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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1928
Page
8
Wilbur Osterkamp, son of Mr and Mrs George Osterkamp, returns to school after a week with facial and hand burns from a car gasoline explosion caused by a lit match. Easter birthdays, teaching changes at Amber ceme tery and Black Oak school, and community visits fill the week alongside farm and bank news and local social events.
Richland Center and nearby areas report visits and stays by Mrs. Chris Decker, Mr. and Mrs. Wi Behrends, Mrs. H McGinnis, Mrs. J E King, Mrs. D A Backett, Mrs. Steve Fitzsimmons, and other residents. Local events include juror service for Will Balsiger, a purse found near the Richland Center school, a saw mill operation by Winans, mail carrier changes for John Breen, and a decorative stitched lesson led by Mrs. Will Balsiger with attendees.
A class of ten was confirmed at St Peter and Paul’s Lutheran church on Sunday April 1 with members Marion Balster Emma Elben Ella Ehits William Ehits Lizzie Qerjets Irene Helken Ruby Rickele William Ortgies Herman Ortgies Hannah Babebels and Clarence Willms. Farmers Mutual Insurance added over 26000 in March lifting net gains to over 60000. Township trustees met April 2 as board of equalization and handled routine business.
Sand Spring Mrs. Walter Haigh and her daughter called at F. M. Johnson home last Friday. A car of hogs was shipped from here last Wednesday. Mrs. James Alcorn had tonsils removed in Anamosa hospital last Thursday. R. E. Goss came from Hard Scrabble last Wednesday forenoon. W. M. Stevenson assists R. E. Chaplin with farm work. Michael Clement and Paul Johnson motored to Hopkinton Monday. Creamery received a car of corn and alfalfa Monday. R. E. Chaplin and Fred Egger motored to Hopkinton Saturday. George and Mildred Arduser attended church in Monticello Sunday. C. E. Martin motored to Monticello Monday. Creamery shipped butter and eggs Tuesday. January snowstorm left roads bad. It is very cool for the time of year.
A terse note states tractors have forged ahead on the ironwork plan with the blueprint figure indicating work will be finished and ready for occupancy within sixty days.
Disease notes from the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association list spring risks across livestock. Key issues include azoturia in horses and outbreaks of hog cholera, hemorrhagic septicemia in swine, cattle, and sheep, plus a range of infectious horse and poultry diseases across multiple towns.
Dr and Mrs A G Hefinian return from Florida visiting their son John in Brooklyn and Miss Lucca in Detroit. Earl Byerly received two dozen pheasants to release on his farm to aid native bird preservation. Mrs Sadie Gardner becomes bookkeeper at Scott Hardware. Foley Bros plan grading contracts in Garwin and Benton County. Mrs H W Sigworth dies after a hip fracture from a fall in Cedar Rapids. Progress notes show reinforcing iron, Langworthy plant ready, water pipes laid, paving may start next week, and a new Sterling apron factory building project advancing with bids to be let soon.
W O Tannreuther of Black Hawk County Iowa reports higher yields after applying 200 pounds per acre of superphosphate to corn and oats in 1927 with corn up 10 bushels per acre and oats up 4 bushels per acre. He plans yearly liming and wider fertilizer use, using broadcast methods.
Ground limestone may be spread on fields with no seed injury and can be applied with manure in a spreader. Do not mix with superphosphate and avoid contact with seeds. Burned or slaked lime requires care, should not touch seeds, and should not be mixed with superphosphate or stable manure. Spread by seed drill or manure spreader for even distribution.
William Shannon of the Cedar Falls Cow Testing Association reports a cow producing 32 pounds and 2.3 percent fat with a stranger milker. The next day, under the regular milker, the yield rose to 41.2 pounds and 4.8 percent fat, illustrating milker influence on milk output.
Richard Walsh aged 17 of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty before Judge A. B. Clark to stealing a car for a joy ride on March 17. He was sentenced to the state juvenile training school but paroled due to good behavior.
In Hopkinton Leader notes Scrape Iron Dick of Socialville Delaware county declares candidacy for any office from city marshal to U S mayor and promises to make it entertaining with broad support from old and new parties. Morris Cahill a Cedar Rapids democrat announces run for the 5th district Congress opposing Cyrenus Cole the incumbent. Cahill is an attorney with years of political activity.
The district court of Jones County Iowa has appointed Amy D Dice executrix of the estate of H C Dice deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the court clerk within the legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 9 1928. J J Locher Attorney for Estate.
District court of Jones County Iowa announces probate of the last will and testament of Mrs. G M Rastede filed April 5 1928. The court sets April 14 1928 at 9 oclock a.m. for final proof and probate at the March term. All interested may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Signed B G Rees Clerk.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed. A final hearing and approval are set for April 17 1928 before the district court at Anamosa Iowa. Interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why the reports should not be approved. The reports include the estate of Sarah A Putnam deceased and are docketed in Jones County.
Jat 40 No 22 links at Delaware for Dubuque. No 31 ties at Oxford Junc for Chicago and points east. No 25 connects at Delaware from Dubuque and Marion for Omaha and west. No 27 connects at Delaware for Dubuque and points east.
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