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Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1931

Page

8

Onslow Miss Zone Wolfe Welcomes Snowstorm Week Return

Local notes show West Liberty visitors Briefl y returning Monday by train and a group gathering in town. Illness spreads with flu affecting Supt McCauley and Lyle Lathrop, while others travel to attend contests and church events.

Miss Zone Wolfe West Liberty A. K. McMaster Tampa Fla McCauley Lyle Lathrop Kate Maple Bert Thomas Wyoming Walter Koon Mercy Hospital Anamosa C. R. Smith Howard Willison Marion Carrol Lightfoot Willard Rickels Glatha Willison Lou Barnes Mayme Eichhorn Carrie McKinstry Bernadine Smith Eva Beck Leona Kennedy Carol Hanwardson Roy Bullock Frank Barnes Ed Kerr Moulton Hospital Bellevue Onslow Savings Bank Hall House North Main Street Joe Fisher Ladies’ Missionary Society Royal Chatterton Japan America Norma Davidson Will Knight Boyd Chatterton aJercy Hospital R. Chatterton Rebekah Lodge Irene Maquoketa Chris Petersen Lee Hansen Leonard McKinstry Memorial Hall Jesse Longfield Marshalltown Edna Orr Frank Larkey Larkey Ernest Hotton Cedar Rapids Doris Dolan Lucille Loraine Starry G. Hutton Paul Smith Belle Johnston Clayton Garnett Lenox College

Anamosa Eureka Notes: 95th Birthday and Local Updates

Nancy Chopper, among Anamosa's oldest residents, turned 95 on Tuesday March 24 and remains healthy, cheerful, and mentally sharp. Anna Tobiassen bought the Main Street store building from John Bodenhofer, while Cleveland Street station project by R D Finnegan advances. Riverside Cemetery Association plans paving from the entrance to the burial vault gate, a nine foot concrete widening, praised as a fine improvement by Mrs. Curtis.

Mra Nancy Chopper Anamosa

Royal flirtation or private matter Hannah Lightfoot tale

A long examination of the George III and Hannah Lightfoot legends outlines how the young prince’s alleged attachment to the “Fair Quakeress” has been recounted by historians and chroniclers. Various versions claim marriage or clandestine protections, while others deem it a harmless courtly flirtation.

George 111 England Hannah Lightfoot St. James’ Market Miss Lightfoot London Widch Stered Prince of Wales George III Elizabeth Chudleigh Duchess of Kingston Axford Dalton Quarkeress Henry Wheeler George VT Olive Wilmot Serres Princess of Cumberland Hanna Lightfoot John Heneage Jesse George Iit Quikeress Jesse Society of Friends Parliament Isaac Axford Bridget Tolle Daunt Daniel O'Connell Gentleman's Magazine George

Yellowstone Origins and Early Exploration

The Yellowstone region was originally occupied by peaceful Sheep Eater Indians. Evidence shows white trappers in the area as early as 1808 and Henry D. Washburn published the first real account in 1870. The U S Geological Survey mapped it in 1871 and Congress made it a national park in 1872.

Yellowstone Henry PD. Washburn Montana United States Geological and Geographical Survey of the Territories Congress

Odd Tropical Birds Sighted Along Florida Coasts

Nature Magazine notes Florida’s southern tip sits in the tropics and hosts tropical birds not common in North America. Frigate birds are seen year round along southern coasts, Cape Sable offers rare senarlet tin mingo sightings, and West Indian doves have been taken at Key West and nearby keys.

Florida North America Nature Magazine

Red Cross Feeds Drought Areas Across Twenty States

The American Red Cross aided over 1,000,000 people in 862 drought districts across 20 states. Volunteers distributed seeds, food, and school meals, with farm families receiving kitchen gardens and balanced nutrition. No starvation cases were authenticated due to the relief effort.

Red Cross American Red Cross United States Department of Agriculture Red Cross Chapter Alabama Arkansas Georgia Ninols Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Montana North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia West Virginia

Golfers Tale From Scotland Across a Burns Stream

A golfer on a Scottish course crosses a deep stream twice per round. He lofts a ball well over the burn on the outward trip and laughs at the luck. Returning, the ball sinks in the stream as he curses the putrid water and the cattle nearby.

