Sizable Senate field hinted in party primary chatter
The piece notes Republican candidates Pickett Sweet Francis Brookhart Stanley and Thorne as possible nominees with diverse views while Democrats may back Fatty Arbuckle amid boss influence. It reports Ford denying war profit claims and Florida visitors seeking sun facing rising hotel rates as northern return resumes.
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Clifford
Pickett
Sweet
Francis
Brookhart
Stanley
Thorne
Des Moines
John Dennison
Hag
Terpe
Canada and United States Trade Talks Stir Friction in 1920
Fragmented OCR notes reference Rep ublican majorities and a mandate to enact new trade restraints. Mentions Ottawa dominion government and cross border commerce with Canada Germany France and the United States. Notes about pet cats and a placeholder monetary figure appear garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Dominion
Republic
Canada
Germany
France
Congress
Nat Trade
Insurance dispute over Brown policy names disputed beneficiary
The Modern Woodmen policy valued at 1000 dollars faces a suit by Viola S al and siblings as legal heirs of D M Brown. They contend the beneficiary change to Ethel Farley violated by laws and statute. Mrs Farley claims step-daughter status and asserts estoppel. Judge to file decision.
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Viola
S. al
Woodmen -America
O M. Brown
M. Brown
Modern Woodmen
Hia
Ethel
Farley
D.M. Brown
Modern Woodmen Society
C. M. Brown
C.M. Brown
Ginsberg
Anamosa
Tcou Ut
Supreme Court
Mras
Gingberg
Ginsbergs
Gingb Mege
Swae ‘Finger
Mary McKeever
William Altman
Dubuque School Board Sells Bonds For New Building
The Dubuque school board sold 450000 dollars in 414 per cent junior high bonds to Des Moines and Minneapolis firms at par with a premium of 8655 dollars and accrued interest. The funds will finance the new school building, with payments spread over about nine months and the first redemption in ten years. Eleven bond companies attended the sale, and two bonding houses purchased jointly after an executive-session contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Dubuque
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Weight tags track child health in Red Cross drive
A Red Cross program assigns weight tags to first and second grade children to monitor underweight and overweight by age and height. The cards note a child’s nearest birthday and height, helping mothers gauge pounds under or over par and identify physical issues such as breathing obstructions.
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Red Cross
Iowa News Bites and Local Court Verdicts Across Counties
Clips report a Cedar Rapids woman attempted to take her life by ingesting iodine and survived after medical care. Waterloo sees a $6500 slander verdict against Charles Smith over rooming-house remarks. A Muscatine flood damages factories below the high water mark reach $100,000.
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Iid
Misalasippi
Muscatine
Anna O'Neiil
Cedar Rapids
Nettie J. Kingsbury
Charles ‘Smith
Waterloo
Iowa
Towa
Springville
Anamosa
Marion
American Legion
Cascade
Rey
J. B. Albers
Margaret Albers
Rey. N
Kruli
New York City
New Amsterdam
Germany
University of Iowa
State Board of Education
H. C. Dorcas
Grady Produce Company
Reinbeck
Traer
Dubuque
Exchange
Shenandoah
Ite
Urey Pawn Yas
As . B. FC Kneeskern
Iowa City
Wilson Daubney
Decorah
Mr. Daubney
Lincolnshire
England
Winneshirk County
Daubney
Taylor Falls
Minnesota
Monticello Exchange Proposes Rate Adjustments
The Monticello telephone exchange plans a one party line rate of 3.50 per month and a two party line rate of 4.00 per month as it seeks additional revenue to cover rising expenses. The move targets the most serviced subscribers to fund necessary investments and maintain service quality. OO N G Rice, Manager, states the changes reflect current costs and will be explained to patrons upon request.
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Monticello Exchange
Rice
Richmond Country Club A. club with secure lockers
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a country club in the Richmond area, detailing exclusive access for city members and a facility with secure lockers. It references a Timey Dispatch style header and mentions organizational maintenance of a premises.
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Richmond
Timey-Dispatch
Monticello Express April 1867 highlights and local notices
Monticello residents read of April 1867 meetings to plan a Dubuque bridge project. The town mourns Josiah Bentley age 40 at Scotch Grove from bronchitis. Market prices show flour 14 per barrel oats 56c corn 66c butter 15c eggs 10c and hogs 6. Garrett, editor James Davidson, a former captain and long-time postmaster, notes local growth and a 360 bushel wheat sale to Israel Isher. A meeting is urged to discuss incorporating Monticello for sidewalks. United Brethren hold services near the old stone church.
