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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1930
Page
6
Maythorne and Corkerdale clash over Miss Merchison's tale of being trapped and fed through a wall panel. A new lead arrives as a waiter announces a call from Cottingley for Maythorne, shifting the tension at the hotel.
Inspector and Cary Manner debate a staged abduction involving Mrs Elphinstone and Miss Merchligon. They suspect Mrs Elphinstone lured the others to a house to keep her daughter quiet while Murdoch fled with the Murdoch woman. They await the returning doctor to question Mrs Elphinstone.
Holt Maythorne Cottingley trap Alison Murdoch and Mrs Musgrave as they attempt to flee to New Zealand. Detectives seize two valises filled with banknotes and diamonds linked to Mazaroff. Mrs Musgrave hints at a crucial confession while Murdoch resists, ending with engagement news for Sheila.
The Iowa State health department advises on infant care in heat. Breast feeding is best for many reasons, with cooled boiled water offered to all babies. Use sterile bottles and nipples, boil formula for five minutes, and prepare in advance. Keep milk cold and sanitary, provide minimal clothing, and expose to sunlight briefly. Prevent diaper rash with prompt changes and cornstarch. Hold baby upright to aid gas release, avoid overfeeding, and maintain clean milk production and handling. Infant mortality in Iowa fell from 56 to 52.5 per 1000 live births between 1925 and 1929 due to better sanitation, nurse education, and food prep.
A homemaking guide discusses kitchen setup and storage. It covers oven and stove usage, corn boiling timing, pattern alterations for clothing, and organizing utensils. It also advises on potato storage, temperature, ventilation, and light exposure for best shelf life.
Summer advisories warn picnickers and hikers to avoid poison ivy with the three leaflets rule as toxic plants appear in woodlands. The notice explains plant forms and misleading look alikes, plus fruit timing and common aliases. Dairy guidance outlines cooling market milk to 50 degrees F to slow bacterial growth and describes a method using a 10 gallon cooler and ice water. Kerry Leeds of Reno receives an indeterminate term up to seven years for passing worthless checks in Cedar Rapids.
The district court of Jones county Iowa has appointed Thomas J. George administrator of the estate of Charles Sidney de ceased. All persons with claims must file sworn statements with the court clerk within legal time. Creditors are urged to make immediate payment to avoid costs. Dated Monticello July 18 1930.
Final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed in the clerk of district court. A final hearing and approval is set for September 29, 1930, at which interested parties may appear and file exceptions. Dated Anamosa August 2 1930. Warren Rees Clerk.
Sealed bids for maintenance gravel on Newport road Hale Olin road and local Hale and Rome townships roads must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Friday August 22 1930 at the County Auditor in Anamosa Iowa. Each bid requires a five percent certified check and bids may be rejected or contracts not awarded.
District court in Jones county issued notice regarding the alleged last will of Caroline F Reid deceased filed July 29 1930 with final probate set for August 26 1930 at May term to determine admission of the will. Interested parties may appear and show cause. Clerk Warren Rees and Deputy Lura Hanna issued the notice.
District court in Jones county sets September 8 1930 for final proof and probate of the will of Nettie E Bates deceased. The notice names Doxsee Doxsee as attorneys for the estate and is dated August 8 1930.
Mrs. George C. Raber of the Capitol Hotel in Lincoln says Konjola cured her seven year stomach trouble after three bottles. She recommends six to eight bottles for best results and notes Monticello's F. J. Kay's drug store carries Konjola along with other local druggists.
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