Seashore notes on canal history and Maine island life
The writer recalls the Erie Canal still active with rebuilt locks to carry 240 ton boats as railroads rise. Then a stay on Deer Isle Maine describes four villages, hospitable locals, Captain Ben, fishing trips, clams lobsters and crabs, fogs in spring, and plans to voyage via Boston and Detroit home.
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Buffalo
Albany
Deer Isle
Maine
Penobscot Bay
Sunget
Big Deer Isle
Stonington
Sylvester Cove
China
Ben
Connolly
Conrad
Kansas
Boston
Sister of Mercy
Hull
Mediterranean
Captain Ben
Marian
Ethel
Tween
Mr. McVay
Terra Firma
Ireland
Ehtel
Detroit
New Freight and Passenger Rates Set by Federal Board
Washington reports that new freight and passenger rates will take effect soon. Tariff experts expect blanket schedules to file with the interstate commerce commission. Passenger fares rise 20 percent on August 20 and freight rates 25 to 40 percent in various regions with a 33 1/3 percent cross-territory increase. The 60 percent surcharge on sleeping and parlor car space goes to railroads.
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Associated Press
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alfred P. Thom
Association of Railway Executives
Federal Commission
Eastern Territories
Southern
Mountain
Pacific Territory
Western Territory
Interstate Commerce Comission
Pullman Company
What Thrift Is
I am peace of mind and stored-up contentment. I are freedom from worry and fear. I am common sense applied to dying, discipline in youth and rest in old age. I contribute to health efficiency and confidence. I am the enemy of rainy day dread and want. I build opportunity for others and sustain a nation’s interests.
North America Ranks Third in Continent Mountain Heights
The United States Geological Survey notes Asia’s Everest at 29,002 feet, South America’s Aconcagua at 23,080 feet, and North America’s McKinley at 20,300 feet in Alaska. Africa follows with Kibo Peak at 19,320 feet, while Mont Blanc in Europe stands at 15,782 feet.
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North America
Asia
Everest
Himalayas
South America
Mount Aconcagua
Mount McKinley
Alaska
United States Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
Africa
Kibo
Mont Blanc
Europe
United States
Shortage Forces Ice and Fur Hardships in Philadelphia
Due to coal shortages, ice plants face handicaps and summer fur scarcity leaves women to endure heat. The Public Ledger reports the combined impact on daily life and fashion as supplies tighten.
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Philadelpia Public Ledger
Remembering the old grocer’s sugar deal in canning season
A nostalgic note recalls a Minneapolis grocer who sold twenty pounds of sugar for a dollar during canning season and left customers amused by the bargain.
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Minneapolis Journal
It's a Long Long Trail Wool Prices Drag on to Consumer
A Chicago Daily News note describes a severe drop in raw wool prices and traces the difficult path from fleece to finished goods, highlighting the lengthy, complex route and its impact on the final consumer price.
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Chicago Daily News
Travel de Luxe Railroads Bemoan Passenger Trends
Minneapolis Journal notes railroads complain travelers favor Pullmans while day coaches and brake beams lie largely deserted.
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Minneapolis Journal
Dreadful Tox of cases and farewell gifts loom wide
The text reports a list of names and events: two year old dies from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty nail. a retiring pastor receives a $360 purse from Temple Hill parish. campaign spellbinders and union censure are mentioned in a cryptic political context.
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Temple Hill
Pather M. J. Farrelly
Chicago Verdict Sends Dozens of Communist Labor Party Members to Penitentiary
William Bross Lloyd and nine teen other defendants were found guilty on charges of conspiring to overthrow the U S government by force. Sentences ranged from one year to five years in state prison or Cook county jail with several fines. Maclay Hoyne hailed the verdict as a victory for the United States and affirmed the anti radical sentiment of the judge and jury.
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Chicago
William Bross Lloyd
Communist Labor Party Tonight
United States
Lloyd
L.it
Samuel Ash
Max Bedacht
San Francisco
California
Oscar Jesse Brown
DeKalb
Ilinois
Niels J. Christensen
Edwin Firth
Indianapolis
Indiana
Samuel I. Hanken
Niels Kjar
Charles Krumbein
Joseph Menisinger
Edgar Owens
Moline
Illinois
Arthur Proctor
Carl M. Sandberg
Perry H. Shipman
Rock Island
Morrison A. Stoler
Zohn Vogel
State
Cook County
Maclay Hoyne
American Federation of Labor
Local firms plan Anamosa store openings and legal fight
Cedar Rapids based Consumers Mercantile Co will open a grocery store in the Dubuque building in Anamosa with W L Harnett in charge. Harnett and partners also run a Monticello Anamosa link via H&S Store Con. Meanwhile T A Ralston and others sue Chas and Mabel Ralston in Jones county equity court to invalidate a deed from James Ralston alleging lack of capacity and undue influence. Eight to fourteen year old boys led thefts prompting county attorney charges in juvenile court.
