Sepacicr Pres't Sup'visors de Kalb Co B.D. Stephens 1St National Bank of Marion, Linn Co Iowa Wm. H. Tathill Tipton Cedar Co

History of De Kalb County praised by publishers

The Harvester Mfg Co of Sycamore Del Kalb County declares the book The History of De Kalb County a valuable work. They commend the author to the public and express willingness to procure and preserve it as a memorial for future generations.

B. Evans Ottomah C. W W. W. Mansn

General Grant's Homecoming Reflections on Union and Strength

In Castle Grove on September 13 1879 a letter praises General Grant for guiding the nation through the Civil War. It notes his forthcoming return to San Francisco on the 21st and extols the United States as a vast, united power spanning oceans. The writer compares national size to Russia and Britain and asserts union as essential to future growth and security.

Castle Grove Atlantic Pacific San Francisco United State Gulf of Mexico Lakes United States Russia Great Britain Bosphorus

Tirade of abuse from republicans draws rebuttal in Cascade region

Letters from Liberal and Cascade papers clash over political tactics and candidate portrayal. The Telegraph questions map plans and criticizes Cascade impact while Cascade Pioneer welcomes perceived changes as neutral to the town. The exchange reflects local partisan tensions and editorial stances.

Delinquent Lands and Town Lots Sale in Jones County Iowa

Public sale date set for October 1 1679 in Anamosa Jones County Iowa to settle 1878 and prior taxes and costs on lands and town lots listed by tax collector Patterson Proceeds include interest and advertising costs with parcels to be bid until sold.

T. BE. Vpatterson Jones County Iowa Cars Wairview Greenfield

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