Red Cross Notes Show War Time Sewing and Plans
The Red Cross reports 495 dressings made with 34 workers in Monticello rooms and a 259 dressings surplus over quota. Miss Wildey will teach surgical dressings April 9 and 10, notify Mrs. Northrop. Mrs. Barnhill, 92, pieces a quilt. Urgent need for 5,000 eight by four compresses and more trained nurses by June 1. A plan to fund Red Cross via poultry proceeds is proposed.
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Red Cross
Wildey
Monticello
Northrop
Barnhill
Elmer Hubbard
William C. Gorgas
United States Army
Ida Grove
Turkey
Idah McGlane Gibson
France
America
American Red Cross
Unmasking a Traitor in Maquoketa Paper Closure
The Excelsior-Record, sent to Henry Gronewaldt of Maquoketa Route 1 toward Nashville, was ordered discontinued on a Wednesday afternoon. The paper cites using too strong language against the Kaiser and a pointed inquiry as reasons, sparking ire from the orderer. The note ends with a warning about suppressing speech on war crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Excelsior-Record
Henry Gronewaldt
Nashville
America
Kaiser
Enthusiastic Washington Officials Overfill War Food Effort
The Iowa Farmer criticizes a flood of letters from Washington urging food conservation and farmer instruction. Editors say unopened papers pile up, crowding space and wasting time and paper, as the effort to address wartime food and crop problems grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farmer
Washington
Delaware Ratifies Prohibition Amendment in State House
In Nebraska State Journal, Delaware becomes the ninth state to ratify the prohibition amendment. The House votes 27 to 6 and the Senate 13 to 3, signaling a strong move toward the dry side.
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Nebraska
Delaware
House
Senate
Kaiser Talk as If Running for Office Sparks Talk
Philadelphia Public Ledger notes some Kaiser subjects discuss him as if campaigning. The casual chatter reflects public perceptions of leadership in wartime contexts and hints at evolving attitudes toward authority.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
April 1898 Monticello notes include war mood and obits
Twenty years ago in April 1898 Monticello reports deaths from consumption and disease, marriages, births, and farewells. Notable events include Otto Gruenewald's death, Gerhard Moench's return with a bride, and John Pearce's wife Elizabeth Pearce obituary. War with Spain sparks town excitement as Ervin Reed enters service. Brown & Hubbard ship hogs daily. Oxford Junction fire causes substantial losses. Sheriff race upheld Arnold over Voorhees. Seery obituary outlines Irish roots and survivors.
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Monticello Express
Otto Gruenewald
Gerhard Moench
Germany
Albert Alexander
Madison
Wisconsin
Henry Rogers
Chicago
W. W. Rhodes
van Wert
Ohio
F. A. Hefner
C. K. Hawkings
Elizabeth Pearce
John Pearce
Lena Allamand
A. C. Allamand
George Siemers
Brown & Hubbard
Oxford Junction
W. J. Helmrichs
Bowen’s Prairie
Jones County
Remley
Arnold
Supreme Court
The Tightwad’s Dollars Recalled by War Sacrifices
The Atlantic News Telegraph condemns penny-pinching Americans who refuse to give or loan money when called by the government to support the war effort. It recalls fallen young Americans who sacrificed life in France and suggests that material wealth will seem insignificant to a real man when he reflects on their sacrifices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic News-Telegraph
France
Unprofitable Bootlegging and Auto Confiscations Reported
Maquoketa Sentinel notes government confiscation of cars used for illicit liquor traffic after agents captured two young men at the Rock Island bridge. Vehicles are turned over to war service and owners lose licenses. Also reports a Letts auto truck now serving at Camp Dodge and a Treasury fine. Twelve Dubuque county registrants volunteered for aero squadron training with named locals listed.
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Maquoketa
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Dubuque County
Aero Squadron
John McCullough
Dubuque
Joseph A. Maiers
N. Buena Vista
J. E. O’brien
Cascade
Frank N. Sweeney
Holy Cross
Jerome Schueth
Dyersville
Palmer Vickers
Stockton
Ill
Clement W. Leitch Epworth
Edwin McKeon
Centralia
Fred Hantelmann
George S. Patterson
Wilfred J. Lane
Joseph Scherrman
Farley
Monticello Express masthead notice 1912 edition details
The Monticello Express weekly at Monticello Iowa, issued August 24 1912. Editor J W Doxsee Monticello Iowa. Publishers Doxsee Doxsee Monticello Iowa. Owners J W Doxsee Monticello Ia Charles Doxsee Monticello Ia. Bondholders none. Sworn April 3 1918 Notary I R Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello Express
Monticello
Iowa
J. W. Doxsee
Doxsee & Doxsee
Ta. Charles
Doxsee
W. Donsee
I. R. Thompson
Administrator's notice of estate in Jones county Iowa
The district court appoints John Tschantz administrator of the estate of Chris Tschantz deceased in Jones county Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated March 18 1918 in Iowa. Doxsee and Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Chris Tschantz
OR Iowa
A. D
John Tschantz
Doxsee
Hall Manufacturing Amends Articles of Incorporation
Notice records amendment of Articles II and IV of Hall Manufacturing Company in Jones county Iowa. Special stockholders meeting held December 18 1917 at Monticello offices. Details include authorization of preferred stock up to 100000 and election of directors and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hall Manufacturing Company
Jones County
Iowa
Secretary of State
Herrick & Reed
Monticello
Said Hall Manufacturing Company
Board of Directors
Said
Hall Manufacturing
J. S. Hall
M. W. Kehoe
J. 5. Hall
M. V. Kehoe
Dr Hand Colic Remedy Promises Quick Baby Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Hand Colic Remedy as a cure for infant colic caused by indigestion. It claims to neutralize acid, sweeten the stomach, aid digestion, expel gas, and soothe irritation, with a physician-endorsed record and a 25 cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hand
Hand
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Charles W. Bosley
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E. E. Reed
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