27 Sep 1877
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1877
Page
1
The article urges careful organization across all townships to mobilize reluctant and negligent Republican voters in an off year. It warns that Democratic gains come from Republican apathy and calls for a systematic effort to ensure full party turnout on election day.
In a letter to the Anamosa Scandal Monger, Democrat James M. Peet is mocked as a candidate for county Supervisor. The piece questions his claim to “more than average” ability citing his 1840 residence and farming success, and attacks his anti grand jury stance as cheap demagoguery. It argues only a constitutional amendment can abolish the grand jury and labels Peet unfit for public office.
The writer attacks Democratic claims of reform and economy, noting debt rise from $10,000 and a $3,800 surplus, arguing voters should not repeat the costly 1874 to 1875 experiment. Peet is accused of adopting stale political language like Banghatt Brainard and Cline.
A political piece argues the contraction harms the economy but that plenty of capital exists idle. It urges expanding national banks to supply needed paper money and emphasizes demand, consumption, and investment as the real brakes on growth. A Canada Southern Railroad special train ran 111 miles in 109 minutes, the fastest in America.
Gen. McClellan has been nominated for governor of New Jersey. The author notes his experience and questions the Democratic party for reviving older figures from the past. It recalls 1872 connections to the now notorious proprietors.
The document shows a math exterminator agreeing to five percent of sums from the United States Government, later doubled, with General McClellan receiving 4875 dollars in four checks. The piece criticizes the Democratic party, lampooning Potter and the party’s platform while lamenting weak organization and internal strife among Democrats.
The Iowa Conference of the United Brethren in Christ met at Toledo Tama County Iowa September 18 to 17 with Bishop Milton Wright presiding. Four young men were ordained elders and numerous sermons delivered. The conference adjourned to meet next year at Lisbon Iowa with a long list of appointments and transfers including J H Vandevere to the Oregon conference.
The Eureka notes Mr. Gear is not an orator but is clear headed, broad, and candid in his statements. He showed practical tax and finance views on bonds, national banks, silver, and paper exchanges. The report highlights a large audience including many ladies and a favorable reception. Revenue tax data for the district shows beer 5852.28, cigars 5571, tobacco 104.64, special tax 1218.68, whisky 537.40 with Davenport paying a fifth of the total tax.
A writer condemns West Point cadets for a deliberate system of isolating a Black student, describing punishment threats and social ostracism. The piece contrasts this with Civil War era depictions of Washington and calls for reflection on future national leaders amid broader acts of racism.
A letter from B W Blanchard Jr. extols Jones county Iowa as a prosperous center for cereals and fine stock. Monticello is hailed as banner town with a large stock-raising district, Hosford & Son’s 1000 acre farm, and prominent breeders like Starr and Eilers. The town builds a $15000 schoolhouse and advances artesian well drilling as growth accelerates.
In a Waterloo speech Senator Allison outlines a favorable economic view with plentiful harvests and higher demand for labor despite wartime fears. He presents a table showing ten-year circulation with only minor declines since 1868, arguing currency volume remains robust and contraction fears are unfounded.
The article discusses the effects of intermarriage among relatives, noting mixed outcomes in humans and highlighting Darwin as a cited example. It mentions ancient royal unions, Egyptian and Persian lineage, and outlines beliefs that strongly healthy parents produce better offspring while weak lines risk defects. It also covers a fish convention critique of state officials and Col. Robert G. Ingersoll challenging the religious world over Paine and Voltaire deaths.
Sheriff notice of October 2 election in Jones County Iowa lists offices to be filled by voters including Representative Auditor Treasurer Sheriff School Superintendent Surveyor Coroner and one Supervisor. Proclaimed by I P O Babcock sheriff of Jones County with resignations and district details for the 1877 election.
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