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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1928
Page
4
In Portland Oregon a department store appointment books expose a spectrum of human feelings from daily quarrels to domestic joys. Readers glimpse entries ranging from "Where have you been" to "don’t forget the baby’s clothes" and even hints of moonshine in a catalog of personal notes.
The Yugoslav government enforces curbs on social behavior with regulations for police. Domestic workers need special permission to reside near workplaces. Waitresses must be modestly dressed and cannot flirt or sit beside patrons. Residences must be checked by 4 pm and workers may not carry keys after hours.
A Bedouin horseman at Berlin’s zomlagtent garden caused no public display recently yet his spree drew sharp protest. He drove spurs deep into his horse, leaving the animal bleeding as critics vociferously condemned the act. The episode triggered a pandemonium of shrill writing reflecting strong disapproval.
Jo Anh and her mother walk by a neighbor's home and notice a plus sign in the window. Jo Anh wonders aloud what the symbol means, prompting a question about the mark's meaning.
A quotation framing virtue under pressure. Sir Philip Sidney notes that noble hearts show princely bearing when burdened, likening such souls to palm trees that strive upward under weight. The line emphasizes resilience and elevated character.
A 1927 Western Newspaper Union piece shares recipes for Maryland Chicken Fried Chicken and Deviled Chicken Legs with steps and sauces plus Tomatoes Stuffed With Sweetbreads. It also notes fashion history from buttons origin in 13th 14th century southern Europe to Elizabethan England and current trends toward buttonless clothing.
The passage recounts a story about Willian Booth and the Salvation Arias in South Africa. It mentions a mun who thrived in dealing with rule tegma and a method involving graselarsed pat it lesser mouths. The text is garbled and contains many misspellings and unclear details.
Col. Edward M. House, longtime Wilson adviser, foresees Hoover and Smith as nominees. He does not claim a final victor and says he will not campaign, but hints the next president’s name may start with the same letter as his own.
The Davenport Democrat argues Iowa farmers erred in trusting Senator Brookhart and questions his proven usefulness. It asks what constructive measures he has fathered or supported with a real chance of Senate adoption.
The Jefferson Bee warns that good government victory could backfire on Republicans in November. It likens Thompson and his followers to Comanche Indians and claims they will influence the election. The piece asserts Thompson Republicans back Al Smith and Democrats, making GOP victory in the state hard.
Hammill faces opposition that currently comprises Skromme and Bowman. The author argues this contrast should strengthen Hammill’s position and sway voters statewide, suggesting the comparison ends the argument.
Harry Holcomb county attorney announces candidacy for re election to the office of Jones County treasurer Iowa at the June 1928 primary subject to republican voters wishes in Jones county He signs respectfully.
C C Rigby announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator in the twenty fourth district. He seeks the support of GOP voters at the June primaries and asks for their support.
Public notice that Jennie B Orr has been appointed administratrix of the S Grant Streeper estate by the district court in Jones County Iowa. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa April 18 1928. Doxsee Doxsee attorneys for the estate.
The Jones County District Court schedules probate for the late George W. Stuhler. A final hearing on executors and guardians reports is set for April 30, 1928 at 9:00 a.m. Anamosa and Monticello residents are named in the notices, with attorneys and court deputy listed.
The state of Iowa executrix of the estate of H C Dice calls all claimants to file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and all debts owed to the estate to be paid promptly to Amy D Dice Executrix at Anamosa Iowa dated 9th.
The vicar became president of Theihage football club during a reorganization. A secretary candidate with a vacant look was proposed. The secretary was asked about minutes and replied he would read them at the next meeting. The minutes claimed the prior meeting lasted 24 minutes.
The fly’s head is dominated by thousands of compound eyes with a triangular trio of simple eyes near the top. The upper simple eyes are farther apart in females than males. Despite eye arrangement and head mobility, fly vision is not highly acute, though their range of vision is broad.
By Wilma M. Ruhl deputy the estate filing appears in official records. The notation 42-2 indicates a case or docket reference within the probate process.
Multiple agricultural ads list Rhode Island Reds eggs at $4 for 100 from Harris Blazers Route 3 Monticello Iowa and two seed corn offerings from Monticello Roller Mills L H Lang and Scotch Grove Nursery Scotch Grove Iowa. One ad notes corn raised on alfalfa and dried under shelter with strong germination. the other cites early maturing, drought tolerant ears with 98 percent germination and samples available.
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