First Legislature of Iowa Faces Quarrels and Challenges
The first territorial assembly met in Burlington on November 12, 1838. Members included towering figures like Jesse B. Browne and William St. Wallace. many were farmers, few lawyers. They clashed with Governor Lucas over pay and staffing while drafting lasting laws, showing serious purpose despite youth and inexperience.
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1St
Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Law
Methodist Church
Burlington
Cyrus A. Dnacobs
Legistature
Burington
David Rover
Old Zion
Saul
Kish
Israel
Jesse B. Browne
Legislative Assembly
William St. Wallace
Thomas Cox
Jackson County
Cobeeram
Seue
Lucas
van Buren
First
Supreme Court
Commonwealth
Local Obituaries and Civic Transitions From Anamosa Area
David Robertson 64 dies at his daughter’s home near Marion after illness. Mrs. Margaret Boyer and J. L. Waitman wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Seated Grove residents Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland relocate to Anamosa. Thirty relatives celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Byerly’s golden anniversary in West Anamosa. Anamosa Bakery changes hands with Sigs Resig acquiring stock from Mills & Hollman, now led by W. Mills. City hall election yields five new offices with People’s ticket dominating. 116 votes cast.
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David Robertson
Jesse Starry
Marion
Margaret Boyer
J. L. Waitman
Mev. Louis
Justin
Charles Sutherland
Seated Grove
Animes
Myr
Frank Byerly
West
Anamosa
Mareh Both
Onslow
Caffee
Giltrap Buitlding
I. Olson
Mil Resig
Resig
Mills & Hollman Bakery
Mulls & Hollman
W. d. Mills
Jones County
Court House Block
Shaw & Dutton Grocery
W. H. Holtman
Mills
Eye
Anamosa Produce Co
Ford Street
Safon
People's
RY. Finnigan
Citizens
I. 2
Ireland
Finnigan
William Strawman
M. C. Crispin
H. H. Gee
B. F
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The speaker laments youths' restless feet during busy spring farm work and reflects on aging, wanting discipline. He recalls youth spent traveling the short grass country before settling in the corn belt state and suggests running it off as a cure.
Americans hold a large share of global food animal breeds
Americans, though forming about one sixteenth of the world population, account for roughly one seventh of the recognized breeds of food animals, indicating a notable concentration of livestock diversity within the United States.
Sheriff Padlocks Littlefield Building Over Prohibition Violation
Hopkinton officials closed the Littlefield building for one year after a court order. The lockout targets owner Isaac Littlefield and others tied to the former billiard hall and liquor raid. Authorities view the measure as a strong deterrent, noting enforcement activity in Iowa tightens the illegal liquor crackdown.
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Hopkinton
Sheriff Utley
Manchester
Littlefield
Saac Littlefield
Cowles
Williameson
New York
Iowa
Census Helpers Assist Local Enumerators
Doctors Cummings and Stork assist the census team visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Stead on Wednesday. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Grief this morning. Funeral services for Mrs Nonio Thing were held Sunday at the Presbyterian church led by Rev George Colchran and Rev Lewis. William Johnson arrived in town with his jitrney and a broken rear wheel at the Morgan pump. Sunfish must be at least six inches due to a new game law, and youngsters are urged to hike with worms only if they follow size limits.
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Morgan
Noisy motorcycles spark wary talk in town
A local reader laments motorcycles calling them a nuisance and Satanic inventions while recounting a recent crash and vowing to avoid riding one. The writer dislikes the two wheelers and fears their impact on road life.
Public praise for killing income tax measure
The public has been free in criticism of the legislature but should credit the lawmakers who ended the income tax proposal. The piece notes the radical leaders’ indiscreet remarks and urges balanced view of the legislature’s action.
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Chrokee Times
Admiral Fiske Warns of Likely Foreign War Within 20 Years
Rear Admiral Tiske believes a future foreign war is increasingly probable within two decades. He argues the United States must stay reasonably prepared and enter any conflict on equal terms with adversaries. He links war risk to rising trade rivalry, especially with Japan and Britain, and urges recognition of trade rights alongside preparedness.
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Sioux City Journal
Tiske
United States
America
Europe
Fiske
Admiral Fiske
Japan
Great Britain
Germany
Banks Failures of 1924 Among Nonmembers Reach 494
The 1924 bank collapse toll numbered 494 institutions outside the Federal Reserve System. Total capital and profits for these banks reached 46 million dollars, with most failures in the Midwest. Iowa led state losses, followed by South Dakota and North Dakota, then Minnesota, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Missouri, Texas, Montana, and Wisconsin, all showing significant instability and political tensions of the era.
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J. A. Graves
Los Angeles Times
United States
Federal Reserve Bank System
Middle West
Iowa
Brookhart
Senate
Coolidge
Dawes
Democratic
Republican Party
South Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Ku Klux Klay
Montana
Wisconsin
California
Local Newspaper Strengths Dominate Home Communities
The Local Newspaper argues that despite metropolitan reach, home papers remain essential to communities. Local coverage preserves civic pride, records happenings among neighbors, and supports a progressive local spirit. San Francisco Chronicle adds a quip on aging and drafts.
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National Republican
United States
Orchard Dormant Spraying Advises Scale Control
Orchard spray timing targets scale on trees with three common treatments in Iowa. Dr Paiton of Iowa State College notes lime sulfur as the safest, with combinations including lead arsenate and nicotine sulfate for moths and aphids, to be applied before leaf tips reach about half an inch.
