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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1917

Page

5

Property transfers array reveals numerous Monticello Anamosa deeds

A long list of warr deeds quit claims and referee deeds records transfers of parcels in Anamosa Walworths addition Olin Monticello Wyoming Oxford Junction Bronson's Wyoming and surrounding areas. Notable entries include Jacob Green to Daniel Noonan for 184.1 acres 23000 dollars and John E Dickson to W S Washburn for Lot 85 and part 42 M D Crockwell’s addition 82000 dollars.

Patience Preston Ida McCroskey Osborne Walworth Anamosa Barney Sealls W. H. Crain Cronkhite Olin Jacob Green Daniel Noonan 5Th P. M Selsely Theodore OC. U. Behrends Catherine Althen Fred UC. Althen William Stuhler William Schodde Augusta Bliss Clara Schodde Monticello Josia Moses Letze Mary G. Hogan S. F. Chambers W. A. Hale Oakland W. T. Fritts J. L. McDonald Bronson Wyoming John Brownell Ed Millsap W. R. Eldred Joseph J. Shimanek Foster Colby W.C. Colby William R. Leibsle John M. Woellert Warvel W.S. Wallick Joseph Ledvina Bessie Ledvina Oxford Junction Henry Ronnebeck Frank J. Muravon G. L. Peters Juliaa H. Popp Lawrence Dultty Pater Kedley W. L. Knight Margaret Boyer Shaw’s Minnie Schmidt Charles H. Stockwell W. W. Rhodes T. J. Cassady Charles Curtis Anna Lehman Ware H. D. Miller Henry Seiger Wurzbacher Morley Fred Jurgensen Wilhelmine Jurgensen Walnut Fork First United Presbyterian Church of Wyoming Louis Bachholtz Warr John Matthiessen EB. J. Lightfoot Creek Luman Bennett E. J. Lightfoot Juling G. van Sickle Jane Collins Flora O. Simmons Paul and Alfred Groth Theron Cooper Wm. J. Cooper

Senate Debates Delay Business in Chicago Tribune

In the Chicago Tribune, B. L. T. argues that a heated senate debate on the ongoing crisis sidelines business as lawmakers indulge in lengthy orations. The piece presumes odds of 19 to 1 that procedure yields more talk than action.

The Chicago Tribune Senate

Acidity in Jones County Soils Toasts Lime Treatment Plan

Jones County soils are largely acidic due to Mississippi Loess and Iowan Drift. Tests show 82 percent of Loess and 94 percent of Drift samples are acid, affecting crops like clover and alfalfa. Liming with crushed limestone, 1.5–2.5 tons per acre for Loess and 2–3.5 tons per acre for Drift, improves productivity. Apply after seed bed or after first hay cut. spreaders or farm wagons can distribute. Send top six inch samples to Iowa State College Ames for analysis and recommendations.

Jones County Iown State College Soils Department Anamosa Iowa State College Ames E.R. S&s

Water for the Baby A Health Hint

Practical health notice explains infant water needs. It states infants require about six times more water per weight than adults in the first year, and that breast milk provides most hydration. During growth, add water between feeds. summer thirst is common for babies.

Pessimists Through History and Parliament’s Clock Tower Prison

A witty meditation traces pessimists as descendants of innovators who doubted electricity, flight, and wireless telegraphy. It notes Parliament’s clock tower prison housing MPs and outsiders, with meals from the Commons and the famed case of Mr Bradlaugh.

St. Stephen's Prison House of Commons Bradlaugh Clock Tower Pearson's Weekly

Poultry Egg Wholesale Leased by Bell and Hay in Iowa

W E Bell and O W Hay formerly of Delmar lease the poultry and egg buildings of the Iowa Creamery Co to operate a wholesale business in both lines. A 14 year old boy, Johnny Lasack, died after a short illness last Saturday night. An Olin Recorder notice outlines a sewer system plan with assessments on abutting property owners and a public objection date of April 9. Local Pythians hosted a social at Castle hall with Justice Salinger delivering an address and receiving a Veteran Medal Jewelfrom Justice Salinger.

W. E. Bell O. W. Hay Delmar Iowa Creamery Co Johnny Vince Lasack Olin Recorder Olin New Era Lodge No K. of P Castle Hall B. J. Salinger The Supreme Court Order Ward Ferguson Grand Keaper of Records and Seal F. E. Outing H. A. Grimwood Grimwood

Europe Adopts Saving Daylight Scheme Across Most Nations

Nearly all of Europe has aligned with the daylight saving plan with only limited dissent. The move aims to extend evening daylight and reduce energy use across the continent.

