Republicans ask for reprint of kind remarks from former Democrat
An article notes L. T. Alexander begging votes from Republicans who want reprints of his praise when he ran a Democratic paper. An old time Democrat laments low turnout at the county convention and says farewell to friends headed for a salt river trip. Col Lambert of the 50th Town laments mustering out and losing a $400 monthly job, blaming politicians who 'queered' him and speaking saucily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Alexander
Col. Lambert
Fred W. Kingsley
Dave
Chronicle predicts Democratic sweep in Iowa Congessional race
The Chicago Chronicle repeats its fall forecast, asserting that nearly all Democratic congressional candidates in Iowa will win. The paper claims consistency with its prior three-year pattern and reinforces its political insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Iowa
Democrats clash as Anamosa convention shuns candidate
The Anamosa county convention of Democrats rejected Coun tryman who sought auditor, while supporting Daily who was defeated last year. Anamosa failed to land a representative on the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eureka
Anamosa
Democratic County Convention
Countryman
Daily
Waverly Man Tramps for Third District Congress Petition
A crank named Dean from Waverly travels country seeking signatures to run for Congress in the Third district. Some voters would cast for him and he presents himself as a gallant representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Waverly
Address of Congressman Cousins Praised in Iowa Exposition
The Omaha Exposition featured Congressman Cousins address to Iowans, described as a manly patriotic tribute to pioneers opening up the territory. The speech is widely and favorably commented on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Cousins
Omaha Exposition
Iowa
Platform clash over money policy splits parties
The text contrasts Republican calls for sound money with Democratic support for free silver under Bryan. It notes Democratic fealty tests and mentions Democrats who reject their own platform. The tone asserts pride in the Republican platform and identifies Democrats who spurn theirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Ben Miller Keeps Chairmanship Amid county race
Ben Miller refuses to relinquish the Democratic county central committee chair position while seeking county office. He weighs the delicacy of aiding colleagues’ campaigns but insists on retaining the small russet valise he keeps with him, a handy possession for an active candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Miller
Democratic County Central Committee
Ben
Jones County Tops List of Convict Residents at Ana Mosa Penitentiary
Jones County reports twenty one convicts at Ana Mosa Penitentiary, the largest representation among counties. Proximity to the pen and repeat offenses by ex inmates suggest the penitentiary's presence may influence local crime, as families settle nearby and become familiar with criminal activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa
Democratic Paper Shifts Sides Endorsing Lane for Office
The Davenport Democrat, long a strong advocate of democracy, declares it will back Joseph Lane the Republican candidate. It asked candidates two policy questions, Ney offered a cautious reply while Lane answered quickly objecting to the Chicago 1896 platform and affirming gold standard support. Scientists note the orange was once a berry and has evolved over 7,000 years.
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Davenport
Joseph Lane
Congress
Iowa
Chicago
Judge Ney
Lane
Ney
Speeches and visions of American progress from Iowa to Monticello
A long text recounts Bob Cousins and Iowa themes on progress commerce law and unity. It covers ambitions for a modern century anchored in industry farming and science, plus a detailed Monticello 1898 month by month civic report with court actions local ads and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Hawkeye
America
Philosphy
Columbia
Orient
Judge Thompson Not Resigning, Report Declared False
Marion Register says circulating report in Ana mosa claiming Judge Thompson will resign is untrue. He plans to remain on the bench through his current term and the next term won by a strong November victory.
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Dudee H. M. Remley
Texpress
Winsfrond
Wiliams
Grace
Rafferty
John Bodenham
Susan RR. Rafferty
Wim. Stont
Charles A. Stout
Wm. D. Hutton
Mary Hutton
Louisa M. Mills
A. O. Sones
D. W. Conmey
TH. S. Richardson
Anamosa
Thompson
Marion Register
Local Caucus Nominates Township Tickets
A republican caucus held in the hall last Saturday afternoon nominated the township ticket with Justices of the Peace O. R. Ricker and A. Matthiessen and Constables A. W. Steiner and H. S. Lee.
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Justices of the Peace
O. R. Ricker
A. Matthiessen
A. W. Steiner
H. 8. Lee
Unclaimed Letters in Monticello Post Office 1898
List of unclaimed letters remaining at Monticello Iowa post office advertised September 26 1898 includes names Lista Wafford Fred Hergert Chas McKkenna Nellie Richards T C Snyder John Caffee D B Ponp P M.
