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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1892

Page

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New York Seen As Presidential Battle Ground

Governor Boies speaks to farmers about his 67 cent corn story amid ongoing national political focus on New York as a key battleground state.

New York Boies

Democrats use arrests to discredit Peck after election

The text alleges Democrats stage arrests of their own man Peck for effect, promising dismissal of charges after the election. It mentions a large doodle fund in Jones county with Ben Miller as chief dispenser and a committee treasurer overseeing his activities.

Peck Jones County Ben Miller Ben

Ex-Congressman Kerr to Speak Twice in Jones County

Ex-Congressman Daniel Kerr will make two campaign speeches in Jones County, one likely at Monticello. Kerr is regarded as one of the state’s best stumpers and a strong draw for supporters.

Daniel Kerr Jones County Monticello Kerr

Reverend Bacon Restored in Davenport Conference

Rev. W. F. Bacon of Sabula who was dethroned for alleged boss trotting proclivities has been restored to his pace in the Davenport district conference.

W. F. Bacon Sabula Davenport

Free Speech Debate Tensions Rise in South

General Weaver reports strong evidence that free speech faces southern opposition. Democrats disrupt third party meetings with hostile acts and trash talk, signaling ongoing political tensions and disorder.

Weaver South

Congressman Hayes Fined for Contempt in Clinton Court

Congressman Hayes representing the Slough district was fined $25 by Judge Waterman in Clinton after striking a witness on the stand.

Hayes Slough Congress Waterman Clinton

Chamberlain Family Receives Sympathy Amid Political Nominating Hint

Editor Chamberlain and family of Wyoming are in Tur Express sympathy as Mrs Chamberlain is proposed for county recorder by county prohibitionists.

Chamberlain Wyoming Tur Express

Comstock Praised by Political Opponent in County Clerk Race

The Cascade Pioneer lauds Albert Comstock Republican candidate for county clerk, noting the commendation even from a rival who acknowledges his worth and character.

Cascade Pioneer Albert Comstock

Robert G. Cousins Builds District Canvass

Robert G. Cousins is active in the district with speaking engagements that draw crowds to fill the largest town hall. Voters admire his eloquence and plain delivery as he advocates political honesty, and observers predict a majority will support him at the polls.

Robert G. Cousins Bob

Republican sweep urged in Jones County politics

A political letter accuses Democratic office holders in Jones County of relying on Republican votes and mendacious tactics. It calls for Republicans to limit political charity and push for a decisive, clean sweep this year to oppose radical Democratic policies.

Jones County

Trade mood falls in UK as exports dip

The London Chamber of Commerce annual meeting reports a trade downturn across the United Kingdom with exports suffering and blames the U.S. tariff law for the gloom. The speaker contrasts the teetering English trade with a rising U.S. trade, criticizing Democratic leaders for free trade and urging Americans to prioritise American interests.

Chamber of Commerce London United Kingdom United States England

Learn to cast ballots under Australian system with simple steps

A column argues that voters can easily cast ballots by choosing a straight Republican ticket. It explains how to mark the REPUBLICAN box, fold the ballot, and have votes counted for all names on that ticket. It critiques Northern treatment of Southern Democrats and notes prohibition politics in Monticello.

Republican club growth in Jones county urged

Tur Express reports seven Jones county clubs have organized and are active for the Republican party. It urges each club join the State Republican League, which strengthens party organization and promotes success of Republican candidates and good government.

Tur Express Jones County Republican Party State Republican League State League

Powderly Denounces Harrity in Democratic Campaign Spat

Knight of Labor leader Powderly rebukes Harrity and the Democratic Party over a distorted quotation from his North American Review article. He accuses the party of using his words to sway workingmen while championing wildcat banks and Wall Street influence. He calls the party “the party of the poor man” only while its members squirm for votes.

National Democratic Committee Peck Powderly Harrity Democratic Committee Workman Powderly Knights of Labor North American Review National Committee Cleveland Republican Party Democratic Party Wall Street

The New Election Law Synopsis for Voters

A detailed outline of Iowa election procedures explains voter identity, ballot handling, straight ticket voting, crossing names, and marking rules. It covers booth time limits, secrecy practices, ballot submission, reader assistance for non English readers, and employer leave rights during polling hours.

Tur Express Iowa

Republican Club Forms in Wyoming Opera House Meeting

The Oxford Mirror reports a Friday evening gathering in the Wyoming opera house forming a Republican campaign club. Officers include N B Noyes president W O Shaffer secretary TIX Paul treasurer J J Bender captain Walter James 1st lieutenant Israel Pelkey 2nd lieutenant and about fifty privates with potential to exceed a hundred. The group plans uniforms and active campaign service. Also notes Andrew Hans sold his farm to Frank Wosoba and Albert Hronick for 12000 with possession next March.