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Monticello Express
Monticello
Dubuque
Minulasini River
M. Moulton
S.Y
Radstreet
I. F. Beardsley
Langworthy
N. M. Smith
Josiah Bentley
Scotch’ Grove
Delaware County
Harley
Gattte
Wood
the Express
James Davidson
Ister County
United Brethren
Old Atone
Ben Eilers
John’. H. , Heizey
Amy Jennings
Sarah ‘Starks
Burnice Starks
Mary’b, Howard
Laura
Smith
Alice : Burnight
Bila Tryon
Inant Baabe
Joel Burnight
Crane
Babbe
The
Express
Frank Simmons
Henry Simmons
Allen
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew G Wilson Pioneer Educator Dies at Hebron
Andrew Gordon Wilson born April 5 1861 in Scotch Grove Iowa died April 19 in Hebron Nebraska. He taught at Lenox College Iowa and served as its president and later ran an abstract business. he was a devout Presbyterian elder and educator with four children and a brother James A Wilson of Denver. Funeral held at Hebron First Presbyterian with Rev Davies and Rev Frank Q McKean officiating.
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Andrew Gordon Wilson
Hebron
Nebraska
Scotch Grove
Iowa
James L. Wilson
Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Lenox
Soy Ilowa
University of Wooster
Ohio
Lenox, College
Elizabeth McKean
Hopkinton
General Assembly
American Association For the Advancement ‘Of’.Science
Ag. A.galere
American Geologist
Ruth
Elizabeth
Gordon
Claire
James A
Denver
Colorado
Cerigh
First Presbyterian Church
Davies
First Presbyterian’ Church
Fairbury
Frank Q. McKean
Ce Tral Presbyterian ‘Church
Des
Synod at 75 Years as Shore Church Plans Jubilee
St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church marks seventy five years of the Missouri Synod’s history as it prepares jubilee services. The article recalls the 1847 Chicago founding and Missouri Synod origins with emphasis on religious freedom and immigrant contributions in America.
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St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
America
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Missouri
Ohio
Chicago
Germany
St. Louis
Missouri Synod
Frederick III
United States
Saxony
Mho
Atlantic
Walther
New Orleans
Lovell Township Farm Bureau Meets with Plans and Poetry
The Lovell township farm bureau met at the library on Tuesday night. Margaret Behr recited a poem "When Mother Went Into Politeis" as mixed quartet provided music. They plan a May spelling contest and a June county contest in Anamosa. A Red Cross nurse outlined county work and aims to aid parents in correcting early defect problems in children. A farm bureau representative will join a monthly Red Cross committee to report needs and progress. They discussed beautifying the home with cement walks and yards, stressing homemaker skills and cooperation. Revenue ideas include improving cream handling to raise butter prices, and efforts against cattle pests and dairy losses were noted.
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Lovell Township
Lovell
Farm Bureau
Red Cross
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Henry Ford
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West Liberty
Muscatine County
Timothy Seed
W. T. Kehoe
Collie
C. A. Palmer
Drs
Rs. Cochrane & Stuhler
W. HB. Ackerman
C. J. Jacobs
Route 2
George Dirks
Monticesto
Henry H. Schoon
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Fred H. Bohlen
Schatz Bros
Salh
McNeill Bros
Bott
G. H. Gerstens
G. Smith
Great Northern Bldg
Martin Bed
EL F
Kettlitz
Modern Cleaners
Henry J. Jacobs
Plymouth Rock
F. L. Berlin
Henry Che
Mary Burke Rich
East 93 Street
Cleveland
Cass Center Church
G. M. Brainard
Ste
Goodyear
Ss. GC. BR. L. Reds
Geo. Andrews
Monticello Motor Company
Poland
G. H. Gerdes
Attiention—I
Yale Gang
Henry Prult Jr
Algo Rose
Rhaide Island
J. L. Weber & Sons
Hattendorf’s
A. Ehrismann
Rhode Island
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Monticello, Iowa
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Hidita
Splin Srs
Atlas
Johnnie
Armer
Harry 1
Rodman
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