Great Jones County Fair to be Held in Monticello
The sixth annual Great Jones County Fair runs August 22–25 at Monticello city park. Entries close 5 p.m. August 22 with H. M. Carlsen accepting mail or in person at the Jones County Trust & Savings Bank building. The program features horse and cattle judging, vaudeville nights, free children's day, racing purses totaling $2,000, and a Royden Concert Band with daily performances.
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Monticello
Board of
H. M. Carlsen
Carlsen
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Jones County
The
Fair Association
G. P. Rockstad
M. F. Hogan
He, Hoag
the Fair Association
Thomas J. George
Iowa
George
Mark Hogan
Oxford Junction
Ryan
Center Junction
Wyoming
Anamosa
Cascade
Worthington
Frank L. Serbousek
Bert Hubbard
Thomas J. Schafer
Royden
Frank Royden
Lee Ingham
Ringjing Bros. Circus
Ardeli
Arthur
Peggy
Monarch Supreme
America
General James Rush Lincoln Dies at Ames aged 99
General James Rush Lincoln longtime commandant of the Iowa State College cadet corps and noted Iowa National Guard figure died at his home after a 15 month illness Born February 3 1845 in Frederick County Maryland he served in the Civil War for the Confederacy and later rose in the National Guard He held a major rank in World War I and led the S A T GC training funeral held in Ames with a guard of honor and burial in the college cemetery He is survived by five sons and one daughter
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James Rush Lincoln
Iowa State College Cadet Corps
Iowa National Guard
Lincoln
Frederick County
Maryland
J. &. B. Stuart
Lee
Appomatox
Iowa
National Guard
Jews State College
United States
Ames
168 Infantry
Kendall
College Cemetery
Iowa State
William B
Nashville
Tennessee
Charles S
San Antonio
Texas
Francis H
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Rush B
Arthur J
Chicago
H. W. Logsdon
Almanacs From Keene Pose Revolutionary Predictions
A vintage collection from Keene New Hampshire almanacs includes Lord Kames forecast of American independence and a note urging westward land purchases in Ohio. It also cites mortuary statistics from 1707 claiming high child mortality but life expectancy above fifty by century’s end.
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Lord Kames
North American
Britain
Ireland
Ohie
Almanac
United States
Ife
Cowboy Survives Deadly Canyon Jump When Stampede Hits
A cowboy guiding cattle near Bear River and Little Snake campsites rides through a night stampede. His horse makes repeated enormous leaps across a canyon four miles long with walls 1,400 to 2,000 feet deep. Several steers fall and die as tracks show the jumps saved the rider.
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Lendville
Bear River
Little Snake
Platea
Kho
Night in the Forest by Stewart Edward White
A poetic nature vignette describes a silent forest at night with a chorus of birds and distant sounds. The piece centers on the white-throated sparrow and the Great Silence that invites contemplation.
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Tremling
Stewart Edward White
Netting Wild Animals Technique Described by Mayer
Charles Mayer explains netting as a simple method for capturing wildlife in Asia Magazine. The net is stretched across animal trails, camouflaged with leaves, and supported by bamboo poles. when an animal steps on it the net drops and entangles the creature quickly often requiring cutting the net to free it.
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Charles Mayer
Asia Magazine
Heard at a Reception on Arts and Dining Etiquette
A dialogue overheard at a reception discusses Ann’s earnest talk about art and culture. The snippet humorously notes a slip about “oil ones” and mentions trenchers used for serving meat on one side and pudding on the other, reflecting old dining habits.
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Ann
Boston
Ideal Small Boy and the Red Hatred Freckled Hero
A fragment reflects on a freckled red hatred child who leads his gang without bullying, a paradoxical ideal of strength and restraint. The note hints at admiration for a fearless, popular boy figure.
Grains Ripen Early In Norway At Summer Peak
The article notes grains mature sooner in Norway than southern Europe due to the long days and short nights of northern summers, a phenomenon attributed to extended daylight.
