Civil War era Monticello items in August 1865 issue
The Monticello Express notes Gardner and Wales shipping ten hogs cars in July and three more in early August. A public picnic August 34 honors Company H 31st Iowa Infantry with uniforms flags drums and fifes. Captain M T Smith to speak. A horse protection association forms with dues and officers to pursue thieves. P J Burrell runs Monticello Mills selling flour. Du Buque population 15814 with 102 colored residents. Davenport 14068. Local prices listed for farm goods and timber products.
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Monticello
H. D. Sherman
Geo. Haines
J. Y. Bradstreet
Smith Acker
Joseph Clark
P. J. Babcock
P. J. Burrell
Tip on Removing 2 4 D Residue From Sprayers
John W. Brown of the USDA Bureau of Plant Industry identifies hot water and household ammonia as the best method to purge 2 4 D spray residue. Rinse with hot water then fill with 180 degree F water and two teaspoons of ammonia per quart, circulate, soak 18 hours, drain and rinse.
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John W. Brown
Usda Bureau of Plant Industry
Cow Survives Caesarian After Improvised Farm Operation
A 6 year old Brown Swiss cow at Eddie Fitzsimmons farm in Richland Township survived a three hour caesarian after a dead bloated calf blocked birth. Dr. Robert Savage performed the improvised operation using trees and an old kitchen table as setup, with the cow under intravenous anaesthesia.
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Eddie Fitzsimmons
Richland Township
Robert Savage
Fitzsimmons
Remarkable Cow Survives Severe Injury and Quick Recovery
An account recalls a cow rescued after severe tissue damage and infection. Dr. Savage notes the tough hide as the operation’s challenge. The cow stood within 8 hours and walked 200 yards to the barn by the next morning, with normal fever 48 hours later and calves reported.
Tale of a rushing cab caper on a foggy street
A fragmented anecdote describes a cab being filled quickly and Ramsey pulling aside to free the driver with a hat and a wet stage moment, all amid a chaotic scene on an unnamed street last week.
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Been
Ramsey
the Toad
Dees
Blast Near Coggen Shuts Power Work With Blating Inference
A blast near Coggen interrupted power work as crew members reportedly blaating in order to set a sequence. Investigators assess cause and safety implications for the site and nearby facilities.
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Coggen
Pole in Quicksand Kills Man During Incident
A pole struck James O'Brien, 20, of Independence, after a piece broke away in quicksand and killed him instantly. The incident details are limited to the immediate accident and victim identification.
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Quicksand
James O'Brien
Independence
Eye Shapes Like Funnel In Chameleon Anatomy
The eye of the chameleon is described as funnel shaped with a tiny pupil at the narrow end, offering a compact note on its unusual ocular design.
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Dubuque
Davenport
Monticello Imp. & Truck Co
Bill Coxsee
Savage
Des Moines
Midway
Fine Truck Service
Dodge Suites
Wemec
Schoon Motor Company
S. Cedar Street
Iowa
Saucers
Storm Lake
Sone
The
Aaucers
Heal Entertainment
Ation
Waverly
Hatchery
S. M. Hosford
Louie Hanken
Scotch Grove
Louie
Furniture
Joe Herard
Cascade, Iowa
Telephone
Jones County Faip
Anamose
Dyersville
Center Junction
Ryan
Central
Olin
Martello
Delhi
Morley
Coggon
Bushnell's Shell Station
Prairieburg
Cascade
Walker's Store
E. E. Frith Co
Dubuque, Iowa
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