Opera House N. B. Noyes W.O. Shaffer Tix. Paul J. J. Bender Walter James Israel Pelkey Andrew Hans Frank Wosoba Albert Hronick Hans Oxford Mirror

New Jersey Democrats Jailed Over Ballot Box Frauds

Over sixty New Jersey Democrats are jailed amid a ballot box fraud investigation, authorities say. The case centers on alleged manipulation of ballots and improper electoral procedures linking multiple candidates.

New Jersey

Secret plotted prank at Scotch Grove church dinner

On Thursday evening the 15th inst Rev G C Potter and wife were prank targets of the United Presbyterian church at Scotch Grove and Amber and Black Oak. Eight men entered with furniture as a staged surprise after an ice cream supper. Potter led song, critics teased him and a personal performance by Rev Hugh Robinson followed. Gifts were exchanged, Potter mocked for losing pitch, and the event closed with sociability.

G. C. Potter United Presbyterian Church Scotch Grove Potter Amber Black Oak Ladies’ Missionary Society Dominie Hugh Robinson U. P

Amber Republican Club Forms In ABR Iowa

The Amber Republicans organize a forty member club led by president J C Ramsey secretary Jasper Ramsey and captains Meill with two lieutenants Cargaher and James A committee is appointed to buy uniforms and to furnish music. Frasers ill and Mrs Bailey visiting Maquoketa. Benjamin and Mike Foust visit Kansas. Robertson child gravely ill. Rev Beall bids farewell. Frank Doran learns of sister Rose Lurey’s death in Margin and funeral held at Anamosa on Sept 26.

Abr Iowa Republicans of Amber J. C. Ramsey Jasper Ramsey St. UW Mike Lhave Kansas David Robertson Rev Beall Frank Doran Rose Lurey Margin Anamosa

Free Trade in Cedar County Speech by Cousing

Republican candidate for congress in the Fifth district reads a contract from Cedar County dating to 1846 60 free trade period between John Culbertson and Wm Edgar. Farmer would supply wheat in exchange for two yards of calico per bushel. Wife can buy a dozen yards of calico for a bushel today amid poverty debates.

Cedar County Towa Cousing John Culbertson Wm. R. Edgar Werver

What Schoolmarms Don’t Know

Keokuk Gate City notes a county superintendent’s examination of would be teachers reveals widespread inaccuracies about U S politics and law. A young teacher misstates Iowa’s delegation while others misdefine reciprocity constitutional requirements and Civil War facts. The piece lampoons gaps in teaching about civics and history.

Keokuk Gate City Jof Towa Iowa Blaine Missouri

Special Excursion South From Manchester Iowa

The Illinois Central railway announces a HADLES-RATE excursion south leaving Sioux Falls at 6:00 p.m. and stopping at Sioux City Cherokee Podge Webster City Town Ioils Waterloo Dubuque Manchester and other points October 24. Route via Memphis Vicksburg Natches Baton Rouge with daylight travel and a visit to Civil War sites in Vicksburg. Return options include Thamond Roseland Mungnolli McCombe City Jackson Mississippi and other southern points. One fare to New Orleans round trip. tickets sold at ONE PARK to points south of the Ohio river. Respond to Manchester Iowa for full circular details.

Illinois Central KR. It Sioux Talls Sioux City Onewa Cherokee Podge Webster City Town Ioils Waterloo Jennings Jake Charles Manchester Iowa

Ravenscroft and Sanderson Wed at Monticello Home

At the residence of Ernest Sanderson in Ravenscroft of Garrison and Miss Ethel L. Sanderson of Monticello, Sept. 15, 1892, witnessed by relatives and friends. Ravenscroft, a druggist, and Sanderson, well known locally, departed the same evening for their home.

Ravenscroft—Sanderson Ernest Sanderson Ravenscroft Garrison Ethel L. Sanderson Monticello Mr. Ravenscroft Sterling Worth Miss Sanderson J.M. Braun

Can't Cook as Mother Did Dr Price Cream Baking Powder Ad

An advertisement argues mothers used Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder for cake pastry and biscuit to avoid ammonia or alum powders. It links ammonia exposure to facial discoloration and asserts Price's product is pure cream of tartar with egg whites and free from ammonia alum or adulterants.

Dr. Price

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