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B B. Paiton
Towa State College
Towa
San Jose
Stranger in church hides a $5 bill clue
A clergyman recalls Sunday night service and his wife notes many attendees. He mentions a stranger in church and reveals a found $5 bill in the collection box, hinting at an unseen visitor and a small mystery.
Council Proceedings Open With Delayed Assessor Work
The minutes show the Comne Ieams Monticelo council meeting on Monday April 1 1926 with members Bates Todi welder Cota Vi Meter Goo dockstad Leeder chair and clerk present. It adjourned until Monday April 3 because the assessor had not finished his work.
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Monticelo
Lawn
A. Mn
Lucid Board of Review
J. Bates
M. Todi
Welder
Cota Vi Meter
Goodockstad
JJ. Leeder
Tay Ehtermight
Loci Board of Review
SOO A An
Haybelitertacht
Jd. Locher
Koof Board
Hoard
Montivello City Council Adopts March Expenditures
Monticello council in regular session lists funds and payments up to April 1926. Treasurer Rohn reports balances across General, Water, Fire, and Road funds with numerous payments to banks, suppliers, and utilities.
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Montivello
Tow
Counel
Bites
Rodman
Schneider
Forks
Vin Meter
Locher
Clark
Rohn
Tua
Mund
Monticello Council Votes on Utilities and Street Changes
Monticello Iowa council readings cover curb pump permit, sidewalk repairs, crosswalk from Paul Blocks corner, no street light at southwest corner of CTH street, and a plan to borrow 600 dollars for general city needs. Meetings note committees to study sewer work on Main Street and street west to Cedar Street with several approvals and adjournment.
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Estes
Suncelig
Amr Anon
Idhur & Chambers
Bay
Jones County Mrses
Monticello Lexpresse Pleo
Council
Roekstad
Esthelli
van Meter
Locher
Miyor Tom
Stedmend
Verhill ON
Palmer
Kellum
Ro Menhternacht
Dep Mar
N Davidson
Hoi Reed
A Meyer
Central Lor. & Coal Co
Cities Service OU Co
Ing Glum
Ies
Bates
Rodman
Sehneider
Rackstad
Ir W. Jacobs
South Cedar Street
Monticello
Wis
Owas
Jdresbs
Rodnith
Hockstud
AL Deaxsee
Harriet Coughlin
Noble Wits
Stobber
Paul Black
Mes
Phonms
Jd Wsoon
Foo
Way
FS. Stabler
Cth Street
Elvis
Lowa
Sala City
Seridd Cirenee
Seridd Cirenee Comptittee
Ghid
Rite Weetrie Siren Co
Sto Paw
Minnesota
Obe & Hop
Cotmueil
Baliodin
Seligpeider
Stad
Alousivello
Trites Aid Landna
Eoumedd
Main Street
Giles
Center Street
Brnaaklie
Ise Seieth
Centagt
Ate Chodfres Scheider
Samet Cedar Street
Wilbianay Parckett
Crem
Cedar Street
Alles
Linen Avenue
Wats
Civ Coimiers
Rodin Lehtteider
Werngeght
Ao Loelienr
Miryor
Probate Notice of Will Probate in Jones County Iowa
Notice of probate filed in Jones County Iowa naming the estate of Tao dt Ryutean and showing the will and testament offered for final proof. The court set a March term for examination and a date in April for final probate with all interested parties invited to appear and contest.
Final Reports Filed In District Court Estates
Notice to all Perseus interested that final reports of executors guardians and trustees in several estates named in the annexed list have been filed in the district court of Jones County Iowa. A hearing and approval set for April 2 1925 at the courthouse. any interested party may appear and show cause why reports should not be approved. A sample entry notes Herman Folker Neel estate of Miers Trolkers with filing at Alamosa Iowa March 31 and a pending record.
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Perseus
District Court
Dates
Tina
Wil
Winall
Herman Folker
Neel Tor
Miers Trolkers
Alamosa
Towa
Wen
Karnak Cures Longstanding Ailing Mrs Cline Claims
Mrs Nancy Cline of Burlington Iowa says after nineteen years of stomach pain and multiple treatments Karnak medicine ended her agony. She cites stomach troubles rheumatism and liver and kidney disorders as past afflictions and faithful use of Karnak as the solution.
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Nancy Cline
Heisey St
Burlington
Iowa
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Conway
Anamosa Eureka News
Ames Abe
Thopkinton S
Hopkinton Leader News
San Francisco Chronicle
General Mund
Monticello State Bank
Tote
R. Rehternaeht
Amonticello Mheetric Co
Monticello Suite Bank
Monticello Motor Co
Bell Tel.o
Worthington Purp Co
Monticello Mheeting Co
Monticello Electric Co
Rock Ae
Monticello St. Bank
Monticcello St. Bank
Monticeloire Departeenate Orentt & Orent
A. Widiner
A. Zimmerman
A. J. H. McNeill
Bell Telephone Co
KUW
Mourk
Shoties Culbexsee & Prosser
REIS
Merk District Court
Lowa Wytetiae Peat
Aep
Edison
Frank A. Locher
Karnak
Fred J. Kay
Ford
Masry
O. J. Rogers
I. V. Dautremont
Metalglas
Metalglas Mfg. CO
Marengo, Hl.iss
O.devtee
Thes
Ali
London
Ines
Yosne
Great
Pi Lary
Canberra
Zeebrugge
Millboy
Kearclur
India
Hsia
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Bell System
Tchess Trouser
J. B. Zimmerman
the Express
Stuhlers
Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
Sudan
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