Monticello Council Proceedings August 7 Minutes
Regular meeting led by Mayor Voorhees with six members present. Treasurer Robo reports balance of 7072.12. numerous city department disbursements and bills approved across General, Water, Sewer, and Light Funds. Voted to accept curb and gutter contract and referred hydrant, light, and sidewalk requests to respective committees. Adjourned to August 28 at 8 PM.
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Monticello
Voorhees
Hanssen
Lang
Schneider
Rodstad
Bell
Robo
Treasury
Weighwaster
A DeWitt
Wm Sloan
L P Waddick
Jake Arduser
Christ Hartman
F Starry
Gus Hudson
Gerry Iler
L Scherrer
Iowa
G Thorne
Engr
Monticello Express
Jones Co Times
Ryan
HS Les
H S§ Lee
Kellum
C. A Meyers
J Northrop
F Meyer
Central Lbr Co
Ibr
Cament
J.w.armstrong
Neptune Meter Co
Pittsburg Meter Co
T Clark
B Clow & Séna
HS Lee
Northrop
Monticello Elec Co
Ee Light Fund
Slauson, & Skelley
Lectrolera
Asry
L. Clark
L Reichart
Scherrer
Ben. Biler
Walter Chapman
L. Miner
Hall Mfg. Co
Centre
Varvel
Richardson
Walnut Street
Gill Street
Third Street
Rockstad
Upen
Notil
J. A. Voorhees
J. Northrop
Every Man To His Trade Riffs On Merchants And Farm Geniuses
Marshalltown Times-Republican laments farm owners chasing easy money in trade noting the lure of storefront profit. It warns that modern merchants must be skilled and disciplined amid competition and risk, contrasting farm experience with urban retail. St. Louis Globe-Democrat remarks on travel hardiness for cross ocean trips. Yo poko Capital notes shifting Indian land dynamics.
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Marshalltown
Council Bluffs
Horn of Plenty inspires awe at Panam-Pacific Exposition
The Panam-Pacific Exposition showcased a vast Blunt Tfarn of Plenty pouring a river of Iowa corn. Visitors from corn-scarce states marveled at Iowa’s dominance in corn production and the display’s grandeur. The horn will be reproduced at the Iowa State Fair without changes.
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Iowa
Towa
Jones County to Form County Agent Campaign
County meeting at Wyoming reports sufficient signers to establish a county agent program for Jones County. Harter notes 287 farmer signers and 50 farm-owning business signers pledging $8 yearly for three years, plus bank capitalization 0.1 percent, totaling about $1740 so far. A August 29 meeting at the court house will decide office location and elect officers.
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Wyoming
Monticello
Jones County
Harter
Court House
Ning
Ebasean
Coty
Avalistionn
Farmer’s modern millennial image boosts town prosperity
The article argues the contemporary farmer is a business figure on productive land. It stresses that towns prosper when they recognize the farmer’s shift from traditional hoeing to using tractors and formal attire, reflecting a changing rural economy.
Expansion to include Hughes Harding Hayner and Harmony
A Sioux City Journal notice states the alopan may be expanded to include Hughes, Harding, Hayner and Harmony, indicating plans for broader coverage or participation in the program.
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Sioux City Journal
Alopan
Inclde Hughes, Harding, Hayner and
Harmony
Jones County Fair at Monticello Plans Great Fall Attraction
The Great Jones Co fair comes to Monticello this fall with daily attractions including a big last three nights fireworks band concert and vaudeville program. Highlights feature Cheffalo Pigs Royal Okumas Wagner Bruhn Wildhat Trio Clark's One Ring Circus Otto's Concert Band and daily concerts plus agricultural premiums paid in full. For a fair book write G Hicks Secretary Monticello Iowa.
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Jones County
Monticello
Cheffalo
Fred
Royal Okumas
Wagner
Music Land
G. Hicks
Iowa
Good Natured Uncle
A Houston Post note reflects varied state and federal power views yet unity on funding through Uncle Sans. The piece suggests broad approval for delegated appropriation to a benefactor figure and highlights the public sentiment toward shared financial responsibility.
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Houston Post
Uncle Sans
Est ry for sale farms and animals in Iowa notices
Multiple short notices describe an estray pony and a bay gelding from near Worthington with descriptions, a 97 acre farm for sale at 200 per acre near Olin and Hans Klein, lightning rod maintenance advice from Center Junction, and an auction notice for 160 acre farm near Manchester conducted by the Yelden estate in Delaware county with court order and terms.