Scotland Enddle

The Boyhood of John J Raskob in Lockport NY

A youthful John J Raskob grows from a 31 000 yearly expectation to a career path. He leaves Lockport to seek better pay, writes to Pierre Du Pont for a secretary role, and rises to become treasurer and vice president of Du Pont and later General Motors.

John J. Raskob Lockport Johnny Raskob Ohio City Street Railway John Raskob Pierre S. du Pont Traction System Lorain Ohio Raskob Sterling H. Bunnell Pierre du Pont Busineas John Anoskeh John Raskoh New York John Adout Raskow General Motora John Ronskob Pierre du Pont Dallas Texas Tie Wilmington Del du Pont de Nemours Chemical Mr. du Pont General Motors North Americas Newavever Alliance

No American Proverbs In A Young Nation

Cleveland Blain Deater argues Americans lack enduring proverbs and rely on older civilizations for wisdom. He notes slang rises daily but new proverbs rarely survive, and literary efforts fade quickly.

Cleveland Blain Deater

Historic furniture from disarmament conference stored in Capitol

The article notes late souvenirs from the Washington disarmament conference are kept in a large ground floor room in the Capitol. Mahogany swivel desks bear silver plates with the names and official ties of delegates from major nations, preserved for posterity.

National Capitol Washington House Committee On Appropriations

Nicaragua Canal Plans Revive Longstanding Project

A New York Times report notes U S army engineers will finish a thorough survey of a Nicaraguan canal route this summer. The plan envisions a valley route from Brito to Lake Nicaragua with three large locks and a dam at Conchuda, reshaping regional trade and offering a wartime alternative to the Panama Canal.

Greytown Nicaraguuan Nicaragua United States Army Engineers New York Imes Panama Canal Panama United States Caribbean Pacific Dante 1. Sultan Edgar Dadwin Interoceanic Canal Board Sydney B. Wiliamson San Vite Hades Admiral Walker Brito Rio Grande Nicaraagua Las Lajas Nicaraugua San Juan Conchudy Army Engineer Granada Atlantic Chase Conchuda Dam San Juan River Graytown Costia Ricn Costa Rica Colorado River

That Tricky Budget Annual Financial Glitch

In a Terre Haute Tribune notice a family learns after balancing income and expense for the next fiscal year that groceries had no provision in the budget. The piece notes the oversight and the need to adjust household finances.

Terre Haute Tribune

Most Delicate Dog of Russian Wolf Hound

The text notes the Russian wolf hound as a delicate breed suited to cold climates yet highly sensitive to slight changes in temperature. It emphasizes the dog’s fragility and endurance limits in varying environments.

Kennel Ad Appeals to Pet Lovers with Persian Kittens

A playful kennel advertisement promises lasting affection from a Persian kitten or a lively puppy, contrasting fleeting candy and fading roses with a durable companion. The notice reads like a household ad, touting pets as cherished daily reminders.

Roman Highways Built to Last

The Romans built durable roads with foundations four to five feet deep using local stone such as limestone and lava. Their engineering ensured long-term durability across varied terrains.

Francis Bacon Tomb to be Placed in Westminster Abbey

The article notes Francis Bacon, Baron Verulam, lord chancellor of England and philosopher, will have his tomb placed in Westminster Abbey. It mentions his stature as a learned Englishman and hints at the ceremony near the church on the outskirts of ShooAY hans. A stray anecdote about stuffing a fowl and a chemist’s edible alcohol is included.

Westminster Abbey Francis Bacon Baron Veruinam Enghand Theoornskirts Shooayhans Baeen Shaw Caldwell

Not So Bad We Are Using War Slogans

garbled OCR text references a wartime attitude with phrases about unity flag shirt wife and Florida Union. context unclear but shows propaganda style language and jumbled words from a historic newspaper page.

Florida

Hours 8 to 12 am and 1 to 3 pm

The note lists the daily available hours from eight in the morning to noon and from one to three in the afternoon. It presents a simple schedule block without additional context or entities.

Dr L J Swift Osteopathic Physician Practice

Dr L J Swift osteopathic physician offers general medical services with home and city calls. Office located in Burrichter building and phone number listed as 236.

Burrichter Building

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