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Monticello
Iowa
Lista Wafford
Fred Hergert
Chas, McKkenna
Nellie Richards
T.C. Snyder
John Caffee
D. B. Ponp
P. M
Estray heifer seeks owner in Adair county Iowa notice
Estray town heifer about 10 months old at a residence. Owner may reclaim by paying keeping expenses. Also an advertisement for affordable land in Blue Grass region of Southwest Iowa offered by Shoemaker at Fontanelle Bank, Adair county Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Grass
Iowa
Fontanelle
Adair County
Towa
Monticello Land Transfers and Adjacent Property Listings
A long list of real estate transfers and property encumbrances around Monticello and surrounding areas. Transfers include Brown to Dellit, Monny penny to Chatterton, Ballou to Andrew Ballou, and numerous parcels in Onslow and Rome. Entries note lots, blocks, sections, and associated values or references, with buyers and sellers among local residents and firms.
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BS Brown
Aow
Dellit
Ceescres Vesserene Pesceaneerseneraees
James M Monny Penny
Denry
Chatterton
Zoo
Southwick
George L. Holmes
Lee
Sec
Cass
Robert J Washington
Otte
Roseam Bryan Et al
Leopold Machland
Hale
Wyoming
John Hess
Ls M
Carpenter Tund
Lund
Rome
Underwood
Onslow
Hannah R Howe Et al
DM Risley
Risley
Joseph M Glenn
Treland Land
Marietta Keefe
Mary Brown
Anamoso
Jacobs
I ‘S
Richardson
Preston
LO Hale
Robert J Wantsintoy
John AL
Benedict ‘Goodwanes
Wilot
Crockwell
Wel
Qimosu Co
Harry J, Peet
Harry J. Peet
Johnson
Oxford Junction
Harry
David A Clay
Hannah Kiburaz
Arthur “Kiburz
Monticello
Sella Lucinda Lindsey
Jennie
K Pond
John i Hidenland
Winfield Scott
Carpenter
Eee
Wesley
Soutwick
Carpenter Benedict Sherman
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Gems
Bob Cousins
Omaha
Tim Express
Tuk Express
G. W. Hunt
Geo. D. Bradley
A. H. Marvin
Edward N. Howard
Caroline Fe, Dighton
Hopkinton
P. O. Babcock
R. P. Smith
Y. Bradstreet
C. A. Whiting
8. Jewett
H. W. Hagen
Goldstone Bros
C. H. Shipman
Kinsella Hall
P.O. Babcock
Messrs
James Abel
Farwell
Tr Express
Messrs. Wales & Gibson
N. Mathers & Son
C. E. Wales
Gardner & Eaton
Gardner & Dunham
F. Grassmeyer
Ducer & Estey
Theodore
Theodore Soetje, Chandler, Frost & Wood, H. M. Wright, P. P
Stacy
J. J. Sheean
Madison
Langworthy
W. H. Parrott
J. D. Stevenson
Indiana
Father Cogan
Rosa, Hanford & Rosa
District Court Proceedings
SMT
CABS
Kenry Scheer
Seymour Bennett
Sultoff the Plaintin
Doh Jaccobs
Thomas Tasker
N. Manrico
Kelley & Tonyhill
Morreta
Ammis
Edwina
Eunice B. Mutson
Martha A. Robertson
Joseph Tomlinson
Eliza Tomlinson
Wmn
Tomlinson
Maury Lewis
Jenve
Abbie B. Hall
Thomas W. Manchester
J. W. Coxseee
Guardian Id Litem
O. R. Rieker
Thomas Kasper
Tra Grover
Stephen Grover
Lis Costa
Mary Maudsley
M. G. Maudsley
Nicholas Koppels
Frank O’brien
A. G. Wilson
H. Scheer
L. Schoonover
Robert Popplog
John Oxley
Wren Oxley
Domurror
Plalatht
SheMola Milling Co
Lamb Bros
Charles T. Corttright
Lulu
Royal
Royal. Baking Powder
New York
Estray
L. Darling
Proctor’s
J.B. Sain
Stowers S
Star Clothing House
Eastwood & Chase's
Loy
Eastwood & Chase
Bateman
Bohiken
Hicks & Ellers
Ife
M. W. Herrick
Ance
Mon
Aytloulle
Jones Co
du Duque
Delaware
Linn
Jones
J. W. Coxsee
Monti- Ficello
Ione
Monticello Bank
J. N. Hughes
LAW
Cedar Rapids
Towa. LA
Jon County
W. A. Mirick
M. D. Pan
Congregational Church
Jawa
T. B. Kent
Main Street
Post Office
Counter Junction
D. D
Jentist
Hicks & Eilora' Atore
Actioneer
Willery Gales
Matimtessen
J.H. Lathrop
Bottom Ene
J. B. Smith
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