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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
3
William V. Duncan recalls Parus Bulbs Gor gol's story of the Cossacks in a sunset scene as bands of riders march from the woods to war. He describes tall bearded leaders, rugged men, and Cossack songs around a communal fire, leaving a vivid memory as the train departs.
The article traces early apple cultivation in Canada to French efforts led by De Monts and Champlain. After initial colonies at St. Croix and Port Royal, Champlain received young apple trees, which grew well. Apple cultivation then spread to Acadia and Nova Scotia over two decades.
Major General Morrison recalls the second battle of Ypres while describing Lieu tenant Colonel McCrae and his unit. He details the trench hospital on the Ypres canal bank, burial rows, and the creation of In Flanders Fields poem to pass time between wounded batches.
In cross country flying clear ponds resemble pools of ink with a dark bottom and minimal light reflection. Their surfaces mirror aircraft at high altitudes, offering a true view of horizontal speed regardless of other movements.
The article explains the harvest moon rising near the equinox and its repeated appearances due to timing. It notes farmers and husbands using the bright nights for tasks and hints the hunter’s moon follows after the harvest, as country youth roam woods seeking game.
The piece humorously examines traditional and absurd food name origins. It notes Welsh rarebit as the true form and lists several playful examples from English usage, with brief mentions of American variants such as Albany beef and Cape Cod turkey.
A Boston Tran script features a brief joke where the line prompts laughs by a pun about the word wholesome. TheSetup questions what is funny about it, and the punchline notes that removing the whole leaves some remaining.
The piece describes candidates gathering in Chinese cities every three years to vie for mandarins. Examinations include essays on philosophy and politics, sayings of Confucius, and prose maxims, with thousands of hopefuls but few openings. It notes mixed influence of Western education on a centuries-old system.
The London Lancet questions which sense dominated the nonstop transatlantic flight by Alcock and Brown. It argues light was useless amid clouds and sleet, hearing faded in engine noise, and balance could not be localized in the ear yet precise horizontal navigation prevailed despite no landmarks.
A reflection on friendship as the greatest usefulness open communication noble sufferings and steadfast truth. The heartiest counsel and exemplary faithfulness form the strongest union of mind among brave men and women. The quote emphasizes enduring loyalty and sincere support in love and friendship.
A remark on how a man who agrees to every suggestion may not be truly paying attention to what is said. The quote cautions readers to allow thoughtful consideration rather than constant compliance in conversations.
Public notice that Mary Altman 414 was appointed administratrix of the estate of Frank J. Alban deceased by the district court of Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the clerk sworn and timely and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 6 1929. Doxsee Doxsee Attorneys for the estate.
Mary A Hogan executrix of James Hogan deceased announces all creditors and claimants must file sworn and clearly stated claims with the Anamosa Iowa court clerk within legal time. Debtors to the estate should make payments to avoid costs. Dated April 9 1920. Hogan Attorney for the Estate.
The undersigned Gerhard Eilers, executor of the Anton Sillers estate in Jones County Iowa, calls all creditors to file sworn claims with the court clerk and to make immediate payment to the executor to avoid costs. Notice dated Anamosa April 1 1920 J J Locher attorney for estate.
Jones county Iowa state advert announces administrator William G. Krouse of the estate of John G. Krouse deceased asks all claimants to file with the clerk within legal time and creditors to settle promptly to avoid costs. Dated at Anninosa Iowa June 6. Geo C. Gorman attorney for estate.
Executors Thomas Magee and J W Doxsee announce appointment by the district court of Jones County Iowa as executors of Barney Magee deceased. Creditors with claims must present them within the legal time frame for allowance or proof. Dated Anamosa Iowa March 26 1920.
Administrator John H Batchelder seeks claims against Milo Batchelder deceased filed with the clerk within legal time to be allowed or proved. Creditors urged to present claims. dated Anamosa Iowa March 27 1920. Doxsee Doxsea attorneys for the estate.
Public notice that the executor J W Doxsee of Mary Abel deceased asks all persons with claims against the estate to file with the clerk of the court at Anamosa Iowa. Dated March 25 1920.
Several district court notices published for Jones county Iowa cases. Lillies Tuller sues Julia Russell for 2230 dollars with interest and possible attachment. Mary Scherrer seeks quiet title on Monticello Lot 26 Railroad Addition. multiple defendants named with June 7 1920 term and four weekly newspaper notices.
The district court of Jones County issues a clerk notice dated April 7 1920. A Clarke clerk signs the document in Monticello Express style referencing court procedures.
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