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Norway
Europe
Moon's Time for Sleep
A three year old girl observes a smoke cloud around the moon and imagines Auntie pulling a sheet over it as the moon goes to sleep. The whimsical remark captures a child’s view of night and the sky.
Critique of Whistler and The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
A reviewer laments Whistler’s small mind and bitter style, citing Puritan training and Bible knowledge as sources of invective. The piece notes occasional imaginative touches but overall calls his writing vexatious and undignified, with a railing tone across his Wide correspondence.
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Tere
Whistler
Voltaire
Gamin- Hel Mrudturd
Ln Atlantic Monthly
Ancient Guild of Archers of St Sebastian in Bruges
The Guild of Archers of St Sebastian in Bruges traces deep roots before 1006 with heraldry tied to the Holy Land. Its building was donated by Cornelius De Bloc in 174. archives survive to 1805. Royal exiles Charles II and the Duke of Gloucester joined. Charles II inaugurated the Gold Book and pledged 1000 crowns. The duke contributed 200 crowns and a silver arrow.
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Bruges
Royal House of Stuart
Guild of Archers of
St. Sebastian
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Sts
Cornelius de Bloc
Charles III
England
Duke of Gloucester
Charles IO
Archers
Senses and scents warn of danger and odor strength
Edwin J. Slosson notes that senses can detect minute substances, far smaller than roses or musk. He argues the nose rivals instruments in sensing infinitesimal odors guiding animals and warning humans, even as faint as a needle drop divided into billions.
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Edwin J. Slosson
New York Independent
When Authors Question Their Own Meaning
The piece notes that readers often misinterpret authors thoughts claiming authors may not fully grasp their own meaning. It cites Maeterlinck and Hawthorne and their reluctance to pin down precise messages in Blue Bird and Mosses from an Old Manse.
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Thunders
Maeterlinck
Hawthorne
Sexton Signs In New York Churches Impress Tourists
Sizable church sexton signs in New York often display the pastor’s name and address and provide funeral and burial arrangements. Visitors from the West note the signs’ conspicuous presence and sometimes unsettling impression.
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New York
Beauty talk turns laughable in pondside boast
Two women discuss a beauty expert amid a crude boast about making any scarecrow resemble Venus de Milo, standing knee deep in a Willy pond. The slangy exchange highlights satire of vanity and beauty standards.
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Lissen
Silver Lining Amid Grim Prospects Warns of Rainbows
The Houston Post quotes a hopeful line that even in dark times the sky can yield a 60 pound watermelon spraying rainbows and gold flashes across the horizon, suggesting resilience despite bleak prospects.
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Houston Post
Hard Luck Overalls End Sporting Career in Gossipy Shtick
A quipning speaker laments being born too soon. He recalls wearing overalls as a badge of hard labor and notes that the garment’s fashionably chic now leaves him out of the game.
Indian Population Distribution Noted Across Regions
The report cites about 300000 Indians in the United States 180000 in British possessions 1500000 in Central America and 4000000 in Mexico reflecting widespread communities across the Americas.
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United States
Central America
Mexico
Maps of Europe Career Trace of a Cartographer
The speaker notes constant variety in his occupation as he explains he makes maps of Europe. The quotation highlights a mapmaker's diverse focus and geographic scope.
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Europe
Haven strikers favor settlements as best path to peace
The New York Times reports universal support among Haven strikers for settlements as the goal and arbitration as likely in coal trades. Agreement among disputants is seen as the best outcome, with the government urging reason and caution amid tensions.
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New York Times
United States
Cream Scoring Study Shows Varied Quality Across Iowa
The Canoe Creamery near Calmar illustrates cream scoring outcomes promoted by Iowa State College and supported by county farm bureaus. Scores ranged from 69 to 94 percent for richness, flavor, cleanliness, and sweetness, with low scoring cream unlikely to yield butter above 20 cents per pound, while high scoring cream could fetch 35 cents more. The overall average did not reach the extra class butter level.