New York World Europe

Trajectory and rifle bullet speeds through history

The article traces how gravity fixes fall rates and explains that faster bullet speeds yield flatter trajectories and reduced distance estimation errors. It notes black powder rifles averaged about 1300 fps, early smokeless rounds reached 2000–2200 fps, and modern projectiles climb to about 8100 fps, raising questions of limits and what the next speed may be.

Cultivating Amusements Warned Against in Youth Education

Columbus Journal cautions that urging constant amusement for youths pressures them toward idle habits. Amusements may be acceptable occasionally but should not become the rule. A serious life aims for truth and real goals, tempering youth's noble aspirations without encouraging excess.

Columbus Journal

Only Three of a Kind in Vice Presidency History

Thomas R. Marshall shares with John Adams and Daniel Tompkins the distinction of being the only vice presidents re elected to the office with the same president. The article notes exceptions among second term presidents with Burr Clinton Gerry Calhoun Van Buren Hamlin Johnson Colfax Wilson Hendricks Stevenson Roosevelt and Hobart Roosevelt.

Thomas R. Marshall John Adams Daniel Tompkins George Washington James Monroe Woodrow Wilson Jefferson Lim Burr Clinton Madison Gerry Andrew Jaackson Aed Calhoun

Spoiling Tobacco at Winchcombe and Gloucester

Pepys notes Sept 19 1667 that the life guard was sent to Winchcombe to spoil tobacco there, a crop locals planted against law and kept under threat of spoiling, a poor area said to be misery by sources in the London Globe.

Winchcombe St. Peter Gloucestershire England Pepys Winchcombe London Globe

Hall of Face Missing in Central Africa Myths

A hunter recalls natives with half their faces missing from hyena attacks. He notes the wounds heal oddly and that natives lack antiseptics. When a hyena comes to camp, the camp boys curse it. sometimes the loss is only discovered next morning.

Central Africa

How Music Affected Boswell

Boswell showed more feeling for music than Dr. Johnson and endured harsh treatment from his master. He once told Johnson that music moved him deeply causing nerve agitation with both dejection and fierce resolve. Johnson replied he would not hear it if it made him such a fool.

Boswell Dr. Johnson Johnson

Real Treasure Islands and Notable Hoards

The article discusses buried treasure quests across the globe including Cocos and Pagan islands in the Ladrone group with substantial losses. It cites successes by John Adams on Auckland Island, William Watson on the Queen Charlotte Islands, and sailors Wandey and Cross on Oak Island near Nova Scotia.

Cocos Island Pagan Island Ladrone John Adams Auckland Island William Watson Queen Charlotte Islands Wandey Cross Oak Island Nova Scotia

The Judge Hits Back and Banquet Tales of Mayors

A late police magistrate defends his final decision in court and taunts a lawyer as futile to reopen a case. The piece recalls old London Lord Mayors banquets with savage humor and Pepys notes on meager dining and unlovely city dames.

London Samuel Pepys Privy Council Pepys Cheapside

Rowdyism at Drury Lane Theater Sparks Protest

London Post report from Oct 27, 1798 describes two men in the Drury Lane pit causing a disturbance during the final act of Henry V. The riot ended after a quarter hour when the audience expelled them, with the piece noting such “disgusting puppies” are a nightly nuisance at the playhouse.

London London Post Drury Lane

Friendly Match dictum in golf sparks dispute

The London Telegraph quotes a Scotsman arguing a "friendly match" cannot exist in golf. The opponent retorts that there is no such thing as a friendly match in golf, underscoring the sport's competitive spirit.

London Telegraph

Bystander Quips During Street Altercation

A bystander taunts a quarrelsome man in the street with a jest about holding a coat while a tip hawker pressures him. The exchange reflects a tense urban moment reported by the Washington Star.

Scott Washington Star

Matrimonial Motives Hinted in Dialogue

The mother and maid debate a suitor's intentions as he allegedly wooed the maid with a claim of my appearance in a cheap hat versus a more expensive one. The exchange reflects witty social commentary on courtship and appearances.

Puck

Preserve the Beauty of Your Furniture Tobey Polish Ad

An advertisement touts Tobey Polish from the Tobey Furniture Company promising to preserve furniture finishes and extend life. It claims cleaning prep removes foggy mahogany, conceals blemishes, and suits auto bodies. Bottles cost 25c to 50c and quart for $1. Your dealer supplies.

Tobey Furniture Company Chicago New York Tobey Polish Tobey Potish

Teething Pain Relief Promoted for Babies by Dr Hands Lotion

Parents told that teething causes fretful cries and gum pain. The ad promotes Dr Hands Teething Lotion as prompt relief, recommended by physicians, available at druggists for 25 cents with a chance to earn a full sized bottle of Dr Hands Pleasant Physic by contacting Kettlitz & Kay.

Kettlitz & Kay Dr. Hands

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