Jones County Fair Promises Dazzling Week of Shows
The Jones County Fair announces a month ahead lineup featuring Rollo the Limit, Captain Treats seals, the Royal Tetsunari Japanese troupe, Arminta and Burke, Miss Algela Fountaine, the Karina Sisters, and a dancing contortionist act. Daily amusements include racing, baseball carnivals, and grandstand viewings with high class acts, plus ample music and scenery at the fairgrounds.
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Jones County Fair
Koop
Rollo the Limit
Jones County
Royal Tetsunari
Algela Fountaine
Karina
Europe
Iowa
Three Civil Service Employees Charged to Jones County
The report lists Henry Haardt of Anamosa with the Agriculture Department earning 720 dollars, Frank H. MaeCannon of Monticello in the Interior Department with 900 dollars, and Virgil C. Miller of Anamosa in the Panama Canal business with 2500 dollars. Miller began ten years ago as a stenographer and typist with a starting salary of 720 dollars and has since advanced rapidly.
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Civil Service
Jones County
Henry Haardt
Anamosa
Agricultural Department
Frank H. MaeCannon
Monticello
Interior Department
Virgil C. Miller
Panama Canal
Miller
What an Adverse Vote Means City Journal Siow
A Republican vote against the tariff bill harms national and party interests. It would revive tariff agitation and invite a Democratic tariff bill, prompting business to retreat as protective Payne schedules fade. The GOP lost public confidence. losing it next year could undermine the nation’s commercial foundation.
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Siow
City Journal
Are You from the Kansas City Star
The note questions readers about city habits and summer plans including pets and home care while referencing a Washington Post jab at Taft. It frames domestic duties and travel precautions in a light editorial tone.
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The
Kansas City Star
Spectacular Iowa State Fair livestock parade set for Sept 3
No more spectacular show is annually seen in Iowa than the parade of prize winning horses and cattle before the amphitheater on closing day. This year the parade will occur Sept. 3 with a new amphitheater promising greater enjoyment. The event showcases up to a half million dollars in livestock under favorable conditions.
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Iowa
A Masher Silenced at the Marion Hotel
A transient at a Marion hotel engages with a waitress named Ela who asserts pride in the place and herself while recounting family ties and a recent incident with a guest. The exchange ends with the guest ordering coffee and hot cakes.
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Marion Register
Ela
Shelter to its Enemies at University of Chicago
The Inter Ocean argues the University of Chicago harms its standing by sheltering and supporting men who mock its Baptist colors. The piece insists the university must declare its true colors and be consistent, whether Christian or not, or risk losing support or respect.
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University of Chicago
Hlow They Might Beat Monticello
Mt Vernon records show Monticello defeats in the summer. advice suggests Manchester hire Mt Vernon players to improve outcomes. Anamosa Journal notes 46 applicants for certificates in June exams. five failed to receive certificates with 41 taking tests.
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Monticello
Mt. Vernon
Manchester
Monticelo
Anamosa Journal
Co. Supt
Kate Maurice
Young recruit defies order at army HQ
A Limecnshire lad joined the army and faced his commanding officer after arriving at headquarters. In a breach of etiquette, the recruit began to defend himself, shouting Silence. The adjutant ordered him to stop while the recruit claimed he was addressing the old chap in the chair.
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London
City traveler recalls Venice floods during Europe trip
A returning woman says wet weather here seems minor next to Europe’s floods. She describes Venice where water covered streets and travel was by boat, noting they stayed only one day in that slosh.
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Europe
Venice
Ixansas
Where They Were Born in Monticello and Abroad
Wyoming Journal notes twenty three octogenarians in Monticello from last week’s Iixpress. Most residents’ birthplaces lie outside Monticello, with many traced to Ireland or Germany. Fremont Tribune compares tariff making in conferences to a horse trade between two sharpers, predicting someone will be stuck.
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Wyoming Journal
Monticello
Iixpress
Ireland
Germany
Fremont
City Ordinance Orders Sewer and Water Hookups on Sycamore Street
Monticello Iowa officials enact urgent ordinance requiring all abutting property owners on Sycamore Street between Second and Seventh Streets to connect to sewer and water mains by July 15 1909. City may install at owner expense with lien and tax collection if unpaid. Requires licensed workers under the water commissioner and street committee supervision. Dated July 6 1909.
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Sycamore Street
City of
Monticello
Iowa
Second Street
Seventh Street
Water Commissioner and Water Committee
A. Kempe
J. A. Voorhees
North Pacific Coast Country Book From Rail Line
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers a free book on the North Pacific Coast to aid travel planning for Pacific Northwest and Seattle Exposition trips. The volume is mailed for four cents, with round trips from Chicago to Seattle and other cities at $62, valid daily until September 30, return by October 31. contact S N Baird at 597 Main Street Dubuque Iowa.
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North Pacific Coast
Chiccago, Mibwaukee
St. Paul Ry
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
North Pacific Coast Country
Chicago
Tacoma
Spokane
Portland
Victoria
Vancouver
Butte
S.N. Baird
Main St
Dubuque
Towa
Notice of Admeasurement of Dower in Livingston Estate
In probate the application for admeasurement of dower is filed by Euphemia Livingston and Roderick G. Livingston as sole female heirs under the will of Samuel J. Livingston deceased. The hearing is set for September 21, 1906, in Jones County Iowa, with publication in Monticello Express and personal service where residents.
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Stirton
Alexander Livingston
Alex
B. Livingston
John WW. Livingston
Lec “Ly Dames
HH. Livingston
Inti Livingston
Lamb A. Futmim
Nick Howard Mutha
Louisa Nolcomb
Mice Darling
Willis Darling
Lat Arnold
Albert
Arnold
Alex B. Livingston
Rosa Livingeston
Archibald Livingston
Heli Livingston
Gladys Swift
Edna Swift
Stanley Swift
Esther Swift
District Court
Jones Country
Iowa
Euphemia Livingston
Roderick G. Livingston
Samir J. Livingston
Monticello
Lowi
Jones County
Lowa
Yountre
Sarah
Sid Vent
Peter Hughes
Peter Hughee
H. G. A. Harper
Remembering Youth in Later Life Reflections
A collection of moral sayings from the Albany Texas News contrasts aging with enduring heart growth. It urges youth to consider old age, noting the body matures while the heart may grow forever, and laments few hearts achieving this privilege.
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Albany (Tex
Iowa Day at Seattle Exposition Low Fares
Iowa Day at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle offers low round trip fares via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Tickets available daily through September 30 with return by October 31. stopovers permitted. Descriptive folder and complete fare details provided by F A Miller, General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Iowa
Seattle
Chicago, Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Eye specialists Inglis and Stuhler at Monticello firm
Doctors Inglis and Stuhler operate above Monticello State Bank offering prompt service with special attention to diseases of the eye and accurate fitting of glasses.
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DRS
Inglis & Stuhler
Monticello
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