Monticello Board Grants Coal Bid and Pays Several Bills
July 27 1915 Monticello board meets approves last minutes derejects Kettlitz Kay indemnity bids for coal awarded to Heliose Lumber Co at 4 15 per ton delivered in bin lists bills paid including labor supplies electric water and chairs secretary C A Doxses signs the minutes Rann Tells Of The Cascade Game reports Cascade defeated by Manchester with a harsh local critique of Cascade football effort and local editor present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
W. Pf. Rohn
L. W. Lovell
T. M. Redmond
A. M. Maurice
Kettlitz & Kay
Heliose Lumber Co
Los Carl
Ely
B Sloan
L van Meter
Ibr
BO Iowa
Tel Go
Frank Prucha & Co
Reeda
City of Monticello
Rent
Monticello Electric
Elec Lgt
Stickford
Robn
C. A. Doxses
Real estate transfers listed in Monticello area deeds
A series of property conveyances records many buyers and sellers across Hale Rome and Jackson townships plus Monticello. Entries include parcels in sections 24 2 11 3 22 19 and more with prices from 1 to 1875 dollars and indicia like q c c and original lots.
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Wit Blizek
Frances A. van Sickle
Hale Township
Thompson Brickley
Todgar H. Green
Rome
Eres
Etta S. Welch
Anna R
Leonard Aldrich
Monticello
Ailen O'Callaghan
Patrick O’callaghan
Washington Township
W.M. Dennison
William Duffy
Clay Township
Lemuel Hunt
George M. Jalvert
Fairview
Georges L. Lovell
B.D. Slauson
City of
Bradstreet
Etta
Welch
W. O. Welch
Lovellstownship
G. W. Yule
Mertle Yule
T. F. Patterson
Anamosa
Ira C. Oehler
Dubuque
H. M. Remley
A. L. Remley
Jackson Township
W. Hunter
J. R. Dulop
Learning to Work in Iowa Farms and Cities
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that many Iowa boys learn to work on farms while city youths may be idle by law. It calls for a law to guard children from harmful work and a parental law to teach others to work, stating that learning to work is the only salvation for a rising generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The Driver Not The Car
The Times Republican reports that careful drivers make cars a safe transport across Europe and America on four year touring trips. Eastern automobile tour ists say accidents are caused by the driver, not the machine, with only rare incidents noted.
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Marshalltown ‘Times Republican
Europe
America
Subcriber Reveals Rich Father After Lawsuit Claims
The Anamosa Journal notes a subscriber who sued on behalf of his town boasts a rich father, while the paper reflects on needing money after litigation and confirms it does not share the same wealth.
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Anamosa Journal
Anamosa Fair Promises Strong Attractions and New Features
The Great Anamosa Attraction fair arrives August 9 through 12 and 18 with 1800 in horse races 1000 in automobile races 2000 in vaudeville daily 500 in baseball three days and a 50000 midway by Ed Evans Greater Shows A 1000 in prizes a wedding gift 300 in wedding gifts lion den A stock car a 15 to 25 mile open race and a deluxe stage lineup Swan alligators Luken Lions Jarvis Animal Circus Graceful Gramauts a Yakomoto Troupe of Japanese Turners The Nelsons and family tickets 150 admit all four days.
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Anamosa
Iowa
Ed. Evans
Lion’s den
Swan
Luken’s Lions
Jarvis’ Animal Circus
Yakomoto
Nelsons
Adv
Iowa Leads in Autos Per Capita Among Principal States
Census figures show Iowa with one automobile for about every twenty one people, second only to California. The 1910 census base places Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois Massachusetts and Pennsylvania with higher per capita ownership. Iowa’s auto registrations rose by 106 087 last year and are expected to grow this year, with 1914 figures noting Iowa registered 1119 more vehicles than the combined total of six other states Colorado Florida Idaho Kansas South Dakota North Dakota Montana.
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Iowa
California
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Chiiois
Massachusetta
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Florida
Idaho
Kansas
South Dakota
North Dakota
Montana
Chicken thefts anger Anamosa area as spring plunder rises
Jos T Kula of Qase reports losing about 200 chickens while away from home. Holub nearby and a Cass Center resident also suffered poultry thefts. Kula plans to confront the thief, noting the spree began in Richland township and warning such acts are penitentiary offenses if caught.
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Anamosa
Jos
Richland Township
Automobile Crash Kills H F King in Cedar Rapids
Dubuque cigar salesman H F King died after an automobile with C W Ellis struck a streetcar in Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening. King died within minutes at Mercy hospital. Ellis, Des Moines resident, survived with minor injuries.
