Davenport injury shocks Sand Spring residents
Sand Spring April 9 reports G J Bohlken seriously injured after stepping in front of a moving Davenport street car. He remains hospitalized with head injuries though slight improvements were noted. Relatives, including his brother obn, rushed to Davenport to arrange shipment of the household goods and plan the move back to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Bohlken
Davyenport
Davenport
Obn
Monticello
J. J. Lang
Jennie Garlinghouse
Misa Orpha
Will Doll
Wilma
R. J. McNeill
Chicago
Sam McNeill
Irene McDonough
Dubuque
J. P. Schuster
Brandenburg
Earl
Strawberry Point
Allen Olmsted
Florence
Gwen Keith
Delhi
Clara Geatel
Leibold
Farley
Mathias Leibold
Edith
Clara Gestel
Cedar Rapids
John Eggers
John Batchelder
August Eggers
J. W. Knepper
F. J. Gestel
Dirks
F. J. Gestal
Misa Bernice Miller
Repeal of anti discrimination law shocks county mutuals
Castle Grove April 11 local notes report the state legislature's repeal of the anti discrimination insurance law dealing a blow to county mutual associations and East coast rate cutting. Social items list officers Mrs E J Noble and Mrs J A Hubbard re elected. injuries include Mrs P K Black fracturing a forearm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castis Grove
Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society
E. J. Noble
J. A. Hubbard
Will Hiller
P. K. Black
Anna Humble
Marcella Heery
Cascade
W. A. Hogan
Anamosa
J.L. Appleby
J. F. Delay
Monticello
George Zimmerman
Wayne
Herman Hahn
O. P. Scott
Doon
EE. J. Noble
Margaret Greer
Sand Spring
Irvine
Steve Peterson
Joe Miller
Prairieburg notices and community updates from April
In Prairieburg a series of local items are recorded: the Frank Lawrence family suffers typhoid pneumonia and typhoid fever with quarantine. Maple Grove school was struck by a grass fire that spread to the wood shed and schoolhouse. A home talent play Anti Aunt and a dance follow. Local residents travel, hospital visits occur, illnesses, and social events are noted with brief remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairieburg
Frank Lawrence
Burg
Came’s Hall
Roberia
St. Joseph's
Harry Flockhart
Kenneth Dew
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Paul Lauser
J. J. Dolan
M. Truesdell
Charlie
Libbie Reed Crane
California
Ozro Reed
Irving Potter
Rose Chilmore
Thelma
Jennie Easterday
Center Point
L. M. Corn
O. Rowley
Mary Divoky
Monticelio
Sympathy For the Women
Sioux City Journal comments on patriotic voting rhetoric and the dilemma faced by the Montana woman in a moment of decision comparing it to male displays of patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Montana
Local notes on enlistment drives and farm programs
Mrs Kent Kendal and baby from Cedar Rapids visit then return home. Olin hosts a preparedness meeting and several town youths enlist. Avamosa set for a Saturday meeting to discuss school consolidation with Miss Maurice and other speakers. Farm management demonstrations offer free account books and analysis. A Saskatchewan farmer notes high wages may limit wheat acreage and describes government seed loans as land mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amber
Maurice
South
Saskatchewan
Local Weddings and Mission Talk Highlight Small Town News
Miss Helen Hicks and Thomas Mullings wed in Alamosa. Harry Hicks Jr and Martha Miller marry near their home. Lizzie Zimmerman and Henry Tobiasson wed at Wayne Lutheran Church. Ella Lund and August Stahlberg unite at Wayne church with reception at Kin sella hall. An illustrated address on India missions by Dr J J Kingham at the Methodist church Sunday evening invites attendance and a collection for travel expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hicks
Harry T. Hicks
Alamosa
Colorado
Thomas Mullings
Mullinge
Monticello
Harry Hicks
Harry Hicks, Jr
Martha Miller
Mr. Hicks
Lizzie Zimmerman
Henry Tobiasson
Wayne Township
Tobiasson
Harm Helgens
George Tobiasson
Kinsella Hall
Ella Lund
August Stahlberg
C. Mardorf
August Lund
John Stahlberg
Mabel Lund
Carl Stahlberg
Stahlberg
William Schoon
India
Methodist Church
J. J. Kingham
Tuticorin
Dr. Kingham
South India
Kingham
Public Auction of Mrs Hickok Household Goods
Auctioneer L P Waddick offers sale of Mrs Hickok household items on the adoo house corner Saturday April 14 at 1 30 pm including tables chairs rockers rugs beds bureaus davenport chiffonier sewing machine kitchen utensils dishes pictures and more with glasses fitted by Dr L G Stubler.
Farmer seeks help to grow crops and keep workers
A veteran farmer laments lack of reliable help for managing 200 acres, milking 15 cows, and farm chores while seeking practical guidance to secure assistance. The piece recalls Monticello’s historical Company DN of the Iowa National Guard, organized in 1878, its officers, service guarding tramps, and later disbandment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Times
Monticello
81St
Iowa Regiment
National Guard
Iowa National Guard
J. Q. Wing
Ed M. Thompson
Dugal McDupal
Governor Gear
Dugal McDugal
William C. King
Ed. M. Thompson
Dennis Liddybergsupon
Oxford Junction
War Meeting Planned at Anamosa Saturday Afternoon
Anamosa plans a large war meeting with county participation sought. The event will feature several bands and speakers, with volunteers in evidence. All citizens are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Robert M. Hicks
A.D
Caroline
E. Hicks
Valdura Ricklefs and Mc Neill Offer Beverage Containers
The Valdura Ricklefs and Mc Neill firms present pints to bulk containers in pints quarts gallons and bulk. Omaha World Herald notes Roosevelt at the White House to congratulate Wilson and references the cyclical whirligig of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdura, Ricklefs & McNeill
Omaha World-Herald
Roosevelt
White House
Wilson
Clevenger Re-elected Superintendent. Tax Receipts Hit Record
At last evening’s school board meeting T. M. Clevenger was re elected superintendent for the coming year. County treasurer receipts on Monday reached 35580.23, the highest in county history, about ten thousand more than prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Eureka
T. M. Clevenger
Pearson
Devlin Millinery Ad Highlights Clever Styles
The advertisement touts clever and becoming hat styles in millinery with a focus on fashionable options for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devlin Milinery
Roof options advertised by Valdura and Ricklefs McNeill
An advertisement asserts Valdura roofing keeps rain out regardless of material, mentioning Ricklefs and McNeill. The copy emphasizes rainproof performance across shingles composition metal and paper, with a brief brand reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ricklefs & McNeill
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Castle Grove
Kent Kendal
Baby
Anna Gerdan
Olin
Avamosa
Town City
University Desiste
Fred F. Clark
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Department
Iowa State College
L. G. Stubler
Old Wray
Legge
Reformatory
Board of Control
Quasqueton
Jane McGowan
Fairview
Lemon
Methodist Episcopal Church
Adelbert Calkins
Highland Grove Cemetery
Richland Township
Dale Bridge
BE. E. Reed
J. W. Doxsee
Anthony
Central Lumber & Coal Company
P.rockstop
AAA
C. N. Patrick
Ricklefs & McNeill Hardware Store
M. F. Hogan
F. A. Hefner
Stickford Drug Store
Poe
Stubler
V. O. Welch
Atty
J. W. Doxsee Chas. A. Doxsee Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys AT Law
Lovell Block
Styleplus
SIZ
Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
Yright
Henry
Ee & Ce, Tne
Tay
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