Monti cellist commissioned as lieutenant in national army
Frank Dautremont Jr of Monti cello receives shoulder straps after active front line service. Ray Mills son of local sheriff earns lieutenancy in France. Helen L Shaw leaves for Newport News then Maine to visit nephew ensign John Shaw. Father Strawman marks his ninetieth birthday with a prayer meeting tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dautremont, Jr
Monticello
National Army
Helen L. Shaw
Newport News
Virginia
John Shaw
Navy
Maine
Ringling
Cedar Rapids
Eldora
Frank W. Booth
Nebraska School For the Deaf
Omaha
Cascade Pioneer Items Show Wounded in France and Local Civic Action
Private Majella Doyle of Cascade, grandson of Mrs. Thomas Devaney, was wounded in France after enlisting last February at age 26. Ambrose Bissenius returns from Camp Gordon with a broken arm, awaiting further service. County taxpayers urge an initial mass meeting in Cascade on Saturday evening, August 17, amid rising postal rates that push the Pioneer’s costs up 65 percent for 1918 19 with further increases likely in subsequent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majella Doyle
Thomas Devaney
Cascade
France
Mary Doyle
Dubuque
Ambrose Bissenius
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Nass
Pioneer
Sunday Work On Farms Questioned In Hopkinton News
A Hopkinton newspaper questions Sunday farm labor as a potential necessity to save crops, noting no such need has arisen in Iowa this year. A two tragic incidents are reported: a three year old boy lost near the Allison farm near Delhi is found after a countrywide search, and Alfred Gaddy dies after a whiffetree break causes a fatal stomach injury while haying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mike Pire
Allison
Delhi
Alfred
James Gaddy
John Downs
Wolf
Wolf Chemical CO
Quincy
Train Loads Move Soldiers Eastward Through Town
Over the past week the city saw numerous trains carrying soldiers go eastward, with as many as six or seven trains on some days. Mrs. M. J. Rorick, after visiting her daughter in St. Paul and hospital treatment in Monticello, returned home greatly improved. Vern Sley and Harold Klahn traveled to Anamosa to seek navy release, but were denied. both Oxford youths have reached twenty one and await conscription for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Rorick
St. Paul
Vern Sley
Harold Klahn
Anamosa
Oxford
Cattle Prices Strong with High Steer Returns
Market notes show high prices as F. L. Story sells twenty head of steers for 4108 dollars and an average of 205.16 per animal. Wilbert Starry reports eighteen head at 197 dollars each and two yearlings at 140 dollars each. A separate item describes a near-crash automobile incident near Delhi with four occupants escaping injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Story
Wilbert Starry
Jack Eye
John Beatendorf
Delhi
Terry’s Uncle Tom Show Returns To Monticello In 2500-Seat Tent
The Terry company, famed for twenty eight years, presents Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom's Cabin for one performance in Monticello on Monday August 26. A free noon parade precedes a 7:30 band concert, with doors at 7:20 and showtime at 8:30, in a tent sized for 2500.
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Uncle Tom
Terry
Jonah
Rom
Harriet Ward Beecher Stowe
Monticello
Dee
Terry's
Looting Across Towns South of the Vesle
A front cable reports German troops looted shops comprehensively as they withdrew south of the Vesle. Soldiers were allowed to loot for family transport, leaving stores bare of food clothing and footwear. Wheat harvested south of the Vesle was shipped to soldiers’ families in cotton sacks found by American forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vesle
With A Cheer Camp Dodger Says 88th Division Waves Off
Soldiers of the 88th Division cheerfully face departure to an unknown destination. The refrain with their last march to entrainment and again at the cars reflects a fighting spirit seen in American units since the entry into the war. They believe their cheerful resolve will overcome the foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Dodger
Hunhuskers
88Th Division
Ss8th Division
Uncle Sam
What Mr Wilson Really Meant Adjourning Politics
Sioux City Journal notes that when Mr Wilson said politics had been adjourned his spokesman David Lawrence explained it as war legislation benefiting the nation over petty political advantage. The paper agrees with the interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Wilson
David Lawrence
Sugar Cut Planned After August First
The New York World reports a government move to reduce sugar supply after August 1. Officials say Americans have eaten too much sugar, prompting the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Famous Medium and Clairvoyant Visits Monticello
Renowned Life Reader Mr. William G. Jordan returns to Monticello on Fridays offering personal insights. He claims to reveal full names, past lives, and future plans without questions, assisting in business, love, and domestic matters. Testimonials praise his accuracy. satisfaction guarantees apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Jordan
Monticello
Jordan
Mr. Jordan
J. Samuels
Des Moines
George Brown
Chicago
Jeanette Timmons
Quarrel With German People Escalates In War Time
The Detroit Free Press reports in strained terms that a quarrel with the German people will continue while Kaiser policy endures. In Iowa a new order by Mr. Hoover allows beef servings three times daily, advising butchers to favor lighter cattle for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Kaiser
Iowa
Notice of quiet title action in Jones county Iowa
In the District Court of Jones county Iowa September Term 1918 FC. Cramer et al vs John Lofbary and numerous others. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to described parcels totaling 142.70 acres and bar all claims by defendants and unknown claimants unless they appear by noon of the second day of the next term stating the action and deadlines for defense.