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Hans Klein
Olin
Iowa
John B. Yelden
Manchester
Hawkeye Highway
District Court of
Delaware County
Hmuja M, Yelden
Burlville
Regular bowel regimen with gentle Chamberlain tablets
Advice promotes daily bowel movements through water intake on waking, high fruit and vegetable consumption, and regular exercise. For medicine use Chamberlain's Tablets, described as pleasant and mild in effect, sold by Kettlitz & Kay.
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Gale
Kettlitz & Kay
New Auto Trailer Shapes Future of Transport
The article introduces the auto trailer as a hybrid of wagon and automobile, noting its two wheeled versatility and rising popularity among farmers. It highlights its utility, low cost, and quick adoption, urging readers to study this new transportation development at the State Water visitor exhibition.
Sale of farm land in Delaware County at auction
Referees Hubert Carr B Blatr and W Williamson announce sale of the Sagar Ales Livingston Farm near Tophinton and Monticello. Land includes sections 33 and 32 in township 87 north, with a railroad right of way. Auction on Tuesday in August 1916 with ten percent cash down and balance after court approval. Lease for current year remains and possession given next March.
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Livingston
Tophinton
Monticello
Delaware County
Koywa
Collowis
Eightyseven
Drenid Lownship
Ghieazo, Milwaukee & St. Maal Railway
Awzustath
Notice to Property Owners on Highway Change in Jones County Iowa
The commission views a highway starting 40 feet east of the west line of the section 18 township 48 north range 3 west in Jones county. The route runs south 65 degrees west to a point 26 feet north of BP Bell lands then west to the center of the north south highway. The road to be 20 feet either side of the described land. Objections or claims for damages must be filed with the auditor by noon October 1. J Hines, County Auditor.
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Ne Lt
Aw Ai
Township &4
Jones County
Bell
Aw J
Sata
Lovell Township
Lowa
Just the Thing for Diarrhoea
Two years ago I suffered a severe diarrhoea attack that lasted over a week. I grew weak and could not stand upright. A druggist recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The first dose relieved me and within two days I was as well as ever. Many druggists recommend this remedy because they know it is valuable. For sale by Whettlitz & Kay.
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W. C. Jones
Buford
N. DW
Chamberlain
Whettlitz & Kay
Liver Trouble Relief Reported by Webster City Reader
A Webster City reader Joe Dingman reports periodic liver issues with side and back pains and stomach soreness. He says after using half a bottle of Chamberlains Tablets his pain vanished and he felt fine. For sale by Kettiitz Kay.
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Joe Dingman
Webster City
Iowa
Chamberlains
Kettiitz & Kay
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T. M. Harter
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
Scott County
the Great Jones CO. Fair
L. G. Stabler
Oats
Bellevue
Dave Corbett
W. HH. Waugh
Montivello
Mota Nasper
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Johny Schoon
Lovell State Bank Ltd
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Hspress
Estray
Worthington
John O’connell
Cascade
Parmners
James. Mead
Center Junction
Hubert Carr
B. Blatr
Welliamson
J. Hines
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Hille
Kennedy
Sidney Simmons
Bair Haven
N. Y
J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Sule
Yale
Fall
M. W. Herrick
I. Reed Herrick & Reed Attorneys AT Law
Monticello State Bank
C. N. Patrick Optometrist
Kckless & McNeill Hardware
K. G. Rawson
Onslow, Iowa
John G. Schoon
J. E. Pond
Chiropractic Monticello State Bank
Totp
Fred Puleston
Beery Brother
Auamacy
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Anamosa
DR. M. F. Hogan
Dr. A. Helner
Stickford
Tira
J. E. Bateman
DR. A. M. “Maurice D. D. S
Lovell
Iowa State Fair and Exposition
Des Moines
Harry E. Netcott
Independence, Iowa
J. W. Doxsee
Doxsee
Lovell Block
Horse Hospital
George Albery
Cedar ‘Street
First Street
Chester N. Patrick
Rickless & McNeill
Oliver Typewriter Company
Oliver Typewriter Bldg
Chicago
Beatrice
United States
Canada
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William Altman
Monticello, Iowa
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