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Canoe Creamery
Calmar
Iowa State College
Specially Jim Marries Against All Odds
A reminiscence from The Century about a young woman who rejects many suitors, especially Jim, then marries him on a crowded Sunday in church to end the persistent courtship. The piece highlights social pressure and a decisive wedding as a solution to the crowd.
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Jim
Public debt falls another six million in US month
Omsha Bee reports a six million dollar reduction in the national debt last month and notes Europe should follow the example.
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Uncle Sam
Europe
Notice of Execution Sale In Jones County Iowa
Sheriff of Jones County Iowa will auction the two thirds undivided interest in parts of the northeast and southwest quarters of section 7 township 86 north range 1 west on September 9 1922 at 10 am in front of Anamosa Iowa courthouse. Proceeds to satisfy a 1922 judgment in favor of George May against Julien Gavin et al with costs. Rights of redemption apply. Edward D. Hogan attorney for plaintiff.
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District Court
Jones County
Town
George May
Julien Gavin
P. m
Iowa
Anamosa
E . Jno. Bodenhofer
Edward D. Hogan
Quieting Title Suit in Jones County Iowa
In Jones County District Court the petition of Mary A Heery and Marcella EH Heery seeks to quiet title to the 38 NW and W% SW of section 4 township 86 range 1 west of the 6th principal meridian. The plaintiffs claim thirty years of undisturbed possession under color of title and ask the court to bar all claims by the defendants and unknown heirs or claimants. A default will be entered if the defendants fail to appear by noon of the second day of the next term beginning September 26 1922 at Anamosa Iowa.
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Jones Quinty
Iowa
Mary A. Heery
Marcella J. Heery
John Beaty
Mra
Anne Heery
William McGovern
Nelijse McGovern
Thomas McGovern
Philomena McGovern
James Cavanaugh
Margaret Cavanaugh
John Cavanaugh
Eva Cavanaugh
Ed Carlin
James Heery
Joseph Heery
William Heery
Thomas Beaty
Township 86
North Range
Jones County
State of
Marcella EH. Heery
6Th Principal
Anamosa
Students Army Training Corps
United States
Adjutant General
Bonus Board
Administrator's Notice of Estate of Clarinda Quaintance
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints John Quaintance administrator of the estate of Clarinda Quaintance deceased. All persons with claims must file sworn statements with the clerk within legal time. those owing the estate should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa August 4 1922. Doxsee and Doxsee Attorneys for Estate
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District Court
Jones County
State of
Iowa
Clarinda
Anamosa
A. D
John Quaintance
Doxsee
Iowa Veterans Bonus Act Pledges 22 Million Bond Issue
Iowa enacts a 1921 law authorizing a 22 million dollar bond issue to fund veterans bonuses for service between April 6 1917 and November 11 1918. A Bonus Board administers payments with a 350 dollar cap per person and a separate disability fund. The act requires a yearly tax levied against property to pay principal and interest for 20 years, with election approval in November 1922.
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Iowa
United States
General Assembly
State of
Des Moines
Treasury of
State
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Executive Council
A. D
I. Walter C. Ramaay
W. C. Ramsay
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Great Jones CO. Fair
General Lincoln
Ameria
Keene
N. H
Cowboy
South Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Ancient Guild OF Archers
Sexton
Jem
Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Doxsee & Doxsea Attorneys
Independent School District
Franklin ‘County
Illinois
A. H. Koop
J. W. Doxsee
Chas. A. Doxsee
Attorneys AX Law
Preate Court
Lovell Block
Laws
Ray D. Cooley
Drs
George Albery
Cedar Street
First Street
F. D. Sutherland
H. M. Remley
James Remley
Remley & Remley
Anamosa, Ta
Main Street
Knights of Columbus
M. Hogan
A. M. Maurice
Bed. S
Lowell
Edison
Frank A.’ Locher
J. E. Bateman
Monticello, Lowe
State Sa
Thekarméré Vacation
Kellogg's
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
W. K. Kellogg
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