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District Court
Jones County
Cramer
Nellie F. Cramer
Plain- Lilf's
John Lofbary
Joseph Mann
Philip Mitchell
Judith Mitchell
Raven Kirkpatrick
Rayen Kirkpatrick
Hah. M. Carpenter
Mary I. Carpenter
Hannah Watson
Wilson
John B. Dickey
Johnb. Dickey
William CG. McConnon
John McConnon
Frank McConnon
Nellie Beyington
Wright Thompson
Marian Thompson
Isaiah Thompson
Alice Thompson
Cecil Thompson
Miggie Richardson
Howard Richardson
Edward Squires
J. W. Thompson
Matilda Orr
Kita Aberhart
Wylie Isberhart
Simma Stevens
Cad Bentley
Hisworth T Bentley
Charles Cramer
Agnes Cramer
Grace Huston
Bert Huston
J. H. Cramer
Mien Hollenbeck
Henry CD. Hollenbeck
Henry JD. Hollenbeck
Frank V. Hollenbeck
Thomas Galligan
John Galligan
William Galligan
James Galligan
James Rourke
Johanna Rourke
Susan A. Wilson
P. Cramer
S. P. Cramer
Arthur Dawson
Judith Mitchel
Section 14
Township Eighty-Six
Ff. Kruger
State of Town
Anamosa
Iowa
Doxsee &Doxsee
Glycerine Mixture Promoted to Prevent Appendicitis
Monticello residents urged to use Adlerilka made with buckthorn bark glycerine to flush the bowel in one spoonful. The ad claims instant relief of sour stomach gas and constipation and says it prevents appendicitis. Kettlitz Kay druggists endorse the remedy as leaving the stomach clean and strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Adler-ika
Kettlitz & Kay
Monticello Housewife Becomes New Woman
A Monticello wife credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with her recovery after 16 weeks bedridden and severe stomach pains. The testimonial claims the preparation clears catarrhal mucus and inflammation of the stomach liver and intestines. One dose shown. money refunded. W W Stickford, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Garden Hints for Early Disease and Insect Control
Watch for first appearance of disease or insect and inspect every other day. Co operate with neighbors and keep your garden clean to prevent spread. Dust plants with Gardite after rain or dew to guard gardens, with Wolf Chemical Company products sold via dealers or ordered direct from Centralia Missouri with 35 cents.
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Wolf Chemical Company
Wolf
Centralia
Public Notice of Estate Administrator in Iowa
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints an administrator for the estate of Cornelia Skelley deceased. All claimants must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time preciseness to be allowed or proved. Debts should be paid promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa July 31 1918.
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Cornelia Skelley
Anamosa
A. D
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Phineas Pletcher
Rocky Pass
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Louisiana Quartette
Southern Songs
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Plantation Melodies
Lautenberg
Bennett
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Yom
America’s Representative Dramatic Organization
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Thayiu
T. Fred Henry Band
Fisher
Burlington
National
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Thavia Grand Opera Company
International Ballet
Chicago Grand Opera Singers
Middle West
Tanbark
Hankinson
Hall
Cheney & Clo
Toledo
Ohio
J. E. Bateman
OWA
Boschee
United States
Nature
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