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H. F. King
Dubuqne
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Ellis
Des Moines
King
Mercy Hospital
Ellis
New York Tribune
Pestis Wright
Thomas A. Edison
Cheese Value and Welsh Rarebit Recipe
Cheese is a wholesome protein rich food and a meat substitute. It can be eaten cooked to aid digestion and is best used with macaroni or in Welsh rabbit. Welsh rabbit combines butter cornstarch cream cheese salt mustard cayenne and toast for a melted cheese topping.
Ancient Diamonds and the Diamond’s Rise in Value
The article traces diamond history from ancient Egypt and India through Greek etymology and Pliny’s praise to 15th century polishing by Ludwig van Berguen, which revived diamonds’ status. It notes early high costs for kings and the later shift with improved cutting.
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Egypt
India
Adamas
Pliny
Ludwig van Berguen
Chicago Herald
The bombardier beetle defends itself with a tiny cannon
The bombardier beetle uses glands at its tail to eject acid that vaporizes in air, creating smoke and a small cannon-like report. It fires repeatedly to deter larger beetles, allowing retreat to a hole or shelter.
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Atlanta Journal
Hafiz Refuses Interest At Seamen's Institute
In New York at South Street Seamen's Church Institute Hafiz seeks to withdraw deposited funds. An interpreter explains Muslims avoid interest payments, and Hafiz leaves satisfied, while the clerk remains puzzled by the currency and religion clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hafiz
Seamen’s Church Institute
South Street
Bagdad
Humorous Exchange About an Old Friend Mr Toddler
A Baltimore American quip recalls meeting an old acquaintance named Mr Toddler who would not move aside, prompting a humorous exchange about where they encountered him.
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Toddler
Baltimore American
Instrument Sensitive Barometer Joke
A light exchange shows Kalling boasting a barometer that is so sensitive it even indicates when his wife will have a crying spell, prompting witty remarks. The dialogue highlights humor about weather tools and domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair
Kallings
Puck
History verdict on what endures in time
The piece notes that history shows much happens, yet little remains lasting as enduring change. It reflects on the transience of events versus lasting impact.
The Stringfellow Airship Spy Tale of 1863
In 1863 near Washington a mysterious birdlike device caused a moonlit arrest attempt. Professor Joseph Henry, Smithsonian secretary, revealed he was testing Stringfellow’s flying machine. A misread spying caper ends with Henry’s release and praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Joseph Henry
Capitol
Potomac
Mall
Virginia
Hhis
Henry
Stringfellow
Benny
Wshington
Durance
Professor Henry
English royal names through the Norman and Tudor eras
The article outlines how English monarchs acquired family names starting with Norman influence and the adoption of surnames by royal houses. It traces the Norman Kings from William the Conqueror to Stephen, the Plantagenets through Geoffrey of Anjou, the Tudors via Owen Tudor, the Stuarts from James I, and the Hanover/Guelph line beginning with George I.
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England
Alfred the Great
Ideny the Peaceable
Edward the Martyr
William the Conqueror
Stephen
Geoffrey
Anjou
Theury 11
Michard OH
Song of the Swan and Its Contested Voice
Garrett P. Serviss notes a debate on whether swans sing in dying and on their vocal power. Naturists claim swan voices arise from a coiled tracheal windpipe, while poets insist on a dying swan song. He compares swans to cranes and cites longevity records.
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Portia
Garrett P. Serviss
Washington Post
Trail Of Living Saplings Mark Dervish March In Africa
In 1889 after battle with Abyssinians the dervishes chased foes to Iake district. Kemahdi’s men, lacking geography, tied saplings into living knots to mark the march route for return. The trees survived after the war as the sole reminder of the uprising.
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Africa
Ar He J. Hayes
Blue Nile
Iake
Kemahdi
The Moth and the Flame Symmetry of the Moth
The piece explains that a moth’s eyes create chemical symmetry in its body. Light alters one side’s chemistry, biasing movement toward the light. Removing one eye disrupts this symmetry, preventing the plunging toward the flame.
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School Board Proceedings
Rann
Manchester Press
Ascade
Cascade
LaMotte
Richardsville
Cascade Council
Charley Baldwin
Mancheater
Clase
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
House of Hanover
George I
Karo
Corn Products Refining CO
P.O
New York City
Dept. PX
the American Tobacco CO
The
Bell Telephone
Bell Service
Iowa Telephone Company
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
York
ICE Machine
Westerlin & Campbell
Chicago
Suter & Son
Monticello, Iowa
Suter's
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