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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
3
In a ballroom scene at the Mannings home Billy Atherton confronts Pamelia Manning about love and jealousy. A park bench confrontation leads to a candid confession and Pamelia’s tearful capitulation as she agrees to marry him after a night of mixed signals and misread affections.
In district court Jones County Iowa May term 1916 plaintiff William B. Mohr seeks a quiet title order for the north half of the southeast quarter of Section 17 Township 84 North Range 3 West. The petition alleges ownership possession for over forty years and disputes related deeds tax deeds and powers of attorney involving numerous defendants. No personal judgment requested. default if defendants fail to appear by May 2. REMLEY REMLEY represent plaintiff.
Safe medicine for children discusses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted option free of opium or narcotics and safe for both children and adults. It emphasizes ease of taking and effectiveness against coughs colds and croup with sale noted at Kettlitz Kay.
The narrator laments the difficulty of confessing love and recalls Atherton proposing under electric light in a hallway where a kiss was prevented. He later sent a lavish silver service to Mr and Mrs Billy Ludden after their wedding but never told Pamelia about it.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer cartoon caption shows Willie boasting that his mother teaches him bad manners at home. Willie claims his teacher would notice his lessons from home, while his mother dismisses the remark as her influence.
A neighbor recalls asking Johnny if he knows his mother is seeking him. Johnny humorously replies that she cannot find him because he is hiding from her, to the judge's amusement.
Cynicus and Sillicus debate a woman's affections claiming both men are in love with her and that the wrong suitor will win. The exchange ends with the idea that either would be a poor match.
In Jones County Iowa District Court Charles Howard et al sue to quiet title to west half of southwest quarter and other described parcels in sections 10 and 14 township 91 north range 1 west. The petition alleges plaintiff has held undisputed possession for over ten years and prays that all claims by defendants be barred and title quieted. default notice given for May term. DOXSEE & DOXSEE, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
May term 116 court in Jones County Iowa hears George W Hein sue to quiet title to the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 11 township 86 north range 4 west. defendants include Eliza Adams A Adans her husband Sarah M Pone GQ W Poage her husband Thos Lewis Mrs Thomas Lewis Minnie Crane Samuel Crane and unknown heirs devisees and personal representatives of Josephine Kaylor Lewis and T B Lewis and unknown claimants of the sw of nw section 11 township 86 north range 2 west. case captions claim fee simple ownership maintained for over twenty five years with color of title. judgment by default if no appearance by May second day 1916. DOXSEE & DOXSEL attorneys for plaintiff. d l-4
The article notes spring weather worsens rheumatic pains but offerings relief with Chamberlain's Ointment. Sold by Kettlitz & Kay in the locality.
Montezuma Iowa resident Mrs William Litzenberg suffered long from stomach trouble and digestive failure. After taking Mayr's Wonderful Remedy she regained strength and appetite and can work daily. The ad promises permanent digestive relief and guarantees money back if unsatisfied. Sold by W W Stickford and other druggists.
The article explains constipation blocks the bowels causing absorption of poisons, dulling the mind and hindering digestion. It promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief, sold by Kettlitz Kay.
The notice advises light suppers with little or no meat and no milk and recommends taking one Chamberlain's Tablet after supper to improve sleep. It notes availability for sale by Kettlitz and Kay.
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