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Consumers’ Mercantile Co
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Geo. Hurd
Dubuque Building
Con
Monticello
W. L. Harnett
R. D. Shepard
Grand Opera House
T. A. Ralston
Jose Brugeman
J. A. Ralston
Equity
Jones County District Court
Chas
Mabel Ralston
Clay Township
James Ralston
Kohl
North Ford Street
Ellison
Castle Grove Township Seeks Bids for School House No 8
Castle Grove township in Jones county Iowa invites bids for a new school house in district No 8. Bids due by 8 pm September 4 1920 with openings at the secretary’s office or district No 2 school house.
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Castle Grove
Jones County
Iowa
Lowell State Bank
Monticelo
Engineer says Tanlac has no equal for rheumatism
Cornelius O'Connor a retired Lincoln locomotive engineer recalls six years of rheumatic pain and reliance on canes. After using Tanlac he reports pain relief improved mobility and a 24 pound gain. He credits the medicine for his health a fishing trip and ongoing strength. Tanlac is sold in Monticello Olin and Oxford Junction by local distributors.
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Tan Jac
Cornelius O'Connor
Q Street
Lincoln
Neb
O'Connor
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Omaha
Tanlac
Mr. O'Connor
Taniac
Monticello
Wm. W. Stickford
Olin
McComber & McComber
Oxford Junction
BE. A. Grimwood
Quieting title in Jones County Iowa land owners
The petition of Carl Rickels seeks to quiet title to several described parcels in township 85 north range 2 west, with all defendants and unknown claimants barred. The case, filed in September 1920, requires appearance by noon the second day of the next term, with default leading to judgment. The notice was approved July 15, 1920 and published in The Monticello Express.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Thomas Dawson
Anamosa
A. D
J. M. Young
Asa Logan
Said County
A. A. Clarie
Is. I. Reed
Kila Irene Togan
Washyime
Ella Irene Logan
A. A. Clarke
Coon
Carl Rieckels
Wiliam
Perryman
Mra
William J, Perryman
James’ Rathborné
James Nathborna
Nell McClain
Rose McClain
Grant McClain
Lavine Boner
Jacob J. Boner
R. McClain
Nettle Bates
Charles J. Lates
James. Rathborne
James Rathborne
Julius Hall
David McKie
David McCoy
William Scott
John Corbett
James M. Rankin
Eighty Five
Fifth P. M. Defendants
Carl Rickels
Anamoss
Monticelloxpress
District Court of Jones Co
Auctioneers Open Dates for All Sales
Auctioneers announce they are booking dates for all kinds of sales with Ed and Gari listed as contact options for inquiries and scheduling.
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Gari
Hall’s Catarrh Medicine Promised To Cure
An old advertisement proclaims Hall’s Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting through the blood to the mucous surfaces. It claims a special combination of ingredients purifies the blood and treats the disease systemically, with Chicago brothers F J Cheney & Co listed as proprietors in Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Lady Overcomes Use of Morphine
A woman says she suffered around ten years from gall stones and morphine injections for relief until Mayr's Wonderful Remedy stopped attacks. The simple preparation clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose convinces, money refunded by W. W. Stickford and local druggists.
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Mayr
W. W. Stickford
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Mary Doxsee
Travel de Luxe
St. Paul
Clarence E. Minerva
Deugis
Ralph Skaniki
Riz Sens
Vernon Township
Dubosee County
Bross Lloyd
Anamosa Eureka News
Ryes
L. G. Stabler
A. G. Hanken
Black
West First
Ike Maxwell
Sycamore Street
Fannie McLees
Henry H. Schoon
the Express
Chevrolet
Stuhlers
Fred McLaughlins
Proctor’s
Grant Stambaugh
J. A. Waddick
Andrew Kasper
Stuhler’s
August Geiger
W. E. Ackerman
T. H. Dunn
Wayne Two
Jones Co
Cartano & Richardson
S. J. Rice
Scotch Grove
Barney Magee
Lovell Township
Thomas J. Magee Clay
Dubuque
J. W. Doxsee
F. , Cramer
Wyoming Public Schools
Doxsee
Doxsee Attorneys
G. Brazelton
G. C. Brazelton
Lady
F. D. Sutherland
Center Junction
Geo. K. Meyer
Burrichter’s
D. W. Doxsee
Chas, A. Doxsee
Lowell Block
Montisalla
Abill
Roy D. Cooley
Wyoming
ITCRI
Hunt
Fred J. Kay
J. E. Bateman
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Boston News- Bureau
Standard Oil Company
St. Michigan Ave
Frick Pellees
Tina Grove
Zell
Eatonic
Shou Sands
Lowa
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Monticello, Iowa
Towa
Fair Tract
Iowa Industries
al Wilson
Ruth Law
Dardanelles
America
Des Moines
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